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Create a level.txt file by creating a text file with the Product Level and Product Version of the current license (please see examples below for exact specifications). Rename the file as level.txt and copy into the location listed below.
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NOTE: This process may not work when versions are separated by more than one major release, in which case the license file for the older version should be requested. It is not possible to run V15 using V16 license, because the licensing has changed to a web-activated licensing that is based on different locking criteria. |
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Location of level.txt file
- Standalone installation with standalone license – – For a standalone installation with a standalone license, the level.txt file should be located in the lower version program folder, which contains the program executable (*.exe). The license file ("lservrc" file) of the current version should also be copied into this same folder as the level.txt.
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- Workstation installation – For a workstation installation, the level.txt file should be located on the server in the lower version program folder, which contains program executable (*.exe).
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NOTE: This process may not work when versions are separated by more than one major release, in which case the license file for the older version should be requested. It is not possible to run V15 using V16 license, because the licensing has changed to a web-activated licensing that is based on different locking criteria. |
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Example: Running SAP2000 v16 using a SAP2000 v17 license
When running SAP2000 v16 using a SAP2000 v17 Advanced license, the level.txt file created will contain one line with the following information:
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