
If there is no error displayed, then the license was released, and the license choice dialog will be displayed the next time the software is started.
-pv is the product version (example uses product version 2020).
-pk is the product key (example uses Civil 3D 2020 product key). In the Command Window type: C:WINDOWSsystem32>cd Program Files (x86)Common FilesAutodesk SharedAdskLicensingCurrenthelper and at the next prompt type: adsklicensinginsthelper change -pk 237L1 -pv 2020.0.0.f -lm “” Open a Command Window – Type CMD in the Search Line > Select Command Prompt when it is presented. To change the license type for versions 2020 – 2021:Īutodesk changed the way licenses are “released,” so if the product can’t be opened, following are the steps for releasing the license so a new choice can be selected when the software is next opened. The alpha is aligned with the product version. Note: The numeric characters are the same regardless of version. The file can be edited with NOTEPAD – Change the value:. 001K1_2019.0.0.F – Each folder represents a product and version (i.e. C:ProgramDataAutodeskCLMLGS – Change or delete the LGS.data. C:ProgramDataAutodeskADUT – Remove the folder. C:ProgramDataFLEXnet – Remove all files that begin with adskflex_. C:UsersdcoxAppDataRoamingAutodeskADUT – Remove the folder. C:UsersAppDataLocalAutodeskWeb Services – Remove Event.xml, EventTrigger.tmp and LoginState.xml. To change the license type for versions 2017 – 2019: When the software can’t be opened, there are several folders that cumulate to define the Autodesk license removing these folders/files will result in the same license choice presentation when starting the software. The next time you open the software, a license choice dialog will be presented > choose the desired license type. Inside the License Manager dialog box > pick the Change License Type link > pick the Change button > pick the appropriate button (Quit Without Saving). Pick the downward facing arrow next to the logged in username > pick the Manage License option.
The recommend change is from inside the software. Following are the instructions to work through that process. You can do that if your technical partner has the industry-trained experts needed to help you work through those technical issues.Īt Applied Software we get calls regularly about switching license types from network to standalone and from standalone to network. In that case, you need resolution quickly and efficiently so you can get back to work.
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