2.3.8 Acquiring a floating license for use in offline mode

A floating license cannot be used unless the computer is connected to the server. Offline mode is a mechanism that occupies the license for a certain period in order to use the license in a state disconnected from the network environment.

(1)

Open the Get into offline mode dialog box

When the client is connected to the server, click the [Get into offline mode] button in the License Manager window.

Figure 2.12

License Manager Window Before Acquiring an Floating License (Offline Mode)

 

The Get into offline mode dialog box will open.

(2)

Select the license name and enter the license period

Select the license name, enter the period of use in offline mode (max. 99 days) in [Licensing Period], and click on the [OK] button.

Figure 2.13

Get into Offline Mode Dialog Box

 

The floating license (offline mode) is acquired from the server and the License Manager window is updated.

During the valid period of the offline license, the license can be ongoingly used even in a circumstance where the license server cannot be connected.

Figure 2.14

License Manager Window after Acquiring an Offline License

 

The license will be returned automatically when the license was out of date.