SolidCAM Security Hardware Key

To prevent the unauthorized access to the software, SolidCAM is using the hardware protection key, the plug-in device that enables the software authentication. SolidCAM hardware keys are available both for USB and LPT ports to support both standalone and network usage.

To view the information about the hardware key you are using, click SolidCAM and choose Hardware Key Profile Info from the menu.

The Hardware key info dialog box is displayed.

Key type

This section displays the type of the key you are using: either Standalone or Network.

• Standalone hardware key enables you to run SolidCAM only on one computer where the key is installed.

• Network hardware key enables you to run SolidCAM simultaneously on several computers connected to a local area network. There are two types of network hardware keys: non-configurable and configurable. A Non-configurable hardware key enables you to use the same set of available SolidCAM modules for all SolidCAM network users. A Configurable hardware key enables you to choose a specific set of modules for each SolidCAM network user.

Expiration date

This section displays the expiration date of the key.

Additional features

This section lists the additional modules, with which the current key enables you to work, such as the DNC software.

Modules

The list of CAM modules you can work with using this key.

Seats

This section displays the number of computers in the network that share the same hardware key. In case of Standalone type, the Seats number is always 1.

Version

This section displays the version of SolidCAM that this key supports.

Evaluation

When this check box is selected, most machining modules of SolidCAM supported by this key are available for working.

Save info

This button enables you to save the information about the key as an *.htm file.