Learn about the basics of network licensing.
License timeout
The CAD manager can set a timeout period for your network licenses. If set, the timeout period is a minimum of 15 minutes, but can be longer.
If Autodesk Inventor or add-in activity is not detected on your client computer during the timeout period, your license is sent to the network license server. It is available for other users.
- If the license is sent to the server, the client attempts to obtain a license from the server when you resume the use of Autodesk Inventor.
- If a license is not obtained 30 minutes after you resume the use of Inventor, a message warns you that 90 minutes remain before Inventor shuts down. The client continues to search for an available license and notifies you if one is obtained. If a license is not obtained, additional warning messages appear on the client to specify how much time remains before Inventor shuts down.
- If a license is not obtained by the end of the 90-minute period, Inventor shuts down. You can save your work, but other features are unavailable before Inventor closes.
Network connectivity requirement
The client computer must be connected to the network so that the license server can monitor the state of the license.
- To obtain a license, your client must be connected to the network before Inventor starts.
- If the client becomes disconnected from the network while in possession of a license, the server revokes the license.
- If the network connection is not re-established after a 30-minute interval, a message warns you that 90 minutes remain before Inventor shuts down. Unless the client is reconnected to the network, additional warning messages appear on the client to specify how much time remains before Inventor shuts down.
- If a network connection is not re-established by the end of the 90-minute period, Inventor shuts down. You can save your work, but other features are unavailable before Inventor exits.
License borrowing
If activated by the CAD manager, your network license has a borrowing feature.
- Use license borrowing to work with Inventor while disconnected from the network licensing server.
- The CAD manager defines the number of licenses available for borrowing, as well as the maximum borrow period. The CAD manager can also define which users are eligible for borrowing licenses.
- To borrow a license, select Help
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Autodesk Inventor Product Information Borrow License.
- When the borrow period expires, the borrowed license is automatically disabled. You can also elect to return a borrowed license before it expires.
For additional Information, see Network License Administration.