How to Optimize, Enhance, Secure, and Update Your Engineering Software with Aveva Flexman Configuration Tool
Aveva Flexman Configuration Tool: A Guide for Engineering Software Users
If you are an engineering software user, you might have heard of Aveva Flexman configuration tool. But what is it exactly and how can it help you customize your software? In this article, we will explain what Aveva Flexman configuration tool is, why you should use it, how to use it, and some tips and tricks for using it effectively.
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What is Aveva Flexman configuration tool?
A brief introduction to Aveva Flexman configuration tool and its features
Aveva Flexman configuration tool is a software application that allows you to configure your engineering software products from Aveva. It helps you manage your license settings, environment variables, and other options that affect the performance and functionality of your software. With Aveva Flexman configuration tool, you can:
View and modify the license settings for your software products
View and modify the environment variables for your software products
View and modify the registry entries for your software products
View and modify the file associations for your software products
View and modify the startup options for your software products
View and modify the user preferences for your software products
View and modify the network settings for your software products
View and modify the security settings for your software products
View and modify the logging settings for your software products
View and modify the backup settings for your software products
View and modify the update settings for your software products
View and modify the integration settings for your software products
View and modify the customization settings for your software products
View and modify the language settings for your software products
View and modify the help settings for your software products
Aveva Flexman configuration tool is easy to use and has a user-friendly interface. You can download it from the Aveva website or install it from the installation DVD. You can also access it from the central license management portal, which gives you real-time information on your software usage.
How to access Aveva Flexman configuration tool
To access Aveva Flexman configuration tool, you need to have a valid license for one or more of the engineering software products from Aveva. You also need to have an active license service running on your network or on your local machine. You can access Aveva Flexman configuration tool in two ways:
From the Start menu: Go to Start > All Programs > AVEVA > AVEVA Licensing System > AVEVA Licensing System Configuration Tool.
From the command line: Go to the installation folder of Aveva Flexman configuration tool (usually C:\Program Files\AVEVA\LicensingSystem\FlexManConfig) and run the executable file (FlexManConfig.exe).
When you launch Aveva Flexman configuration tool, you will see a window like this:
This window shows you a list of all the engineering software products from Aveva that are installed on your machine or available on your network. You can select any product from this list to view and modify its settings.
Why use Aveva Flexman configuration tool?
The benefits of using Aveva Flexman configuration tool for engineering software users
Aveva Flexman configuration tool is a powerful and versatile tool that can help you customize your engineering software according to your needs and preferences. By using Aveva Flexman configuration tool, you can:
Optimize the performance and functionality of your software by adjusting the license settings, environment variables, registry entries, file associations, startup options, user preferences, network settings, security settings, logging settings, backup settings, update settings, integration settings, customization settings, language settings, and help settings.
Troubleshoot any issues or errors that might occur with your software by checking the license status, environment variables, registry entries, file associations, startup options, user preferences, network settings, security settings, logging settings, backup settings, update settings, integration settings, customization settings, language settings, and help settings.
Enhance the usability and accessibility of your software by changing the language settings, help settings, user preferences, customization settings, integration settings, file associations, startup options.
Increase the security and reliability of your software by configuring the network settings, security settings, backup settings,
logging settings,
update settings.
The scenarios where Aveva Flexman configuration tool can be useful
Aveva Flexman configuration tool can be useful in many scenarios, such as:You want to change the license service or the license file for your software.
You want to set up a different environment variable, registry entry, or file association for your software.
You want to enable or disable a certain feature or option for your software.
You want to customize the appearance or behavior of your software.
You want to integrate your software with other applications or systems.
You want to update or backup your software.
You want to troubleshoot an issue or error with your software.
How to use Aveva Flexman configuration tool?
The steps to use Aveva Flexman configuration tool to customize your engineering software
To use Aveva Flexman configuration tool to customize your engineering software, you need to follow these steps:Step 1: Launch Aveva Flexman configuration tool
As mentioned before, you can launch Aveva Flexman configuration tool from the Start menu or from the command line. You will see a window like this:Select the product that you want to configure from the list. You will see a window like this:This window shows you all the categories of settings that you can view and modify for this product. You can expand or collapse each category by clicking on its name.Step 2: Select the software product and license service
The first category of settings that you need to check is Product Selection. This category shows you which product version is installed on your machine, and which license service is used by this product. You can change these settings by clicking on Change Product Version or Change License Service buttons.If you click on Change Product Version, you will see a window like this:This window shows you all the available versions of this product that are installed on your machine or available on your network. You can select the version that you want to use and click OK. If you click on Change License Service, you will see a window like this:
This window shows you all the available license services that are running on your network or on your local machine. You can select the license service that you want to use and click OK.
Step 3: Configure the license settings and environment variables
The next category of settings that you need to check is License Settings. This category shows you the license file that is used by your software product, and the license status of your software product. You can view and modify these settings by clicking on View License File or View License Status buttons.
If you click on View License File, you will see a window like this:
This window shows you the content of the license file that is used by your software product. You can edit this file by clicking on Edit License File button. You can also browse for a different license file by clicking on Browse License File button.
If you click on View License Status, you will see a window like this:
This window shows you the license status of your software product. It tells you whether your software product is licensed or not, and how many licenses are available or in use. You can refresh this information by clicking on Refresh button.
The next category of settings that you need to check is Environment Variables. This category shows you the environment variables that are used by your software product, and their values. You can view and modify these variables by clicking on View Environment Variables button.
If you click on View Environment Variables, you will see a window like this:
This window shows you all the environment variables that are used by your software product, and their values. You can edit these variables by clicking on Edit Environment Variables button. You can also add new variables or delete existing variables by clicking on Add Variable or Delete Variable buttons.
Step 4: Save and apply the changes
After you have configured the license settings and environment variables for your software product, you need to save and apply the changes. To do this, you need to click on Save Changes button at the bottom of the window.
This will save the changes to the configuration file of your software product, and apply them to your software product. You will see a confirmation message like this:
Click OK to close the message. You have successfully configured your software product using Aveva Flexman configuration tool.
Tips and tricks for using Aveva Flexman configuration tool
Some best practices and recommendations for using Aveva Flexman configuration tool effectively
To use Aveva Flexman configuration tool effectively, here are some tips and tricks that you should follow:
Always backup your configuration file before making any changes. You can do this by clicking on Backup Configuration File button at the bottom of the window.
Always check the license status of your software product before using it. You can do this by clicking on View License Status button in the License Settings category.
Always use the latest version of Aveva Flexman configuration tool that is compatible with your software product. You can check for updates by clicking on Check for Updates button at the bottom of the window.
Always consult the user documentation or online help for more information on each setting or option. You can access them by clicking on Help button at the bottom of the window.
Always contact Aveva support team if you encounter any issues or errors with Aveva Flexman configuration tool or your software product. You can do this by clicking on Contact Support button at the bottom of the window.
Some common issues and solutions for using Aveva Flexman configuration tool
Here are some common issues that you might face while using Aveva Flexman configuration tool, and their possible solutions:
Issue
Solution
Aveva Flexman configuration tool does not launch or crashes.
Check if you have a valid license for your software product and an active license service running on your network or local machine.Check if you have installed Aveva Flexman configuration tool correctly and in the same folder as your software product.Check if you have the latest version of Aveva Flexman configuration tool that is compatible with your software product.Check if there are any corrupted or missing files in your installation folder.Contact Aveva support team for further assistance.
Aveva Flexman configuration tool does not show any products or license services.
Check if you have installed any engineering software products from Aveva on your machine or available on your network.Check if you have an active license service running on your network or local machine.Check if there are any firewall or antivirus settings that might block Aveva Flexman configuration tool from accessing your products or license services.Contact Aveva support team for further assistance.
Aveva Flexman configuration tool does not save or apply the changes.
Check if you have write permission to the configuration file of your software product.Check if there are any errors or warnings in the confirmation message.Contact Aveva support team for further assistance.
Aveva Flexman configuration tool does not show all the categories or options for a product.
Check if you have selected the correct product version from the Product Selection category.Check if there are any updates available for Aveva Flexman configuration tool or your software product.Contact Aveva support team for further assistance.
Aveva Flexman configuration tool shows incorrect or outdated information for a product or a license service.
Check if there are any changes made to your product or license service since the last time you launched Aveva Flexman configuration tool.Click on Refresh button in each category to update the information.
Conclusion
Aveva Flexman configuration tool is a useful and powerful tool that can help you customize your engineering software products from Aveva. It allows you to view and modify various settings that affect the performance and functionality of your software. It also helps you troubleshoot any issues or errors that might occur with your software. By using Aveva Flexman configuration tool, you can optimize, enhance, secure, and update your software according to your needs and preferences.
We hope this article has given you a clear and comprehensive guide on how to use Aveva Flexman configuration tool. If you have any questions or feedback, please feel free to contact us or leave a comment below.
FAQs
Here are some frequently asked questions and answers about Aveva Flexman configuration tool:
What is the difference between PML1 and PML2 variables?
How can I backup and restore my configuration file?
How can I check for updates for Aveva Flexman configuration tool or my software product?
How can I contact Aveva support team?
What are some other tools that can help me with my engineering software?
Answers:
PML1 and PML2 variables are two types of variables that are used by Aveva software products. PML1 variables are global variables that are defined in the PDMSUI environment variable. PML2 variables are local variables that are defined in the configuration file of each product. PML2 variables have higher priority than PML1 variables.
You can backup and restore your configuration file by using the Backup Configuration File and Restore Configuration File buttons at the bottom of the window. You can also manually copy and paste the configuration file from the installation folder of your software product (usually C:\Program Files\AVEVA\product name\config).
You can check for updates for Aveva Flexman configuration tool or your software product by using the Check for Updates button at the bottom of the window. You can also visit the Aveva website or contact your Aveva representative for more information on the latest versions and patches.
You can contact Aveva support team by using the Contact Support button at the bottom of the window. You can also visit the Aveva website or call the Aveva support hotline for your region.
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