3.2 Floating Licenses

License Spring environment

Floating licenses can be shared by multiple machines, but with a limit on how many users can use them at the same time. Each user with a floating license key can activate and use the license if it is available.

Activating licenses

To use the VIBES software, you first need to activate one or more licenses in the VIBES license settings tool. Activating a license does not mean you are acquiring or using it yet. Activation simply stores the license information on your machine, making it available for use when needed. When you activate a license, you can see its status, type, expiration date, features, and availability. You actually acquire the license and begin using the software only when you click “Start the Software” or “Borrow” (these options are explained later).

To activate a license, complete the next steps:

1. Open the VIBES license settings tool (instructions here).
2. Click Activate new license in the license dropdown.
3. Type (or paste) the 16-character license key.
4. Click Activate.

Acquiring licenses

Licenses are acquired when the application is started and returned when the application closes.

To acquire a license, complete the next steps:

1. Select the desired license from the licenses dropdown.
2. Click Start software.

Borrowing and returning licenses

If you need to use a license for an extended period or in an offline setting, you can borrow the license. When the license is borrowed, it is kept on your machine.

To borrow a license, complete the next steps:

1. Select the desired license from the licenses dropdown.
2. Click Borrow, and a new window will open.
3. Type the number of hours.
4. Click OK.
5. Click Start Software.

If you want to return the license before the set time, open the VIBES license settings tool and click Return (while you have an internet connection).

Deactivating licenses

If you deactivate a license, it will no longer appear in the licenses list. You deactivate a license, for example, if you are not planning to use it anymore or if it has expired.

To deactivate a license, complete the next steps:

1. Select the license from the license dropdown.
2. Click Deactivate license.