Question:

How Do I Order a FLEXnet (FLEXlm) Dongle for Synopsys Tools?

Answer:
You can order FLEXnet-compatible dongles from Flexera Software, formerly Acresso. Follow this procedure:

1. Contact Flexera Sofware to obtain a quotation and to place your order for either a USB dongle (FLEXid=9, part number FLEXid-ALAD-08304).

   Dongle request e-mail address: flexid@flexerasoftware.com
   Contact: Guillaume Brossais at 44 870 873 6300 or 44 1928 706 6346

2. After you have received the dongle, pass the dongle hostid information on to your sales representative. The dongle hostID (needed for "cutting" your license key file) is printed on the dongle and has a "FLEXID=9-"  prefix and an 8-character suffix. For example: FLEXID=9-12345678 (Aladdin USB dongle)

Except for maintenance renewals, orders are no longer accepted for licenses for Rainbow/Sentinel (FLEXid=7-) or Dallas (FLEXid=8-) dongles. The USB "FLEXid=9" dongle is compatible with HSPICE version 2005.03 or higher.

Note:
In September 2010, Synopsys will end support for the Sentinel SuperPro dongles on the Linux OS. (For SuperPro dongles on the Windows OS, only uncounted licenses are supported.) If you have such licenses, contact your Synopsys Account Manager directly to request a free USB replacement dongle and a new license file for the new FLEXid hostid.

3. If this order is related to the rehost of an existing license file, you must fill out a "rehost form," obtainable from your Account Manager (there might be a rehost charge). Off-support licenses cannot be rehosted.
4. Download and install SCL 11.1 or higher for Windows or Linux.LI>

5. If necessary, install the correct dongle driver. (Install only 32-bit drivers, even on a 64-bit version of Windows or Linux.) For SCL 11.x, the drivers are in the scl_root/<platform>/drivers directory. For example, on the Windows platform, the FlEXid driver is at scl_root/windows/drivers/IDInstaller.exe.
6. Use lmtools to start SCL for Windows. (Use lmgrd to start SCL on Linux.) For more details on how to start SCL on the Windows OS, see the following link: http://www.synopsys.com/support/LI/Licensing/Pages/default.aspx#start_win