Context
Local licenses (also called node-locked licenses) unlock the product on a specific computer identified by its Host ID. On the machine where the software is installed, use one of the following methods to get the Host ID. If multiple values are displayed, select just one.
Prerequisites
Before trying any of the following methods to get your Host ID, disable all temporary network connections (WLAN card, docking station, etc.). This ensures that the computer ID is based on a permanent network adapter. You can re-enable the temporary network connections afterwards.
Process
1. Get Your Host ID Using the Thermo Scientific License Manager (LM)
- Install and run LM.
- Click
to display the FlexNet Host ID.
2. Get Your Host ID From an Existing License File
If your license is already installed, you can find your machine's Host ID in the existing license file (license.dat).
In the local (node-locked) license file, your Host ID is the string following the HOSTID= keyword:
INCREMENT OpenInventorSDK mcslmd 10.10 31-oct-2023 uncounted \
VENDOR_STRING=xxxx-xxxx-xxxx-xxxx-xxxx-xxxx-xxxx-xxxx \
HOSTID=YourHostID VM_PLATFORMS=PHYSICAL \
SUPERSEDE=OpenInventorSDK \
ISSUER=Parent=xxxxx-xxxx-xxxx-xxxx-xxxx-xxxx-xxxx-xxxx-xx.xx \
ISSUED=6-dec-2022 SN=YourLicenseNumber START=23-sep-2008 \
ONE_TS_OK SIGN=11AE7212E1C4
3. Get Your Host ID Using a Command Line
- Open a command console on Windows, a command shell on a Linux system, or a terminal window on a Mac.
- Use the cd command to navigate to:
- <AVIZOAPPSHOME>/share/license/FLEXnet subdirectory for Amira, Avizo, or PerGeos installations, where AVIZOAPPSHOME is the installation path of your Amira, Avizo, or PerGeos application.
- <OIVHOME>/arch*release/license subdirectory for Open Inventor installations, where OIVHOME is the installation path of the Open Inventor package.
- To get the Host ID, execute the command lmhostid.
4. Get Your Host ID Using Amira, Avizo, or PerGeos License Manager - Only for Amira 5.6 to Amira 2020.2, Avizo 8.1 to Avizo 2020.2, PerGeos 1.0 to 2020.2
When you launch your Amira, Avizo, or PerGeos product, the License Manager will appear if no valid license is found. If needed, select Help > License Manager to display the dialog.
The Computer ID is displayed in the Computer ID field (the field name may vary depending on the product version).
Note
To find this information for floating licenses, see article KA-01257 "Manage Floating Licenses: How to Find Your Server Host ID."