Siemens EDA tool installer guide
The Siemens EDA installer is packaged with features that allow installation of the tools via the GUI, or in batch mode via the commandline. This article shows how both modes can be used.
Environment
Licensing as a service (systemd) on Linux
This article describes how SALT server can be configured as a SYSTEMD service manully on Linux. The SALT installer should do this automatically, but for situations where this is needed to be done manually, the steps are described here.
SALT Licensing: Manual installation of floating licenses
The SALT installer will perform the configuration automatically by default. However, in situations where manual installation of floating licenses is needed, this article describes the step by step approach to configure licensing.
Finding License File from the Siemens Support Center
License files are available from the Siemens Support Center. This article explains how to access them.
Licensing Tanner Tools 2018.x and earlier with node-locked USB dongle based licenses
This KB article shows how to license earlier versions of Tanner Tools using the most recent version of FlexNet licensing.
SALT Licensing Installation Guide
Siemens is consolidating the FlexNet licensing scheme from Mentor into the Siemens FlexNet Siemens Advanced Licensing Technology (SALT) licensing scheme. This guide will cover how to set up the new licensing scheme.
Manual download of “dongle” license drivers
Installing dongle license drivers can be done through the Siemens install tool. However, if the installation fails, drivers can be downloaded and installed manually.
Installing and running a Windows license server (Siemens EDA)
To use the siemens software with a license server, the FlexNet license server needs to be installed. There are two methods for installing the license server, either through the Siemens installer for the desired software or as a unique executable. This technote only relates to network-based (aka floating) license servers.
Overview & configuration of FlexNet licensing for Siemens EDA software
Overview of license types and how to configure the licenses for Siemens EDA software. Refer to this tech note to learn the best licensing scheme that meets your needs.
Requesting a Site ID change to Siemens Support Centre user account
The Siemens support portal provides access to download licenses and software that is assigned to a site. This article will cover how to get access to your site when it is not possible due to missing WAC code and the account administrator cant grant access.