We recommend that you have the newest
version of Tekla license server software installed on the Tekla license server. New versions
of Tekla Structures do not always work at all with older license server versions.
You can use older versions of Tekla Structures with a newer version of the license server. In some older Tekla Structures versions, this requires that you have installed recent enough updates; for more
information about the compatibility between Tekla Structures versions and Tekla license server versions, see Hardware recommendations for Tekla 2020 license server.
To update the Tekla license server:
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Save the model that you are working with and close
Tekla Structures before the server update.
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Go to through the Start menu or Start
screen, depending on your Windows operating system.
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On the
Stop/Start/Reread tab, click Stop
Server to stop the Tekla license server and any other licensing
services.
When you have completed
installing the Tekla license server, you can restart the other licensing
services.
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Backup any files you have
modified in the C:\Tekla\License\Server folder.
You do not need to back up
tekla.lic or tekla.opt,
because the installer will not changes these files.
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Download the latest version of
the Tekla license server and the optional Tekla License
Borrow Tool (if you use it) from Tekla
Downloads.
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Install the downloaded license server with administrator rights using the automatic installation for normal setup. Follow the instructions displayed on the screen.
If the installation fails or the server does not start after installation, try reinstalling with the local firewall and antispyware/antivirus protection disabled.
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If you use the Tekla License
Borrow Tool, install the new version of the tool on workstations that need it.
