More information on the dongle driver software is available from Thales. When a dongle is used for activation, the required license file is provided along with the dongle for activation by code, the license file is automatically generated.Īfter installation, the Site protection System Menu icon is available from the Notification area of the task bar (Windows) or menu bar (Mac) on the server machine. The server can be installed first, and the license information specified later through the Site protection System Menu. If there is a problem with automatic server detection (which may occur in VPN or segmented networks), deselect this option and manually enter the serial number at installation.Įnter licensing information or specify the location of the license file to complete the installation. Uses network broadcasting for the Vectorworks client installer to obtain the serial number automatically from the server, avoiding the need to enter the serial number multiple times for each installation of Vectorworks. Start automatically with Windows (as a service)/ daemon (Mac)Īllows the server software to start up automatically and run as a background process Launches the server software when installation is completeĪdd the application to Windows Firewall exception listĪvoids communication errors by allowing the application to transmit information through the ports without generating firewall warnings Run Vectorworks Site Protection Server after installation This allows time for the IP address to be acquired for license verification, and also for any dongle drivers to be located. Normally, leave blank to assign the next randomly open port numberĭelays the startup time of the ISV server by the specified number of seconds. Normally, leave the recommended assigned port number, 5053 If no dongle is used, an activation code is required.Īt installation, the Vectorworks Site Protection Server Setup dialog box specifies server preferences using the default settings is recommended.Ĭlick to show/hide the parameters. On the server machine (and on the optional backup server), the Vectorworks Site Protection Server installation program installs the necessary components of the Vectorworks server software, and the software needed for the dongle protection key, if a dongle is used. On the client machine, the Vectorworks installation program installs the entire Vectorworks series of programs and the ability to determine which products to allow access to based on the license and the server’s instructions. To ensure a smooth installation, confirm that system requirements are met prior to installation. The installer lists the installation system requirements and any known installation issues.

Do not use the same machine as both a server and a client. Installing Vectorworks Site Protection softwareĪ user account with Administrator rights is necessary for installation and operation on both the client machines and the server machine.

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