Question:

How to install and run NemSLock Server?



Answer:

Before installing, check whether the package you received includes the following items:

• Temporary licenses for NemSLock Server, e.g. 1234567a_001_psd.nslsrv
• Temporary licenses for clients, e.g. 1234567a_001_psd_client.nslock

How to install NemSLock Server

• Start the Setup program for NemSLock Server. You can find the latest Setup program on our FTP server:

ftp://nemhotline:ha37jvg8f@ftp.nemetschek.de/download/Allplan/Lizenzserver/2014/allplan2014-nemslock-lizenz.zip

• Select one of the temporary license files for NemSLock Server. These licenses are valid for 30 days. However, each license includes only one seat of each configuration purchased. The full number of seats purchased will be available to you as soon as you have installed the registered licenses (see below). If you purchased a configuration for one seat only, you will, of course, receive only one temporary license.
• When you opt for the “Custom” setup type, you can choose between the following program features:
  Console
  You can use this program to administer NemSLock Server. You can also install the console on more workstations so that you can administer the server from a number of different locations. However, you can only connect one console to the server at any one time.
  Server
  The actual license server.
  Logviewer
  This tool analyzes the log files of NemSLock Server.
  

By default, Setup installs all these features.
If you have several temporary licenses for NemSLock Server, use the server console to install the remaining licenses after the installation. The procedure is described in the section "How to install licenses".


How to register licenses

• Open NemSLock 2006 Server Console by clicking the corresponding icon on the desktop or by selecting Start -> All Programs -> NemSLock 2006 Server -> NemSLock 2006 Server Console.
• Click "Modules" on the left.
• Select the seat you want to register. If your license includes configurations for several seats, you must send a separate registration request for each seat. You will then receive a registered license file for each seat. You must install each file.
• Click the "Registration request (register.txt)" button.
• Click "Edit".
• You must fill out all fields marked with an asterisk (*). Make sure you enter your email address correctly, because the registered license file will be sent to this address (and not to the address of the person who sent the registration request!). Click OK to confirm.
• Click "Create registration request". Windows Explorer opens and shows the register.txt file. If this window is closed, you can find this file in the program folder of NemSLock Server. If you installed the program to the path proposed, the path is:
  C:\Program Files (x86)\Nemetschek\NemSLock Server 2006\Programs\License
• Now you can use all the options provided by Windows Explorer to copy the registration file to a computer with Internet access on the network. Alternatively, you can also use an USB stick. You can then email this file to us.
• Send the email with the registration request to register@nemetschek.de

How to install licenses

• Open NemSLock 2006 Server Console.
• Click "Stop server" on the left.
• Click "Modules" on the left.
• Click "Browse" to navigate to the registered license file.
• Click "Install license file".
• After this, you can start the server again by clicking "Start server".

How to set up users (optional)

• predefined user ALLis created automatically. If there is no other user, each user is given the privileges of the user ALL. By default, this user can use all licenses but cannot check out any licenses. By double-clicking the user, you can change the user's privileges.
• predefined user ALLallows all users to use licenses. In order to do this, the users must be able to access the server. You do not need to create individual user profiles until you want to assign specific rights to individual users or limit access to selected users. predefined user ALL. If you want to work only with individual users, you should deactivate the predefined user ALL by revoking the user's right to use licenses.
• predefined user ALL has administrator privileges unless another user is created and appointed as the administrator. As soon as you have appointed an administrator, ALL no longer has administrator privileges.
• You can enter users in the “Users.mcf” file. predefined user ALL has administrator privileges again. In addition, each user can once again administer the license server using the console.
• The administrator user is not a special user. If there are several administrator users, only one administrator user can start the console for this license server at any one time.
• If you are setting up users without giving administrator privileges to anyone, the program will ask you whether you want to appoint yourself as the administrator.

You can also specify a domain (user authentication for Windows server). However, this is not mandatory. If you do not specify a domain, the program uses the Windows user name for each user.

The program writes the user accounts and the associated access rights as ASCII text to the users.mcf file.

You can find this file in the \Programs folder of the NemSLock Server installation. You cannot rename, delete or move this file. If the program can no longer connect to this file, you must exit NemSLock Server, restart it and enter all users again from scratch. predefined user ALLis retained.

Note:
Experienced administrators can use the PowerShell script NemGenUsers.ps1. This file is in the \Programs folder of the NemSLock Server installation or you can find it as an FAQ in Allplan Connect:

connect.allplan.com/en/faqid/20120907161911.html



How to install and configure clients

• Use one of the nslock license files you received to install the clients. Do not use the trial license or the license server license. It is irrelevant which of the client licenses you use, as the actual license will come from the license server later.
• You do not need to register the clients.
• When switching from Hardlock to NemSLock (server), you need to update the client using a nslock license file.

After having installed the client, you need to switch to the license server:

• Start -> (All) Programs -> Nemetschek -> Nemetschek SoftLock 2006 -> License Manager
• If the license server window is not visible, select "Configure NemSLock Server" at the bottom. Lock this window. All you need to do is click the drawing pin icon.
• Enter the computer name or IP address of the license server in the empty box. Then click the "Update” icon to the right.
• Now the user can select one of the seats provided.
• After having successfully connected to the license server, clear the check boxes for the trial licenses in the area at the top.
• Click "Close" to complete the configuration. Now you can start Allplan.

Notes:

• If a user selects several configurations for a seat and starts Allplan, the license server will provide the required licenses; in other words, starting Allplan once might require two licenses. Consequently, fewer licenses are available to other users.
• 2014-1 and later: If the latest version of License Manager is installed (file version 1. 0. 26. 153 or later, see License Manager- Options- System), you can also select several licenses. If one of the selected licenses is currently being used by someone else, the program will automatically select the next available license.
• Clients communicate with the server by TCP/IP via port 10977. So you need to configure the firewall accordingly.
• The license server and the licenses are downward compatible; they can be used in conjunction with older Allplan versions.
  

Question:

How can I switch the license server from hardlock to NemSLock?



Answer:

• If you have not yet requested the switch, please send a short email to "nemslock@nemetschek.de". Describe your request briefly and include your customer number and the seat number(s) you want to switch. Bear in mind that switching may take up to two working days.
• Before you install, check whether you have all the necessary files:
• At least one temporary license for NemSLock Server, for example: 1234567a_001_psd.nslsrv
• At least one temporary license for the client, for example: 1234567a_001_psd_client.nslock
• You can find the current setup on our FTP server:
  ftp://nemhotline:ha37jvg8f@ftp.nemetschek.de/download/Allplan/Lizenzserver/2014/allplan2014-nemslock-lizenz.zip

How to install NemSLock Server

• Start the Setup program for NemSLock Server.
• Select one of the temporary license files for NemSLock Server. These licenses are valid for 30 days. However, each license includes only one seat of each configuration purchased. The full number of seats purchased will be available to you as soon as you have installed the registered licenses (see below). If you purchased a configuration for one seat only, you will, of course, receive only one temporary license.
• If you received several license files, use the Server Console to install these additional licenses as described in the section entitled "How to install licenses".

How to register licenses

• Open NemSLock 2006 Server Console by clicking the corresponding icon on the desktop or by selecting Start -> All Programs -> NemSLock 2006 Server -> NemSLock 2006 Server Console.
• Click "Modules" on the left.
• Select the seat you want to register. If your license includes configurations for several seats, you must send a separate registration request for each seat. You will then receive a registered license file for each seat. You must install each file.
• Click the "Registration request (register.txt)" button.
• Click "Edit".
• Fill out all fields marked with an asterisk (*). Make sure you enter your email address correctly, because the registered license file will be sent to this address (and not to the address of the person who sent the registration request!). Click OK to confirm.
• Click "Create registration request". Windows Explorer opens and shows the register.txt file. If this window is closed, you can find this file in the program folder of NemSLock Server. If you installed the program to the path proposed, the path is:
  C:\Program Files (x86)\Nemetschek\NemSLock Server 2006\Programs\License
• Now you can use all the options provided by Windows Explorer to copy the registration file to a computer with Internet access on the network. Alternatively, you can also use an USB stick. You can then email this file to us.
• Send the email with the registration request to register@nemetschek.de

How to install licenses

• Open NemSLock 2006 Server Console.
• Click "Stop server" on the left.
• Click "Modules" on the left.
• Click "Browse" to navigate to the registered license file.
• Click "Install license file".
• After this, you can start the server again by clicking "Start server".

How to set up users (optional)

• predefined user ALLis created automatically. If there is no other user, each user is given the privileges of the user ALL. By default, this user can use all licenses but cannot check out any licenses. By double-clicking the user, you can change the user's privileges.
• predefined user ALLallows all users to use licenses. In order to do this, the users must be able to access the server. You do not need to create individual user profiles until you want to assign specific rights to individual users or limit access to selected users. predefined user ALL. If you want to work only with individual users, you should deactivate the predefined user ALL by revoking the user's right to use licenses.
• predefined user ALL has administrator privileges unless another user is created and appointed as the administrator. As soon as you have appointed an administrator, ALL no longer has administrator privileges.
• You can enter users in the “Users.mcf” file. predefined user ALL has administrator privileges again. In addition, each user can once again administer the license server using the console.
• The administrator user is not a special user. If there are several administrator users, only one administrator user can start the console for this license server at any one time.
• If you are setting up users without giving administrator privileges to anyone, the program will ask you whether you want to appoint yourself as the administrator.

You can also specify a domain (user authentication for Windows server). However, this is not mandatory. If you do not specify a domain, the program uses the Windows user name for each user.

The program writes the user accounts and the associated access rights as ASCII text to the users.mcf file.

You can find this file in the \Programs folder of the NemSLock Server installation. You cannot rename, delete or move this file. If the program can no longer connect to this file, you must exit NemSLock Server, restart it and enter all users again from scratch. predefined user ALLis retained.

Note:
Experienced administrators can use the PowerShell script NemGenUsers.ps1. This file is in the \Programs folder of the NemSLock Server installation or you can find it as an FAQ in Allplan Connect:

connect.allplan.com/en/faqid/20120907161911.html


How to install and configure clients

• Use one of the nslock license files you received to install the clients. Do not use the trial license or the license server license. It is irrelevant which of the client licenses you use, as the actual license will come from the license server later.
• You do not need to register the clients.
• When switching from Hardlock to NemSLock (server), you need to update the client using a nslock license file.

After having installed the client, you need to switch to the license server:

• Start -> (All) Programs -> Nemetschek -> Nemetschek SoftLock 2006 -> License Manager
• If the license server window is hidden, click "Server" at the bottom. It is a good idea to lock this window. All you need to do is click the drawing pin icon.
• Enter the computer name or IP address of the license server in the empty box. Then click the "Update” icon to the right.
• Now the user can select one of the seats provided. Click "Close" to complete the configuration. Now you can start Allplan.
• After having successfully connected to the license server, clear the check boxes for the trial licenses in the area at the top.

Notes:

• If a user selects several configurations for a seat and starts Allplan, the license server will provide the required licenses; in other words, starting Allplan once might require two licenses. Consequently, fewer licenses are available to other users.
• Clients communicate with the server by TCP/IP via port 10977. So you need to configure the firewall accordingly.
• The license server and the licenses are downward compatible; they can be used in conjunction with older Allplan versions.
  

How to return the dongle
Return the dongle as agreed. As soon as we have received the dongle, we will send you the unlimited server licenses by email. Use the Server Console to install these licenses on the license server as described in "How to install licenses".

Question:

How can I switch the license server from hardlock to NemSLock?



Answer:

• If you have not yet requested the switch, please send a short email to "nemslock@nemetschek.de". Describe your request briefly and include your customer number and the seat number(s) you want to switch. Bear in mind that switching may take up to two working days.
• Before you install, check whether you have all the necessary files:
• At least one temporary license for NemSLock Server, for example: 1234567a_001_psd.nslsrv
• At least one temporary license for the client, for example: 1234567a_001_psd_client.nslock
• You can download the Setup program from our FTP server:
  ftp://nemhotline:ha37jvg8f@ftp.nemetschek.de/download/Allplan/Lizenzserver/2012/Allplan2012-nemslock12.zip
  

How to install NemSLock Server

• Start the Setup program for NemSLock Server.
• Select one of the temporary license files for NemSLock Server. These licenses are valid for 30 days. However, each license includes only one seat of each configuration purchased. The full number of seats purchased will be available to you as soon as you have installed the registered licenses (see below). If you purchased a configuration for one seat only, you will, of course, receive only one temporary license.
• If you received several license files, use the Server Console to install these additional licenses as described in the section entitled "How to install licenses".
  

How to register licenses

• Open NemSLock 2006 Server Console by clicking the corresponding icon on the desktop or by selecting Start -> All Programs -> NemSLock 2006 Server -> NemSLock 2006 Server Console.
• Click "Licenses" on the left.
• Select the seat you want to register. If your license contains several configurations, please see the notes further down.
• Click "Registration request (register.txt)".
• Click "Edit".
• You must fill out all fields marked with an asterisk (*). Make sure you enter your email address correctly, because the registered license file will be sent to this address (and not to the address of the person who sent the registration request!). Click OK to confirm.
• Click “Send”. The standard email program installed on your computer opens, and the registration file is attached to the email.
  Send this email with the registration request to the following address: register@nemetschek.de.

Notes:

• If the email program does not start or you computer does not have Internet access, you can also send the register.txt file manually to Allplan. Click “Browse”. Windows Explorer starts and opens the folder with the registration file. Now you can use all the options provided by Windows Explorer: for example, you can attach the file to an email, copy it to a computer with Internet access and so on.
• If your license includes configurations for several seats, you must send a separate registration request for each seat. You will then receive a registered license file for each seat. You must install each file.
• The registered licenses you receive by email are valid for 14 days, starting from the day of registration. Please return the dongle within this period of 14 days. As soon as we have received the dongle, we will send you the unlimited licenses.

How to install licenses

• Open NemSLock 2006 Server Console.
• Click “Stop server” on the left.
• Click "Modules" on the left.
• Click ”Browse” to navigate to the registered license file.
• Click “Install license file”.
• You can then start the server again by clicking “Start server”.

How to set up users
You do not need to enter a user for the license server version on the Allplan 2009 (Build 50) DVD or later. In this case, every user can do everything: retrieve licenses, check out licenses and manage data using the console. If you want to limit these options or if you are working with an older version of NemSLock Server, you need to set up users.

There are two options: Both options are described in detail in "Installing and configuring NemSLock Server". This section shows how to use the Server Console to set up users directly.

• Open NemSLock 2006 Server Console.
• Click “Users” on the left.
• Create a new user by clicking the “New user” button. In addition to the Windows user name, you need to enter a description of the user. You can also assign administrator privileges for the license server to the user and grant him/her the right to temporarily export licenses from the license server. Furthermore, you can limit the seats the user can select. To do this, click "Seats". Otherwise, the user can select any license.

Be careful:

• As long as you have not appointed an administrator, each user can manage the license server using the console, including users who are not entered in the console.
• The Windows user "administrator" is not a special user; in other words, when one or more users have been appointed administrators, this user can no longer start the console for this license server.
• Only registered users can retrieve licenses from the license server using a client.
• You can enter users in the “Users.mcf” file. If the license server service is terminated, the file deleted and the service started again, each user can again use the console to manage the license server.

How to install and configure clients

• Use one of the nslock license files you received to install the clients. Do not use the trial license or the license server license. It is irrelevant which of the client licenses you use, as the actual license will come from the license server later.
• You do not need to register the clients.
• When switching from Hardlock to NemSLock (server), you need to update the client using a nslock license file.

After having installed the client, you need to switch to the license server:

• Start -> (All) Programs -> Nemetschek -> Nemetschek SoftLock 2006 -> License Manager
• If the license server window is hidden, click "Server" at the bottom. It is a good idea to lock this window. All you need to do is click the drawing pin icon.
• Enter the computer name or IP address of the license server in the empty box. Then click the "Update” icon to the right.
• Now the user can select one of the seats provided. Click "Close" to complete the configuration. Now you can start Allplan.

Notes:

• If a user selects several configurations for a seat and starts Allplan, the license server will provide the required licenses; in other words, starting Allplan once might require two licenses. Consequently, fewer licenses are available to other users.
• Clients communicate with the server by TCP/IP via port 10977. So you need to configure the firewall accordingly.
  

How to return the dongle
Return the dongle as agreed. As soon as we have received the dongle, we will send you the unlimited server licenses by email. Use the Server Console to install these licenses on the license server as described in "How to install licenses".

Question:

How can I move NemSLock Server to a new server?



Answer:

Reinstalling NemSLock Server

• Start the Setup program for NemSLock Server. You can find the latest Setup program on our FTP server:
  ftp://nemhotline:ha37jvg8f@ftp.nemetschek.de/download/Allplan/Lizenzserver/2014/allplan2014-nemslock-lizenz.zip

• Select one of the temporary license files for NemSLock server (for example, 1234567a_001_psd.nslsrv). These licenses are valid for 30 days. However, each license includes only one seat of each configuration purchased. The full number of seats purchased will be available to you as soon as you have installed the registered licenses (see below). If you purchased a configuration for one seat only, you will, of course, receive only one temporary license.
• When you opt for the “Custom” setup type, you can choose between the following program features:
  Console
  You can use this program to administer NemSLock Server. The console can be installed on several workstations. This way, you can administer the server from a number of different locations. However, you can only connect one console to the server at any one time.
  Server
  The actual license server.
  Logviewer
  This tool analyzes the log files of NemSLock Server.
  User List Generator
  You can use this tool to create the users for NemSLock Server from a text file or based on a server.
  By default, Setup installs all these features.
• If your license includes configurations for several seats, you need to install the additional temporary license files for NemSLock server after the installation (see below).

Transferring the user administration from the old server (if users are available)

• You can find the user administration in the program folder of the license server. Copy the "users.mcf" file to the program folder of the new license server.
• Stop the license server service on the new server before you copy the file. To do this, start the "stopService.bat" program, which is also in the program folder of the license server.
• After copying, start the license server service again. To do this, use the "startService.bat" program.

Returning the registered licenses

• Open NemSLock 2006 Server Console on the old server by clicking the icon on the desktop or Start -> (All) Programs -> NemSLock 2006 Server -> NemSLock 2006 Server Console.
• Click "Stop server".
• Click "Modules".
• Click "Transfer license permanently".
• Confirm the following dialog boxes. Click “Browse”.Windows Explorer starts and opens the folder with the hcws-format file. Now you can use all the options provided by Windows Explorer: for example, you can attach the file to an email, copy it to a computer with Internet access and so on.Send this file by email to register@nemetschek.de.
• We will send you an email, confirming that we have received the licenses.
• You always have to return all licenses.
• After you have done this, they are only valid for two more days.

Registering the license(s) on the new server

• Open NemSLock 2006 Server Console on the new license server.
• Click "Modules" on the left.
• Select the seat you want to register. If your license contains configurations for several seats, read the notes further down.
• Click "Registration request (register.txt)".
• Click "Edit".
• Fill out all fields marked with an asterisk (*). Make sure you enter your email address correctly, because the registered license file will be sent to this address (and not to the address of the person who sent the registration request!). Click OK to confirm.
• Click "Create registration request".Windows Explorer starts and opens the folder with the "register.txt" file. Now you can use all the options provided by Windows Explorer: for example, you can attach the file to an email, copy it to a computer with Internet access and so on.Send the registration request by email to register@nemetschek.de.

If your license includes configurations for several seats, you must send a separate registration request for each seat. You will then receive a registered license file for each seat. You must install each file.

How to install licenses

• Open NemSLock 2006 Server Console.
• Click "Stop server" on the left.
• Click "Modules" on the left.
• Click ”Browse” to navigate to the registered license file.
• Click "Install license file".
• After this, you can start the server again by clicking "Start server".

Configuring the clients

• Now you need to change each client to the new license server.
• Click Start -> (All) Programs -> Nemetschek -> Nemetschek SoftLock 2006 -> License Manager.
• If the license server window is hidden, click "Configure NemSLock Server"at the bottom. It is a good idea to lock this window. All you need to do is click the drawing pin icon.
• Enter the computer name or IP address of the license server in the empty box. Then click the "Update” icon to the right.
• Now the user can select one of the seats provided. Click "Close" to complete the configuration. Now you can start Allplan.
• After having successfully connected to the license server, clear the check boxes for the trial licenses in the area at the top.

Notes:

• If a user selects several configurations for a seat and starts Allplan, the license server will provide the required licenses; in other words, starting Allplan once might require two licenses. Consequently, fewer licenses are available to other users.
• 2014-1 and later: If the latest version of License Manager is installed (file version 1. 0. 26. 153 or later, see License Manager- Options- System), you can also select several licenses. If one of the selected licenses is currently being used by someone else, the program will automatically select the next available license.
• Clients communicate with the server by TCP/IP via port 10977. So you need to configure the firewall accordingly.
• The license server and the licenses are downward compatible; they can be used in conjunction with older Allplan versions.

Question:

How can I check out a computer and continue to work as a normal CAD user with my usual settings and permissions?



Answer:

Install the "Microsoft Loopback Adapter" driver.
This driver is necessary so that network services are running on the computer all the time.
Go to Allplan Connect for a detailed description: https://connect.allplan.com/en/faqid/000162ae.html


Sign in as the Allplan administrator to the computer.


Step 1: add the computer to workgroup manager
You must add the computer to the workgroup so that you can store data (data server) on this computer. Do the following:

Create data folders:
Create a folder - for example, “Nemdata” - on the computer and share it (full control).
Create the “Allplan” subfolder in this folder. Create two subfolders - “usr” and “prj” - in the Allplan folder.
In this example: “...\Nemdata\Allplan\prj” and “...\Nemdata\Allplan\usr”

To share a folder for the Allplan file storage

1. Start File Explorer on the computer that you want to use for file storage and switch to the folder that you want to share (in this example, the “Nemdata” folder).
2. Right-click the folder that you want to share and select Give access to -> Specific peopleon the shortcut menu.
3. Select Everyoneand click Share.

Add computer:

1. Start the Services application as the workgroup administrator.
2. Click and select Manage computers and projects.
3. Click the Add any computer to Allplan workgroupicon and select the computer that you want to add.
4. Select the “Allplan” subfolder under the share and click “OK” to confirm. This computer is now listed under workgroup server.
   

Note:If you have problems adding the computer to workgroup manager, read the following instructions:
https://connect.allplan.com/en/faqid/20200317162849.html



Step 2: define project owner
A user can only move a project if the user is the owner of this project.
The ownership of a project can only be changed by an Allplan administrator (or the owner of the project).
Allplan -> File -> ProjectPilot ->
Go to the “Projects” node, right-click the required project and click Propertieson the shortcut menu.
Define the owner.


Step 3: move projects
Sign in as the user who wants to check out the computer.
Select the Services application -> Workgroup Manager -> Manage computers and projects.
Click the main server and select the project that you want to move.
Drag the projects one after the other to the computer to be checked out.

Important note: You can take projects with you in several ways.

1. You move the project to the computer.
Move project: Drag the project to the destination computer, or open the shortcut menu of the project and click “Cut”. After this, open the shortcut menu of the destination computer and click “Paste”.
After you have checked in the computer, move the project back to the server so that it is available to all and included in backups again.

2. You copy projects. Click a project, select and hold the Ctrl key and drag the project to the destination computer. Or: Open the shortcut menu of the project and click “Copy”. After this, open the shortcut menu of the destination computer and click “Paste”.

You can continue in two ways: Lock the original project on the server to protect it from changes. Consequently, nobody in the office can work on this project, but it is still on the server. When you check in the computer again, you unlock the project on the server, delete the project and copy your copy back to the server if you have changed the project.
Alternatively, both projects remain active. Consequently, both the project copied and the original on the server can be worked on. In this case, however, you must adjust the data manually when you are back in the office by copying the changed drawing files of the projects by using ProjectPilot.




Step 4: check out the computer
Select the Services application -> Workgroup Manager -> Manage computers and projects.
Click your computer and then click Check outin the lower-right area.
Confirm the message that tells you that there are still user folders on the computer to be checked out.
Enter a comment and click OK. Users in the office see this comment when they try to access a project that is on the computer that is checked out.
Specify the parts of the office standard you want to copy to the computer and click OK to confirm.
The first time you check out the computer, you must copy the office standard once so that the entire STD folder is on this computer. This is no longer necessary when you check out the computer afterward because the contents of the STD folder do not change very often.


Conclusion:

You can now remove the computer from the network and work on your projects when you are out of the office. To make sure that the projects are not changed in the office in the meantime, the projects that are on the computer checked out are locked for the CAD users on the network. These users see the comment you entered when you checked out the computer.



Notes:

• You can only check out a computer to which you are signed in. You cannot check out another computer over the network.
• Projects on this computer must be neither locked nor in use.
• For installations with license server: You must also borrow a license from the license server for the computer you want to check out.
  
  
  Description of the Nemetschek Softlock license server:
  https://connect.allplan.com/en/faqid/20120321113607.html
  
  Description of WiBu license server:
  Allplan 2016: https://connect.allplan.com/en/faqid/20150618134322.html
  Allplan 2017 and later: https://connect.allplan.com/en/faqid/20160523165423.html

Information:

This document provides further information on installing Allplan 2017.

Backing up and archiving data:

We strongly recommend that you back up and archive all your data before you upgrade to Allplan 2017.


How to install:


You can find detailed instructions on how to install Allplan 2017 in the following places:

- After you have downloaded Allplan 2017, you can find the install.chm file in the Helpfiles\English folder.
- You can find the install.chm file on the Allplan 2017 DVD in the following folder: <DVD>:\programs\x64\Allplan\Helpfiles\English.

Please read these instructions before you install Allplan 2017.

• System requirements for Allplan 2017
  
  https://connect.allplan.com/en/faqid/20160420112118.html
  
• How to handle licenses when upgrading to Allplan 2017
  
  Allplan 2016 introduced a new protection system. Licensing is now based on CodeMeter by Wibu Systems AG. You can no longer use Softlock, NemSLock server or hardlock with Allplan 2016 and Allplan 2017.
  
  https://connect.allplan.com/en/faqid/20160510151917.html
  
  
  

Some notes on installing Allplan 2017

If you want to switch from Allplan 2014/2015/2016 to Allplan 2017, you can choose between three installation options. We recommend using the second option: first-time installation and copy data from Allplan 2014/2015/2016.

1. First-time installation

This option installs Allplan 2017 to a new folder without affecting any other Allplan installation (2016 or earlier). Setup does transfer neither data nor settings to the new installation.

If you want to transfer data later, you have the following options:

You can uninstall Allplan 2017 and then upgrade from Allplan 2014/2015/2016.
You can integrate the data manually (requires administrative knowledge).

2. First-time installation and copy data from Allplan 2014/2015/2016

This option installs Allplan 2017 to a new folder without affecting any other Allplan installation (2016 or earlier). You can configure the program to automatically copy the office standard (\std), projects (\prj) and user data (\usr) from Allplan 2014/2015/2016 to the new installations folder.
This duplicates the data: you can use all projects, defaults and resources both in Allplan 2016 and in Allplan 2014/2015/2016. This way, you can test the new version without losing your 'old' Allplan version.
Bear in mind, though, that you should not mix data from different versions, as merging data later involves considerable time and effort.

2a. Continue with first-time installation and copy data from version

This option is available when you have already installed <Product_Version> and copied the data to a different computer that accesses the same data server. As a result, the data have already been transferred.

3. Upgrade and transfer data from Allplan 2014/2015/2016

This option installs Allplan 2017 to an existing folder, converting Allplan 2014/2015/2016 to Allplan 2017 and transferring all important settings. Afterwards, you can no longer work with Allplan 2014/2015/2016.
This does nor affect earlier Allplan versions (Allplan 2013 or earlier).



Installing on a network:

• If you work in a network environment (one common central file storage folder), you must upgrade all workstations to Allplan 2017. Therefore, make sure you can upgrade all workstations (deadline for Serviceplus agreement: July 1, 2016) beforeyou start installing.
• During the upgrade, Allplan 2014/2015/2016 must not be running on any workstation.
• When installing with Workgroup Manager, make sure all workstations are checked in before you start upgrading.

Converting data:

• Data from earlier Allplan versions must be converted. Allplan 2017 automatically converts the data of a project you open. Click here for instructions on how to convert all projects in a single step:
  
  https://connect.allplan.com/en/faqid/20090408124904.html
  
  

IBD 2017

IBD 2017 is expected to be released with the Allplan 2017-0-1 Hotfix at the end of July 2016.
https://connect.allplan.com/en/faqid/20160707142752.html

Question:

How can I transfer the NemSLock license permanently to a new computer?



Answer:

Proceed as follows:

• Install the program on the new computer. Use the temporary license (xxx_xxx_psd.nslock) you received when you purchased the program. If you do not have a temporary license of the current version, contact your support team to request such a license.
  You can then work with the program for 30 days – plenty of time to configure your new computer, transfer the office standard and projects and so on (you can find instructions in the FAQ database).
  At the same time you can work with the program on your old computer without any restrictions.
  
• When you have transferred everything you need, return the license to us. To do this, use the old computer and click
  Start -> (All) Programs -> Nemetschek -> Nemetschek SoftLock 2006 -> License Manager
  (Services application -> Utilities -> License -> License Manager (NemSLock)).
  
  Click "Relocate licenses -> Transfer licenses permanently to a computer". This creates the COMPUTER_NAME.hrdwchg file. Send this file by email to register@nemetschek.de.

Tip: Click 'Browse' in the 'Send hardware change file (*.hrdwchg)' dialog box. The program creates and saves the COMPUTERNAME.hrdwchgfile. Then Windows Explorerstarts and the folder with the hardware change file opens. You can now use all the options provided by Windows Explorer: for example, you can attach the file to an email, copy it to a computer having Internet access and so on. Email this file to register@nemetschek.de.

Note:
After you have created this file, the Allplan license of your old computer will still be valid for two more days.
As soon as we have removed the registration, we will send you a confirmation by email.

• Create a registration request (register.txt) on the new computer and send this file by email to register@nemetschek.de.
  
  To generate a registration request, do the following:
  Open the License Manager (Service application -> Utilities- > License -> License Manager). Select the license entry for your seat and click "Request license". Please follow the instructions displayed on screen. Complete the form. Do not forget to enter your email address.
  
  You will promptly receive the license for the new computer (provided you have returned the license to us as described above).
  Installing this license file completes the license transfer to the new computer.

Note:

The COMPUTER_NAME.hrdwchg file is stored in the following folder:

Allplan 2012 and earlier:

• Windows 64-bit:

C:\Program Files (x86)\Common Files\Nemetschek\NemSLock2006\License

• Windows 32-bit:
  C:\Program Files\Common Files\Nemetschek\NemSLock2006\License
  

Allplan 2013 and later:

• C:\ProgramData\Nemetschek\NemSLock\AllplanLicense
• or C:\ProgramData\Nemetschek\NemSLock\HardwareTausch
  
  

Question:

How can I temporarily transfer the NemSLock license of a registered computer to a different computer?
How can I interchange the NemSLock licenses of two registered computers?



Answer:

You can use Nemetschek's Softlock License Manager to transfer the license temporarily (up to 30 days) to a different computer. Of course, you can return the license to the original computer before this time limit expires.

Open the License Manager by selecting the Services application -> Utilities -> License -> License Manager (NemSLock).
Select Export/import - License transfer

You can choose between a transfer that is "Directly on the network" and one that is "Indirectly by transfer file". The direct transfer requires that the source computer and the destination computer are on the same network. As opposed to the indirect transfer, you can also exchange licenses when you opt for the direct transfer.


Direct license transfer
First, set the destination computer to reception mode by selecting Directly on the network -> (Re-)Import license-> Selection.
Now you can transfer the license form the source computer to the destination computer using Directly on the network -> Export license -> Transfer.
Detailed information on this topic is provided in the Help (press F1).

Direct license exchange
You can use this option to exchange the licenses of two computers temporarily. This is very useful if the licenses of these two computers contain different program configurations.
Specify which computer is to be the master and which computer is to serve as the slave.
At the computer that is to serve as the slave, select Directly on the network -> Exchange licenses -> Slave and set it to Reception.
At the computer that is to serve as the master, click Directly on the network-> Exchange licenses -> Master.
Detailed information on this topic is provided in the Help (press F1).

Offline license transfer
You can also transfer the license to a computer that is not on the network.
To do this, select Indirectly by transfer file.
This requires that you create a computer-specific Computer IDof the destination computer. You only need to do this once. The next step is to export the license file for the specific computer ID on the source computer. You can use an USB stick to transfer the exported license to the other computer. You can also send it by email. Finally, install the license on the destination computer.
Detailed information on this topic is provided in the Help (press F1).



Notes:

• If you have a new computer where you want to use the license permanently, use the Relocate licenses -> Transfer licenses permanently to a computertool .
  In this case, the license is returned to Nemetschek and you receive a registered license for the new computer. Follow this link for detailed instructions: https://connect.allplan.com/de/faqid/0003f5ca.html

Question:

What license issues do I need to consider when upgrading from Allplan 2013, or 2014 to Allplan 2015 in conjunction with the NemSLock license server?



Answer:

Do the following:


Upgrading licenses using NemSLock license server

To open NemSLock 2006 Server Console, click the icon on the desktop or select Start -> (All) Programs -> NemSLock 2006 Server -> NemSLock 2006 Server Console.
Click "Modules" on the left.
Select the seat you want to register. If your license includes configurations for several seats, you need to send a separate registration request for each seat. You will then receive a registered license file for each seat. You need to install each file you get (see below).
Click the “Registration request (register.txt)” button.
Click “Create registration request”. Windows Explorer starts and opens the folder with the registration file. Now you can use all the options provided in Windows Explorer: for example, you can attach the file to an email, copy it to a computer with Internet connection etc..
Send this email with the registration request to the following address: register@nemetschek.de.


Use the Console to install the license files you receive:
Open NemSLock 2006 Server Console.
Click “Stop server” on the left.
Click "Modules" on the left.
Click ”Browse” to navigate to the registered license file.
Click “Install license file”.
After this, you can start the server again by clicking “Start server”.




Upgrading Allplan

After you have upgraded the license, open the License Manager by clicking Start -> All Programs -> Nemetschek -> Nemetschek SoftLock 2006 -> License Manager.
Select only an available license for Allplan 2015 in the License Manager (displayed as Allplan (30) by an older version of License Manager).
Upgrade Allplan to version 2015.
Select “Existing license file” when Setup prompts you for the license. The license driver is installed afterwards.
Then Setup checks whether you have selected a license for Allplan 2015. If this is so, Setup continues and installs Allplan 2015.
If there are problems with the existing license during the upgrade, you can also use your current temporary client license.
If you haven't your latest license available you can download it from connect.allplan.com. After login choose license management under Profile.
Then switch the clients to the license server and select only the new license from the license server.

What is NemSLock?
Until Version 2005, Allplan had been protected by hardlocks available for the parallel and USB ports. NemSLock, a hardlock-free software protection system, was launched with Allplan 2006. With NemSLock, you no longer need any hardlocks as these tasks are taken on by the computer.
NemSLock is available as a standalone version (NemSLock LicenseManager) and as a server version (NemSLock Server).

What are the advantages of softlock over hardlock as a software protection system?
NemSLock offers a number of advantages:
- Hardlocks are no longer required; i.e. USB ports are not occupied.
- Any problems that might occur in conjunction with NemSLock can be handled more quickly.
- Additional seats and modules can be licensed promptly. No posting required.
- Improved protection against theft

What are the main differences to the hardlock-based protection system?

Can I also change over to NemSLock when I am already using a hardlock?
Yes, you can. This service is even free of charge. As with new customers, you will be given a license for temporary use. You will receive the final license as soon as you return the hardlock to Nemetschek. Hardlocks can be returned free of charge using a comfortable return package provided by Nemetschek.

In which case is NemSLock installed?
NemSLock LicenseManager is automatically installed when a NemSLock license file (ending in .nslock) is used for Allplan Setup. If you have been using a hardlock until now, you need to run Setup (update) again using the .nslock license file.

What are the differences between trial licenses, temporary licenses and final licenses?
Trial licenses are impersonal licenses that can be used to for test and experiment with the program. These licenses are valid for 30 days. For customers it is impossible to register with a trial license. Therefore a temporary or a final license has to be installed.
Temporary licenses are personal, unregistered licenses that come with the program and include the scope of modules you have purchased. This license is also valid for 30 days only. To use the protected program for an unlimited period, you need to register the license by generating a license request with the License Manager.
You receive a final license in response to the license request you have sent to Nemetschek. The license has to be installed on the computer where the license requested was created before. It removes the time limit of temporary licenses.

Allplan comes with a personal license for temporary use including the scope of modules ordered. This license, which is valid for 30 days, can be installed on any computer. However, this license only runs for a full 30 day period when you have not already installed a trial license. In this case, you can only work for the remaining period of validity of the trial license.
You can also register the license after this period of 30 days.

Which license on the disk is to be used for which seat?
The name of the license includes the seat number (s#): “customer#_s#_psd.nslock "

Can I install with a license that is registered for a different computer?
In Version 2009 and higher, you can install with a license that is registered for a different computer. However, this license behaves as if it was a trial license. In other words, you cannot use it to generate a registration request and it will expire after 30 days.

Can I install the license for temporary use again after the 30 days have expired?
No, you can’t. A license for temporary cannot be installed again on the same computer.

What about trial licenses (demo licenses)?
Trial licenses are available. The Allplan DVD includes trial licenses that are valid for 30 days.

What information is required to register?
You need to enter the Client ID (customer number) and the associated CD Key (customer delivery key) at the LicenseManager. In addition, you need to provide Nemetschek with your user data so that we can contact you if problems arise. It is essential that you enter your email address correctly as you get the final licenses by email.
To edit the Client ID or the CD Key administrator privileges are required. If you do not have administrator privileges, the Client ID and CD Key boxes are locked and you can see the Change Client ID and CD Key button in the dialog box.

How can I register licenses for seats?
You need to generate a license request by clicking the relevant button in the license manager. A wizard guides you through the registration steps. Make sure that you enter your customer data, CD Key and Client ID correctly (To edit the Client ID or the CD Key administrator privileges are required; please read the previous paragraph). This process creates a registration file, which needs to be sent to register@nemetschek.de. The registration file contains all the data required for creating a computer-specific (registered) license.

How long does a registration process take?
When all the data is entered correctly, you will usually get your final license in a couple of minutes after you have sent the license request.

What can I do when I do not get the final license after sending a license request.
First check the contact details (the email address, in particular) you have entered in the license request. If necessary, fix the errors and generate another license request. Then send the license request again to register@nemetschek.de. If the email address you entered is correct, you will always get a confirmation.
The e-mail with your final license may be stuck in the spam filter of your e-mail account. Please check this.

Can NemSLock be used to transfer licenses to other computers (as with hardlocks that are simply connected to another computer)?
Yes, you can use the “Transfer license temporarily” tool in the License Manager to transfer licenses in online or offline mode to a different computer. However, you can only transfer all licenses that are installed on your computer. It is not possible to transfer single licenses.

Can a license be returned prior to expiration?
The file can be returned from the import computer prior to expiration in the transfer wizard.

Question:
I purchased a new license and received a Product Key for Allplan. However, I work with an earlier Allplan version. How can I install and license Allplan 2015 or an earlier version despite the new license?


Answer:

Allplan 2016 introduced a new protection system. Since then licensing has been based on CodeMeter by Wibu Systems AG. You can no longer use Softlock (NemSLock) or hardlocks with Allplan. For running Allplan, you get a Product Key by email. Using this key, you can activate your license online.

This new license is not downward compatible. Consequently, you cannot use it for earlier Allplan versions.

For licensing earlier versions, you require the Client ID and CD Key. You can find this information in the delivery note or invoice. Instead of a temporary license, use the appropriate trial license to install Allplan 2015 or an earlier version. Then generate a registration request to license and activate the modules you purchased.

Note:
If you use a license server for which you purchased an additional license, please read the separate document or contact support.de@allplan.com. We will show you how to add the new license to the license server.

If you want to install Allplan 2015 or an earlier version, use a trial license to install the version you need.

Downloading Allplan:
Make sure the Allplan version you install is always up-to-date. In other words, it should include the latest hotfixes and service releases.
You can download the current Allplan version from Allplan Connect or the FTP server.
Allplan Connect:
https://connect.allplan.com/de/support/downloads.html


1. Install Allplan with a trial license
Install Allplan. In the 'Select License Information' dialog box, choose 'Trial license for temporary use' and select the license for 'Architecture' or 'Engineering'.

Important: If you work with Workgroup Manager, select 'Different trial license' -> 'Next'. Open the Workgroup folder for your country and select the appropriate license. Then follow the instructions and install Allplan. Make sure you enter the paths correctly.


2. Request a license registered for your computer
The trial license is valid for 30 days. It is not personalized.
Consequently, you have to enter your personal data manually when generating the registration request.
You can find the required Client ID and CD Key in the delivery note or invoice.

To generate a registration request, do the following:

Open the License Manager (Service application -> Utilities- > License -> License Manager).
Select the license entry for your seat and click 'Request license'. Please follow the instructions displayed on screen.

Note: Editing customer details requires administrator privileges. The system will issue an appropriate message. Close NemSLock License Manager and start the Services application again. To do this, click the Services desktop icon with the right mouse button and select 'Run as administrator' on the shortcut menu.


Enter the necessary details:
The Client IDhas eight zeros (00000000) and the CD Keyhas eight capital F's (FFFFFFFF).

For the Client ID, enter your customer number. You can find your customer number in the letteror delivery notethat came with Allplan.
For the CD Key, enter your CD Key, which you can also find in the letter or delivery note. Make sure you use small letters and capital letters accordingly.

Note:You can find the Client ID and CD Key at top left in the delivery note. The CD Keyusually consists of the numbers 0 to 9 and the capital letters A to F.


Fill out all the fields. Make sure you enter your email address correctly, because registered licenses and replies to status queries of license will be sent to the address you specify here.
Click Next >

For the seat, change the number 94 to the license you purchased, for example, 02, 03 or 04.
Specify how to send the registration file and click Next >.

Start email program ...
The program creates and saves the register.txt file before it opens your default email program. The program automatically attaches the registration file to the email and enters register (please no spam) @ (please no spam) nemetschek.defor the address.

Save the registration file ...
The program creates and saves the register.txt file before it opens the folder with the registration file in Windows Explorer. Now you can use all the options provided by Windows Explorer: for example, you can attach the file to an email, copy it to a computer with Internet access and so on.

In addition, you can see the data that were written to the registration file.

1. Click Finish.
   
2. Click Close to exit NemSLock License Manager.
   

You will receive a reply by email within a few minutes. This email provides information on the registration process and usually includes the registered license file.

Note: The registered license file is generated by an automated system. Consequently, any additional comments in incoming emails are not read.


3. Installing the license file
Shortly after we received the registration request, we will send you the final license file to the email address you specified in the registration request.
Install this license file as follows:

• Save the license file to any folder on the hard disk.
  If the license comes as a zip file, extract it.
• Next, install the license by double-clicking the license file ("customer#_seat.nslock").
  Confirm the dialog box.
• As an alternative, you can also use License Manager to install the license file (Start -> (All) Programs -> Nemetschek -> Nemetschek SoftLock 2006 -> License Manager).
  Click "Install - Install license" and then "Browse..." to select the license.
  Click "Finish" to complete the installation process.
• Your registered license is displayed in the License Manager. Clear the check box for the trial license (for example, seat 94 or 98). Make sure your registered license is the only license that is selected.

Question:

How can I move NemSLock License Server to a new server?



Answer:

If you want to run NemSLock 2006 Server on a different or new server, you first need to render the license ineffective. For this, you still require the old server. After this, you need to contact Nemetschek Allplan Systems GmbH in order to activate the license for the new server.

As soon as you return the license, the status of the existing license is set to trial for 48 hours; then it will expire.

Note:Transfer the license to the new server while the old server is still available.

Do the following:

• At the new server:install NemSLock 2006 Server with the temporary license files provided with the program.
• At the clients:Exit Allplan on all workstations.
• At the old server:return the license(s). Open NemSLock 2006 Server Console, click "Stop server", switch to "Modules" and click "Transfer license permanently". Then select "Next" and "Create". Click the "Send" button to send the .hwchs file you just created to "register@nemetschek.de" (provided an email program is installed and configured on this server). Otherwise, click "Browse" to open the folder with the .hwchs file in Windows Explorer. Now you can use any computer to send this file to the address mentioned above.
  Finally, click "Start server". The existing licenses are valid for two more days.
• At the clients:for the time being the clients can continue to work with the old license server.
• At the new server:After a few minutes, our server will send you an email confirming that the licenses have been returned. Now you can generate registration requests for all licenses. Next, install the licenses.
• At the clients:Now you can switch the clients one after the other to the new server. To do this, open the License Manager by clicking Start -> (All) Programs -> Nemetschek -> Nemetschek Softlock 2006 -> License Manager.

Tip:

To transfer the existing users to the new server, back up the Users.mcf file, which you can find in the program folder of NemSLock 2006 Server, and copy this file to the new server after the installation. Prior to copying the file, stop the "NemSLock Server 2006" Windows service, copy the file to the program folder and start this service again.

Question:

I would like to install Allplan, which requires a Product Key. How can I install Allplan or activate the Product Key later?


Answer:

Allplan is using since version 2016 a new protection system. Licensing is based on CodeMeter by Wibu Systems AG since then. You can no longer use Softlock or hardlock with Allplan 2016 and higher.

Allplan requires a Product Key. Using this key, you can activate your license online. The Product Key is a unique, 26-digit character string. You can use it to activate a license for Allplan.
You can find your Product Key in Allplan Connect. Go to http://connect.allplan.com/license
Note: The license is downwards compatible til version Allplan 2016 even if a higher version is displayed.

You can activate a license while you are installing Allplan or after you have installed Allplan. By activating a license, you connect the license with the computer. As a result, you can start Allplan on this computer.

The easiest and quickest way to activate a license is to do this online. In other words, the computer has Internet access.

To activate the license during installation:
Start Setup and follow the instructions displayed.

• In the 'Installation Option' dialog box, select the Licenser activationoption and click Next.
• Enter your Product Key.
• Click Activate license.

To activate the license after installation:

• Open the 'License settings' dialog box: Services application -> Utilities -> License settings.
• Click License activationon the left.
• Enter your Product Key.
• Click Activate license.

Notes:

You can find your Product Key in Allplan Connect. Go to http://connect.allplan.com/license
Click Profile -> License administration.
Only administrators can use this function.


Step-by-step guide as a film:
You can watch a film about the new licensing system. To do this, go to: https://connect.allplan.com/de/support/loesungen.html

Question:

After I updated Windows (8 to 8.1; 8.1 to 10), Allplan only starts as a viewer. What can I do?


Answer:

Windows update corrupts Nemetschek Softlock License Manager.
To fix Allplan, do the following:

You need the latest installation package for your version.
You can download this package from our webdrive

https://webdrive.allplan.com/s/4LrjrymoxESzC6p

You can find the installation packages in the following path:
Allplan/"Version"/Installationspaket/

Copy the zip file to the local computer and unzip the file.
Start the installation and run an update use our temporary license file.

You can download the temporary license from Allplan Connect:
https://connect.allplan.com


After the installation, you can open License Manager again (Services application -> Utilities -> License -> License Manager). Next, install the temporary license (*_psd.nslock): "Install - Install license"
Note: the status of the temporary license is set to "Expired".

Next, create a new registration request.
To generate a registration request, do the following:

Open License Manager (Services application -> Utilities -> License -> License Manager). Select the license entry for your seat and click "Request license".
Follow the instructions displayed on screen. Complete the form. Do not forget to enter your email address.

Check that the Client ID and CD Key are correct.

Send the registration request to: register@nemetschek.de.

Question:

What effects do Windows 8.1 updates have on Allplan versions?


Answer:

Allplan versions 2014-0-2 and later are running on Windows 8.1.
To make sure that Allplan runs smoothly after you have updated to Windows 8.1, you need to do the following:

1st step: backing up and restoring Allplan user settings

Prior to installing the Windows update, select
Services application -> Data Backup -> Create -> Entire folders -> Private settings -> Full
to back up your own Allplan user settings.

If you find out that some settings are missing after you have updated to Windows 8.1, you can select
Services application -> Data Backup -> Import -> Entire folders -> Private settings -> Full
to restore these settings.

In addition, you are strongly advised to back up and archive all the data before you update the operating system!



2nd step: restoring Allplan licensing

Depending on the licensing system you use, there are different issues to bear in mind.

NemSLock
After the Windows update you need to fix Nemetschek Softlock License Manager as described in the following document:
https://connect.allplan.com/de/faqid/20131024085525.html


Hardlock
Uninstall the hardlock driver (Sentinel runtime driver) during the update to Windows 8.1 as described below:
http://connect.allplan.com/de/support/loesungen.html?tx_nemsolution_pi1%5BdokID%5D=20131113103830.htmlhttps://connect.allplan.com/de/faqid/20131028131634.html

Install the latest hardlock driver after the Windows update. You can find the driver and the instructions using the following link:
https://connect.allplan.com/de/faqid/20131028125253.html

Question:

How can I remove NemSLock completely from a computer?



Answer:

Do the following:

1. Uninstall Softlock 2006 by clicking Start -> Control Panel -> Programs and Features.
   
3. 
   Select "Nemetschek SoftLock 2006" and then click "Uninstall/Change". Select "Remove" -> Next -> Yes.
   
4. Extract the "NSLFixer2006.zip" file attached and copy it to any folder on your computer. If your email provider or firewall software has blocked this file, you can also download it from our webdrive. Use this link:
   
   https://webdrive.allplan.com/index.php/s/4LrjrymoxESzC6p
   
   The tool "NSLFixer2006.exe" is under Allgemein/Nemslock
   
   (click on the right hand side next to file size on the three dots and chose 'herunterladen')
   
   
5. Start NSLFixer2006.exe by double-clicking it.
   Important note:
   If you are running Windows Vista or a newer operating system, click the program with the right mouse button and select "Run as administrator". Confirm the following message.
   
6. Create the key by clicking "Generate/Enter a key" (1).
   
7. 
   
8. Select the line to the right of "Generate/Enter a key" (2), "1F02E74917D3F6E7348C1F02E74917D35E2599A254864A233C549A25ADD2EDFD", for example, and press "Ctrl+C". Paste this key into an email and send it to "support.de@allplan.com".
   
9. We will send you another key. Please copy this key to the second line (3). If you need to restart the program, paste the key you created into the first line (see step 3, do not click "Generate/Enter a key" again!). Then click "Validate twin key" (4). After you have done this, you should see the following message: "System cleaned. Reinstall NemSLock".
   
10. Update your current Allplan version. Use the temporary license file ("psd" can be found in its file name). You can also find your current temporary licenses at www.connect.allplan.com. Go to "Profile -> License administration".
    Students should use the Allplan Setup program which they can download from Allplan Campus (http://www.allplan-campus.com -> log on -> select "Software" at the top -> download Allplan). Use the trial license provided by Setup.

After this, request a new license by sending a new registration request (Services application -> Utilities -> License -> License Manager). Select the license entry for your seat and click "Request license".
If you work with a license server, reconnect the client with the server.

Question:

How can I switch registered NemSLock licenses for stand-alone workstations to NemSLock Server?



Answer:

Do the following:

1) Return the registered licenses

• Click Start -> (All) Programs -> Nemetschek -> Nemetschek SoftLock 2006 -> License Manager.
• Click "Relocate licenses". This creates the COMPUTER_NAME.hrdwchg file. Email this file to register@nemetschek.de.

Tip: Click 'Browse' in the 'Send hardware change file (*.hrdwchg)' dialog box. The program creates and saves the COMPUTER_NAME.hrdwchgfile. Then Windows Explorerstarts and the folder with the hardware change file opens. Now you can use all the options provided by Windows Explorer: for example, you can attach the file to an email, copy it to a computer having Internet access and so on. Email this file to logistik-center@nemetschek.de.

Note:
After you have created this file, the Allplan license of your old computer is still valid for two more days.
As soon as we have removed the registration, we will send you a confirmation by email.


2) Install and configure NemSLock Server
The installation consists of the following steps:

• Installing NemSLock Server
• Installing and registering all licenses
• Creating users (optional)

You can find detailed instructions at
https://connect.allplan.com/en/faqid/20121121115347.html


3) Switch the clients to NemSLock Server

• Start -> (All) Programs -> Nemetschek -> Nemetschek SoftLock 2006 -> License Manager
• If the license server window is hidden, click "Server" at the bottom. It is a good idea to lock this window. All you need to do is click the drawing pin icon.
• Enter the computer name or IP address of the license server in the empty box. Then click the "Update” icon to the right.
• Now the user can select one of the seats provided. Click "Close" to complete the configuration. Now you can start Allplan.
• After having successfully connected to the license server, clear the check boxes for the trial licenses in the area at the top.

Note:

Switching to NemSLock License Server requires an alteration to your license agreement.

Question:

I still use a hardlock license for my Allplan seat. Now I want to switch to NemSLock. How can I do this?


Answer:

If you have not yet requested the switch, send an email to "nemslock@allplan.com". Describe your request briefly and include your customer number and the seat number you want to switch. Keep in mind that switching may take up to two working days.

• Before you start installing, make sure you have received the temporary license file (for example, 1234567a_001_psd.nslock). We send you this file on an USB stick by mail and additionally by email if you requested this.
• Next, update Allplan. Use the version that is already installed or a later one.
• In the "Select License Information" dialog box, select the "License file from any folder" option and navigate to the folder with the new license file.
• Select this license file and complete the update.
  This new license file is a temporary license, which expires after 30 days.
• Check whether Allplan starts with the new license.
• Now return the dongle as agreed. You can find the address in the letter you received along with the USB stick.
• Next, generate a license request in NemSLock License Manager (see point 1) and send this license request by email to register@nemetschek.de.
  We will send you the registered license file as soon as we have received the hardlock.
• Installing this final license file (see point 2) removes the lime limit.
  

Note:

Using the temporary license, you can start Allplan as a trial version. You can work with Allplan without any restrictions for 30 days.
Allplan starts as a viewer when this period has expired. However, you can still request and install the final license.

Below is a description of the necessary steps for the registration.






How to proceed:

1. Requesting the license
After you have installed Allplan with the temporary Softlock license, register as described below.
If you have installed Allplan with a trial license, you first need to install the temporary license ("customer#_seat_psd.nslock").

• Open Nemetschek License Manager by clicking Start -> (All) Programs -> Nemetschek -> Nemetschek SoftLock 2006 -> License Manager. If you work with Windows Vista, you need to start Allplan License Manager as the administrator:
  Start (round Windows icon at bottom left) -> All Programs -> Nemetschek -> Nemetschek SoftLock 2006 -> License Manager. Right-click "License Manager" and choose "Run as administrator" on the shortcut menu.
• Right-click the seat you want to register. A shortcut menu opens. Select "Request registered license" and then "Next".
• Enter your customer details in the next dialog box.
  Important note:
  Make sure you enter your email address correctly, as the registered license file will be sent to this address later.
• The next dialog prompts you to specify the program and seat. Click "Next".
• Two options are available for sending the license request.
  If you use an email program to send emails, select the first option ("Start email program") and click "Next". The email program opens, automatically attaching the registration file to an email. All you need to do is send the email.
  If you use an email provider and send emails from the homepage of this provider, select the second option and click "Next". The program displays the "Register.txt." file. Attach this file to an email and send this email to register@nemetschek.de.

2. Installing the license file
As soon as you have sent the registration request to 'register@nemetschek.de' as described in step 1 and returned the dongle, we will send the final license file to the email address you specified in the registration request.

Important:We will send you the registered license file as soon as we have received the corresponding dongle.

Install this license file as follows:

• Save the license file to any folder on the hard disk.
  If the license comes as a zip file, unzip this file.
• Next, install the license by double-clicking the license file ("customer#_seat.nslock").
  Confirm the dialog box.
• As an alternative, you can also use License Manager to install the license file (Start -> (All) Programs -> Nemetschek -> Nemetschek SoftLock 2006 -> License Manager).
  Click "Install - Install license" and then "Browse..." to select the license.
  Click "Finish" to complete the installation process.

Note:

Do not use the same computer to register several license files for different seats, as this would connect the seats. Once connected, you cannot separate the seats without the help of technical support.

Question:

I want to update the operating system of my computer. As far as I know, I have to return the license. How should I proceed?


Answer:

Use your computer to return the license before you switch to another operating system.

• To return the license, select
  Start -> (All) Programs -> Nemetschek -> Nemetschek SoftLock 2006 -> License Manager
  (Services application -> Utilities -> License -> License Manager (NemSLock)).
  
  Click "Relocate licenses-> Transfer licenses permanently to a computer" -> click "Next" and then "Create". The 'Send hardware change file (*.hrdwchg)' dialog box opens. Click 'Browse'.
  The program creates and saves the COMPUTERNAME.hrdwchgfile. Then Windows Explorerstarts and the folder with the hardware change file opens. You can now use all the options provided by Windows Explorer: for example, you can attach the file to an email, copy it to a computer having Internet access and so on. Email this file to register@nemetschek.de.

Note:
After you have created this file, the Allplan license of your old computer will still be valid for two more days.
As soon as we have removed the registration, we will send you a confirmation by email.


You can now switch to the new operating system.
After having done this, you need to register the license for the new system.

• To register the license, select
  Start -> (All) Programs -> Nemetschek -> Nemetschek SoftLock 2006 -> License Manager
  (Services application -> Utilities -> License -> License Manager (NemSLock)).
• Select the license entry for your seat and click "Request license". Follow the instructions
  displayed on screen.
• Create a new registration request (register.txt) and email this file to register@nemetschek.de.

You will promptly receive the final license.
Finally, install this license file to complete the switch.

Question:

I would like to run the program on a different computer. How can I transfer the NemSLock license?



Information:

You can use the "Export/import - license transfer" tool to transfer an Allplan license temporarily from the registered computer to a different computer (a laptop, for example).
Licenses are always transferred between two specific computers. When you export the license from the source computer, you need to precisely specify the destination computer to which the license is to be transferred. A registered, running Allplan version must be installed on the source computer. At least a trial version of Allplan must be installed on the destination computer. Whether this trial version is still valid or has already expired is irrelevant.



Note:

The license should notbe transferred temporarily when you have bought a new computer and you want to run the program permanently on this new computer. The temporary license transfer is limited to 30 days. For more information please consult the online Help.


Answer:

Open the Services application -> Utilities -> License -> License Manager (NemSLock).

Select theExport/import - license transfertool.

You can choose between a transfer that is "Directly on the network" and one that is "Indirectly by transfer file". The direct transfer requires that the source computer and the destination computer are connected via a network. As opposed to the indirect transfer, you can also exchange licenses when you opt for the direct transfer.


A. Transferring the license directly

Preparing the destination computer for the license import

1. Using the destination computer, start the Nemetschek License Manager by clickingStart -> (All) Programs -> Nemetschek -> Nemetschek SoftLock 2006 -> License Manager.
2. Click the Export/import - license transfericon at the top. The "License Transfer Wizard" dialog box opens.
3. Select Directly on the network.
4. Select the (Re-)Import licenseoption.The computer name and IP address are displayed in a dialog box. You require one of these pieces of information to start the online transfer at the source computer.
5. Click Reception.

Using the source computer to export the license file for the destination computer

1. Using the source computer, start the Nemetschek License Manager by clickingStart -> (All) Programs -> Nemetschek -> Nemetschek SoftLock 2006 -> License Manager.
2. Click the Export/import - license transfericon at the top. The "License Transfer Wizard" dialog box opens.
3. Select Directly on the network.
4. Select the Export license option. Enter the computer name or IP address of the destination computer. For the time limit, specify after how many days the license file is to be available at the source computer again. This will happen automatically as soon as this period expires.
5. Click Finish.

Returning the license file to the source computer before the time limit expires

Source computer

1. Using the source computer, start the Nemetschek License Manager by clickingStart -> (All) Programs -> Nemetschek -> Nemetschek SoftLock 2006 -> License Manager.
2. Click the Export/import - license transfericon at the top. The "License Transfer Wizard" dialog box opens.
3. Select Directly on the network.
4. Select the (Re-)Import license option. The computer name and IP address are displayed in a dialog box. You require one of these pieces of information to start the online transfer at the source computer.
5. Click Reception.

Destination computer

1. Using the destination computer, start the Nemetschek License Manager by clickingStart -> (All) Programs -> Nemetschek -> Nemetschek SoftLock 2006 -> License Manager.
2. Click the Export/import - license transfericon at the top. The "License Transfer Wizard" dialog box opens.
3. Select Directly on the network.
4. Select the Return license option. The "Return License" dialog box appears.
5. Enter the name or IP address of the computer to which you want to return the license and click Return. A message appears announcing that the license has been exported to the destination computer.
6. At each computer, clickOKto confirm.

B. Exchanging licenses while online

Specify which computer is to be the master and which computer is to have a subordinate role (slave).

Preparing the slave for the license exchange

1. At one of the two computers, start the Nemetschek License Manager by clickingStart -> (All) Programs -> Nemetschek -> Nemetschek SoftLock 2006 -> License Manager.
2. Select the "Nemetschek Softlock License Manager" tab. Click the Export/import - license transfericon at the top.The "License Transfer Wizard" dialog box opens.
3. Select Directly on the network.
4. Select Exchange licenses -> Slave.The computer name and IP address are displayed in a dialog box. You require one of these pieces of information to start the online transfer at the source computer.
5. Click Reception.

Exchanging license using the master

1. Using the other computer, start the Nemetschek License Manager by clickingStart -> (All) Programs -> Nemetschek -> Nemetschek SoftLock 2006 -> License Manager.
2. Click the Export/import - license transfericon at the top. The "License Transfer Wizard" dialog box opens.
3. Select Directly on the network.
4. Select Exchange licenses-> Master. Enter the computer name or IP address of the slave. For the time limit, specify after how many days the license file is automatically returned to the source computer.
5. Click Finish.

Returning the exchanged licenses before the time limit expires

1. Using the slave, start the Nemetschek License Manager by clickingStart -> (All) Programs -> Nemetschek -> Nemetschek SoftLock 2006 -> License Manager.
2. Click Export/import - license transfer.The "License Transfer Wizard" dialog box opens.
3. Select Directly on the network.
4. Select Reverse license exchange -> Slave -> Reception.
5. Using the master, start the Nemetschek License Manager by clickingStart -> (All) Programs -> Nemetschek -> Nemetschek SoftLock 2006 -> License Manager.
6. Click Export/import - license transfer.The "License Transfer Wizard" dialog box opens.
7. Select Directly on the network.
8. Select Reverse license exchange -> Master. Check whether the proposed computer name or IP address of the slave is correct.
9. Click Reverse.

C. Exchanging licenses while offline


Creating computer ID files for the source and destination computers

First you need to create two computer-specific ID files: one for the source computer and one for the destination computer. These files are valid until you change the hardware of the corresponding computer. If the hardware changes (adding a hard disk or a DVD/CD drive, for example), you need to create a new computer ID file.

To create a computer-specific ID file:

1. Start the Nemetschek License Manager by clicking Start -> (All) Programs -> Nemetschek -> Nemetschek SoftLock 2006 -> License Manager.
2. Click the Export/import - license transfericon at the top and select Indirectly by transfer file.The "Offline License Transfer" dialog box is displayed.
3. Select Create computer ID file.
4. Click Browse...and specify the path where you want to save the computer ID file.
5. Click Finish.

Note:

The folder you select must exist. The computer-specific COMPUTERNAME.nslid file is created in this folder.
If the source computer and the destination computer are connected on the network, you can specify the source and destination paths over the network without having to use storage media or email attachments.

Exporting the license file for the destination computer

1. Using the source computer, start the Nemetschek License Manager by clickingStart -> (All) Programs -> Nemetschek -> Nemetschek SoftLock 2006 -> License Manager.
2. At the top click Export/import - license transfer -> Indirectly by transfer file.The "Offline License Transfer" dialog box is displayed.
3. Select the Export license option. The Import Computer IDdialog box is displayed.
4. To export the license for a specific destination computer, do the following: Click Browse..., and select the computer ID file of the destination computer (name_of_destination_computer.nslid) and clickOpen. Click Next.
5. For the time limit, specify after how many days the license file is automatically returned to the source computer.
6. Click Create License Transfer Fileand clickOKto confirm. A file (name_of_destination_computer_date_time.NslTransfer) is created for the destination computer.

As soon as you have exported the license, Allplan no longer starts on the source computer.

Importing the license file into the destination computer

1. Using the destination computer, start the Nemetschek License Manager by clickingStart -> (All) Programs -> Nemetschek -> Nemetschek SoftLock 2006 -> License Manager.
2. At the top click Export/import - license transfer -> Indirectly by transfer file.The "License Transfer" dialog box is displayed.
3. Select the (Re-)Import license option. Click Browse....and select the license file you want to import. Click Open.
4. Click Import and clickOKto confirm.

Note:

Each license file can be imported just once. For this reason, the file name is preceded by the word "used_" after the import.

Returning the license file to the source computer before the time limit expires

1. Using the destination computer, start the Nemetschek License Manager by clickingStart -> (All) Programs -> Nemetschek -> Nemetschek SoftLock 2006 -> License Manager.
2. Click Export/import - license transfer -> Indirectly by transfer file.The "Offline License Transfer" dialog box is displayed.
3. Select the Return license option.
4. Click Browse...and select the path where you want to save the license file returned. Then click OKto confirm.
5. Click Return and clickOKto confirm.
6. Using the source computer, start the Nemetschek License Manager by clickingStart -> (All) Programs -> Nemetschek -> Nemetschek SoftLock 2006 -> License Manager.
7. Select the "Nemetschek Softlock License Manager" tab. Click License transfer -> Offline license transfer. The "Offline License Transfer" dialog box is displayed.
8. Select the (Re-)Import license option.
9. Click Browse...and select the corresponding license file. Then click Open.
10. Click Import and clickOKto confirm.

Question:

I want to switch to Windows 10 (64-bit). What do I need to know?


Answer:

Depending on the initial situation, keep in mind the following points.

Windows 8.1 to Windows 10:

You work with Allplan 2016 or later.
Wibu:
Changing the operating system should not affect the protection system. However, we nevertheless recommend that you return the license of the computer before you switch to Windows 10. Reactivate the license afterwards.
You can find a description of the steps at: http://connect.allplan.com/de/support/loesungen.html?tx_nemsolution_pi1%5BdokID%5D=20150820082916.html
https://connect.allplan.com/en/faqid/20150821083335.html

You work with Allplan 2015 or an older version.
Softlock:
Allplan is protected by Softlock. Fix Softlock License Manager as described in the following document:
https://connect.allplan.com/en/faqid/20131024085525.html

Hardlock:
If Allplan does not accept the hardlock after the switch, reinstall the hardlock driver. You can find a description of the steps at:
https://connect.allplan.com/en/faqid/20131028125253.html



Windows 7 to Windows 10:

You work with Allplan 2016 or later.
Wibu:
You must return the license of the computer before you switch to Windows 10. Reactivate the license afterwards. You can find a description of the steps at:
https://connect.allplan.com/en/faqid/20150821083335.html

You work with Allplan 2015 or an older version.
Softlock:
As this switch changes all system components, you must keep in mind the following points. Return the license to us before you switch to the new operating system. You can find a description of the steps at:
http://connect.allplan.com/de/support/loesungen.html?tx_nemsolution_pi1%5BdokID%5D=20150820082916.htmlhttps://connect.allplan.com/en/faqid/20150821084653.html
After the switch fix Softlock License Manager as described in the following document: https://connect.allplan.com/en/faqid/0001cc7e.html

Hardlock:
If Allplan does not accept the hardlock after the switch, reinstall the hardlock driver. You can find a description of the steps at:
https://connect.allplan.com/en/faqid/20131028125253.html



Note:
Allplan 2015-1-10 and later versions are running on Windows 10.
Allplan 2016-0-2 and later versions are running on Windows 10.
We cannot say whether earlier Allplan versions are compatible with Windows 10.

Question:

How can I run Allplan on a PC/laptopthat does not have a parallel port?



Answer:

There are three options:

1. USB dongle:
   This incurs additional costs per dongle replaced. For detailed information, please contact your sales organization. You will be sent the dongle and invoice by mail. Only after you have received the USB dongle do you need to return the parallel dongle.
   
   To replace dongles, please contact Technical Support by email. In Germany:support.de@allplan.com. We are glad to forward your order.
   Please make sure that you tell us the seat you want to replace.
   
2. Nemetschek Softlock:
   Since Version 2006, you have been able to switch to Nemetschek Softlock for free.
   Using Nemetschek Softlock, you can run Allplan without a hardlock (= dongle).
   After the switch, you can use trial licenses offered by Nemetschek to get to know other modules. These licenses are limited in time (usually 30 days).
   However, you can no longer transfer licenses to a different computer by switching the dongle. The required procedure is described in the FAQ entitled "Transferring NemSLock licenses temporarily", which you can find in the Serviceplus portal:
   connect.allplan.com/en/faqid/0003f546.html
   By switching, the user agrees to return the dongle within 30 days. Consequently, it only makes sense to switch if no other Nemetschek programs (PlanDesign, for example) are protected by the existing dongle and if you no longer work with earlier Allplan versions.
   To order directly, please contactnemslock@allplan.com
   
3. License server:
   You can also use a license server to manage licenses.
   In this case, a local dongle or Softlock is not required. When you start Allplan, it retrieves a license from a license pool.
   The license server is available as a Nemetschek Softlock server (V2006 or later) or as a hardlock license server with a USB dongle.
   

Notes:

• Please inform us of your decision (which of the three options you want to use) by sending an email to Technical Support. In Germany:support.de@allplan.com. We are glad to forward your order.
  We cannot do anything without your feedback!
• Regarding points 1 and 2: Please make sure that you tell us the seat you want to replace.
• USB to parallel adapters are usually not suitable for attaching Allplan dongles, which are intended for parallel ports, to USB ports.

Question:

I have installed Allplan using the temporary Softlock license ("customer#_seat_psd.nslock") and "Trial" is displayed for its status in the License Manager.
How can I register this license?



Answer:

You use License Manager to create a registration request and send it by email to register@nemetschek.de.
In response, you get a final license file. Installing this license removes the lime limit.
Below is a description of the necessary steps.



Notes:

• Using the temporary license, you can start Allplan as a trial version. You can work with Allplan without any restrictions for 30 days.
  After expiration of this period, Allplan starts as a viewer only. However, you can still request and install the final license.
  
• When running Windows Vista, start Nemetschek License Manager as the administrator:
  Start -> (All) Programs -> Nemetschek -> Nemetschek SoftLock 2006 -> License Manager
  Click "License Manager" with the right mouse button and choose "Run as administrator" on the shortcut menu.

How to proceed:

1. Request a license registered for your computer

1. On the Windows taskbar, click Start - (All) Programs - Nemetschek - Nemetschek Softlock 2006 - License Manager(or Services application -> Utilities -> License -> License Manager (NemSLock)).
   
   When running Windows Vista, start License Manager as the system administrator: click Start - (All) Programs - Nemetschek - Nemetschek Softlock 2006 - License Manager.
   Click License Managerwith the right mouse button. On the shortcut menu, click Run as administrator.
   
2. Select the seat you want to register so that it is highlighted in blue.
   
   Note:You can only register seats you have purchased. If you can see only seats with numbers between 90 and 99 (= trial licenses for temporary use), you first need to install the personal license for temporary use.
   
3. Click License requestat top left.
   
   The License Request Wizardstarts. The Welcome to the license request wizarddialog box provides information on the steps that follow.
   
4. Click Next >.
   The Customer detailsdialog box opens.
   
   Note: Editing customer details requires administrator privileges. If you do not have these privileges, you will see a corresponding message. Cancel NemSLock License Manager and start again by selecting the Run as administrator option on the shortcut menu.
   
5. Enter the necessary details:
   
   - If the Client IDhas eight zeros (00000000) and the CD Keyhas eight capital F's (FFFFFFFF), you selected the Trial license for temporary useoption when you installed Allplan.
   In this case, install the personal license for temporary use before you create the registration request.
   
   - If Client IDand CD Keydo not match the numbers printed on your delivery note (for example, typing errors, small letters and capital letters mixed up), you can enter Client ID and CD Key manually.
   
   - Fill out all the fields.
   
   Make sure you enter your email address correctly, because registered licenses and replies to status queries of license will be sent to the address you specify here.
   
   Note:Check the entries for Client ID(customer number) and CD Key , making sure these numbers are the same as those printed on the delivery note you received from Allplan. The CD Keyusually consists of the numbers 0 to 9 and the capital letters A to F.
   
   Tip: You can also find these numbers in the personal license file for temporary use (*_psd.nslock). Open the license file in an editor and scroll down to the end of the file. You can then copy the license codes displayed after CUSTOMERand CDKEYto the Clipboard and paste them into the appropriate boxes.
   
6. Click Next >.
   
7. Select the Program, Versionand Seatand click Next >.
   
   Note: If the Client IDis invalid (for example, when you use a trial license) you cannot confirm the dialog box by clicking OK. Instead, you will see a corresponding message.
   
8. Specify how to send the registration file and click Next >.
   
   Start email program ...
   The program creates and saves the register.txt file before it opens your default email program. The program automatically attaches the registration file to the email and enters register (please no spam) @ (please no spam) nemetschek.defor the address.
   
   Save the registration file ...
   The program creates and saves the register.txt file before it opens the folder with the registration file in Windows Explorer. Now you can use all the options provided by Windows Explorer: for example, you can attach the file to an email, copy it to a computer with Internet access and so on.
   
   In addition, you can see the data that were written to the registration file.
   
9. Click Finish.
   
10. Click Close to exit NemSLock License Manager.

You will receive a reply by email within a few minutes. This email provides information on the registration process and usually includes the registered license file.

Note: The registered license file is generated by an automated system. Consequently, any additional comments in incoming emails are not read. If you have any questions or need more information, please contact Allplan directly.



2. Install the license file

Shortly after you sent the registration request to 'register@nemetschek.de' as described in step 1, the final license file will be sent to the email address you specified in the registration request.
Install this license file as follows:

• Save the license file to any folder on the hard disk.
  If the license comes as a zip file, extract it.
  
• Next, install the license file by double-clicking it ("customer#_seat.nslock").
  Confirm the dialog box.
  
• As an alternative, you can also use License Manager to install the license file (Start -> (All) Programs -> Nemetschek -> Nemetschek SoftLock 2006 -> License Manager).
  Click "Install - Install license" at top left in Nemetschek SoftLock License Manager and select the license by clicking "Browse...".
  Click "Finish" to complete the installation process.

Note:

Do not use the same computer to register several license files for different seats. This would connect the seats. You cannot separate the seats again without the help of technical support.

Question:
I have had WIBU CodeMeter Dongle up to now for my Precast Licenses. I activated those using WIBU License Explorer from Allmenü

I received and activated my Allplan Softlock Licenses but I'm unable to start Allplan if i unplug my CodeMeter Dongle.
What must i do to make this working?

Answer:

• open Allmenü (Services) application and run Wibu License Explorer
• Note the path to the license_config.txt file;

• Navigate using WIndows Explorer to the license_config.txt file and delete or rename it
• afterwards run Allplan License selection again from Allmenü (Services) application
• select your License for use and start Allplan