License distribution by file

If a larger number of computers (clients) are to be activated, a license file must be stored centrally in a folder with the license key. The software than activates itself automatically during start-up on the corresponding computers (clients).

Name and structure of the license file

To distribute the license key as a file, you need to create an empty text file with the extension “.licx” and the following content, with the placeholder “XXXXXXXX-XXXX-XXXX-XXXX-XXXXXXXX” replaced by the license key.

<license>
  <licenseData>
    <activationId>XXXXXXXX–XXXX–XXXX–XXXX–XXXXXXXXXXXX</activationId>
  </licenseData>
</license>

The name of the license file is determined by the software used.

The spelling of the file name must match exactly.

Storage location for the license file

The license file for automatic activation can be saved system-wide or for a specific user.

System-wide license files

The system-wide license files are located in the following folder:

%ProgramData%\signotec\Licenses

Bear in mind that a system-wide license enables any user with access to the software to perform an activation (perhaps unintentionally). In terminal server environments in particular, access to the software should therefore be restricted in order to avoid accidental activations.

User-specific license files

The user-specific license files are located in the following folder:

%AppData%\signotec\Licenses

If only individual users are to be licensed but a technical restriction of access to the software is not wanted, or not possible, the license file with the license key can be saved in this user-specific directory. The distribution of the file can also be automated within a domain by means of group guidelines, for example.

If accidental activations do occur, however, activation on the specific computer (client) can be released manually or automatic transfer of a license can be used.