Other Installation Types¶

Install Vericut License Server Only¶

It may be desirable to install only the license server program on the license server computer. To do this, run the “license_server_install.exe” from the download folder.

Using Silent Install¶

Silent Mode

Silent mode enables an installer to run without any user interaction on Windows platforms. If you choose to run this option, there will be no console or GUI output during installation. Silent mode supports the setting of a target directory, shortcuts directory, and Components/Features via either command-line arguments or a properties file. Silent mode is supported in both the installer and uninstaller runtime environments. InstallAnywhere and end-user-defined variables may be set through command-line parameters and/or a properties file.

An installer properties file or a command-line parameter may trigger silent mode.

Installer Properties File

An installer properties file is an ASCII text file that defines certain parameters for your installation. This may be useful if you have a complex project that you are installing both internally and externally. Your internal end-users do not need to see panels such as the License Agreement panel. The properties file is an ideal way to turn panels on or off depending on your specific needs. In addition, the properties file can define the type of installation you want to run, such as console or silent.

📝 NOTE: Please make sure that your properties file ends in .properties, not .txt.

💡 Tip: If the install.properties file is in the same directory as your installer, it will be invoked automatically. However, if it is in a different directory or a different name, you may use the following command line option to direct it to the relative path:

C:\ <path to the installer>* -f <path to the properties file>

Command Line Parameter

To call the properties file from the command line, type the following command:

install.exe -f <properties file>

You may use the direct or the relative path to the properties file.

InstallAnywhere variables may be incorporated in these values, and they will be resolved at install time.

📝 NOTES:

File separators should be denoted by the “\\”.
Values may ignore case.
Silent mode will override action panel values.
In any mode on Windows systems, installers and uninstallers will always display the very last "Cleaning-up" dialog box, as well as the "Preparing to install" panel.

Vericut Properties File Variables

An example of an install.properties file for a silent install of the stand alone Vericut Reviewer,64 bit, only creating a desktop icon would look as follows:

#INSTALLER GUI? Silent, Console, GUI

#---------------------

INSTALLER_UI=Silent

#Choose Install Folder

#---------------------

USER_INSTALL_DIR=C:\\\Program Files\\\Vericut\\\Vericut 9.7

#Choose Type of Installation

#---------------------------

CHOSEN_FEATURE_LIST=Vericut,Help,Samples

CHOSEN_INSTALL_FEATURE_LIST=Vericut,Help,Samples

CHOSEN_INSTALL_SET=Full

#License Server Location

#-----------------------

LICENSE_SERVER_EXISTS_REMOTE=1

LICENSE_SERVER_EXISTS_REMOTE_HOSTNAME=LicenseServer

LICENSE_SERVER_EXISTS_LOCAL=0

LICENSE_SERVER_INSTALL_LOCAL=0

#Vericut Shortcut Locations

#--------------------------

USER_INPUT_DESKTOP_FLAG=1

USER_INPUT_QUICK_LAUNCH_FLAG=1

USER_INPUT_PROGRAM_GROUP_FLAG=1

USER_INPUT_PROGRAM_GROUP_NAME=Vericut 9.7

USER_INPUT_ALL_USERS_FLAG=0

#Vericut Product Shortcut

#------------------------

# "1) Vericut"

DEFAULT_BASE_LIC_VAR_1=1

# "2) Vericut Single Platform"

DEFAULT_BASE_LIC_VAR_2=1

# "3) Reviewer"

DEFAULT_BASE_LIC_VAR_3=1

# "4) Vericut Drilling and Fastening (VDAF)"

DEFAULT_BASE_LIC_VAR_4=1

# "5) ToolMan"

DEFAULT_BASE_LIC_VAR_5=1

#Vericut Default Units

#---------------------

DEFAULT_UNITS_VAR=\"1) Inch\",\"\"

DEFAULT_UNITS_VAR_1=1) Inch

DEFAULT_UNITS_VAR_2=

#Vericut Interfaces

#------------------

#Install Complete

#----------------

The above sample will install an Inch version of Vericut and create shortcuts for Vericut, SP, Reviewer and ToolMan.

Below is a list of possible variable:

#INSTALLER GUI? Silent, Console, GUI

#---------------------

INSTALLER_UI=Silent

#Choose Install Folder

#---------------------

USER_INSTALL_DIR=C:\\\Program Files\\\Vericut\\\Vericut 9.7

#Choose Type of Installation

#---------------------------

CHOSEN_FEATURE_LIST=Vericut,Help,Samples

CHOSEN_INSTALL_FEATURE_LIST=Vericut,Help,Samples

CHOSEN_INSTALL_SET=Full

#License Server Location

#-----------------------

LICENSE_SERVER_EXISTS_REMOTE=1

LICENSE_SERVER_EXISTS_REMOTE_HOSTNAME=LicenseServer

LICENSE_SERVER_EXISTS_LOCAL=0

LICENSE_SERVER_INSTALL_LOCAL=0

#Vericut Shortcut Locations

#--------------------------

USER_INPUT_DESKTOP_FLAG=1

USER_INPUT_QUICK_LAUNCH_FLAG=1

USER_INPUT_PROGRAM_GROUP_FLAG=1

USER_INPUT_PROGRAM_GROUP_NAME=Vericut 9.7

USER_INPUT_ALL_USERS_FLAG=0

#Vericut Product Shortcut

#------------------------

# "1) Vericut"

DEFAULT_BASE_LIC_VAR_1=1

# "2) Vericut Single Platform"

DEFAULT_BASE_LIC_VAR_2=1

# "3) Reviewer"

DEFAULT_BASE_LIC_VAR_3=1

# "4) Vericut Drilling and Fastening (VDAF)"

DEFAULT_BASE_LIC_VAR_4=1

# "5) ToolMan"

DEFAULT_BASE_LIC_VAR_5=1

#Vericut Default Units

#---------------------

DEFAULT_UNITS_VAR=\"1) Inch\",\"\"

DEFAULT_UNITS_VAR_1=1) Inch

DEFAULT_UNITS_VAR_2=

#Help Documentation

#------------------

DEFAULT_HELP_VAR=\"Online\",\"\"

DEFAULT_HELP_VAR_1=Online

DEFAULT_HELP_VAR_2=

DEFAULT_HELP_VAR_BOOLEAN_1=1

DEFAULT_HELP_VAR_BOOLEAN_2=0

The options are:

For Online Help:

DEFAULT_HELP_VAR=\"Online\",\"\"

For Local Help:

DEFAULT_HELP_VAR=\" \",\"Local\"

Back to the install:

#Vericut Default Units

#---------------------

SPATIAL_INSTALL=1

ESPRIT_INTERFACE_INSTALL=1

EDGECAM_INTERFACE_INSTALL=1

EDGECAM_2017_R2_SU3_SELECTED=1

EDGECAM_2017_R2_SU1_SELECTED=1

EDGECAM_2017_R1_SELECTED=1

EDGECAM_2016_R2_SELECTED=1

EDGECAM_2016_R1_SU1_SELECTED=1

EDGECAM_2015_R2_SELECTED=1

EDGECAM_2015_R1_SELECTED=1

EDGECAM_2014_R2_SU2_SELECTED=1

EDGECAM_2014_R1_SELECTED=1

EDGECAM_2013_R2_SELECTED=1

EDGECAM_2013_R1_SELECTED=1

MASTERCAM_INTERFACE_INSTALL=1

MASTERCAM_2018_SELECTED=1

MASTERCAM_2017_SELECTED=1

MASTERCAM_X9_SELECTED=1

MASTERCAM_X8_SELECTED=1

MASTERCAM_X7_SELECTED=1

MASTERCAM_X6_SELECTED=1

#Choose Esprit Folder

#--------------------

ESPRIT_INSTALL_DIR=C:\\\Program Files\\\D.P.Technology\\\ESPRIT

#Choose Edgecam 2013 R1 Folder

#-----------------------------

EDGECAM_2013_R1_INSTALL_DIR= C:\\\Program Files\\\Planit\\\Edgecam 2013 R1

#Choose Edgecam 2013 R2 Folder

#-----------------------------

EDGECAM_2013_R2_INSTALL_DIR= C:\\\Program Files\\\Planit\\\Edgecam 2013 R2

#Choose Edgecam 2014 R1 Folder

#-----------------------------

EDGECAM_2014_R1_INSTALL_DIR= C:\\\Program Files \\\Planit\\\Edgecam 2014 R1

#Choose Edgecam 2014 R2 SU2 Folder

#---------------------------------

EDGECAM_2014_R2_SU2_INSTALL_DIR= C:\\\Program Files\\\Planit\\\Edgecam 2014 R2 SU2

#Choose Edgecam 2015 R1 Folder

#-----------------------------

EDGECAM_2015_R1_INSTALL_DIR= C:\\\Program Files\\\Planit\\\Edgecam 2015 R1

#Choose Edgecam 2015 R2 Folder

#-----------------------------

EDGECAM_2015_R2_INSTALL_DIR=C:\\\Program Files\\\Vero Software\\\Edgecam 2015 R2

#Choose Edgecam 2016 R1 SU1 Folder

#---------------------------------

EDGECAM_2016_R1_SU1_INSTALL_DIR=C:\\\Program Files\\\Vero Software\\\Edgecam 2016 R1 SU1

#Choose Edgecam 2016 R2 Folder

#-----------------------------

EDGECAM_2016_R2_INSTALL_DIR=C:\\\Program Files\\\Vero Software\\\Edgecam 2016 R2

#Choose Edgecam 2017 R1 Folder

#-----------------------------

EDGECAM_2017_R1_INSTALL_DIR=C:\\\Program Files\\\Vero Software\\\Edgecam 2017 R1

#Choose Edgecam 2017 R2 SU1 Folder

#---------------------------------

EDGECAM_2017_R2_SU1_INSTALL_DIR=C:\\\Program Files\\\Vero Software\\\Edgecam 2017 R2 SU1

#Choose Edgecam 2017 R2 SU3 Folder

#---------------------------------

EDGECAM_2017_R2_SU3_INSTALL_DIR=C:\\\Program Files\\\Vero Software\\\Edgecam 2017 R2 SU3

#Choose Mastercam 2018 Folder

#----------------------------

MASTERCAM_2018_PATH=C:\\\Program Files\\\Mcam\\\mcam2018

#Choose Mastercam 2017 Folder

#----------------------------

MASTERCAM_2017_PATH=C:\\\Program Files\\\Mcam\\\mcam2017

#Choose Mastercam X9 Folder

#--------------------------

MASTERCAM_X9_PATH=C:\\\Program Files\\\Mcam\\\mcamx9

#Choose Mastercam X8 Folder

#--------------------------

MASTERCAM_X8_PATH=C:\\\Program Files\\\Mcam\\\mcamx8

#Choose Mastercam X7 Folder

#--------------------------

MASTERCAM_X7_PATH=C:\\\Program Files\\\Mcam\\\mcamx7

#Choose Mastercam X6 Folder

#--------------------------

MASTERCAM_X6_PATH=C:\\\Program Files\\\Mcam\\\mcamx6

#Install Complete

#----------------

USER_SHOW_INSTALL_NOTES=0

RUN_LICENSE_SERVER_INSTALL=0

Vericut Command Descriptions¶

Specify Silent Install

INSTALLER_UI=Silent

Use to specify that Silent install is to be used.

Choose Installation Folder

USER_INSTALL_DIR=insert destination path here

Use to specify the path to the Vericut installation folder.

Example:

USER_INSTALL_DIR=C:\\\Program Files \\\Vericut\\\Vericut 9.7

Choose Type of Installation

CHOSEN_INSTALL_SET=option

Use to specify which features are to be installed. Select one of the following options.

Full — Vericut Product, Help, Sample and Training files will be installed.

Partial — Vericut Product and Help files will be installed.

If either of the above options (Full or Partial) is used, no other commands are needed to specify the features to be installed.

Example:

CHOSEN_INSTALL_SET=Full

Custom — Use this feature to select a “custom” group of features to be installed. Use the CHOSEN_INSTALL_FEATURE_LIST command, defined below, to specify the features that are to be installed.

CHOSEN_INSTALL_FEATURE_LIST=feature list

Use to specify the “custom” list of features to be used for the CHOSEN_INSTALL_SET=Custom command described above. Choose one or more of the following:

Vericut — The Vericut Product will be installed.

Help Files — The Help files will be installed.

Sample and Training Files – The Sample and Training files will be installed.

Example:

The following commands will install the Vericut Product and the Sample and Training files.

CHOSEN_INSTALL_SET=Custom

CHOSEN_INSTALL_FEATURE_LIST=Vericut, Sample and Training Files

License Server Location

You can only use one of the following options: LICENSE_SERVER_EXISTS_REMOTE, LICENSE_SERVER_EXISTS_LOCAL, or LICENSE_SERVER_INSTALL_LOCAL.

LICENSE_SERVER_EXISTS_REMOTE=value

Use a value of 1 to use an existing license server on a remote computer. A value of 0 indicates that this option is not to be used. If the option is not specified, it defaults to 0. Use the LICENSE_SERVER_EXISTS_REMOTE_HOSTNAME command, described below, to specify the host name of the remote license server computer.

LICENSE_SERVER_EXISTS_REMOTE_HOSTNAME=host name

Used with the LICENSE_SERVER_EXISTS_REMOTE command described above. This command is used to specify the license server computer’s host name.

Example:

LICENSE_SERVER_EXISTS_REMOTE=1

LICENSE_SERVER_EXISTS_REMOTE_HOSTNAME=LicenseServer

LICENSE_SERVER_EXISTS_LOCAL=value

Use a value of 1 to use an existing license server on this computer. A value of 0 indicates that this option is not to be used. If the option is not specified, it defaults to 0.

LICENSE_SERVER_INSTALL_LOCAL=value

Use a value of 1 to install a License Server on this computer. A value of 0 indicates that this option is not to be used. If the option is not specified, it defaults to 0.

The license server installation starts after the Vericut installation finishes. Have your license email for this computer and version available.

📝 NOTE: The use of this option requires that you are an “Administrator” user.

Vericut Shortcut Locations

USER_INPUT_DESKTOP_FLAG=value

The USER_INPUT_DESKTOP_FLAG variable is used for adding icons to the Desktop. A value of 0 does not add any icons to the Desktop. A value of 1 adds icons to the Desktop. If the option is not specified, it defaults to 0.

USER_INPUT_QUICK_LAUNCH_FLAG=value

The USER_INPUT_QUICK_LAUNCH_FLAG variable is used for adding icons to the Quick Launch taskbar. A value of 0 does not add any icons to the Quick Launch taskbar. A value of 1 adds icons to the Quick Launch taskbar. If the option is not specified, it defaults to 0.

USER_INPUT_PROGRAM_GROUP_FLAG=value

The USER_INPUT_PROGRAM_GROUP_FLAG variable is used for adding icons and menus to the Programs Menu. A value of 0 does not add any icons or menus to the Programs Menu. A value of 1 adds icons and menus to the Programs Menu. If the option is not specified, it defaults to 0.

USER_INPUT_PROGRAM_GROUP_NAME=name of program group

The USER_INPUT_PROGRAM_GROUP_NAME variable indicates the name of the Program Group that is to be added to the Start > All Programs menu. If the option is not specified, it defaults to "Vericut x.x.x", where x.x.x is the current Vericut version number.

USER_INPUT_ALL_USERS_FLAG=value

The USER_INPUT_ALL_USERS_FLAG variable indicates if any icons added by the previous three options are added for all users of the computer or only the current user. A value of 0 adds icons for the current user only. A value of 1 adds icons for all users. If the option is not specified, it defaults to 0.

📝 NOTE: The use of this option requires that you are an “Administrator” user.

Vericut Product Shortcut

Use to specify the Vericut Product Shortcut(s) that you would like to be installed in the Program Group (Vericut 9.7) for the current user.

DEFAULT_BASE_LIC_VAR=string series

"1) Vericut"

"2) Vericut Single Platform"

"3) Reviewer"

"4) Vericut Drilling and Fastening (VDAF)"

“5) ToolMan

Example: Vericut only

DEFAULT_BASE_LIC_VAR =\”1) Vericut\",\“,\”,\”,\”

Vericut Default Units

DEFAULT_UNITS_VAR=string series

“1) Inch”

“2) Millimeter”

Example: Inch

DEFAULT_UNITS_VAR=\"1) Inch\",\"\"

Vericut Interfaces

SPATIAL_INSTALL=value

Used to specify if the Spatial software used for the Model Interface option gets installed. A value of 0 does not install the Spatial software. A value of 1 installs the Spatial software. If the option is not specified, it defaults to 0.

ESPRIT_INTERFACE_INSTALL= value

Used to specify whether, or not, the Esprit-to-Vericut Interface gets installed. A value of 0 does not install the Esprit-to-Vericut Interface. A value of 1 installs the Esprit-to-Vericut Interface. If the option is not specified, it defaults to 0.

ESPRIT_INSTALL_DIR=path

Use to specify the path of an existing Esprit installation folder.

Typically C:\Program Files (x86)\D.P.Technology\ESPRIT

Example:

The following pair of commands is required to install the Esprit-to-Vericut Interface

ESPRIT_INTERFACE_INSTALL=1

ESPRIT_INSTALL_DIR= C:\Program Files (x86)\D.P.Technology\ESPRIT

EDGECAM_INTERFACE_INSTALL=value

Used to specify whether, or not, the Edgecam-to-Vericut Interface gets installed. A value of 0 does not install the Edgecam-to-Vericut Interface. A value of 1 installs the Edgecam-to-Vericut Interface. If the option is not specified, it defaults to 0.

EDGECAM_2013_R1_SELECTED=value

Use to specify if the EDGECAM 2013 R1 interface is to be installed. A value of 0 does not install the interface. A value of 1 installs the interface. If the option is not specified, it defaults to 0.

EDGECAM_2013_R2_INSTALL_DIR=path

Use to specify the path of the EDGECAM 2013 R1 Installation.

Typically C:\\Program Files (x86)\\Planit\\Edgecam2013 R1

EDGECAM_2013_R2_SELECTED=value

Use to specify if the EDGECAM 2013 R2 interface is to be installed. A value of 0 does not install the interface. A value of 1 installs the interface. If the option is not specified, it defaults to 0.

EDGECAM_2013_R2_INSTALL_DIR=path

Use to specify the path of the EDGECAM 2013 R2 Installation.

Typically C:\\Program Files (x86)\\Planit\\Edgecam2013 R2

EDGECAM_2014_R1_SELECTED=value

Use to specify if the EDGECAM 2014 R1 interface is to be installed. A value of 0 does not install the interface. A value of 1 installs the interface. If the option is not specified, it defaults to 0.

EDGECAM_2014_R1_INSTALL_DIR=path

Use class="p_109">Use to specify if the EDGECAM 2014 R2 SU2 interface is to be installed. A value of 0 does not install the interface. A value of 1 installs the interface. If the option is not specified, it defaults to 0.

EDGECAM_2014_R2_SU2_INSTALL_DIR=path

Use to specify the path of the EDGECAM 2014 R2 SU2 Installation.

Typically C:\\Program Files (x86)\\Planit\\Edgecam2014 R2 SU2

EDGECAM_2015_R1_SELECTED=value

Use to specify if the EDGECAM 2015 R1 interface is to be installed. A value of 0 does not install the interface. A value of 1 installs the interface. If the option is not specified, it defaults to 0.

EDGECAM_2015_R1_INSTALL_DIR=path

Use to specify the path of the EDGECAM 2015 R1 Installation.

Typically C:\\Program Files (x86)\\Planit\\Edgecam2015 R1

EDGECAM_2015_R2_SELECTED=value

Use to specify if the EDGECAM 2015 R2 interface is to be installed. A value of 0 does not install the interface. A value of 1 installs the interface. If the option is not specified, it defaults to 0.

EDGECAM_2015_R2_INSTALL_DIR=path

Use to specify the path of the EDGECAM 2015 R2 Installation.

Typically C:\\Program Files (x86)\\Planit\\Edgecam2015 R2

EDGECAM_2016_R1_SU1_SELECTED= value (0 or 1)

Use to specify if the EDGECAM 2016 R1 SU1 interface is to be installed. A value of 0 does not install the interface. A value of 1 installs the interface. If the option is not specified, it defaults to 0.

EDGECAM_2016_R1_SU1_INSTALL_DIR=path

Use to specify the path of the EDGECAM 2016 R1 SU1 Installation.

Typically C:\\Program Files (x86)\\Planit\\Edgecam2016 R1 SU1

EDGECAM_2016_R2_SELECTED=value

Use to specify if the EDGECAM 2016 R2 interface is to be installed. A value of 0 does not install the interface. A value of 1 installs the interface. If the option is not specified, it defaults to 0.

EDGECAM_2016_R2_INSTALL_DIR=path

Use to specify the path of the EDGECAM 2016 R2 Installation.

Typically C:\\Program Files (x86)\\Planit\\Edgecam2016 R2

Example:

The following three commands are required to install the Edgecam-to-Vericut Interface. This example is for installing the Edgecam-to-Vericut Interface for Edgecam 2016 R2 but is representative of the commands needed for all Edgecam versions.

EDGECAM_INTERFACE_INSTALL=1

EDGECAM_2016_R2_SELECTED=1

EDGECAM_2016_R2_INSTALL_DIR=C:\\\Program Files (x86)\\\Planit\\\Edgecam2016 R2

MASTERCAM_X6_SELECTED= value

Use to specify if the Mastercam_X6 interface is to be installed. A value of 0 does not install the interface. A value of 1 installs the interface. If the option is not specified, it defaults to 0.

MASTERCAM_X6_PATH =path

Use to specify the path of the Mastercam X6 Installation.

Typically C:\\mcamx6\

MASTERCAM_X7_SELECTED=value

Use to specify if the Mastercam_X7 interface is to be installed. A value of 0 does not install the interface. A value of 1 installs the interface. If the option is not specified, it defaults to 0.

MASTERCAM_X7_PATH =path

Use to specify the path of the Mastercam X7 Installation.

Typically C:\\mcamx7\

MASTERCAM_X8_SELECTED=value

Use to specify if the Mastercam_X8 interface is to be installed. A value of 0 does not install the interface. A value of 1 installs the interface. If the option is not specified, it defaults to 0.

MASTERCAM_X8_PATH =path

Use to specify the path of the Mastercam X8 Installation.

Typically C:\\mcamx8\

MASTERCAM_X9_SELECTED=value

Use to specify if the Mastercam_X9 interface is to be installed. A value of 0 does not install the interface. A value of 1 installs the interface. If the option is not specified, it defaults to 0.

MASTERCAM_X9_PATH =path

Use to specify the path of the Mastercam X9 Installation.

Typically C:\\mcamx9\

MASTERCAM_2017_SELECTED=value

Use to specify if the Mastercam_2017 interface is to be installed. A value of 0 does not install the interface. A value of 1 installs the interface. If the option is not specified, it defaults to 0.

MASTERCAM_2017_PATH =path

Use to specify the path of the Mastercam 2017 Installation.

Typically C:\\mcam2017\

Example:

The following pair of commands is required to install the Mastercam-to-Vericut Interface. This example is for installing the Mastercam-to-Vericut Interface for Mastercam 2017 but is representative of the commands needed for all Mastercam versions.

MASTERCAM_2017_SELECTED=1

MASTERCAM_2017_PATH = C:\\\mcam2017\

Install Complete

USER_SHOW_INSTALL_NOTES=value

Use to specify whether or not to show the post-installation configuration instructions. This feature displays instructions on how to setup a license server, configure CAD/CAM Interfaces, install CAD Model Interfaces or other configuration tasks. A value of 0 does not display the post-installation instructions. A value of 1 displays the post-installation instructions. If the option is not specified, it defaults to 0.

RUN_LICENSE_SERVER_INSTALL=value

Use to specify whether or not to run the license server installer. A value of 0 does not run the license server installer. A value of 1 runs the license server installer. If the option is not specified, it defaults to 0.

Vericut Reviewer Command Descriptions¶

Specify Silent Install

INSTALLER_UI=Silent

Use to specify that Silent install is to be used.

Choose Installation Folder

USER_INSTALL_DIR=destination path

Use to specify the path to the Vericut installation folder.

Example:

USER_INSTALL_DIR=C:\\\Program Files \\\Vericut\\\Vericut 9.7

Choose Reviewer Platform

Use to specify the Vericut Reviewer Windows platform that you would like to be installed.

VERICUT_PLATFORMS=string series

Example:

VERICUT_PLATFORMS=\"\",\"Windows 64-bit\"

Vericut Reviewer Shortcut Locations

Use to specify where you would like to create Vericut Reviewer 9.7 shortcut(s)

USER_INPUT_DESKTOP_FLAG=value

Use to put a Vericut Reviewer icon on the Desktop. A value of 0 does not put a Vericut Reviewer icon on the Desktop. A value of 1 puts a Vericut Reviewer icon on the Desktop. If the option is not specified, it defaults to 0.

USER_INPUT_QUICK_LAUNCH_FLAG=value

Use to put a Vericut Reviewer icon in the Quick Launch Bar. A value of 0 does not put a Vericut Reviewer icon in the Quick Launch Bar. A value of 1 puts a Vericut Reviewer icon in the Quick Launch Bar. If the option is not specified, it defaults to 0.

USER_INPUT_PROGRAM_GROUP_FLAG=value

Use to put a Vericut Reviewer shortcut in a Program Group. A value of 0 does not put a Vericut Reviewer shortcut in a Program Group. A value of 1 puts a Vericut Reviewer shortcut in a Program Group. If the option is not specified, it defaults to 0. This command is used with the USER_INPUT_PROGRAM_GROUP_NAME command described below.

USER_INPUT_PROGRAM_GROUP_NAME=program group name

Use to specify the name of the Program Group that you want a Vericut Reviewer shortcut put in. This command is used with the USER_INPUT_PROGRAM_GROUP_FLAG command described above.

USER_INPUT_ALL_USERS_FLAG=value

Use to specify that specified icons/shortcuts are to be added for all users of this computer.

Examples:

The following command puts a Vericut Reviewer icon the desktop.

USER_INPUT_DESKTOP_FLAG=1

The following pair of commands puts a Vericut Reviewer shortcut in “Vericut Reviewer 9.7” program group.

USER_INPUT_PROGRAM_GROUP_FLAG=1

USER_INPUT_PROGRAM_GROUP_NAME = Vericut Reviewer 9.7

Stand-alone Tool Manager Command Descriptions¶

Specify Silent Install

INSTALLER_UI=Silent

Use to specify that Silent install is to be used.

Choose Installation Folder

USER_INSTALL_DIR= destination path

Use to specify the path to the Stand-alone Tool Manager installation folder.

Example:

USER_INSTALL_DIR=C:\\\Program Files \\\Vericut\\\ToolMan 9.7

License Server Location

You can only use one of the following options: LICENSE_SERVER_EXISTS_REMOTE or LICENSE_SERVER_EXISTS_LOCAL.

LICENSE_SERVER_EXISTS_REMOTE=value

Use a value of 1 to use an existing license server on a remote computer. A value of 0 indicates that this option is not to be used. If the option is not specified, it defaults to 0. Use the LICENSE_SERVER_EXISTS_REMOTE_HOSTNAME command, described below, to specify the host name of the remote license server computer.

LICENSE_SERVER_EXISTS_REMOTE_HOSTNAME=host name

Used with the LICENSE_SERVER_EXISTS_REMOTE command described above. This command is used to specify the remote license server computer’s host name.

Example:

LICENSE_SERVER_EXISTS_REMOTE=1

LICENSE_SERVER_EXISTS_REMOTE_HOSTNAME=LicenseServer

LICENSE_SERVER_EXISTS_LOCAL=value

Use a value of 1 to use an existing license server on this computer. A value of 0 indicates that this option is not to be used. If the option is not specified, it defaults to 0.

ToolMan Shortcut Locations

Use to specify where you would like to create ToolMan icons/shortcuts

USER_INPUT_DESKTOP_FLAG=value

Use to put a ToolMan icon on the Desktop. A value of 0 does not put a ToolMan icon on the Desktop. A value of 1 puts a ToolMan icon on the Desktop. If the option is not specified, it defaults to 0.

USER_INPUT_QUICK_LAUNCH_FLAG=value

Use to put a ToolMan icon in the Quick Launch Bar. A value of 0 does not put a ToolMan icon in the Quick Launch Bar. A value of 1 puts a ToolMan icon in the Quick Launch Bar. If the option is not specified, it defaults to 0.

USER_INPUT_PROGRAM_GROUP_FLAG=value

Use to put a ToolMan shortcut in a Program Group. A value of 0 does not put a ToolMan shortcut in a Program Group. A value of 1 puts a ToolMan shortcut in a Program Group. If the option is not specified, it defaults to 0. This command is used with the USER_INPUT_PROGRAM_GROUP_NAME command described below.

USER_INPUT_PROGRAM_GROUP_NAME=program group name

Use to specify the name of the Program Group that you want a Vericut Reviewer shortcut put in. This command is used with the USER_INPUT_PROGRAM_GROUP_FLAG command described above.

USER_INPUT_ALL_USERS_FLAG=value

Use to specify that specified icons/shortcuts are to be added for all users of this computer.

Examples:

The following command puts a Vericut Reviewer icon the desktop.

USER_INPUT_DESKTOP_FLAG=1

The following pair of commands puts a Vericut Reviewer shortcut in “Vericut Reviewer 9.7” program group.

USER_INPUT_PROGRAM_GROUP_FLAG=1

USER_INPUT_PROGRAM_GROUP_NAME = Vericut ToolMan 9.7

Vericut Interfaces

SPATIAL_INSTALL=value

Used to specify if the Spatial software used for the Model Interface option gets installed. A value of 0 does not install the Spatial software. A value of 1 installs the Spatial software. If the option is not specified, it defaults to 0.

Redundant License Server Setup¶

If you plan to configure redundant license servers you should have identified the three (3) required license server computers, provided their Host ID's to Vericut, and received a license email containing the special license keys for redundant license servers. You should also have specified the three license servers (in the order, leader:follower1:follower2) during the Vericut installation.

A redundant license server configuration requires a special license configured for three (3) license servers. Earlier installation instructions explained how to request the license. Redundant license server configuration should only be done by experienced system administrators with networking experience.

📝 NOTE: Each redundant server must have a static IP address. Dynamic IP addresses cause poor performance or failure.

Follow the steps below to setup a Windows redundant license server configuration. These steps must be done by an "Administrator" user. The steps assume you have received the license email from Vericut.

Save License File from License Email.

(requires privileges to write to the Vericut installation folders)

Select Start > All Programs > Vericut license Server > License Server Only > Save License File from License Email.

When the Create Vericut License File screen displays, drag and drop the Vericut license email from Microsoft Outlook, or Outlook Express, into the Create Vericut License File screen. If you use another email program or cannot access the license email from the license server computer, save the license email as a "Text Only" or plain text file, then drag and drop the saved file into the Create Vericut License File screen. You can also Copy/Paste the email contents into the Create Vericut License File screen.

The Create Vericut License File screen's text area displays all the added license keys, followed by the message:

"License file C:\ProgramData\CGTech\license\cgtech. lf created successfully".

Close the Create Vericut License File screen after the license file has been created.
Determine the IP address of each of the 3 license servers.

These will be used in the redundant license file configuration in the following steps.
Use WRlfTool.exe (eg. C:\Program Files\Vericut\License Server folder of your Vericut installation) to create the redundant license file.

Run …\windows\license\WrlfTool.exe.

In the WRlfTool panel select File -> New.

Press the Add Server button (in the upper half of the window).

In Add Server to Pool panel, enter the Hostname and IP Address (or IPX Address) for the "leader" license server computer, and then press OK.

Press the Add Server button two more times to add the Host Names and IP addresses for each of the two "follower" license server computers. All three redundant server host names and IP addresses should now appear in the Redundant Servers list.

Press the Add License button (in the lower half of the window).

In the Add Redundant License panel, select "Read License(s) from file".

Press Browse and navigate to, and select, the cgtech.lf file you saved in step 1C above. Press Open, and then press OK.

The Edit License panel opens, showing the first Vericut license key in the License Code field on the right side of the panel, and the number of available licenses displayed in the Number of Tokens field (lower left in the panel).

On the right side of the panel the 3 license server host names appear in the Server column. Check the Include checkboxes for all 3.

Enter the value from Number of Tokens (lower left) in the Num Tokens column to the right of the first or "leader" server. This assigns all tokens for the displayed license key to the leader license server. Make sure that the Num Tokens values, for the two "follower" servers, is set to zero.

Select Next License >> at the bottom of the panel to display the information for the next Vericut feature. Repeat the previous step to assign all tokens for this license key to the leader license server.

Repeat for each license key.

Press Done at the bottom of the panel after the last license key is completed.

Select File->Save As and save the redundant license file as "cgtech.lf" in the C:\ProgramData\CGTech\license folder of the leader license server's Vericut installation.
Copy the redundant license to the other license servers.

Copy the file cgtech.lf into the C:\ProgramData\CGTech\license folder of the Vericut installation on each of the other two license server computers.
Start the License Servers.

Vericut strongly recommends you configure the license server program to automatically start when you start your computer.

📝 NOTES:

The license server computer requires TCP/IP network protocol installed on the network adaptor. See the section, Check Windows Network Configuration for more information.

The following steps must be done by an Administrator user.

If you are installing on a computer running Windows 10 Pro you will need to do the following before continuing with the Configure License & Setup Server steps.

Go to Control Panel > User Accounts > Change User Account Control settings (aka UAC).

Change it from Default to Never notify.

The Never Notify setting is to be used when using a program not certified for Windows 10 because it does not support User Account Control (like Sentinel or Vericut).
On the "leader" license server computer:

Select Start > All Programs > Vericut License Server > License Server Only > Start License Server Service. This will automatically remove any existing service and add and start the service from the current folder.
1. Select Start > All Programs > Vericut License Server > License Server Only > Set License File Environment Variable.
  
  Folder Location: C:\Program Files\CGTech\License Server\set_lservopts.bat
2. Modify the system environment variable lservopts created in the previous step.
3. The following is one way to do it:
4. Find the "My Computer" icon, right-mouse click on it, and select Properties.
5. In the System Properties panel, select the Advanced tab. Press the Environment Variables button located near the bottom of the panel.
6. In the Environment Variables panel, scroll the lower System Variables list, select LSERVOPTS, and press the Edit button.
7. In the Edit System Variable panel change the Variable Value by replacing the "-s" with "-rlf"
8. Press OK in the Edit System Variable panel, and all remaining panels.
9. Select Start > All Programs > CGTech License Server > License Server Only > Stop License Server Service.
10. Select Start > All Programs > CGTech License Server > License Server Only > Start License Server Service.
11. Repeats steps A through D for the two follower computers.
  
  📝 NOTE: Be sure to start the 3 redundant license server computers in the same order specified when the redundant license file was created. Starting them out-of-order could cause problems designating the “leader” computer and assigning tokens. You should wait 1 or 2 minutes between starting each license server computer to make sure that it is fully started and ready to communicate with the next one. There is no "maximum" time limit between starting the license server computers.
  
  When starting a redundant license server, the error message "lservrc not found" may display. This message can be ignored.
Verify the license servers started.

All 3 redundant license servers should now be running and should be configured to automatically start. You can confirm that the server program is running using the Sentinel License Administrator program.

Select Start > All Programs > Vericut License Server > License Utilities> Sentinel License Administrator (WlmAdmin). You should see all 3 license server computers' host names appear under the Defined Servers list under the 'tree' displayed on the left side of the window.

If they do not display you may need to add them using Edit > Defined Server List in the WlmAdmin panel. In a few seconds your Vericut licenses should appear under the server computer's name (you may have to expand it).

The redundant license server computers are now configured to automatically start the license server program, the Vericut license keys exist in C:\ProgramData\CGTech\license, and the license server programs are configured to read Vericut license keys from the file.

📝 NOTE: During Vericut installation you should have specified the 3 license servers when prompted for the license server name. If you did not enter the three license server host names during installation, you can modify the name by selecting Start > All Programs > Vericut x.x > License Administration > Specify License Server Computer. When the Notepad editor opens, change the line "set LSHOST=..." to be:

set LSHOST=hostname1:hostname2:hostname3

Where "hostname1", etc. are the names of your 3 redundant license servers. The names MUST be specified in the same order used when the redundant license file was created. The three hostnames are separated by colons ( : ).
Save the file and exit Notepad.

📝 NOTE: For more detailed information about setting up a redundant license server configuration, see the Sentinel RMS License Manager System Administrator's Guide.

If errors occur, contact Vericut technical support via our website, just click on the support link.