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How to set up access lists for Creo License Server using the ptc.opt file

Modified: 09-Jun-2025   


Applies To

  • Pro/ENGINEER and Creo Elements/Pro Wildfire 2.0 to Wildfire 5.0
  • Creo View 2.0 to 11.1
  • Mathcad Prime 7.0 to 10.0
  • Creo Parametric 1.0 to 12.4

Description

  • How to set up access lists for the Creo license server:
    • Allowing or including the use of features for specific machines, IPs, or users
    • Denying or excluding the use of features for specific machines, IPs, or users
    • Reserving licenses for specific machines, IPs, or users
    • Restrict the number of licenses available
  • How to edit ptc.opt file
  • Editing the ptc.opt file for license management
  • Configuring the list of allowed access to the license server
  • Controlling the number of sets that can capture Style (ISDX)
  • Assigning a specified quantity of licenses to a group of users
  • Assigning different licenses to different departments
  • Using the Creo license server to restrict access, e.g., specifying that certain computers can only use T3 or T1 licenses
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