Transferring a SolidCAM/InventorCAM License to Another Computer
This guide outlines the 3-step process required to transfer your SolidCAM software license from your existing computer to a new one.
Step 1: Create a Fingerprint File on the New Computer
First, you must generate a unique identifier (fingerprint) for the computer that will be receiving the license.
- On the New Computer, navigate to Start ➔ All Programs ➔ SolidCAM ➔ Software license to open the License Wizard.
- Click on the Transfer license tab.
- Click the Generate fingerprint button and choose a secure location to save the
.idfile.
Step 2: Generate the License Transfer File on the Old Computer
Next, use the fingerprint file from the new computer to authorize the license release from the old computer.
- Copy the fingerprint file (
.id) created in Step 1 over to the Old Computer (via USB drive, network share, or email). - On the Old Computer, open the License Wizard (Start ➔ All Programs ➔ SolidCAM ➔ Software license).
- Click on the Transfer license tab.
- Select the option Another computer.
- Click the Select fingerprint file button and locate the
.idfile you copied from the New Computer. - Click Transfer license and choose where you want to save the resulting host-to-host (
.h2h) transfer file.
Step 3: Install the License Transfer File on the New Computer
Finally, apply the transfer file to the new computer to complete the activation.
- Copy the transfer file (
.h2h) generated in Step 2 over to the New Computer. - On the New Computer, open the License Wizard (Start ➔ All Programs ➔ SolidCAM ➔ Software license).
- Click on the Transfer license tab.
- Click the Activate license button, locate, and select the
.h2hfile.
Note: Once this final step is complete, the license will be successfully deactivated on the Old Computer and fully operational on the New Computer.