Saving And Moving The License Key - Siemens SIMOTION SCOUT Configuration Manual

3. In the navigation area (left-hand window), select the drive where the authorization for the
old version of SIMOTION SCOUT is located. Generally, the authorization will be installed
on a hard disk drive on the PC.
4. Transfer the authorization to the data medium containing the upgrade license key.
To do this, select the license in the right-hand window and select
License key > Transfer... via the menu.
5. In the Transfer license key dialog, select the connected data medium. Start the transfer by
clicking OK.
The authorization and upgrade license key will then be located on the data medium.
6. Select License key > Upgrade... in the menu.
The previous authorization will be deleted and a new
the upgrade is complete.
Note
Do not interrupt the upgrade while it is in progress. Interrupting this process can lead to the
license key being lost.
7. Now transfer the new floating license onto the hard disk drive. To do this, follow the same
procedure as before: Via License key > Transfer... in the menu
8. After the transfer has completed successfully, remove the automation data medium.
9. Exit the Automation License Manager. SIMOTION SCOUT can now be operated without
restrictions.
4.4.2

Saving and moving the license key

Saving and moving the license key
You can transfer the license key to a removable disk. This is useful when you want to save
the license key when reinstalling a PC or when you want to use it on another PC. A copy of
the license key is not created during this operation, it is moved.
Note
More detailed information on the license keys can be found in the online help for the
Automation License Manager.
SIMOTION SCOUT
Configuration Manual, 11/2016
floating license will be available once
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