Download and Run the Installer

The FME installer contains the utility program required to get the license server up and running:

  • fme-flexnet-win-x86.msi (Windows 32-bit)

    • Or

  • fme-flexnet-win-x64.msi (Windows 64-bit)

To download and run

  1. On the FME Downloads page, specify the desired version under "Select an FME Version."
  2. Under "Floating License Installer for FME Desktop," specify the applicable Windows bit version, and click Download.
  3. On the computer that acts as the license server, run (double-click) the installer to create a FlexServer directory.

The following table lists the shortcuts that are created in the Safe Software program group.

Shortcut

Description

Generate hostid.txt

Creates a text file that contains the hostname and Host ID information required when requesting a floating license from www.safe.com/activation/floating/.

Launch LMTOOLS

Launches LMTOOLS. Used for debugging or changing configuration.

License Administration Guide

Opens Flexera Software’s License Administration Guide.

Start - Restart FME License Server

Starts the license manager process.

View FME License Server Log

Opens the license manager log file. Used for debugging.

View hostid.txt

Reopens text file, if required by Safe Software.

View Readme

Opens the installation and configuration instructions.

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