The "License" Tab shows you information on connected CmContainer and provides some options to configure connected CmContainer. Moreover, you are able to update licenses located in your CmContainer using the CmFAS Assistant.

CodeMeter Control Center License Tab

Figure 5: CodeMeter Control Center License Tab

Element

Description

Name
edit

Changes and displays the name of the selected CmContainer. In the subsequent dialog you can edit the name.

CodeMeter Control Center - Change Name of CmContainer

Figure 6: CodeMeter Control Center - Change Name of CmContainer

light

Flashes the LEDs of the selected CmStick. This eases the identification of a CmStick, if several CmSticks are connected.

update

Updates the firmware of the selected CmDongles. This guarantees the correct execution of essential functions, and solves eventually occurring problems.

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When you execute a firmware update, you require an Internet connection.

Then CodeMeter Control Center automatically connects to the Firmware Update Server of Wibu-Systems.

You are prompted to enter your CmDongle Password in order to confirm this action.

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The update may take a couple of minutes. You must not remove the CmDongle before this process is finished. Otherwise, irreparable damage of the CodeMeter® SmartCard Chip may occur.

Capacity

Informs on the capacity of the CodeMeter® SmartCard Chip of a selected CmDongle. The capacity is displayed in percent format, and by number of absolute bytes.

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Please note that this value tells nothings about the memory allocation of an eventual flash memory of a CmDongle.

Status

The status group informs on the activation status of the selected CmDongle.

Color

Status

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The connected CmContainer is disabled. No licensed application can use license information in the CmContainer.

This is may be the case, if a CmActLicense license is 'broken'.

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Then the "Repair license" button is available to eventually repair the license. If this is not successful, the following error message displays. In this case, only a reactivation is helpful. Please contact your software vendor.

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For information on eventual reasons for a 'broken' license  als a look at the log on the Events tab may be helpful.

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The CmDongle is enabled as long as it is connected. If the CmDongle is removed from the PC, automatically the licensed access by applications is deactivated.

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The CmContainer is fully enabled. In the case of a CmDongle, the licensed access of applications is still featured even if the CmDongle is removed.

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Wibu-Systems recommends the activation status "Enabled until plugged out".

This ensures that even when a CmDongle is lost, unauthorized access to the licenses and personal data in the CmDongle is not possible.

Changing Activation Status

In order to change the activation status, please proceed as follows:

1.Select the radio button of the desired status option.

2.Enter the CmDongle Password in the following dialog.

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The default password for CmDongle is "CodeMeter".

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Figure 7: CodeMeter Control Center - Enter Password

3.Click the "OK" button to confirm the status change.

License Update

Click this button to request new, or update existing licenses for selected CmContainer. The CodeMeter Field Activation Service (CmFAS) Assistant opens.

CodeMeter Control Center - CmFAS Assistant

Figure 8: CodeMeter Control Center - CmFAS Assistant

Eject

Click this button to disconnect the selected CmDongle. The CmDongle logs off from the operating system, and can be safely removed from the PC.

Change Password

Click this button to change the password of the selected CmDongle. In the following "Change Password" dialog please complete the respective fields.

CodeMeter Control Center - Change Password

Figure 9: CodeMeter Control Center - Change Password

1.Enter in the "Old Password" field the currently used CmDongle password.

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The default password for CmDongle is "CodeMeter".

2.Enter in the "New Password" field the new desired CmDongle password.

3.Re-enter in the "Retype Password" field the new desired CmDongle password.

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If you forgot the CmDongle password, you have the option to set a new CmDongle password by using the CmDongle Master Password.

4.Click the "OK" button to confirm your input.

5.Activate the "Input Master Password" option and specify your CmDongle Master Password in the "Old Password" field.

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A Master Password you have received when you registered at the website my.codemeter.com.

In order to register, use the "Help | Register CmDongle" menu item.

A registration bears several advantages and serves to provide security when using CodeMeter®. Only when you are registered loosing the own password can be remedied by requesting a Master Password.