Analog Devices VisualDSP 50 Licensing Guide Rev 14

							VisualDSP++ 5 Licensing Guide 1-9 Licensing Overview
Floating (Client-Server) Licenses
Floating licenses have two parts: a server, and a client. The Floating 
License Server manages the license pool stored on the server. One serial 
number is installed on the server for each single seat or 5-seat package. In 
this model, there can be as many client installations as desired. Each time 
a user starts VisualDSP++ on a client machine, one license is “checked 
out” from the server. When the user exits VisualDSP++, the license is 
returned (checked back in) to the server. As long as there are available 
licenses on the server, clients can use VisualDSP++.
For example, assume that your license server is configured with 
10 licenses, and you have set up 20 client machines in three labs. Any 
10 developers may use VisualDSP++ concurrently. When the 11th devel-
oper tries to connect, an error is emitted. This type of configuration 
permits the sharing of software resources in an environment that requires 
more locations than developers.
As of VisualDSP++ 5, the FLEXnet license borrowing feature is 
supported. Refer to License Borrowing for details.
Only full licenses are available as floating licenses. Evaluation 
licenses and test drive licenses are not available as floating licenses.
Single-Seat vs. 5-Seat Floating Licenses
Floating licenses are available in both the “single-seat” or “5-seat” bundle 
options, where “seat” refers to the number of concurrent licenses that may 
be checked out while using VisualDSP++. 
						

							Obtaining a License Serial Number
1-10 VisualDSP++ 5 Licensing Guide
Obtaining a License Serial Number
This section contains the following topics:
Full Licenses and Evaluation Licenses
Test Drive Licenses
Locating License Serial Numbers Already Installed in VisualDSP++
Full Licenses and Evaluation Licenses
Full licenses and evaluation licenses may be purchased in the following 
ways.
You can buy licenses directly from Analog Devices or from a local 
distributor. Obtain information about Analog Devices sales offices and 
local distributors in your area from the Analog Devices Web site at 
http://www.analog.com/salesdir/continent.asp.
Depending on your location, you may also be able buy direct via the 
Analog Devices Web site’s Buy Online facility at 
http://www.analog.com/commerce/index.html.
When you purchase your copy of VisualDSP++, you will receive a card 
bearing your license serial number.
Test Drive Licenses
In order to receive a test drive license, you must register online at 
www.analog.com/adi-sales.
If you have registered for a Blackfin or SHARC test drive license, a 
TST 
serial number will be e-mailed to you when you click the Register button.
Otherwise, the 
TST serial number will be displayed on the next page, when 
you click Register. 
						

							VisualDSP++ 5 Licensing Guide 1-11 Licensing Overview
Locating License Serial Numbers 
Already Installed in VisualDSP++
To find a serial number of the licenses already installed in VisualDSP++, 
do one of the following: 
 (Node-locked licenses) Start -> All Programs -> Analog Devices -> 
VisualDSP++ 5  -> Manage Licenses. 
 (Floating licenses) Start -> All Programs -> Analog Devices -> 
VisualDSP++ Floating License Server -> VisualDSP++ License 
Manager. 
						

							Obtaining a License Serial Number
1-12 VisualDSP++ 5 Licensing Guide 
						

							VisualDSP++ 5 Licensing Guide 2-1 
2 INSTALLING A 
NODE-LOCKED LICENSE
This chapter assumes that you have already installed VisualDSP++ 5 and 
obtained a license serial number.
If you are upgrading to VisualDSP++ 5 from an earlier version, 
read Upgrading to VisualDSP++ 5 from Earlier Versions.
The chapter describes:
Opening the About Dialog Box
Entering Your Serial Number 
This chapter does not cover the installation of the client license 
part of a floating license. For information about installing client 
licenses, refer to Installing a Floating License Server.
Opening the About Dialog Box
To install a node-locked license, the serial number must be entered via the 
Licenses page of the About dialog box (Figure 2-1), which can be accessed 
in any of the following ways:
From the Windows Start menu, go to All Programs -> Analog Devices -> 
VisualDSP <
version_number> -> Manage Licenses. 
						

							Opening the About Dialog Box
2-2 VisualDSP++ 5 Licensing Guide Start VisualDSP++ while pressing and holding down the Ctrl key 
until the Session Wizard appears. Then click Licenses.
 From within the VisualDSP++ IDDE, choose Help -> 
About VisualDSP++, and then click the Licenses tab.
Also, when starting VisualDSP++ for the first time, if a 
license.dat file 
has not been copied from an existing installation of VisualDSP++ during 
the installation process, you encounter the following message and are 
prompted to install a license.
A valid license could not be found. Click Yes to install a 
license at this time. Click No to close VisualDSP++.
Figure 2-1. Licenses Page of the About Dialog Box  
						

							VisualDSP++ 5 Licensing Guide 2-3 Installing a Node-Locked License
Entering Your Serial Number
From the Licenses page of the About dialog box, enter your serial number, 
as follows:
1. Click New. 
The Install New License dialog box (Figure 2-2) appears.
2. Select Node-locked license or Test Drive license (default).
3. In Serial number, enter your serial number exactly as it appears, 
including dashes.
4. Click OK.  Figure 2-2. Install New License Dialog Box  
						

							Entering Your Serial Number
2-4 VisualDSP++ 5 Licensing GuideThe following (or similar) success message appears.
A 
license.dat file has now been created in your \System
 folder. 
If you are using Windows Vista (or later) and have User Account 
Control enabled, the 
license.dat file is saved to your Virtual-
Store
 directory: 
C:\Users\\AppData\Local\VirtualStore\Program 
Files\Analog Devices\VisualDSP \System
.
For details, refer to “Windows Vista Compatibility in VisualDSP++ 5.0 
Development Tools” (EE-330) at
http://www.analog.com/en/processors-dsp/blackfin/products/appli-
cation-notes/resources/index.html
. 
If using Windows 7 or later, refer to DOC-1190 on the FAQ page at 
http://ez.analog.com.
At this time, your license have been activated for a temporary period only. 
Your newly installed serial number appear on the Licenses page of the  Figure 2-3. Success Message  
						

							VisualDSP++ 5 Licensing Guide 2-5 Installing a Node-Locked License
About dialog box, with the following status, depending on the type of 
license you have installed:

ADI-prefixed serial numbers display as 
Not Validated (Expiring in 30 days)
KIT-prefixed serial numbers display as 
Not Validated (Expiring in 10 days)
TST-prefixed serial numbers display as 
Test Drive (Expiring in 90 days)
An example appears in Figure 2-4:
In order to make your full license or evaluation license permanent, you 
must validate the license. You obtain the necessary validation code by reg-
istering online. 
If you do not validate your license during the temporary license period, 
your license will cease to function until it is validated. Refer to Registering 
and Validating Your License. Figure 2-4. Serial Number Installed 
						

							Entering Your Serial Number
2-6 VisualDSP++ 5 Licensing Guide