Re: [foxboro] AIM_AT Authorization Code Gotchas (Users Beware)

Even though I think I think I started this thread and agree with all complaints 
about AIM licensing, I would like to reiterate the temporary code is the real 
deal (at least for awhile) even though it is much shorter than the permanent 
codes. Also, if you get you a new license code by e-mail (temporary or 
permanent), you can copy the message to a text file, then copy the text file to 
the box you are working on and cut and paste it in into apiadmin, rather than 
hand entering it.

I would strongly advise all of you to write down your current hostids and old 
license numbers(in apiadmin) on all boxes running AIM, as you won't be able get 
the hostid from your backups if you must Dell Restore or replace the box. The 
replacement license generator is faster and easier than getting a new code (if 
you can get a Fox person or TAC to assist at the time).

Jack Easley
Sr. I&C Technician
Luminant Power, Martin Lake Plant
Phone 903.836.6241
jack.easley@xxxxxxxxxxxx

-----Original Message-----
From: foxboro-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:foxboro-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On 
Behalf Of Doucet, Terrence
Sent: Tuesday, February 17, 2009 2:35 PM
To: foxboro@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: Re: [foxboro] AIM_AT Authorization Code Gotchas (Users Beware)

Tom,

The temporary code can be used for every AIM application. At least it could the 
last time I loaded it.  So no matter what applications you have loaded, if you 
are forced to reload and get a new host id then your old licenses will not 
work.  So you obtain the new (90 day license) from Invensys TAC and load that 
one code into every license required by the API Admin tool. With Windows 
machine you can even copy / paste.

When you have the time to send in the form for your permanent licenses, you 
will receive (I think) different codes for your different packages. 

As long as someone remembers to install the permanent codes, before the 90 day 
expiry date (written in API Admin) you should not have any issues.


Terry Doucet, Eng.





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