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How to Install and Activate Etap 7 License Manager 14 on Your PC



Etap 7 License Manager 14: A Comprehensive Guide for Power System Engineers




Etap 7 is a powerful software for power system analysis and design. It offers a range of features and modules, such as load flow, short circuit, arc flash, transient stability, harmonic analysis, relay coordination, cable ampacity, motor acceleration, and more. Etap 7 can help you to optimize your power system performance, reliability, and safety.




Etap 7 License Manager 14



However, to use Etap 7, you need to have a valid license and activate it on your computer. This is where Etap 7 License Manager 14 comes in. Etap 7 License Manager 14 is a software that manages the licenses for Etap 7 and allows you to install, activate, deactivate, borrow, and return licenses. Etap 7 License Manager 14 also provides information about the license status, expiration date, and usage statistics.


In this article, we will explain how to use Etap 7 License Manager 14 to manage your Etap 7 licenses. We will cover the following topics:


  • How to install Etap 7 License Manager 14



  • How to activate Etap 7 licenses



  • How to borrow and return Etap 7 licenses



  • How to troubleshoot Etap 7 License Manager 14 issues and errors



How to Install Etap 7 License Manager 14




To install Etap 7 License Manager 14, you need to have administrator privileges on your computer and close all other applications. You also need to review the system requirements for Etap 7 License Manager 14: https://etap.com/system-requirements.


You can install Etap 7 License Manager 14 from a digital download or a DVD. Here are the steps for both methods:


Digital Download






  • Go to FAQ tab, click on Download ETAP and continue as prompted to save the Installation Package



  • Once the download is complete, extract the files and run ETAPINSTALLER.exe



DVD




  • Insert ETAP DVD and run ETAPINSTALLER.exe



The ETAP Installation Manager will guide you through the installation process. You can choose from the following installation options:


  • Stand-Alone License: Install Software &License Manager locally. ETAP and ETAP License Manager will automatically be installed on the same computer. ETAP Security Key must also be located on this computer.



  • Network License: Install Software locally and License Manager on your server. ETAP License Manager and the Security Key (hardware or software) must be installed on a Network Server, VM, or a Cloud.



  • All Licenses: Install User Guide (pdf file) or DXM(ASP.Net web app) locally or network. DXM (Data eXchange Manager) provides communication services for NetPMTM (Network Project Modeling and Management) functionalities for multiple ETAP instances and etapAPPTMmobile devices. It should be hosted in a DMZ with an outward internet and inward corporate LAN facing NIC. DXM does not need to be installed on the same computer as your ETAP. Alternatively, it can be installed on a Cloud service.



ETAP will automatically install Prerequisites as needed. For a complete list of Prerequisites, refer to the System Requirements.


After the installation is complete, you may need to restart your computer to initialize ETAP.


How to Activate Etap 7 Licenses




To activate Etap 7 licenses, you need to have a Software Activation Code. The code may be located on the ETAP DVD sleeve or provided via email to the designated ETAP Contact for your company.


You can activate Etap 7 licenses using the following steps:


  • Use the ETAP Shortcut on the Desktop to launch the program.



  • The ETAP License Wizard displays the ETAP License Path Selection Editor.



  • If a Stand-Alone or Network Security Key is located on your computer, click OK to continue.



  • If a Network Security Key is located on a different computer, select another path to enter the Name or IP Address of the computer where the key is located.



  • Copy and paste the Activation Code where indicated.



  • The ETAP License Wizard will activate your license and display a confirmation message.



Note: You can also activate Etap 7 licenses using the LM Configuration Utility. For more details, refer to the User Guide.


How to Borrow and Return Etap 7 Licenses




The ETAP License Manager (LM) has been enhanced to include the capabilities of License Borrowing, also known as Checkout licensing. The ETAP License Manager now allows you to borrow or check out a license from a multi-user host network key for an user-specified amount of time. During the time the license is borrowed, the checked-out license is removed from the pool of available licenses in the network and can be used on the target computer as a Stand-alone keyless seat. Remaining licenses on the host network key may continue to be used via the company network. After the checkout period expires, that seat is automatically returned to the host network key and is again available for check-out or network use.


License borrowing option can be set up through the LM Configuration Utility. Borrowed license can independently run with


How to Troubleshoot Etap 7 License Manager 14 Issues and Errors




Sometimes, you may encounter some issues or errors while using Etap 7 License Manager 14. These issues or errors may prevent you from activating, borrowing, or returning your Etap 7 licenses. Here are some common issues or errors and how to fix them:


License Not Found: This error means that Etap 7 License Manager 14 cannot find a valid license on your computer or network. This may happen if you have entered an incorrect license path, if your security key is not connected or detected, if your network connection is unstable or blocked, or if your license has expired. To fix this error, you can try the following solutions:



  • Check your license path and make sure it is correct.



  • Check your security key and make sure it is connected and detected by your computer or network.



  • Check your network connection and make sure it is stable and not blocked by a firewall or antivirus.



  • Check your license expiration date and make sure it is still valid.




License In Use: This error means that Etap 7 License Manager 14 cannot activate or borrow a license because it is already in use by another user. This may happen if you have exceeded the number of concurrent users allowed by your license, if another user has borrowed the license and not returned it, or if there is a communication problem between your computer and the host network key. To fix this error, you can try the following solutions:



  • Wait for another user to finish using or return the license.



  • Contact the administrator of the host network key and ask them to release the license.



  • Check your network connection and make sure it is stable and not blocked by a firewall or antivirus.




License Not Returned: This error means that Etap 7 License Manager 14 cannot return a borrowed license to the host network key. This may happen if your computer or network connection is unstable or disconnected, if your security key is not connected or detected, or if there is a communication problem between your computer and the host network key. To fix this error, you can try the following solutions:



  • Check your computer and network connection and make sure they are stable and not disconnected.



  • Check your security key and make sure it is connected and detected by your computer.



  • Check your network connection and make sure it is stable and not blocked by a firewall or antivirus.



  • Contact the administrator of the host network key and ask them to manually return the license.




If you still cannot resolve the issues or errors, you can contact ETAP Technical Support for further assistance: https://etap.com/support/contact-support.


Etap 7 License Manager 14: Features, Benefits and Tips




Etap 7 License Manager 14 is a software that manages the licenses for Etap 7 and allows you to install, activate, deactivate, borrow, and return licenses. Etap 7 License Manager 14 also provides information about the license status, expiration date, and usage statistics.


Etap 7 License Manager 14 has many features and benefits that can help you to use Etap 7 more efficiently and effectively. Here are some of them:


  • Etap 7 License Manager 14 supports different types of licenses, such as Stand-Alone, Network LAN, Network Regional WAN, Network WAN, and License Borrowing.



  • Etap 7 License Manager 14 allows you to activate multiple licenses on one computer or network.



  • Etap 7 License Manager 14 allows you to borrow a license from a multi-user host network key for a specified amount of time and use it on another computer as a Stand-alone keyless seat.



  • Etap 7 License Manager 14 allows you to return a borrowed license to the host network key automatically or manually.



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Conclusion




Etap 7 is a powerful software for power system analysis and design. It offers a range of features and modules, such as load flow, short circuit, arc flash, transient stability, harmonic analysis, relay coordination, cable ampacity, motor acceleration, and more. Etap 7 can help you to optimize your power system performance, reliability, and safety.


To use Etap 7, you need to have a valid license and activate it on your computer. Etap 7 License Manager 14 is a software that manages the licenses for Etap 7 and allows you to install, activate, deactivate, borrow, and return licenses. Etap 7 License Manager 14 also provides information about the license status, expiration date, and usage statistics.