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. Object : Re: [foxboro] AIM_AT Authorization Code Gotchas (Users Beware) Confidentiality Notice: This email message, including any attachments, contains or may contain confidential information intended only for the addressee. If you are not an intended recipient of this message, be advised that any reading, dissemination, forwarding, printing, copying or other use of this message or its attachments is strictly prohibited. If you have received this message in error, please notify the sender immediately by reply message and delete this email message and any attachments from your system. _______________________________________________________________________ This mailing list is neither sponsored nor endorsed by Invensys Process Systems (formerly The Foxboro Company). Use the info you obtain here at your own risks. Read http://www.thecassandraproject.org/disclaimer.html foxboro mailing list: //www.freelists.org/list/foxboro to subscribe: mailto:foxboro-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx?subject=join to unsubscribe: mailto:foxboro-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx?subject=leave