BASIS License Manager - Microsoft Windows Operating Systems

PRO/5®, Visual PRO/5®, PRO/5 Data Server® and BASIS ODBC Driver® revision 2.10 are now using licensing software. This document outlines the process used to obtain and install the BASIS License Manager for multiuser and Data Server products, and installation of a license file for single user Visual PRO/5 and the BASIS ODBC Driver. For further information, please see the readme.txt instructions on the CD-ROM.

General Information

A License Registration Form, similar to the old Activation Key Form, is included with each product. It contains important information required during the registration process and must be kept in a secure place once the installation and registration is complete.

What do I need to install?

If you are installing the BASIS ODBC Driver or Single-User Visual PRO/5 Revision 2.10, go to Single-User License Installation.

If you are installing the PRO/5 Data Server, PRO/5 or Visual PRO/5 multiuser installations, go to BASIS License Manager Installation.

Single-User License Installation

1. If you received the BASIS PRODUCTS CD-ROM, refer to the readme.txt file in the root directory of the CD-ROM. This file has important information on selecting the correct product to install.
2. Double click on Setup.exe - this automatically activates the BASIS Installation Wizard.
• At this time the product is copied to the default directory.
3. You must register for a permanent license. The BASIS Installation Wizard asks for the following information:
• Contact information - Who BASIS can contact for license information. Fill out the form as completely as possible, as we will contact you using this information in case of errors.
• Product License information - The serial number and authorization number are found on the License Registration Form.
• Registration Method - Required
  • Identifies how the product license information will be sent to BASIS. The methods available to send the license file are via web browser, email, fax, and other.
    • Web browser is the fastest and therefore the preferred method.
    • Email responds almost as quickly as Web Browser and is the next best option.
    • Fax is slower than Web browser or email.
    • Other should be used only as a last resort after unsuccessfully trying the above three methods. Other allows you to save the registration information to a file that can be moved to another machine with Internet or printer access. If you choose to print the file, fax the information to 505-345-5082.
  • License Delivery Method - Required
    • Identifies how the permanent license file will be delivered to you. The methods available to obtain the license file are web browser, email, and fax.
      • Web browser is the fastest and therefore the preferred method. When the license file is received from BASIS, it must be saved to your system as per the instructions in the file.
      • Email responds almost as quickly as Web browser and is the next best option. When the license file is received from BASIS, it must be saved to your system as per the instructions in the email.
      • Fax is much slower. The license information will be delivered to the fax number specified.
4. Determine your next step.
• If you are able to wait for the permanent license to be delivered to you, go to step 5.
• If you cannot wait for the permanent license, exit from the BASIS Installation Wizard, and go to step 6.
5. Once you have received the permanent license, you must install it.
• If you received the BASIS license file by Web or email, enter the path to the file or click <Browse> and locate the file.
• If you received the BASIS license information by fax, select the "Enter License Information" radio button and fill in all boxes as listed on the form.
• Click <Next> to complete the installation. Go to step 7.
6. This step should be performed if the license file was NOT installed during the BASIS Installation Wizard process.
• Once you have received the license from BASIS, you need to install the single user license.
• From | START | PROGRAMS | select the product to be registered (BASIS ODBC Driver or Visual PRO/5).
• Select "Install a BASIS License". The license installation wizard will run automatically.
• If you received the BASIS license file by Web or email, enter the path to the file, or click <Browse> and locate the file.
• If you received the BASIS license information by fax, select the "Enter License Information" radio button and fill in all boxes as listed on the form.
• Click <Next> to complete the installation.
7. Congratulations, you did it! You are now able to run your Visual PRO/5 or BASIS ODBC Driver without being "nagged."

BASIS License Manager (BLM) Installation

1. If you received the BASIS PRODUCTS CD-ROM, from the root directory, go to the index.txt to find the product subdirectory blmgr.61c. ..\rev2.1x\blmgr\windows\blmgr.61c.
2. From the \rev2.1x\blmgr\windows\blmgr.61c folder, run Setup.exe.
3. Once the BASIS License Manager is installed, it automatically takes you to the BASIS License Registeration Wizard.
• If you are installing a demo copy of our software, make sure to check the box selected and click the <Next> button to continue the installation.
• If you are installing a permanent license, do not check the check box and click the <Next> button.
4. When registering for a permanent license, the License Registration Wizard asks for the following information:
• Contact information - Who BASIS can contact for license information. Fill out the form as completely as possible so we can contact you in case of errors.
• Product License information - The serial number and authorization number are found on the License Registration Form.
• Registration Method - Required
  • Identifies how the product license information will be sent to BASIS. The methods available to send the license file are via web browser, email, fax, and other.
    • Web browser is the fastest and therefore the preferred method.
    • Email responds almost as quickly as Web Browser and is the next best option.
    • Fax is slower than Web browser or email.
    • Other should be used only as a last resort after unsuccessfully trying the other methods. Other allows you to save the registration information to a file that can be moved to another machine with Internet or printer access. if you choose to print the file, fax the information to 505-345-5082.
  • License Delivery Method - Required
    • Identifies how the permanent license file will be delivered to you. The methods available to obtain the license file are web browser, email, and fax.
      • Web browser is the fastest and therefore the preferred method. When the license file is received from BASIS, it must be saved to your system as per the instructions in the file.
      • Email responds almost as quickly as Web Browser and is the next best option. When the license file is received from BASIS, it must be saved to your system as per the instructions in the email.
      • Fax is much slower and most prone to problems. The license information will be delivered to the fax number specified.
5. After registering for a license, you can register for another license if needed. If you have many products, it is recommended that you register them at the same time. A benefit of using multiuser licenses with the BLM is that you do not have to go to each physical machine to register for a license. All licenses are maintained on one machine, making administration and maintenance of licenses easier and faster.
6. Start the BASIS License Manager by restarting the NT Server. After the initial restart, the BLM will automatically start on reboot.

Basis.lic - Windows Systems

The pointer file named "basis.lic", is automatically created during product installation, but it can be created in the following manner.

1. In the same directory as the product, create a file using any text editor.
2. Enter the following lines:

SERVER servername ANY
USE_SERVER

• Where servername is specified, make sure it is the name of the server that is running the BLM.
• Please be aware of the case of the text. Your server name is the only text that appears in lower case.
3. Save the file with the name Basis.lic

Rev. 4/21/99