Configure the license server on Windows

Use the LMTOOLS utility to configure the license server for your Network license on a Windows machine.

Create a debug log file

Debug log files contain Network License Manager (NLM) history information you can review to troubleshoot problems with your license servers.

1. Create a folder named Logs in a shared location that can be written to by all users.

   Note: The debug log file must be stored in a folder that can be written to by all users, such as C:\Users\Public, or a folder that you have shared with all users.

2. Use a text editor to create a text file within the Logs folder.

3. Give the text file any name you like, but be sure to change the extension from .txt to .log.

Configure the license server

1. Click (Start > All Programs > Autodesk > Network License Manager > LMTOOLS Utility) to open the LMTOOLS utility.

2. From the Service/License File tab, verify that the Configuration Using Services option is selected.

3. Select the checkbox LMTOOLS Ignores License File Path Environment Variables.

4. From the Config Services tab, use the Service Name drop-down menu to specify a name.

5. Specify paths for the following three files:

   • Path to the lmgrd.exe file: Browse to select the file in your NLM folder, which is located under C:\Autodesk.

   • Path to the license file: Browse to where you saved the license file you obtained from Autodesk.

   • Path to the debug log file: Browse to select the debug log file you created earlier.

     Note: The debug log file must be stored in a folder that can be written to by all users, such as C:\Users\Public, or a folder that you have shared with all users.

6. Select Use Services. Then select Start Server At Power Up. This setting ensures that the license server starts automatically if the server reboots after maintenance or a power outage.

7. Click Save Service and confirm