The following steps are a simple summary of FLEXlm installation as it pertains to Patran. For more specific information, or information on integration with other products using FLEXlm, consult the FLEXlm documentation. See Additional Documentation, 132.

When Patran executes, it locates the license file, license.dat, which tells it the name of the license server node and the port number over which to communicate with the license manager daemon, lmgrd.

The lmgrd daemon determines what node and port are associated with the vendor daemon, msc, and returns that information to Patran. The application then contacts the vendor daemon which grants licenses if they are available.