License transfer

SAFI - Advanced Structural Engineering

How to transfer a license

This page explains the procedure to transfer a license from a Source computer to a Target computer.

Source computer

Where the license is currently
installed.

Target computer

Where the license needs to be
transferred to.

Step 1. Acquire the fingerprint of the Target computer (C2V file)

In this first step, it is required to obtain the fingerprint of the target computer (the computer that will receive the license).

Step 1
Target computer

Where the license needs to be
transferred to.

First, access the License Manager utility

From the software, the License Manager utility is accessible from the Tools menu using the License Update command.

It is also possible to run the License manager using the License Update shortcut from the Windows menu. This shortcut can be found in the SAFI folder in the All programs menu.

Step 1.1 In the License Manager, select Transfer a software license from or to this computer

Step 1.2 Click on Acquire computer fingerprint

Step 1.3 Save the computer fingerprint

The file generated from the target computer will have the extension .c2v.

Save the resulting file as you will need to insert it in the edit field in the Export license tab on the source computer (computer on which the license is currently active).

Step 2. Deactivate the license on the Source computer and generate an update V2C code

In this second step, the existing license must be deactivated from the source computer to be exported to the target computer.

Step 2
Source computer

Where the license is currently
installed.

First, access the License Manager utility

Step 2.1 In the License Manager, select Transfer a software license from or to this computer

Step 2.2 Click on Export a software license to another computer

Step 2.3 Deactivate and export license

Insert the fingerprint generated in step 1.3 in the edit field on the source computer, click on the Deactivate and export license button. This operation deactivates the license on the source computer and generates an update code.

The file generated from the source computer will have the extension .v2c.

This operation cannot be undone, make sure to save the resulting license file. A safety copy of this update code is automatically stored in your temporary folder (extension .h2h).

Step 3. Activate the license on the Target computer using the generated V2C code

In this third step, the exported license must be activated on the Target computer.

Step 3
Target computer

Where the license needs to be
transferred to.

First, access the License Manager utility

Step 3.1 In the License Manager, select Transfer a software license from or to this computer

Step 3.2 Click on Import and activate exported license

Step 3.3 Apply V2C exportation code

Import the V2C exportation code generated in step 2.3 in the edit field.

Click on the Apply activation code button to complete the transfer on the target computer.

Step 3.4 Click on Finish

When receiving the message that the license has been transferred successfully,  the transfer is complete and the license is now activated on the target computer.

Need help? Contact our licensing support team.
For further technical assistance regarding a license transfer, please contact license@safi.com