1. Select your Deployment Method from the Options Above
   1. For a single user deployment this can be the user's computer.  For multi-user deployments, this should be a dedicated computer/server to ensure reliable uptime.
   2. View the necessary system requirements‍ if needed.
2. Select a host computer for the License Manager to be installed on
   1. The next steps will need to be performed on that computer.

1. These steps must be performed from the computer that has or will have the License Manager installed on it.
2. Download and run the AnysHostInfoUtility.zip (no need to unzip this file)
3. Select OK  (You DO NOT need to fill in this form) 
   
4. Select Create File > Select a location and click Save.
5. While not common, if you have multiple license servers you will need to repeat this process on those computers as appropriate.
6. Use this file to your SimuTech contact if needed.

1. Click on your Windows button and type cmd and then click Open, as seen in the screen snippet below.

2. Copy, paste and run the commands below in a Windows Command Prompt (CMD).

cd %USERPROFILE%/Desktop
echo Windows Username  : %USERNAME% >>AnsysHostInfo.txt
echo Computer Hostname : %COMPUTERNAME% >>AnsysHostInfo.txt
vol c: >>AnsysHostInfo.txt
getmac /v >>AnsysHostInfo.txt

3. On your Desktop you will find the file named AnsysHostInfo.txt to either send to your SimuTech contact if needed or to use when filling in the requested information when creating/re-hosting a license file in the Ansys Licensing Portal.

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If the above steps are not working, use the steps below.

1. Copy, paste and run the commands below in an Administrative Windows command prompt‍.
   
   cd c:\
   hostname >>AnsysHostInfo.txt
   vol c: >>AnsysHostInfo.txt
   getmac /v >>AnsysHostInfo.txt
    
   
2. Browse to C:\   >   send the file named AnsysHostInfo.txt to your SimuTech contact if needed.

Additional Info

The information below helps you identify what the Host Name, Host ID and Host ID Type.  This information is required in order to activate your license.

If you already have the License Manager installed, you can gather this Host Information from the License Managment Center Webpage. 

1. These steps must be performed from the computer that has or will have the License Manager installed on it.
2. Windows Search > search for Ansys License Management Center > Right click and select Run as Administrator
3. Select Get System Hostid Information and follow the instructions below. 
   
   
4. If requested by SimuTech, send this file to them.
5. If you are activating your license file via the Ansys Licensing Portal , use this file and or information for activating your server.

1. These steps must be performed from the computer which will be your license manager.
2. Download the LSTC License Manager and follow the installation instructions.
   1. Username: user
   2. Password: computer
3. Follow the License Manager Installation Instructions (Windows)
   1. Make sure you right click the installation file and select Run as Administrator.
4. Generate a License Request using the steps on this page.
5. Send this file to your SimuTech contact.

1. Select Deployment Method and Host using the same instructions above.
2. Use the backup method listed above.

1. These steps must be performed from the computer that will have the License Manager installed on it.
2. Copy, paste and run the commands below in an Administrative Windows command prompt‍.
   1. cd c:\
   2. getmac /v >>AnsysHostInfo.txt
3. Browse to C:\   >   send the file named AnsysHostInfo.txt to your SimuTech contact if needed. 

1. Select your Deployment Method from the Options Above
   1. For a single user deployment this can be the user's computer.  For multi-user deployments, this should be a dedicated computer/server to ensure reliable uptime.
   2. View the necessary system requirements‍ if needed.
2. Select a host computer for the License Manager to be installed on
   1. The next steps will need to be performed on that computer.

1. These steps must be performed from the computer that has or will have the License Manager installed on it. 
2. Download the linx64.tar file in a browser or via a Linux terminal/shell with the wget command:
   
   wget https://static.helpjuice.com/helpjuice_production/uploads/upload/image/9355/1696242/linx64.tar
    
3. Untar the archive file:
   
   tar xvf linx64.tar
4. Run the GetLinX64Hostid utility:
   
   ./GetLinx64Hostid
    
5. Complete the fields when prompted (customer number, company name, name, phone, etc)
   1. You may use the term NA in these fields.  
6. If you have multiple MAC addresses, contact your IT Administrator and confirm which will be the primary one used.
7. While not common, if you will have multiple license servers you will need to repeat this process on those computers as appropriate.
8. Return all created licserver.info files to your SimuTech contact so that all required license files can be created.

1. First, select the computer you will use as your license manager.  Click HERE‍ for help.
2. These steps must be performed from the computer that has or will have the License Manager installed on it. 
3. Copy, paste and run following command in a Linux terminal/shell. 
   
   { hostname; ip a; } > licserver.info
    
4. Submit the liceserver.info file to your SimuTech contact.

1. These steps must be performed from the computer which will be your license manager.
2. Download & Install the LSTC License Manager by following the steps in the linked article. 
   1. Username: user
   2. Password: computer
3. Generate a License Request by following the steps in the linked article
4. Send this file to your SimuTech contact.

Manuals and Other Info - LSDYNA Download / Install Overview (ansys.com)

1. Follow step #1 above to Select Deployment Method and Host.
2. Follow Step #2b above to gather your host information.