Tekla 2019 version products license activation and installation FAQs

Tekla Tedds
2019
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General

What is the latest version of the Tekla Structural License Service?

The version of the Tekla Structural License Service released with the Tekla 2019 products is 2.04, and is available via the Tekla Download Service

Why is the license server upgrade highly recommended for the Tekla 2019 version products?

It has always been our recommendation that the latest version of the Tekla Structural License Service is deployed when upgrading your client software but the latest version fixes a known issue related to commuting introduced in the previous version.

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Activation

Can I activate my 2019 upgrade PAKs before upgrading the Tekla Structural License Service on my license server?

Yes - you can activate your 2019 PAKs as soon as you receive them and this is what we recommend.

Will I need to reactivate my old PAKs once I upgrade the Tekla Structural License Service on my license server?

No - they should continue to work before and after you upgrade the Tekla Structural License Service on your license server.

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Installation

What version of the Tekla Structural License Service do I need on my server to be able to install Tekla 2019 products on my clients?

You need to ensure your license server is running Tekla Structural License Service 2.04, include Sentinel RMS version 9.2.1 available from Feb 2018 via the Tekla Download Service.

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Installation - client machine

What is meant by a client machine?

A client machine is a PC where the software is installed and run by the engineer (user).

I want to install the Tekla 2019 product versions on my client machine how do I know it’s safe to do so?

Are you using a server licence for any version of either Tekla Tedds or Tekla Structural Designer on your client machine?

How do I know if the Tekla Structural License Service on my license server has been upgrade?

On your client machine launch the License Server Manager and from the System menu select About.

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If I have a server license and I run older versions of Tekla Tedds or Tekla Structural Designer on the same client and install the 2019 versions, will the older versions still continue to work if I do not upgrade my license server?

No - Tekla Tedds or Tekla Structural Designer uses a common set of licensing components so installing 2019 will force any older applications on the client machine to use the latest version and therefore all versions may stop working if the server is not upgraded.

If I’ve installed software using server and local licensing on the same client and I upgrade the software using the local licence do I still need to upgrade the server?

Yes - the client side uses a common set of licensing components and therefore if you upgrade the software using a local license the software using a server license will be affected.

If I’ve installed a 2019 version on my client but am unable to update the server at this point how do I rollback my client?

The rollback involves uninstalling the 2019 version and all of it’s components and then reinstalling the version you had previously. Please contact your local helpdesk if you are having problems

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Installation - server

Can I run multiple versions of Sentinel RMS License Manager service on the same server?

No - a server cannot run multiple versions of the Sentinel RMS License Manager service. The Sentinel RMS License Manager installer has a known limitation in that it just over installs the already installed version. The version that is running is generally the version corresponding to the most recently run installation.

You may need to contact the support services for your other programs to ensure compatibility. If you anticipate a conflict with other Sentinel RMS License Manager versions please contact your local support department for assistance BEFORE installing.

There appears to be multiple version of the Sentinel RMS License Manager installed, is everything okay?

Different versions and customizations of Sentinel RMS License Manager are used by many software programs (i.e. RISA or Eagle Point). Please review all programs installed on your designated license server for compatibility with Sentinel RMS License Manager 9.2.1 before proceeding as this WILL over install the currently installed version.

Can I upgrade my Tekla Structural License Service while my existing licenses are in use or commuted?

It is our recommendation that the license server is upgraded when licenses are NOT in use or commuted.

Our recommended upgrade procedure is as follows

  • Ensure there are no active licenses
  • Ensure that any commuted licenses are checked back in*
  • Stop the Sentinel RMS License via the Windows Services
  • Uninstall the existing Sentinel RMS License via Programs and features
  • Run the installation

In most typical scenarios this will avoid the need for a reboot of the server but we CANNOT guarantee this as the install may try to replace a file dependency that is in use by another process.

* We understand this can be very difficult and sometimes impossible but by carrying out all the other steps you are minimizing any potential risk for problems.

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Troubleshooting

I've installed the 2019 version and now none of my software is working and I'm getting error 25 in the license manager

If you are using a server license and have installed the 2019 version you MUST upgrade your license server to Tekla Structural License Service 2.04 to ensure compatibility. If your license server is NOT running Sentinel RMS License Manager 9.2.1 (shipped with Tekla Structural License Service 2.04) or newer then you may receive the following error(s):

  • Error 25: Could not understand the message received from the License Manager on the specified host. The versions of the client and License Manager are incompatible

My License Server Manager is showing that we are using more licenses than we have but all assigned to one user, how can we fix this?

It would appear you have not upgrded your license server to Sentinel License Manager 9.2.1, visit the Tekla Download service and upgrade your license server to Tekla Structural License Service 2.04


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