Solid Edge V20 Selicensedat ((install)) -

SELicense.dat is the license configuration file used by Solid Edge V20

to manage software authorization and user access. It acts as the "key" that tells the software which features are active and whether you are using a standalone (node-locked) or networked (floating) license. Key Functions of SELicense.dat Authorization

: It contains encrypted strings (license keys) that validate your legal right to use the software. Feature Management

: It defines which specific modules are available, such as Part Modeling, Assembly, or Drafting. Server Routing solid edge v20 selicensedat

: For floating licenses, this file points the client computer to the

license server by specifying the server's hostname and port number. Common Locations

In a standard installation of Solid Edge V20, you can typically find or place this file in the following directory: C:\Program Files\Solid Edge V20\Program\ Troubleshooting Common Issues "Cannot find license file" : This usually means the file is missing from the folder or the SELMD_LICENSE_FILE environment variable is pointing to the wrong path. Editing the File : While you can open SELicense

files with Notepad to check the server name or your CID (Composite ID),

edit the encrypted hex codes. Doing so will corrupt the license and prevent the software from launching. Updating Licenses

: If you upgrade your hardware or renew your subscription, you must replace the old SELicense.dat SERVER Line: Specifies the host ID (MAC address)

with the new version provided by Siemens (or your reseller).

Subject: Technical Report on Solid Edge V20 Licensing Mechanism (selicense.dat)

If "selicensedat" is actually "Self-Licensed (Dat)"

Some old Solid Edge v20 academic or evaluation versions used a self-licensing mechanism where a license.dat was generated locally without a server. This is rare for commercial v20.

3.1 File Structure

The file is human-readable (ASCII text) and follows a specific syntax recognized by the FLEXnet licensing daemon. A typical entry structure includes:

• SERVER Line: Specifies the host ID (MAC address) of the license server.
  • Format: SERVER <hostname> <hostid> <port>
• VENDOR Line: Specifies the vendor daemon name (usually se_g.exe or similar for Solid Edge).
• INCREMENT / FEATURE Lines: These lines define the specific products available. Each line contains:
  • Feature Name: The specific module (e.g., SE_SOLID_EDGE, SE_DRAFTING, SE_ASSEMBLY).
  • Version: The software version (e.g., V20.0).
  • Expiration Date: The date the license expires (or "permanent").
  • Number of Seats: How many concurrent users are allowed.
  • Signature: An encrypted string (VENDOR_STRING) that validates the entry against the host ID.

2) Preparing the license server (assume a floating license)

1. Choose server machine (Windows). Ensure TCP/IP connectivity between server and clients.
2. Install Sentinel/Hardware dongle driver if using dongle. Verify with SEWinDongle.
3. Install FLEXlm/License Manager:
   • From Solid Edge installation media, run the License Manager/FLEXlm install.
4. Obtain your Solid Edge license file from Siemens (usually provided by reseller). Save on server (e.g., C:\SEFlex\Program\SELicence.dat).

5) Client configuration (floating license)

1. Copy SELicense.dat (or a small client license file) from server to each client’s Solid Edge Program folder (e.g., C:\Program Files\Solid Edge\Program).
2. Alternatively create a text file named SELicense.dat with a single SERVER line pointing to server hostname (or server IP) and hostid as required: SERVER server-hostname 001122334455 VENDOR se_lic (or follow vendor instructions)
3. Launch Solid Edge; it reads SELicense.dat and contacts license server.

4. Operational Context and Troubleshooting

Because Solid Edge V20 is a legacy product (released circa 2007), organizations still running it often encounter specific environmental issues.