Standalone (Local) USB License

This article will cover activation of a modern Standalone USB License.

Standalone USB Key Activation

Standalone USB keys are designed for one-time activation, then use on the computer where EdgeWise will be run.

Once you receive the USB key in the mail, follow the steps below to collect the files needed to activate your license on the USB key.

EdgeWise will need to be fully installed prior to license activation.

When installing EdgeWise, we recommend adjusting the Licensing Additional Tasks by marking the Force Install License Environment checkbox, and unmarking Launch Licensing Utility checkbox, as shown below. For this type of license activation, we recommend using a file exchange for activation as opposed to an activation code, so the Licensing Utility window is not necessary.


Fig 1: Licensing checkboxes

Once the EdgeWise installation is complete, follow the File Collection steps below to activate the license key.

File Collection

Online

Once EdgeWise is installed, you will have access to the Sentinel Admin Control Center, the online license manager. To collect an activation .C2V file there, follow these steps:

  • Ensure the USB key shipped from ClearEdge3D is inserted in a compatible USB port.
  • Navigate to the Sentinel ACC page linked above, and locate the listing for your USB key- EdgeWise is Vendor 91033.
  • At the far right of the EdgeWise key listing, there will be a C2V button. Left-click this button to generate and save an activation .C2V file.
  • Email the saved .C2V file to Licensing@ClearEdge3D.com, noting your company name and the need to activate a new USB key. We will return a .V2C file with instructions for applying it. Reference the Applying the License File section below for more information.


Fig 2: Online .C2V collection.

RUS Tool

Rather than using the online license manager to generate a .C2V file, you can opt to use the local tool included in the EdgeWise installer.

  • Ensure the USB key shipped from ClearEdge3D is inserted in a compatible USB port.
  • Windows search for “EdgeWise RUS-LicenseTool”, or use a file explorer to navigate to C:\Program Files\ClearEdge3D\EdgeWise\Tools and open the RUS-EWLicenseTool.exe.
  • Select the Installation of new protection key bubble at the bottom of the RUS Tool, then click the Collect Information button to generate and save the .C2V file.
  • Email the saved .C2V file to Licensing@ClearEdge3D.com, noting your company name and the need to activate a new USB key. We will return a .V2C file with instructions for applying it. Reference the Applying the License File section below for more information.


Fig 3: RUS Tool .C2V collection.


Applying the License File

Once the necessary .C2V file has been received by our licensing department, it will be used to program your license key and generate a .V2C file for you to apply. The .V2C file will be sent as an attachment in response to the email containing your .C2V file, and should be downloaded to the computer where it will be applied.

Online

  • Ensure the USB key shipped from ClearEdge3D is inserted in a compatible USB port.
  • Open a web browser and navigate to the Sentinel Update/Attach page.
  • Use the Select File… button to browse for and select the .V2C file emailed to you by our Licensing team.
  • Use the Apply File button to apply the .V2C and activate your license. The web page should show you a message stating “Update successfully applied!”
  • License activation is now complete, and can be confirmed on the Sentinel ACC Keys page. Confirm that you see a key with Vendor 91033 listed with a Key ID assigned.

RUS Tool

  • Ensure the USB key shipped from ClearEdge3D is inserted in a compatible USB port.
  • Windows search for “EdgeWise RUS-LicenseTool”, or use a file explorer to navigate to C:\Program Files\ClearEdge3D\EdgeWise\Tools and open the RUS-EWLicenseTool.exe.
  • Select the Apply License File tab, then click the “…” button at the bottom right button to browse for and select the .V2C file emailed to you by our Licensing team.
  • Click the Apply Update button.
  • License activation is now complete, and can be confirmed on the Sentinel ACC Keys page. Confirm that you see a key with Vendor 91033 listed with a Key ID assigned.


Fig 4: RUS Tool .V2C Application


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