License Management
IDEaaS Licensing
To use IDE-as-a-Service for vendors requiring a license, such as Siemens Projects with TIA Portal or Simatic Manager, you must upload your own license to the SDA platform. These licenses will function as floating licenses. For example, if your account has 2 licenses, two users can simultaneously open and work in IDEaaS sessions.
To upload your own license, first, go to the License Manager page by clicking the “License Manager” button on the sidebar. Once on this page, you will see a list of all your current licenses. From here, you can easily add a new license by clicking the “Create License” button and following the prompts to upload your license file. You can also manage your existing licenses on this page, including deleting licenses you no longer need.
Uploading your own license
To upload your own license, first, go to the License Manager page by clicking the “License Manager” button on the sidebar. Once on this page, you will see a list of all your current licenses. From here, you can easily add a new license by clicking the “Create License” button and following the prompts to upload your license file. You can also manage your existing licenses on this page, including deleting licenses you no longer need.
Click on ‘Add License’ to begin the process of adding your software license. You will be prompted to enter all necessary details, such as the license key, expiration date, and any additional information required by the vendor. Keep in mind that the specific information needed may vary depending on the vendor you are working with.
Siemens
To successfully set up your Siemens software, you'll need to upload two essential files: a license file and a CSV file that contains specific details regarding the license.
License File: This file serves as authentication for your software, verifying that you have the necessary legal rights to use it.
CSV File: The CSV file must include critical information about the license, such as the type of license, expiration date, and other pertinent details.
To assist you in creating these files, we provide a comprehensive step-by-step guide. You can access these instructions by clicking on the link titled "How can I prepare a Siemens license?" This resource will walk you through the entire process, ensuring you gather the necessary information and generate the files correctly.By following these steps, you'll be well-prepared to upload your license and get started with your Siemens software.
Rockwell
To add a Rockwell license, you need a valid serial ID and product key. These details are provided by your authorized Rockwell reseller or can be obtained directly from Rockwell Support. Ensure that the license has not been previously hosted or activated on any other machine—this means the license must be unassigned and eligible to be activated on our dedicated license server.
Mitsubishi
Uploading Licenses
User Permissions
Only users with appropriate permissions can create and upload new licenses to the system.
Upload Process
To add a new license:
Access SDA Console: Navigate to the SDA license management section
Enter License Details: Input the following required information:
License key (as provided by Mitsubishi)
Company name associated with the license
Submit for Validation: The system automatically validates the license upon submission
Wait for Activation: License becomes operational within a few minutes of successful validation
License Restrictions
Each license key has a single-use limitation and can only be uploaded once to the system.
Browser Based Engineering Requirements
Project Access
Projects intended for use with Browser Based Engineering must have an associated license attached. Without a proper license attachment, these projects cannot be opened or accessed.
License Association
Ensure that any project requiring Browser Based Engineering functionality is properly linked to an active, validated license before attempting to access it.
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