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Update FLEXlm from a Previous Version
 
 
 

AutoCAD 2008-based products require FLEXlm version 10.8 or later. If you are currently using a version of FLEXlm that is earlier than 10.8, you will need to upgrade to version 10.8 or later.

To determine what version of FLEXlm is installed, you need to verify the version of the following four files:

NoteIf the server where you plan to install the Autodesk Network License Manager has FLEXlm installed for another product, you must make sure that the version of lmgrd.exe is the most current version.

To verify the version of lmutil.exe, lmtools.exe, or adskflex.exe

You should be logged in with Administrator rights when working with the LMTOOLS utility.

  1. Do one of the following:
    • Click Start menu (Windows XP & 2000) All Programs (or Programs) Autodesk Network License Manager LMTOOLS.
    • Right-click the LMTOOLS icon (Windows Vista) on the desktop and choose Run As Administrator.
  2. In lmtools.exe, click the Utility tab.
  3. On the Utility tab, enter the location of the file, or click the Browse button to locate the file and click Open. The file location should look something like this:

    C:\Program Files\Autodesk Network License Manager\lmutil.exe

  4. On the Utility tab, click Find Version.

    The version number of the file you selected is displayed. If necessary, use the following procedure to update your version of FLEXlm.

To update FLEXlm

You should be logged in with Administrator rights when working with the LMTOOLS utility.

  1. Back up your license files.
  2. Do one of the following:
    • Click Start menu (Windows XP & 2000) All Programs (or Programs) Autodesk Network License Manager LMTOOLS.
    • Right-click the LMTOOLS icon (Windows Vista) on the desktop and choose Run As Administrator.
  3. In the LMTOOLS program, click the Start/Stop/Reread tab.
  4. On the Start/Stop/Reread tab, click Stop Server.
  5. Close lmtools.exe.
  6. Uninstall the Network License Manager. For details about uninstalling the Network License Manager, see Uninstall the Network License Manager.
  7. Install the Network License Manager. For details about installing the Network License Manager, see Install the Autodesk Network License Manager.
NoteVersion 10.8 of the FLEXlm license manager that ships with AutoCAD 2008-based products is backwards compatible and will administer licenses for the Autodesk 2006-, 2005-, 2004-, and 2002-based products.