Ansys: License Manager 2023r1

Windows (default):
C:\Program Files\ANSYS Inc\License Manager\

Linux:
/opt/ansys_inc/license_manager/

A typical line in license.dat for 2023 R1 includes the ANSYS feature with new option VENDOR_STRING=2023R1: ansys license manager 2023r1

SERVER hostname MAC_ADDR 1055
VENDOR ansyslmd port=1056
FEATURE ansys ansyslmd 2023.1231 31-dec-2025 10 \
  VENDOR_STRING=2023R1 HOSTID=XXXXXXXXXXXX \
  SN=XXXXXXXX ISSUER=ANSYS ck=123

Important: The VENDOR_STRING must match the client software release. A 2023 R1 client cannot use a license marked for 2022 R2.

After the server is set up, the end-user workstations (Clients) need to know where to look for the license. A typical line in license

Method A: Environment Variable (Recommended) Set the following system environment variable on the client machine:

Method B: Licensing Settings If the variable is not set, users can open ANSYS License Management Settings (installed with the client products) and type the server name in the "Server" field. Important : The VENDOR_STRING must match the client

When your annual maintenance is renewed, you will receive a new file. You do not need to reinstall the software.