Standalone (Local) USB License

This article will cover activation of a Standalone USB License.

Standalone USB Key Activation

Standalone keys are designed for one-time activation on the provided USB key. The key can be used on any machine that has EdgeWise and the necessary license drivers installed.

License Activation

USB keys are programmed and activated through a file exchange with our licensing administrator. Please follow the steps below to collect and apply the necessary files.

Fig 1: Secure Update Utility tool

File Collection

The first step in activating a USB key will be to collect a .REQ file from the Secure Update Utility tool, which is installed with EdgeWise.

Plug the USB key into a computer where EdgeWise has been installed, and ensure the key glows green when plugged in. If the USB key does not glow, please refer to the Licensing Gambit

Open a file explorer and navigate to this file path to open the Secure Update Utility:

C:\Program Files\ClearEdge3D\EdgeWise\Tools\SecureUpdateUtility.exe

Click the Generate Request Code button to generate and save the .REQ file

Attach the saved .REQ file and send it to licensing@clearedge3d.com

Applying the License File

Once the necessary .REQ file has been received by our licensing department, it will be used to program your license key and generate a .NLF file for you to apply. The .NLF file will be sent as an attachment in response to the email containing your .REQ file, and should be downloaded to the computer where it will be applied.

Ensure the USB key is still plugged into the appropriate computer

Open a file explorer and navigate to this file path to open the Secure Update Utility:

C:\Program Files\ClearEdge3D\EdgeWise\Tools\SecureUpdateUtility.exe

Click the Folder icon to browse for and select the .NLF file you received and downloaded.

Once the .NLF is selected, click the Apply Code button.

A pop-up window stating ‘Success!’ will appear once the .NLF file has been applied

Should you experience any error messages or unexpected behavior in the activation process, please check the Troubleshooting articles linked below, or email support@clearedge3d.com with screenshots of the error message(s).