4.3.4.4.1 Connecting a PC Client to a Windows or Linux License Server

From Control Panel > System > System Properties (Advance tab) > Environment Variable, add or modify LM_LICENSE_FILE to include port@hostname:

  • Variable name: LM_LICENSE_FILE Variable
  • Value: port@hostname. Example: 1702@sage
For Synplify Pro, check out a license by adding or modifying one of the two environment variables in the following table, depending on the Synplify Pro version used.
Table 4-2. Synplify Pro Licenses
License File Used for... Variable Name Variable Value
SNPSLMD_LICENSE_FILE Synopsys tools released in September 2010 and later (2010.09) SNPSLMD_LICENSE_FILE <port@hostname>

Example: 1702@sage

SYNPLCTYD_LICENSE_FILE Synplify Pro releases before September 2010 SYNPLCTYD_LICENSE_FILE <port@hostname>

Example: 1702@sage