Moldplus V5 4 Server User Guide
Moldplus Server V5.4 is a network-based software solution designed to enable multiple users to utilize various Moldplus products from different workstations using a single software protection module. It works alongside the Aladdin HASP License Manager, where the Moldplus Server executable manages the licenses.
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Moldplus Server V5.4
User Guide
Revision date: June 01, 2013
TABLE OF CONTENTS
PRODUCTS SUPPORTED BY MOLDPLUS SERVER V5.4
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XML License Registration Process:
CLIENT COMPUTER LICENSE CONFIGURATION
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Moldplus, Moldplus Professional, CATIA Translator and ProDrill Software
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1.2 Moldplus Licenses Operation
1.3 Moldplus Temporary Licenses
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2.2.1 Nethasp SIM number not displayed
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2.2.2 Server IP not selected in the case of multiple IP addresses
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2.2.3 Service name incorrectly spelt
Moldplus Floating License Message
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Moldplus Server Diagnostic Tool
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Introduction
This document is designed to assist you in properly installing and configuring
Moldplus Server Version 5.4 on your Mastercam Network system. You will find stepby-step instructions to guide you through the proper installation and configuration of
Moldplus Server.
The installation program for Moldplus Server is designed to install the required files for Moldplus Server to function smoothly along with the Aladdin HASP License
Manager for Mastercam. It performs several checks to ensure that the Mastercam
NetHasp SIM is correctly installed and configured and that the Aladdin License
Manager is properly installed on your system. It will warn the user if it finds that certain conditions are not met.
It is highly recommended that you
READ THIS DOCUMENT before
proceeding with the
installation
. If your answers are not found here, you can email us at [email protected]
with your questions.
Moldplus Server is designed to work along with the Aladdin HASP License Manager.
The Moldplus Server executable enables users to use Moldplus in a network environment. The number of licenses you purchase for Moldplus products limit the number of licenses you can run at any given time. The license information is stored in an XML file that is provided by Moldplus SA.
The concept behind using Moldplus products in a network environment is to enable multiple users to use the relevant Moldplus product from different work-stations, using only one software protection module from a station that is called the Moldplus
Server.
This installation should be performed on the system that has the HASP SIM physically installed and the same location where the HASP License Manager is installed.
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Products supported by Moldplus Server V5.4
The following products are supported to run under the Moldplus Server Manager.
Note that these products can run under
Mastercam X7 and below up to Version 9.1
Moldplus 10.5 MR3 with Maintenance*
Moldplus 10.5 MR3 Professional/Electrode with Maintenance*
Moldplus 5-Axis Design Toolkit 10.5 MR3 with Maintenance*
Moldplus 10.5 MR3 STL Utilities with Maintenance*
Moldplus 10.0 with Maintenance*
Moldplus 10.0 Professional/Electrode with Maintenance*
Moldplus CATIA V5 Read with Maintenance*
Moldplus CATIA V5 Solids with Maintenance*
Moldplus CATIA V5 FTA/GD&T with Maintenance*
Moldplus CATIA V5 CGR Reas with Maintenance*
Moldplus CATIA V4 Read with old codes and Maintenance*
Moldplus CATIA V4 Write with old codes and Maintenance*
Moldplus CATIA V4 Solids with old codes and Maintenance*
ProDrill 4.0 MR1 with Maintenance*
Moldplus 9.2 with Maintenance*
Moldplus 9.2 Professional/Electrode with Maintenance*
(will need the Moldplus 9.2 code also to function)
ProDrill 3.0, 2.0 and 1.2
Moldplus 9.2.035
Moldplus 9.2.035 Electrode
(will need the Moldplus 9.2 code also to function)
* - Moldplus Maintenance dates are independent of the Mastercam maintenance dates.
The dates displayed in the Moldplus Server manager will indicate when the Moldplus maintenance will expire.
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What’s new in Version 5.4.
Display of Server name in the Moldplus Server Manager dialog
As the Moldplus products now search for the Server name prior to searching for the IP address, the Server name is now displayed in the Moldplus Server dialog to facilitate users to identify the actual name of the Server.
Ability to configure Service account
As default, when you click on Start Server, the Moldplus Service is automatically installed and started using the
\Network Service
account name. In some cases, users may need to configure it to run with the
\Local System
account. You can now choose the relevant account you wish to use from the drop down option. A custom name with admin privileges can also be entered if desired.
Minimize button for Moldplus Server Manager dialog
The Moldplus Server Manager can now be minimized if desired while it is running.
Folder name changed for Moldplus Server installation
The Moldplus Server files will now be installed to the \Aladdin\HASP LM\Moldplus
Server folder. The version number is now removed from the folder name.
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What’s new in Version 5.3
Few key enhancements have been made to the Moldplus Server as well as the client versions.
Support for multiple IP addresses
Support for using multiple IP addresses has been added. A client can now access the
Moldplus Server from different locations and use different IP addresses to check out the licenses.
Support for Server name in addition to IP address
This change has been made from the client/product side. Moldplus products can now be configured using the Server name instead of the IP address alone. For Servers that have the IP address change frequently, the Server name can be used as the reference name and the IP address ignored.
In the example below, the IP address is set to 0 and the only reference is the Server name. This file is stored on the client system at c:\moldserv\moldserv.dat file.
A bug in releasing the client license after exiting the product was also resolved in this vesion.
What’s new in Version 5.2
Functionality with Windows XP was resolved. A memory handles leak was fixed in this version. The handles would populate the physical memory usage and create a resource limitation.
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Customer Requirements:
1.
Mastercam NetHasp SIM must be connected to the system that has the Aladdin
Hasp Licenses Manager installed. The Mastercam
NetHasp SIM
setting needs to be set to
Local
and
NetHasp
.
2.
If you haven’t installed the Aladdin Hasp License Manager software, please
perform the installation
. (Installation software LMSETUP.EXE also provided with the Moldplus Server 5.4 installation from the \
Program Files\Aladdin\HASP
LM\Additional Files\
folder). To verify that the Nethasp License Manager is installed and running on your system, you will notice an icon on the bottom right
for NetHasp License Manager 8.32
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3.
You have downloaded the latest installation version of Moldplus Server 5.4.
4.
Ensure that the latest
HASP driver is installed
on the Server system. This is automatically done when the Hasp License Manager is installed OR if the
Mastercam software installation is performed.
5.
Please make sure you are
logged on as Administrator
or with administrative privileges, before performing the installation.
6.
The Hasp License Manager should be installed as a Windows Service. You will be prompted by the Hasp License Manager installation if you wish to install as a
Service or Application. Choose to install as a Service.
7.
The maximum number of simultaneous users allowed with Moldplus License
Manager is limited to 100.
8.
If any Windows Firewall or other System Security applications are active, you will need to ensure that the installed applications are included in the Exceptions List to give access to the Network. Ensure that the
NHSRVICE.EXE,
MoldservManager.exe, MoldservService.exe
and
MoldservDiagTool.exe
are added in the
Windows Firewall Exceptions
list after product installation.
9.
Ensure that the
Windows DEP (DataExecutionSettings)
option is
set to
function for "
Essential Windows programs only
".
10.
During the installation process, the installation will check to see if Visual Studio
2008 SP1 Redistributable package is installed. If it is not installed, it will launch the dialog to install this package. This installation is included in the Moldplus
Server install.
11.
Moldplus Server will NOT FUNCTION WITH a regular HASP SIM!
12.
Have the Moldplus products XML license file available to configure upon completion of Moldplus Server installation. Your reseller should have provided you the XML license file that is related to your NETHASP SIM.
13.
If all the above precautions have been taken, the installation process and configuration should be smooth.
14.
When attempting to
set up the server
using a
remote connection
not being physically present at the Server station) – you will need to use a
REMOTE
CONSOLE
connection and NOT a remote desktop connection!
Unless your remote connection can simulate a local presence at the computer (such as
ILo Remote connect software from HP), you will not be able to successfully setup Moldplus Server. The quickest indication that the install will not work is when the Mastercam NetHasp SIM ONLY is identified as a Nethasp,
Network SIM ONLY.
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Installation Process
The Moldplus Server installation runs as follows:
1.
Launches the installation and presents the welcome screen as shown above.
2.
Performs a check to see if the system is Windows XP, Vista, , 2003 or 2008
Server. If it is one of these operating systems, issues a warning to have administrator privileges before proceeding.
The install also checks to see if you have administrative rights. If you do not, the installation aborts!
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3.
The installation checks to see if the Aladdin Hasp License Manager is installed on the system (checks to see the \Program Files\Aladdin\HASL LM\ folder exists). If the information doesn’t exist, it warns the User with the following message and continues with the installation.
4.
Next, if the HASP License Manager is installed the installation checks to see if the Hasp License Manager is installed as a Windows Service on the system
(checks the Windows Registry to see if it exists in the Windows Services). If the information doesn’t exist in the Windows registry, it displays the following message to the user and continues.
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5.
Displays the Moldplus License Agreement. Click on
Yes
, after reading the
License agreement to continue.
6.
If the Hasp License Manager installation was found, the directory automatically defaults to
\Program Files\Aladdin\HASP LM\
folder. A new sub-folder
\Moldplus Server\
will be created under the \HASP LM\ folder to install the Moldplus Server program files. Another folder called
\Additional
Files\
will also be created under the \HASP LM\ folder to install other relevant files. The following dialog will be presented at this stage.
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7.
The files are copied to the respective folders.
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Once the files are copied successfully, you will get an install complete successfully message.
Once this screen is displayed, this document in PDF format will be automatically launched and presented to the user.
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8.
The install will:
(1)
create
a
Program Files group with the Moldplus Server PDF document
and a
shortcut to launch
the Moldplus Server 5.4 and
(2)
place a Shortcut icon to launch the Moldplus Server 5.4 on your
Desktop
.
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Folder Locations
The
Moldplus Server product
is installed to the following location (Windows 7 64 example):
The
Additional Files
is installed to the following location (Windows 7 64 example):
After launching the Moldplus Server and registering the license, the files are stored to the following location (Windows 7 64 example):
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After installation
Once the installation is completed successfully, you can perform the following operations to ensure that Moldplus Server 5.4 is up and running.
Windows 2003 Server Rx and Server 2008 Rx Configuration
Ensure the following:
1
Installation is done from the local system itself
- by someone physical present at the Server! If not, by using a software that simulates physical presence at the server
(such as the HP Ilo Remote Connect software).
2. If the Server still fails to launch after installing the above solution,
update the
Server to the latest Windows files
(by running the Windows Update software while connected to the Internet). Install the latest .NET updates also.
3.
Ensure that DEP settings are set as follows
:
The DEP (Data Execution Prevention) application could affect the launch of the executable or as a Service. In this case, set it to only run for essential windows programs.
This can be accessed from
Control Panel
,
System
,
Advanced
tab and clicking on the
Performance Settings
button.
The following Window is an image capture from a Windows 7.0 64 bit system.
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Click on the DEP tab and ensure that the setting is in this manner:
Warning
: Any changes made to the DEP settings, requires a system reboot. Please warn your users before performing a system reboot!
You can continue with the following steps when the Moldplus Server successfully launches after these steps.
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Moldplus Server Configuration
1.
Launch the Moldplus Server 5.4 Manager from the icon created on your desktop. The following dialog is presented. Your NetHasp SIM number will be displayed in the “Serial number” field. The example SIM number used here is
, then you will need to take the necessary
measures to check and ensure that the SIM is properly identified).
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XML License Registration Process:
2.
To register the provided XML license file,
click
on the select the license file from the location it is stored at.
button to
The result of doing this with the sample code will be as follows:
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3.
Click on to activate the licenses. The software is installed as a Service and launched automatically.
4.
The Licenses tab is automatically displayed if everything is functional.
The licenses displayed will depend on what products you purchased from
Moldplus SA!
In this sample case, 2 licenses of all our products are displayed.
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5.
ONCE MOLDPLUS SERVER IS RUNNING and the licenses are displayed as shown in the previous image in the Moldplus Server Manager dialog, you can
launch versions of Moldplus products
from Client stations. If Moldplus products were not installed on the client stations, you can perform the regular product installation on those systems before proceeding.
6. To stop the License Server, click on remove the Moldplus Service.
. This will stop the license server and
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Un-installation
To uninstall Moldplus Server, launch the Moldplus Server installation program from the Control Panel, “Add or Remove Programs”. If it detects that an installed version exists on the system, it will provide the option to perform an uninstall.
Warning
: If the Moldplus Service is still active or installed, upon launching the installation program the following message will be presented:
In the case of the above message, launch Moldplus Server Manager and click on
.
If Moldplus Service and Server were stopped, the following message is displayed upon launching the installation program.
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When the program has been removed the following message is displayed.
NOTE
: The XML license file, the LOG file and the INI files will not be removed upon uninstalling the product. They will still reside in the \Public
Documents\Moldplus\Moldserv\ folder.
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Client Computer License configuration
Products that run under Moldplus Server are configured in different ways. The common requirements for all of them however are the Server IP address and Server port number. The Server IP address is the IP address displayed on the Moldplus Server
Manager. The following are the processes to configure the different Moldplus products.
Moldplus, Moldplus Professional, CATIA Translator and ProDrill
Software
The latest versions of Moldplus and CATIA Translator will automatically detect the
Moldplus Server and configure the IP and Port number. This data is stored in the c:\moldserv\moldserv.dat file.
Once the data is stored in the
C:\moldserv\moldserv.dat file
, you will be able to use
Moldplus and the CATIA translator to the maximum licenses allowed.
NOTE:
If this file does not exist on the system, create the c:\moldserv\ folder and then create the moldserv.dat file within that folder. That will ensure that the
Moldplus Server is identified.
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XML License File details
1. The button from the Moldplus Server dialog will display the XML license file using the default Internet Explorer found on your system.
Note that editing any of the XML file’s contents OR changing the file name prefix from “M-” will result in an invalid license file!
The license file is stored in the following location:
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Network Information
NOTE: The Moldplus license information will NOT be displayed when you run the
NHASPX.EXE. The Moldplus Server is independent of the Mastercam SIM dialog information!
The following information will be presented only when you launch the the Desktop or Programs folder.
The following details will explain all the options of the Moldplus Server 5.4 dialog.
from
1.1 Moldplus License Server Manager
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Serial Number:
The Mastercam Nethasp SIM number is displayed as the Serial Number. If a serial
number of 0 is displayed, refer to the SIM not found section of this document to
ensure that Moldplus Server can access the Mastercam SIM.
Host Name:
The system network server name is displayed here. The end user can use this name as the reference to search for the Server using the work stations. As default, server name alone is sufficient to configure the workstations with all new versions of Moldplus products.
IP# to use:
The Moldplus Server functions properly by the use of one or multiple
IP address
(pre-assigned or user-configured).
If there is more than 1 IP address on the system, you will be allowed to check the relevant IP addresses to use with Moldplus Server
.
The IP address is the same as the one used by the Hasp License Manager. The IP addresses that are checked are displayed in the field.
Hint
: Multiple IP Addresses are useful when you use an IP address to access the Server from the office and a different IP address from a remote location. By having both
IP addresses checked, you can access the Server from either location.
Port:
The communication of the license is effected by the UDP ports, which are defined by default for each machine (server: 897). You can modify the UDP ports if there are conflicts with another application.
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Service Account:
The user can choose the Network service account to register the Moldplus Service. As default, the
\Network Service
account is chosen for the Service installation and launch.
If you wish to use the
\Local System
account, you can choose it. In most cases, the
Moldplus Service will successfully launch and start under the
\Network Service
account.
Allows you to select the Moldplus Server XML license file to register the licenses.
You have to use this button to properly register the XML license file!
This file is provided by your Mastercam reseller to configure all your Moldplus product licenses.
WARNING:
1.
Editing any of the XML file’s contents OR changing the file name prefix from
“M-” will result in an invalid license file!
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Log Display:
Displays the Server event log. This file (ManagerLog.txt) is stored in the same folder as the license file.
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Licenses Display:
This tab is displayed whenever the Server is running and active.
Numbers
A number count of the different Moldplus products licensed.
Level Id
Moldplus product reference ID number.
Level Name
The name of any Moldplus or other 3 rd
party product that is licensed and controlled using the Moldplus Server.
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Date
This date indicates the maintenance expiration date for any given Moldplus product.
As long as the maintenance date has not expired, the client can always use the latest releases and versions provided by Moldplus SA
. If the date has expired, only functionality prior to the Maintenance expiry date will be active within a 12 month period. Moldplus temporary licenses are also displayed in the same field.
Type
Type of code, either
M
aintenance,
T
emporary or
E
ducational .
#Used Seats
The number of licenses of the listed products that are
actively
being used by a client at any given time.
#Seats
The total number of
registered
licenses for the listed product.
This button installs the Moldplus Service and launches the Moldplus Server licenses for immediate use of the product.
This button will stop the Moldplus Server AND remove the Moldplus Windows
Service.
This button allows you to view the provided XML license using the default
Internet browser.
View the Log history for the Moldplus Server using Windows notepad.
Open this PDF help document.
This button will close the Moldplus Server Manager dialog.
Closing this dialog will not stop the licenses from running if they are active.
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1.2 Moldplus Licenses Operation
Each time a Moldplus license is open on one machine it is counted as a floating license being used.
Upon correctly leaving a Moldplus Level, a license for this level is immediately and automatically released.
Normally, when the number of Moldplus users arrives at the maximum number permitted by the license all new requests to use Moldplus will be refused until one person stops using Moldplus.
If the user is required to leave Moldplus due to a fatal error the license will be released after a minimum of 60 seconds.
1.3 Moldplus Temporary Licenses
Temporary licenses to try Moldplus products are normally provided for a period of
30 days.
Trouble-shooting
The following section refers to the installation issues and how to verify the proper settings and configuration.
For Windows Server editions, please check the configuration section above.
The basic checks are: Firewall, Windows DEP settings and Antivirus software to ensure that the Moldplus Server properly launches.
2.1 NetHasp License Manager not installed
Problem:
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If you got this message during the Moldplus Server installation, then you have not performed the NetHasp License Manager Installation.
Solution:
Run the
LMSETUP.EXE
file, found in the
\Aladdin\HASP LM\Additional Files\
folder. This will launch the NetHasp License Manager installation, install the necessary files and configure the NetHasp License Manager to run on your system.
To set it as a
Service
, ensure that you select the following option while performing this installation:
This is critical to launch the Moldplus Server. If this is not running on your system,
Moldplus Server will give errors.
2.2 Moldplus Server launch issues
2.2.1 Nethasp SIM number not displayed
Ensure that the NetHASP SIM is connected to the computer and the NetHasp License
Manager is installed and running. Normally, the NetHasp License Manager will launch upon startup before the Moldplus Server. If it is running, you will see a minimized icon on the right hand side of the toolbar, close to your time display as follows:
WARNING:
Configuring the
Moldplus Server should NOT BE PERFORMED USING A
REMOTE DESKTOP CONNECTION.
It should be configured
directly on the system
that is being installed on
OR through a REMOTE CONSOLE
connection. A Remote
Console connection simulates a physical presence at the remote computer/server.
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Problem:
If the SIM is not identified, the following message will be displayed with a list of possible solutions. This is the main error displayed for any of the described problems below:
The Moldplus Server Manager will most likely display a SIM number of 0 and/or display an incorrect SIM number.
If you do not see the NetHasp SIM number displayed when you either start the computer or launch Moldplus Server, check the following:
Problem: Windows Firewall Issue
Windows Firewall does not have the NetHasp License Manager and Moldplus Service and executable in the Firewall Exceptions.
Solution:
Verify the Windows Firewall (or other equivalent Firewall software) to ensure that the 3 products are added to the Exceptions list or given permission to access the
Network.
Go to
Control Panel
,
Windows Firewall
:
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This is the main Firewall window that indicates that the status of the Firewall. In this case, it is active/ on:
Click on the
Exceptions
tab and ensure that the following are included in the Firewall
Exceptions list:
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\NHSRVICE.EXE
C:\Program Files\Aladdin\HASP LM\Moldplus Server
\MOLDSERVMANAGER.EXE
C:\Program Files\Aladdin\HASP LM\ Moldplus Server \MOLDSERVSERVICE.EXE
C:\Program Files\Aladdin\HASP LM\Moldplus Server
\MOLDSERVDIAGTOOL.EXE
Adding the 3 files to the EXCEPTIONS list will ensure that these products have access to the network.
WARNING: The NetHASP SIM must be identified by the NHASPX.exe when you check it as NetHasp, Local! To ensure this behaviour, make sure you login with full administrative privileges and be physically present at the server!
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2.2.2 Server IP not selected in the case of multiple IP addresses
When you launch Moldplus Server for the first time, if the Server identifies that there are more than 1 IP address available on the system, it will not select any IP address.
The following will be the display and error when you click on Start Server.
In the above case, click on the down arrow for the
IP# to use
and check the IP address that you would like to use for the Moldplus Server.
Once an IP address (or addresses) are selected, Moldplus Server will launch when you click on Start Server.
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2.2.3 Service name incorrectly spelt
When you launch Moldplus Server, upon attempting to install the Moldplus Service, if the Service name (NetworkService or LocalSystem) is incorrect or does not match an existing account, you will get an error.
In the case above, the NetworkService name is misspelt as NetworkService
e
.
Correcting the name of the account will address the issue and allow you to launch the
Server.
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2.3 Moldplus Client Launch Issues
2.3.1 Moldplus Floating License Message
Problem:
Upon launching Mastercam, if you get this error message when you launch a Moldplus product, there is good chance that Moldplus Server is not running OR your
Workstation does not have access to through the Firewall.
Moldplus
error message:
Solution:
1.
Ensure that Moldplus Server is running on the Server and that the licenses are active.
2.
The correct Server name, IP address and UDP are defined in the dialog above.
If you are prompted for the Server name, IP address and Server port number, enter the IP address and Port number that is displayed on the Moldplus
Server Manager window.
3.
Ensure that Mastercam.exe and any other Moldplus application that needs access to the network to verify the licenses have access through the Firewall!
2.3.2 Exceeded Rights Message
Problem:
Solution:
If you get this error message, it means that you are running the maximum number of licenses available for use. Please verify and make sure that idle licenses are freed up, before attempting to launch Moldplus again.
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2.3.3 Moldplus Server Diagnostic Tool
In the Moldplus Server Manager folder, there is a diagnostic tool that can be copied and placed in the workstation to see if the Server is being properly accessed.
Copy the following files to the client workstation:
MoldservDiagTool.exe
,
QtCore4.dll
,
QtGui4.dll
and
QtNetwork4.dll
Launch the MoldservDiagTool utility. The following dialog is presented. Click on the
Auto Detect Server Settings
button. The utility will search for the Server.
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When the Server is identified, all the products available are listed as shown. You can click on the
Register
button to see if the workstation can check out a license. Clicking on
Unregister
will release the license.
This is a quick verification tool to see if the Server is properly identified and the licenses can be checked out.
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If the Server is not identified automatically, you can click on the
Edit Settings
button.
The following dialog is presented:
Enter the IP address here and port number if needed to search for the server. Once the Server is identified the dialog displays all the product licenses available as shown in the previous dialog.
Conclusion
We hope you found this document useful to help configure Moldplus Server 5.4 seamlessly and with minimal effort.
Questions or feedback, please email [email protected]
Moldplus Server is developed with open source software. Licenses for all open source software components are available in the file "
Open Source Software Licenses.docx
" which is provided with this installation.
Thank you
Moldplus SA
Revision date: June 01, 2013
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Key Features
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