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Etabs Install Instructions

The document provides instructions for installing ETABS software either as a standalone or network installation. It explains that a license file is required to use the software and outlines steps to obtain a 30-day temporary license or a permanent license. The instructions also describe installing the license manager software, workstation software, and obtaining the license file locked to a computer or computer ID key.

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Etabs Install Instructions

The document provides instructions for installing ETABS software either as a standalone or network installation. It explains that a license file is required to use the software and outlines steps to obtain a 30-day temporary license or a permanent license. The instructions also describe installing the license manager software, workstation software, and obtaining the license file locked to a computer or computer ID key.

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ETABS Version 8

Standalone Installation Instructions


IMPORTANT: READ BEFORE INSTALLATION
TO ENSURE PROPER INSTALLATION, FOLLOW STEPS CLOSELY

This software is protected by a license manager system. To use this software, a License File must be present. The License File is locked to a specific computer or to a Computer ID Key (Hardware Device or Dongle). The Software can be installed either on a single computer (i.e., "Standalone") or on a Network Server. If it is installed on a Network Server, the license file determines how many users are supported.

If you have previously installed ETABS version 8, make a backup copy of the permanent license file lservrc before proceeding with this installation.

To Install the Program


1. Insert the CD into the CD drive and follow the installation instructions. 2. When asked to do so, enter the serial number found on the ETABS CD jewel case.

To Obtain a Permanent License File


Locked to a Computer: 1. Go to the installation directory and double click on "echoid.exe" 2. Copy the code number in the window to the locking Code field at the bottom of Request For License Form. Locked to a Computer ID Key: 1. You do not need to fill in the Locking Code number Fax the completed Request for License Form to CSI A license file will be emailed to you. Copy that license file into the installation directory.

A 30-day temporary license file is included with the package for new users. Existing users should copy the saved permanent license file lservrc over the temporary one and skip the next step.

Computers and Structures, Inc. 1995 University Ave. Suite 540 Berkeley, CA 94704 Phone 510-845-2177 Fax 510-845-4096 www.csiberkeley .com

ETABS Version 8

Network Installation Instructions


IMPORTANT: READ BEFORE INSTALLATION
TO ENSURE PROPER INSTALLATION, FOLLOW STEPS CLOSELY
This software is protected by a license manager system. To use this software, a License File must be present. The License File is locked to a specific computer or to a Computer ID Key (Hardware Device or Dongle). The Software can be installed either on a single computer (i.e., "Standalone") or on a Network Server. If it is installed on a Network Server, the license file determines how many users are supported.

A. Install the ETABS Software


1. On the server, insert the CD into the CD drive, go to the Installation page and click on the Network button. When asked to do so, enter the serial number found on the ETABS CD jewel case. (Note that this installation is for file sharing only and not for running the program. If you want to run ETABS on this computer you would also need to do a Workstation installation per step C .)

C. Install the Workstation Software


1. Run "Setup.exe" located in the ETABS Server" folder on the server from each workstation. This will copy support files to the workstation and set up a link to ETABS on the server. 2. Alternatively, you can run the Standalone installation on each workstation and have all the ETABS files installed locally. To do this, insert the CD into the CD drive, go to the Installation page and click on the Standalone button. When asked to do so, enter the serial number found on the ETABS CD jewel case. 3. If ETABS is slow in locating the license, (or can't find it), set the System Environment Variable LSFORCEHOST on the workstation to the host name of the computer running the License Manager software. Reboot the workstation for the Environment Variable to take effect. Refer to the License Manager System Administrator's Guide if you need help on setting this variable.

B. Install the License Manager Software


1. The communications protocol for the network must be TCP/IP or Netware IPX/SPX. 2. If you currently have the SentinelLM 7.2.0 License Manager program running go to step 3. Otherwise, click on the License Manager button on the CD. (Note that you can install the License Manager software on any Windows NT/2000/XP computer on the network, it does not have to be installed on the server.) 3. A 30-day temporary license for one user is included with the package. To register the temporary license, double click on "lsLicense.bat " located in the "ETABS Server\License Manager" folder which was installed in step A. 4. For more detailed information about the License Manager or the License Manager Administration program "WlmAdmin", see the License Manager System Administrator's Guide.

D. To Obtain a Permanent License File


Locked to a Computer: Run "echoid.exe" on the computer running the License Manager software. Copy the code number from the window that appears to the Locking Code field at the bottom of the Request for License Form. (You might need to copy "echoid.exe" to that computer first) . "echoid.exe" is located on the ETABS Server computer in the "ETABS Server\License Manager" folder. Locked to a Computer ID Key: Complete the Request for License Form. You do not need to fill in the Locking Code number. Fax the completed Request for License Form to CSI. A license file and instructions will be emailed to you.

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