License Verification

Overview

The license for EcoStruxure Machine Expert covers the following software parts:

  • EcoStruxure Machine Expert Logic Builder

  • Vijeo-Designer

The usage of the following software parts may require separate licenses:

  • Add-ons, for example SVN (Subversion client)

  • Libraries

  • Device descriptions

During Launch Of EcoStruxure Machine Expert

During launch of EcoStruxure Machine Expert, the following licenses are verified:

  • License for EcoStruxure Machine Expert

    If no permanent license for EcoStruxure Machine Expert is activated and the trial period has expired, a dialog box reminds you to activate the license. You can start the Schneider Electric License Manager from the dialog box.

  • Licenses for installed add-ons

    For add-ons different license verifications might be performed. For details, refer to the online help of the respective add-on.

During Build of Project

During Build (compile) of your EcoStruxure Machine Expert project, the following licenses are verified (if needed):

  • Libraries

  • Device descriptions

The license for a library/device is verified, as soon as the library/device is part of your project.

If a license for a library or a device (device description) is required, one of the following messages is displayed in the Messages view of the EcoStruxure Machine Expert Logic Builder:

  • Trial period is running. The trial license expires in {n} days.

    Open the Schneider Electric License Manager and activate a permanent license. Without activation, you can use the software until the trial period is expired.

  • Trial license expired.

    Open the Schneider Electric License Manager and activate the license.

  • License not available.

    Open the Schneider Electric License Manager and activate the license.

  • A free registration is required to use this item.

    Open the Schneider Electric License Manager and start the free registration.

  • Not supported on your platform.

    A library or device cannot be used with your EcoStruxure Machine Expert installation. Delete the library or device from your project.

NOTE: You can open the Schneider Electric License Manager by clicking the button ... right beside the message.
NOTE: After activation, restart your EcoStruxure Machine Expert software and run the Build (compile) process again.