License server and firewall settings

Install the license server program

The license server program is not the same as the Vertex CAD server program. The license server program only grants permission to use the Vertex CAD software. Vertex CAD and the license server program can run on different servers.

Make sure you have Administrator rights to perform the necessary actions.

Detailed instructions: https://kbfi.vertex.fi/g4/lisenssipalvelimen-asennus

Note! If you still have an older license server program in use, remove it. Only one license server program can run on the license server.

Check access to the Vertex license service

The LicServ2 license service uses the Vertex server ls.vertex.fi over tcp/port 443 (HTTPS connection). Use the Windows PowerShell command:

Check access to the Vertex license service

tnc -Computername ls.vertex.fi -port 443

Example output:

ComputerName : ls.vertex.fi

RemoteAddress : 195.197.188.81

RemotePort : 443

InterfaceAlias : Ethernet

SourceAddress : x.x.x.x

TcpTestSucceeded : True

Check if the WinHTTP proxy value is set to "direct"

netsh winhttp show proxy

Example output:

Current WinHTTP proxy settings:

Direct access (no proxy server).

This means the WinHTTP proxy value is Direct.

Check that TCP port 2003 is open in firewall settings

Check firewall settings on the server where you install the license server program.
Check firewall settings on the client workstation.

Check the firewall settings on the server where you will install the license server program.

This example uses the Windows Defender Firewall application in the English version. If you have a Finnish-language operating system, look for the corresponding menu items.

Go to Control Panel > All Control Panel Items > Windows Defender Firewall
Select Advanced settings

Select Inbound Rules > New Rule... > Port > Next

Select TCP > Specific local ports: Enter the port number, most commonly 2003 > Next

Select Allow the connection > Next

Make sure all checkboxes are selected > Next

Name the rule Vertex License Server > Finish

Check Inbound Rules to ensure the Vertex License Server rule is listed.

Check the firewall settings on the client workstation

Using the PowerShell command:

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PS C:\> tnc -ComputerName [server name] -port 2003

The response should be in the format:

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ComputerName     : [server name]  
RemoteAddress    : x.x.x.x  
RemotePort       : 2003  
InterfaceAlias   : Ethernet  
SourceAddress    : x.x.x.x  
TcpTestSucceeded : True

If the TcpTestSucceeded value is False, the license server’s firewall settings are incorrect — check them.

License server address and port

Add the license server name and TCP port to a file in the Vertex G4 main directory.

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LSERVER = [server name]:[port number]

Example:

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LSERVER = SERVER:2003

You can add this setting to either the file:

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vx[..]_srv\user\SETUP.all

or

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vx[..]_srv\user\setup.clt

[..] = Vertex application ID, for example g4, g4plant, g4pi, bd, ed, ind.

The client workstation retrieves this setting when the program starts.

If it is a standalone installation that obtains its license from the license server, the LSERVER keyword must be added to the file:

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C:\vx[..]\user\SETUP

[..] = Vertex application ID, for example g4, g4plant, g4pi, bd, ed, ind.

Updating the old license server to the current License Server Program 2.0

Skip this if you do not have an old license server program in use.

See instructions: License Server Installation

Title: Updating the old license server to the current License Server Program 2.0