Managing license modules
The aPriori System Administrator allows you to control the licenses required to use aPriori. The aPriori license information includes user licenses and module licenses. Licensed modules include:
• Regional Data Libraries
• Manufacturing Cost Models, such as Sheet Metal I (soft-tooled processes), Sheet Metal II (hard-tooled processes), Plastics Molding, Surface Treatment, etc.
• Functional modules, such as Bulking Costing & Analysis, Catalog Part Loader, VPE Creator, and Cost Model Workbench
When a user logs into aPriori, the software validates the license in two ways:
• At login, aPriori checks that the user is associated with a valid user license.
• When costing, the application checks that the user is licensed for that particular module.
A deployment can have multiple license files. For example, if you purchase a subscription and then extend the number of licenses in your deployment, aPriori will provide a second license file with the additional user licenses.
To manage licenses
Click License Modules in the Navigation pane to display the License Modules tab.
The name of the company that owns the licenses and the following user license information is displayed in the User Licenses list.
Column | Description |
|---|---|
License Name | Descriptive identifier |
Num Users | Maximum number of users that can be assigned |
Num Purchased Users | Number of users, including administrators, purchased for the license |
Num Users in Use | Number of aPriori users with assigned licenses |
Expiration Date | Date and time the license expires |
License ID | Unique identifier for each type of license generated at the time of purchase |
Signature Data | Digital signature for the license |
The License Modules list displays the licensed modules associated with the license selected in the User Licenses list.
Users can only calculate costs for the process groups for which they are licensed. For example, a Sheet Metal license module is required to cost any sheet metal component. If a license is nearing its expiration date, or if you need additional user licenses, please contact your aPriori Account Executive or aPriori Support.
To load a new license
1 Select File > Load License File from the System Administrator menu bar to display the Select a license file to load window.
2 Navigate to the folder containing your license file, select the file, and click Open.
The license file is added to your environment and is displayed in the User Licenses list.
3 Assign users to the license.
4 Select File > Publish Changes from the System Administrator menu bar or click 
in the toolbar to save your changes.
in the toolbar to save your changes.