Order of Lines in the License File

The order of the lines in a license file is not critical. They are sorted when they are processed so that in most cases the optimal result is achieved. However, version 7.0 and earlier versions of FlexEnabled applications and license servers implicitly impose an ordering to license file lines. Note the following suggestions for ordering lines in the license file:

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Place FEATURE lines before INCREMENT lines for the same feature.

The rules regarding FEATURE lines include the following: 1) only the first counted FEATURE line is observed by the license server, and 2) if both a FEATURE line and INCREMENT lines exist, the FEATURE line must appear first.

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Where multiple counted FEATURE lines exist for the same feature, make sure the desired FEATURE line appears first.

All but the first is ignored.

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Place node-locked, uncounted lines before floating lines for the same FEATURE. Otherwise, it is possible the floating license is consumed instead of the node-locked license, resulting in denial for other users.

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The placement of a USE_SERVER line affects behavior. A USE_SERVER line is recommended. Normally, the USE_SERVER line is placed immediately after the SERVER line. However, place any uncounted licenses not served by SERVER before the USE_SERVER line. Make sure each user that needs the uncounted license has direct access to a current copy of the file. The advantage to placing USE_SERVER right after the SERVER line is users don’t need up-to-date copies of the license file.