Enviro Data Single User is licensed on a per-user basis, meaning that a license is required for each computer on which the software is installed. However, with Concurrent Use licensing, the software can be installed on as many computers as you wish but can only be used concurrently by the number of users that you have purchased Concurrent Use licenses for.
To use Concurrent Use licensing, install the lock file in a folder (usually on a server) that is visible to all prospective users. This file, called GCSLicense.mde, keeps track of how many licenses are in use. For a Virtual Machine, depending on the configuration, it could be placed on the VM's local drive or on a shared drive. For a SQL back-end, either would be fine. You need to record where the file is located so if you need to add other users you will know the location.
If you cannot locate the license file you can open the file GCS.lic in another computer’s Enviro Data directory, C:\Enviro\Edata8, using a text editor like Notepad and you will find the path to the license file there. However, when doing this be careful not to make any changes and close this file without saving it.
From this point on, when you open Enviro Data, a record will be written to the license file indicating that one license is in use. When you close the program, that record is marked returned. If you need to use Enviro Data away from the office, you can “check out” a license so you can use Enviro Data while not connected to the network but until this license is checked back in, it will not be available to any other users.
The lock allows for occasional overuse of your licenses for emergency situations. However, if you abuse this privilege, this will no longer be available.
If you have purchased or upgraded to Concurrent Use licensing, contact Geotech technical support if you need help in installing and setting up the lock file.
To setup a user, or after installing Enviro Data on a new computer, close both the Editor and Viewer, then in the C:\Enviro/EData8 folder, find and delete the file named “eKey.lck”. Re-open the Editor or Viewer and the setup license form will open. Use this form to point the computer to the lock file installed above.
If you need to add or change licenses, see the documentation under Concurrent Use Licensing.