WSCAD SUITE X Installation and Licensing

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INSTALLATION AND LICENSING

WSCAD SUITE X Installation and Licensing
Table of Contents
Introduction ....................................................................................................................................................... 4
General............................................................................................................................................................ 4
New installation ........................................................................................................................................... 4
Update or upgrade....................................................................................................................................... 4
System requirements ...................................................................................................................................... 5
Standalone PC ............................................................................................................................................ 5
Server operation .......................................................................................................................................... 5
Optional: SQL Server for database connection ........................................................................................... 5
WSCAD Suites ................................................................................................................................................ 6
Overview of the WSCAD Suites, depending on the modules and upgrade levels ...................................... 6
Videos .......................................................................................................................................................... 7
Contact information ..................................................................................................................................... 7
Downloading the installation files .................................................................................................................. 8
Downloading the WSCAD SUITE ................................................................................................................... 8
Installation on a standalone PC ...................................................................................................................... 9
Installation on standalone PC ......................................................................................................................... 9
Starting the installation ................................................................................................................................ 9
Confirm the license agreement .................................................................................................................10
Select the setup type .................................................................................................................................11
Specify the installation directories .............................................................................................................12
Select components ....................................................................................................................................13
Run the installation ....................................................................................................................................14
Network installation ........................................................................................................................................15
General information on network installations ................................................................................................15
WSCAD SUITE locally and WSCAD data on the server ..............................................................................16
WSCAD SUITE and WSCAD data on the server..........................................................................................18
Remote desktop connection..........................................................................................................................20
Installation on server PC ...............................................................................................................................21
Starting the installation ..............................................................................................................................22
Confirm the license agreement. ................................................................................................................23
Specify the installation directory ................................................................................................................25
Installation on client PC with WSCAD admin rights ......................................................................................27
Installation on client PC without WSCAD admin rights .................................................................................30
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Table of Contents
CodeMeter software .......................................................................................................................................33

Installing the CodeMeter software ................................................................................................................33
CodeMeter control center..............................................................................................................................35
Starting the CodeMeter Control Center .....................................................................................................35
Invoking the CodeMeter help ....................................................................................................................35
Updating time certificates ..........................................................................................................................35
Stopping/Starting the CodeMeter service .................................................................................................36
Updating the firmware ...............................................................................................................................36
Calling WebAdmin .....................................................................................................................................36
WebAdmin .....................................................................................................................................................37
Starting WebAdmin....................................................................................................................................37
Displaying the CodeMeter container .........................................................................................................38
Viewing CodeMeter information ................................................................................................................38
Displaying CodeMeter licenses .................................................................................................................39
CodeMeter settings during server operation .................................................................................................40
Entering the dongle server on the client PC ..............................................................................................40
Enabling the server PC as a dongle server ...............................................................................................41
Licensing .........................................................................................................................................................42
Licensing - General .......................................................................................................................................42
License activation on starting the WSCAD SUITE for the first time..............................................................44
License activation via WebDepot ..................................................................................................................46
License activation without an Internet connection ........................................................................................47
License deactivation via WebDepot ..............................................................................................................51
License restoration via WebDepot ................................................................................................................52
Borrowing a WSCAD SUITE License ...........................................................................................................53
Starting the WSCAD SUITE ...........................................................................................................................54
Starting the WSCAD SUITE Standalone PC Version ...................................................................................54
Starting the WSCAD SUITE Network Version ..............................................................................................56
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Introduction
General
This Guide describes how to install the WSCAD SUITE software.
You can perform the installation in the following ways:
 Installation via an Internet download (standard procedure):
You have received an email from WSCAD with a link for the Internet download.
 Installation with a WSCAD USB stick:
You have received the WSCAD USB stick from WSCAD.
 Installation from a directory or via a USB stick:
You or your system administrator have saved the installation files in a directory or on a USB stick.
This is useful when installing on several PCs.
The WSCAD SUITE software can be installed on a standalone PC (see Installation on standalone PC) or in
a network (see General information on network installations).
New installation
You are installing the WSCAD SUITE with a new license. There is no previous version available.
To do this, you have the following options:
 New installation of the WSCAD SUITE X with software copy protection (default)
In this case, you install the WSCAD SUITE software without a CodeMeter dongle. After the
installation, you must activate the license online using the product key (see License activation on
starting the WSCAD SUITE for the first time).
 New installation of the WSCAD SUITE X with hardware copy protection
You are installing the WSCAD SUITE software for the first time with a new CodeMeter dongle. The
license is already included in the CodeMeter dongle. A license activation is not necessary.
Update or upgrade
There is already a previous version with a license. The new WSCAD SUITE software is installed instead of
or in addition to the previous version. In some cases, you can continue to use the previous version.
If you want to use the previous version and the new version at the same time, you will need to purchase an
additional license.
Update
Update of an older WSCAD SUITE 201x version to the current within the same upgrade level (e.g., via the
maintenance contract).
Example
From WSCAD SUITE 2018 Professional to WSCAD SUITE X Professional
Upgrade
Upgrade from a lower upgrade level to a higher upgrade level. It is possible to upgrade to a newer version in
the process.
Example
From WSCAD SUITE X Compact to WSCAD SUITE X Professional.
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Introduction
System requirements
The system requirements for the WSCAD SUITE X are listed below. Details on the supported Windows 10
update can be found on the WSCAD Internet page under WSCAD SUITE | System requirements.
Note
It is recommended to use MS Office in the 64-bit version. In this case, the WSCAD SUITE is automatically
installed in the 64-bit version. If MS Office is installed in the 32-bit version, the WSCAD SUITE is
automatically installed as a 32-bit version.
Standalone PC
System requirements Minimum Recommended
Operating systems Windows 10 Windows 10 Pro 64-bit
Processor (CPU) Dual Core > 2 GHz Quad core > 3 GHz
Random Access Memory (RAM) 4 GB 16 GB
Free disk space 3 GB 3 GB
Support for:
OpenGL Version 2.0 or DirectX
Graphics card Standard
Direct 3D 11
Feature Level 10.0
Internet access recommended recommended
24" FHD, 16:10 or dual monitor 27" UHD 16:10 or dual monitor
Monitor
operation operation
Server operation
Operating systems Windows Server 2008 / 2008 R2 Windows Server 2016
Network transmission rate 1 Gbps 1 Gbps
Optional: SQL Server for database connection

Operating systems Microsoft SQL Server 2008 SP2 Microsoft SQL Server 2017
Network transmission rate 1 Gbps 1 Gbps
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WSCAD Suites
Depending on the planning focus, WSCAD offers various WSCAD Suites. These WSCAD Suites are
composed of the modules and upgrade levels available for the various disciplines (technologies). For most
WSCAD Suites, you can procure the upgrade level Expert and add additional functions as Add-Ons. The
Add-Ons are not included in the WSCAD Suites by default.
Overview of the WSCAD Suites, depending on the modules and upgrade levels
WSCAD offers the following modules for the disciplines (technologies):

 Electrical Engineering (EE)
 Cabinet Engineering (CE)
 Electrical Installation (EI)
 Building Automation (BA)
 Fluid Engineering (FE)
 Piping & Instrumentation Diagram (PI, P&ID)
The following Add-Ons can be additionally ordered:

 CE Expert
 EI Expert
 FE Expert
 PI Expert
 Project Wizard
 User Rights
 PLM/ERPsync
 Automation Interface
The following upgrade levels are available:

 Lite: a small upgrade level for non-automated processes
 Advanced: a medium upgrade level for semi-automated process
 Expert: a comprehensive upgrade level for fully automated processes. For some WSCAD Suites, this
upgrade level can be booked as an Add-On.
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Introduction
Videos
Many WSCAD videos that explain important features can be found at
www.youtube.com/user/WSCADelectronicGmbH. The videos are currently available only in German.
Contact information
WSCAD GmbH
Head Office Günding
Dieselstraße 4
D 85232 Bergkirchen
Hotline
Tel.: +49 (0) 8131 / 3627 - 99
Fax: +49 (0) 8131 / 3627 - 51
[email protected]
Headquarters (HQ)
Tel.: +49 (0) 8131 / 3627 - 0
Fax: +49 (0) 8131 / 3627 - 50
[email protected] / [email protected]
Technical Sales
Tel.: +49 (0) 8131 / 3627 - 98
Fax: +49 (0) 8131 / 3627 - 52
[email protected]
Global Business Services
Tel.: +49 (0) 8131 / 3627 - 90
[email protected]
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Downloading the installation files
Downloading the WSCAD SUITE

You can download the WSCAD SUITE installation file from the Internet. You will have received an email from
WSCAD for this purpose. The email contains a link to an exe file plus a link to a zip file. The exe file
automatically unpacks the installation files and starts the setup. If the exe file is blocked due to your security
settings, you can alternatively download and extract the ZIP file. Then start the setup manually.
Prerequisite: In order to download, you will need Internet access.
Note: The download size is about 2 - 2.5 GB and can take some time, depending on your Internet
connection.
1. To start the software download, you have the following options:

• In the email, click on the link with the exe file. The installation file is downloaded and automatically
unpacked into the Windows Temp directory. The WSCAD InstallShield for the setup starts
automatically.
Note: After a successful installation, the files are deleted from the Windows Temp directory.
• In the email, click on the link with the ZIP file. Save the ZIP file locally and unzip the file into a
directory of your choice. Run the setup.exe file. The WSCAD InstallShield for the setup is
started.
Note: You can copy the contents of the unzipped ZIP file to a USB stick. You will then have all the
installation files available for additional installations on other PCs.
2. Run the setup with the help of the WSCAD InstallShield (see Installation on standalone PC or General
information on network installations).
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Installation on a standalone PC
Installation on standalone PC
Windows admin rights are required for the installation for the WSCAD software on the client PC. The user
requires read, write and delete rights for the WSCAD installation directory on the client PC. After the
installation, the Windows admin rights can be removed again.
Starting the installation
1. The installation can be started as follows:

• Installation via WSCAD email:
You have successfully downloaded the installation files from the Internet, and the InstallShield
Wizard has started.
• Installation with a WSCAD USB stick:
Plug the WSCAD USB stick into a free USB port and start the file setup.exe from the stick.
• Installation from a directory:
The installation files are stored in a directory or on a USB stick. Navigate to the directory containing
the installation files and start the file setup.exe.
2. Click Next.
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Confirm the license agreement

3. Read through the license agreement. The license agreement can also be printed if required.
4. Select the radio button I accept the terms of the license agreement.
5. Click Next.
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Select the setup type

6. Choose the setup type Single user local installation.
7. The next dialog will automatically follow.
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Specify the installation directories

8. Select the radio button WSCAD. In this case, the program and data are installed in the same directory.
Note: it is recommended to install the WSCAD software in the default directories.
9. Click Next.
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Select components
10. Select the components you want to install.
11. The runtime software is automatically installed, depending on the used dongle.
Note: If a suitable copy protection driver is already present, the boxes will not be enabled at runtime. If
you select the box, the existing copy protection will be overwritten by the copy protection of the setup.
12. Click Next.
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Run the installation

13. Verify the settings that were just made again.
Note: You can change these settings again with Back.
14. If the settings are ok, click Next. The program files are installed. The duration of the installation
depends on the PC being used.
15. Leave the two radio buttons enabled and click Finish. A WSCAD SUITE shortcut is created on your
desktop.
16. Read through the readme. You will find the latest information about the WSCAD SUITE there.
17. Only when installing from the USB stick: Remove the USB stick from the USB port of the PC.
18. Only when using the CodeMeter dongle: Plug the CodeMeter dongle into a USB port of the PC.
19. Start the WSCAD SUITE software via the desktop shortcut.
Next step
License activation on starting the WSCAD SUITE for the first time
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Network installation
General information on network installations

The WSCAD SUITE can be installed in the following network scenarios:

The WSCAD SUITE is installed locally on each client PC. The WSCAD data is stored on the Windows
server.

The WSCAD SUITE is installed on the Windows server. Each client PC has a WSCAD client network
installation.

The WSCAD SUITE is installed as a local installation on a Citrix server. The clients access the
WSCAD SUITE via a remote connection.
The following WSCAD data can be stored on the Windows server and is thus accessible to all clients:
 Projects
All projects from the Project Explorer. Stored in the Projects directory.
 Libraries
All symbol libraries from the Symbol Explorer. Stored in the Libraries directory.
 Databases
For example, part database, lexicon, addresses. Stored in the Databases directory.
 Data sheets
Stored in the Externals directory.
 Global logos
Logos for frames. Stored in the Logos directory.
 Pattern
Predefined sets of frames and forms for the lists and plans. Stored in the Patterns directory.
 Backup
All project backups as well as the automatic data backup. Stored in the Backups directory.
 Templates
All templates from the Template Explorer (frames and forms as well as labels and legends). Stored in
the Templates directory.
 Macros
All macros from the Macro Explorer. Stored in the Macros directory.
 Project Wizard macros
All macros of the "Project Wizard" Add-On. Stored in the Macros/Project Wizard directory.
 Plugins
All additionally installed Plugins. Stored in the Plugins directory.
 3D data
All 3D data for the three-dimensional view of the control cabinet. Stored in the 3DObjects directory.
A conversion of these directories takes place in the WSCAD SUITE under Tools | Settings (options) |
Directories. The subdirectories are converted relative to the data directory.
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WSCAD SUITE locally and WSCAD data on the server

In this scenario, the WSCAD SUITE is installed locally on each client PC. The WSCAD data is located on the
Windows server. It is thus available to all users in the network and is maintained centrally.
Procedure
1. The WSCAD SUITE is installed locally on each client PC as a "standalone installation" with the "default
WSCAD installation settings" (see Installation on standalone PC). For the installation, you need
Windows admin rights on the client PCs. The user needs Read, Write and Delete rights for the WSCAD
installation directory on the client PC.
2. The desired WSCAD data directories must be moved from the WSCAD installation directory to the
Windows server. It is recommended not to change the names of the directories. The directories must be
shared for the clients (Read, Write and Delete rights).
3. On a client PC, the data directory must be changed in the WSCAD SUITE under Tools | Settings
(options) | Directories to the server directory to which the WSCAD data has been moved.
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4. The directories for the temporary files and the help files must remain local.
5. On this client PC, the WSCAD configuration settings, including the just changed directory paths, must
now be exported via Tools | Import/export settings | Export. All projects should be closed when doing
this.
6. These WSCAD configuration settings should then be imported to each client PC. All directories will thus
be switched to the server directory.
Licensing
The CodeMeter drivers and the CodeMeter Control Center required for licensing are installed on the client
PCs along with the installation.
There are two variants for licensing:
 Local licensing
Each client PC contains a CodeMeter container with a local license.
 Network licensing
The CodeMeter container with the network license is located on any PC that is always switched on in
the network (e.g., Windows server or license server).
The network license must be released for the network via the CodeMeter Control Center on the server
(see the section "Enabling the server PC as a dongle server" under CodeMeter settings during server
operation).
On each client PC, the connection to the CodeMeter container must be set up via the CodeMeter
Control Center. This is done by entering the IP address in the WebAdmin software of the CodeMeter
Control Center in the server search list (see the section "Entering the dongle server on the client PC"
under CodeMeter settings during server operation).
In this scenario, you can also borrow licenses if you have purchased a UFC license.
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WSCAD SUITE and WSCAD data on the server

In this scenario, the WSCAD SUITE and the WSCAD data are stored on the Windows server. The WSCAD
data is available to all users in the network and is maintained centrally. A WSCAD SUITE update must only
be performed on the Windows server.
Procedure
1. The WSCAD SUITE is installed on the Windows server as a "WSCAD network installation" (see
Installation on server PC). The installation requires Windows admin rights. The WSCAD installation
directory must be shared for the clients (Read, Write, and Delete rights).
2. On each client, the WSCAD SUITE is installed as a "WSCAD client network installation". You can
perform this installation with or without WSCAD admin rights (see Installation on client PC with WSCAD
admin rights or Installation on client PC without WSCAD admin rights). With WSCAD admin rights,
users can change not only the user-specific and project-specific settings, but also the program-specific
(= application-specific) settings. They can also perform a software update if they have Windows admin
rights for the Windows server.
The following steps only need to be performed if the WSCAD data directory should not be located in the
WSCAD installation directory but in another directory on the Windows server or on another network drive:
3. The desired WSCAD data directories must be moved from the WSCAD installation directory to the
WSCAD data directory. It is recommended not to change the names of the directories. The directory
must be shared for the clients (Read, Write and Delete rights).
4. On the Windows server, the data directory must be changed in the WSCAD SUITE under Tools |
Settings (options) | Directories to the server directory to which the WSCAD data has been moved.
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5. The directories for the temporary files and the help files must remain local.
Attention: A client PC on which the WSCAD installation was performed with WSCAD admin rights can
change the directory paths. These changes are stored on the server and then apply to all clients!
Licensing
The CodeMeter drivers and the CodeMeter Control Center required for licensing are installed on the
Windows server along with the installation. The CodeMeter driver on the server and the client PCs must all
have same status.
There is only one option for licensing:
The CodeMeter container with the network license is located on any PC that is always switched on in
the network (e.g., Windows server or license server). When using a hardware dongle in a virtual
environment, a dongle server is recommended.
The network license must be released for the network via the CodeMeter Control Center on the server
(see the section "Enabling the server PC as a dongle server" under CodeMeter settings during server
operation).
On each client PC, the connection to the CodeMeter container must be set up via the CodeMeter
Control Center. This is done by entering the IP address in the WebAdmin software of the CodeMeter
Control Center in the server search list (see the section "Entering the dongle server on the client PC"
under CodeMeter settings during server operation).
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Remote desktop connection

The WSCAD SUITE can run as a local installation on a Citrix server. The client PCs set up a remote desktop
connection to the server. Via an application, the client has direct access to the WSCAD SUITE on the server.
The client works directly on the server from the PC.
The basis is a Windows server. This server can also be run as a virtual machine. Remote access must be
allowed on the server. A special program for remote access to the server is started on the client. This
requires Citrix programs to be installed on the server and client side (Citrix server, Citrix receiver). The
connection is made via the ICA protocol.
For the best possible functionality, it is recommended that the latest Citrix software be used.
The Windows Terminal Server is not supported!
Procedure
1. The WSCAD SUITE is installed on the server as a "single user local installation" (see Installation on
standalone PC).
2. The Citrix server software is installed on the Windows server.
3. Remote access is enabled on the Windows server.
4. The Citrix client software is installed on the client PCs.
Licensing
The CodeMeter drivers and the CodeMeter Control Center required for licensing are installed on the
Windows server along with the installation.
There is only one option for licensing:
The CodeMeter container with the network license is located on the Windows server. When using a
hardware dongle in a virtual environment, a dongle server is recommended.
The network license must be released for the network via the CodeMeter Control Center on the
Windows server (see "CodeMeter settings during server operation | Enabling the server PC as a
dongle server" in the Installation Guide).
WSCAD Admin Rights

All users are automatically created with WSCAD admin rights, i.e., they can also change program-specific
(application-specific) settings in addition to the user-specific and project-specific settings. Furthermore, they
can perform a software update if they have Windows admin rights for the Windows server.
It is possible to revoke the WSCAD admin rights for all users already created. In addition, it is also possible
to create all new users without WSCAD admin rights. If this is desired, please contact WSCAD Global
Business Services (GBS, [email protected]).
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Installation on server PC
For a network installation, the files required for the server access are first installed in a separate directory on
the server PC. After this step, the WSCAD SUITE is installed on the client PCs. In the network, there is a
dongle for all users (clients). The dongle can be attached to the server PC as well as any of the client PCs.
The dongle driver on the server PC and the client PCs must all have same status.
The server installation is performed independently of the CodeMeter dongle. The installation of the
CodeMeter software and the necessary settings are then performed separately (see Installing the
CodeMeter software). Further settings and information for the CodeMeter can be found in the section
"CodeMeter Software" under Control center and WebAdmin,
The setup transfers local configurations and OCX files to the client PCs. The individual user has a simple
configuration on his or her local Windows system.
Notes
Pay attention to the rights required to create directories and copy files. In case of doubt, contact your system
administrator.
A separate network drive can be optionally set up for the WSCAD SUITE directory. In other words, this is not
mandatory for the functionality.
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Prerequisites: You will need administrator rights for the domain on the server PC.
1. The installation can be started as follows:

• Installation via WSCAD email:
You have successfully downloaded the installation files from the Internet, and the InstallShield
Wizard has started.
• Installation with a WSCAD USB stick:
Plug the WSCAD USB stick into a free USB port and start the file setup.exe from the stick.
• Installation from a directory:
The installation files are stored in a directory or on a USB stick. Navigate to the directory containing
the installation files and start the file setup.exe.
2. Click Next.
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Confirm the license agreement.

4. Select the radio button I accept the terms of the license agreement.
5. Click Next.
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6. Choose the setup type Network server installation.
The next dialog will automatically follow.
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Specify the installation directory

7. Click Browse and navigate to the desired installation directory on the server PC.
Important: This directory must be shared by the system administrator for all WSCAD SUITE users. The
users must have all permissions for the directory.
8. Click Next.
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9. Verify your current setup settings.
11. Leave the radio button selected and click Finish.

13. Only for installation with USB stick: Remove the stick from the USB port of the PC.
14. Only when using a CodeMeter dongle: Plug the CodeMeter dongle into a USB port of the PC.
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Installation on client PC with WSCAD admin rights

If the installation is performed on the client PC with WSCAD admin rights, the user can also change
program-specific (= application-specific) settings in addition to the user and project-specific settings. They
can also perform a software update if they have Windows admin rights for the Windows server.

1. Navigate to the WSCAD SUITE installation directory on the server PC and start the file NETSETUP.EXE
from there.
2. Click Next.
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3. Select the setup type Client-PC in the network with admin rights.
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Note: The CodeMeter software is automatically also installed.
desktop.
Next step
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Installation on client PC without WSCAD admin rights

If the installation is performed on the client PC without WSCAD admin rights, the user can only change the
user and project-specific settings. Program-specific (= application-specific) settings can only be changed with
WSCAD admin rights.
Project-specific configuration
In the WSCAD SUITE software, a project-specific configuration can be set when creating a project. If no
project-specific configuration is set, further project-specific settings are no longer possible for the user.

1. Navigate to the WSCAD SUITE installation directory on the server PC and start the file NETSETUP.EXE
from there.
2. Click Next.
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3. Choose the setup type Client-PC in network.
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Note: The CodeMeter software is automatically also installed.
desktop.
Next step
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CodeMeter software
CodeMeter software
Installing the CodeMeter software

CodeMeter® is the underlying technology for all protection and licensing solutions from Wibu-Systems. With
this method, the acquired licenses are stored in a hardware or software dongle.
For a network installation, the CodeMeter software must be installed on the server PC that is to serve as a
dongle server and on each of the client PCs.

Prerequisite: The CodeMeter dongle is plugged into a USB port on the server PC.
1. Open the REDIST folder on the WSCAD USB stick or in the directory containing the installation files.
Run the CodeMeterRuntime.exe file.
2. Click in the Welcome dialog on Next.
4. Select the check box I accept the terms of the license agreement.
5. Click Next.
6. Enter the User name and Organization.
7. Select whether the CodeMeter software can be used by only the currently logged-in user or by all users
of the PC.
8. Click Next.
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9. Select the components you want to install.
10. Click Next.

11. Click Install. The program files are installed.
12. Click Finish.
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CodeMeter software
CodeMeter control center

The CodeMeter dongles and the licenses contained in them are managed via the CodeMeter Control Center.
In the case of software dongles, the licensing must be performed first (see Licensing - General) so that a
CodeMeter container in which the license is stored is created on the PC.
Starting the CodeMeter Control Center

1. The CodeMeter Control Center can be started by one of the following methods:
• Click in the task bar on the CodeMeter symbol .

• Click in the Windows Start menu on All Programs | CodeMeter | CodeMeter Control Center.
2. The CodeMeter Control Center window opens.
The License tab shows you information about the existing CodeMeter dongles and the licenses
contained therein.
Invoking the CodeMeter help

The help is browser-based and requires no Internet connection. It contains extensive information on the
CodeMeter Control Center.
1. Click in the menu on Help.
More information can be found in the Windows Start menu under All Programs | CodeMeter |
Documentation.
Updating time certificates

You can update all timestamps in the CodeMeter.
1. Click in the menu on Process | Update Time Certificates.
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Stopping/Starting the CodeMeter service

In some cases, the system may notify you that the CodeMeter service needs to be stopped and then
restarted.
1. To do this, click in the menu Process | Stop CodeMeter Service. The service is stopped.
2. Then click in the menu on Process | Start CodeMeter Service.
Updating the firmware

The CodeMeter dongle firmware can be updated.
Prerequisite: The CodeMeter dongle is plugged into a USB port of the PC.
1. Click in the License tab at Version on the update symbol button .
Calling WebAdmin
The WebAdmin button at the bottom right opens the WebAdmin interface that lets you control the
CodeMeter information and make further settings (see WebAdmin).
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CodeMeter software
WebAdmin
WebAdmin offers you extensive options to control the CodeMeter dongle.
Only the most important tabs are described in part here. Further settings and more information on the
CodeMeter dongle can be found in the helps of the CodeMeter Control Center and the WebAdmin interface.
Starting WebAdmin
• Click in the task bar (systray) on the CodeMeter symbol .

2. Click in the CodeMeter Control Center on the WebAdmin button (bottom right).
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Displaying the CodeMeter container

You can display an overview of the existing CodeMeter container. The CodeMeter containers are located
either on the CodeMeter dongle or - in the case of copy protection without a hardware dongle - on the PC
(software dongle). The software dongles start with the number 128-.
Prerequisite: WebAdmin has been started.
1. Click on the Container tab.
2. Click on the menu command All Containers. All existing CodeMeter containers will be displayed.
Viewing CodeMeter information

You can have information about each CodeMeter container displayed.
1. Click in the area of the desired container on CmContainer info.
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CodeMeter software
Displaying CodeMeter licenses

You can display the product keys and the associated licenses for every CodeMeter container.
1. Click in the area of the desired container on Licenses.
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CodeMeter settings during server operation

If you have installed the WSCAD SUITE on a server PC and the client PCs on the network need to query the
CodeMeter dongle, some settings must be made in the CodeMeter WebAdmin of the server PC and the
client PCs.
Entering the dongle server on the client PC

This setting must made on all client PCs!
In the Server Search List you enter the host names or IP addresses of the network servers in the LAN/WAN
that have CodeMeter dongles. The client PCs send their requests directly to the network servers entered
here. This increases performance in the network.
Note: If the server is on a different subnet, you should always enter the IP address of the server to prevent
UDP broadcast issues.
1. Click on the Settings tab and select the item Basic | Server Search List in the drop-down menu.
2. Click on add new server, enter the host name or IP address and click Add.
3. Repeat the above step for additional servers.
4. Finally, click Apply.

5. Stop and start the CodeMeter service in the Control Panel on the client PCs (see CodeMeter Control
Center, section "Stopping/Starting the CodeMeter service").
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Enabling the server PC as a dongle server

This setting must be made at all server PCs where CodeMeter dongles are plugged in!
Here you specify the server PC as a dongle server for the client PCs.
1. Click on the Settings tab and select the item Server | Server Access in the drop-down menu.
2. In the Network Server pane, select the check box Enable.
3. Finally, click Apply.

4. Stop and start the CodeMeter service in the Control Panel on the server PC (see CodeMeter Control
Center, section "Stopping/Starting the CodeMeter service").
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Licensing
Licensing - General
The licensing of the WSCAD software depends on whether you are using software or hardware copy
protection (silver dongle or mini dongle). The WibuKey dongle is no longer supported.
For new licenses, the WSCAD SUITE is supplied by default with software copy protection and a new UFC
(Universal Firm Code) license. A hardware dongle is no longer necessary. If a hardware dongle of a previous
version already exists, it can still be used. However, some older models of the CodeMeter dongle do not
support the new UFC licenses.
The software copy protection (CodeMeterAct) and the CodeMeter dongles use a CodeMeter container in
which the licenses are stored. UFC licenses can be borrowed from one CodeMeter container to another
CodeMeter container. It does not matter in this case whether the containers are on a PC or on a CodeMeter
dongle (see Borrowing a WSCAD SUITE License).
The licensing can be done
 at the first start of the WSCAD SUITE
When you start the WSCAD SUITE for the first time after the installation, the Starter dialog will open.
If no CodeMeter containers with current licenses are found locally or on the network, the WebDepot
page will appear, where you can enter your ticket number (product key, license key).
If current licenses are found in the CodeMeter container locally or on the network, the regular Starter
dialog is displayed with the WSCAD software packages and the add-ons of the licenses found. In this
dialog, you must click on the WebDepot button within 5 seconds. You can then enter your ticket
number (product key, license key) there.
See License activation on starting the WSCAD SUITE for the first time.
 Via the WebDepot
You can also use the WebDepot to perform the licensing. To do this, you will need your ticket number
(product key, license key). If you are using a software copy protection, you can also access other
functions (such as rehosting or restoring licenses) here.
See License activation via WebDepot.
For term-based licenses, four weeks before the expiry of the licence, you will receive a note indicating the
remaining validity period of the license when you start the WSCAD SUITE.
Software copy protection

When using the software copy protection (CodeMeterAct), a CodeMeter container is set up on the PC during
the license activation. The container contains the licenses.
You can use the WebDepot to activate and deactivate the licenses with your 25-digit product key (ticket
number, license key) See License activation via WebDepot) and License deactivation via WebDepot,
respectively). This requires an Internet connection.
For licensing without an Internet connection, see License activation without an Internet connection.
Hardware copy protection

When using a CodeMeter dongle, the hardware dongle contains the CodeMeter container with the licenses.
You can use the WebDepot to activate the licenses with your 25-digit product key (ticket number, license
key). See License activation via WebDepot). This requires an Internet connection.
For licensing without an Internet connection, see License activation without an Internet connection.
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WSCAD SUITE Starter dialog

The WSCAD SUITE Starter dialog shows all the CodeMeter containers found on the network and on the
local PC and the current licenses of the software packages and their add-ons contained in them. The used
and available licenses are displayed.
Before the WSCAD SUITE starts, you can activate and deactivate the individual Add-Ons in the Starter
dialog.
The license that you start will then no longer be available in the network. When you close WSCAD SUITE,
the license is released again.
The following symbols indicate the possible copy protection variants:
Symbol Explanation
Software copy protection (CodeMeterAct) with new UFC license
Hardware copy protection with CodeMeter dongle and new UFC license
Software copy protection (CodeMeterAct)
Hardware copy protection with CodeMeter dongle
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License activation on starting the WSCAD SUITE for the first

time
The dialog displayed the first time the WSCAD SUITE is started depends on whether or not any CM
containers with current licenses are found either locally or on the network.

2. If CM containers with current licenses already exist locally or on the network, the regular Starter dialog
appears. You will see all CM containers with the current licenses contained in them. Click on the
WebDepot button within 5 seconds. The WebDepot page is opened. Proceed with step 4.
3. If there are no CM containers with current licenses locally or on the network, the WebDepot page will
appear immediately.
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4. On the WebDepot page, select the language of the page at the top right.
5. On the WebDepot page, enter your ticket number (product key, license key) under Ticket and click
Next.
6. The purchased licenses are displayed.
7. Scroll down and click the Activate Licenses button.
8. Scroll down again and click the Activate Selected Licenses Now button.
9. Confirm the online license transfer with OK. The license is activated.
10. Finally, click the Back to license overview button. The Starter dialog is displayed.
11. Click on Start for the desired WSCAD SUITE installation. The WSCAD SUITE is started.
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License activation via WebDepot

You can also activate the licenses directly via the WebDepot. The licenses are stored in the CodeMeter
container.
Note
If you are using your own PC as a license server, the CodeMeter software must be installed on this PC. The
WebDepot must be called from this PC so that the license is either stored in the Software CodeMeter
container of this PC or in the CodeMeter container of the connected CodeMeter dongle.
Prerequisite: When using a CodeMeter hardware dongle, it must be connected to a USB port on the PC. In
addition, you will need the 25-character product key (ticket number) and an Internet connection.
1. Start the WebDepot. To do this, you have the following options:
• In the Web browser, visit the following link: http://lc.codemeter.com/14719/depot/index.php,
• Click in the Windows Start menu on All Programs | WSCAD SUITE | 2019 | Activate License.
2. Enter your ticket number (25-digit product key) in the Ticket field and click Next. The licenses
associated with the product key and their statuses are displayed.
3. Click on Activate Licenses,
4. Select the licenses you want to activate.
5. In the Select CmContainer drop-down list, select the CodeMeter container (CmContainer) into which
you want the licenses to be transferred. CodeMeter containers of software dongles begin with 128-.
6. Click on Activate Selected Licenses Now. The selected licenses are transferred to the CodeMeter
container.
7. Confirm the successful license activation with OK.
Next step
Start the WSCAD SUITE via the Starter dialog.
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License activation without an Internet connection

If the PC on which the WSCAD SUITE is installed does not have Internet access, you can perform the
license activation offline. However, you will need a PC with Internet access to submit a file to the WebDepot.
Steps for offline activation
Create a license request file

Prerequisite: When using a hardware dongle, it must be connected to a USB port on the PC. You will also
need the 25-character product key (ticket number). In addition, you will need an extra PC with an Internet
connection.
• Click in the task bar on the CodeMeter symbol .

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2. The CodeMeter Control Center window opens.

The License tab shows you the existing CodeMeter dongles.
3. Select the desired CodeMeter dongle.

4. Click License Update. The CmFAS Wizard starts.
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5. Click Next.
6. Select the radio button Create license request and click Next.
7. Navigate via the Browse symbol button to the storage location of the license request file and click on
Commit. The file is generated. It is named with the serial number of the CodeMeter dongle and has the
extension .WibuCmRaC.
8. Click Finish. Leave the CodeMeter Control Center open.
Uploading the license request file to the WebDepot

9. Transfer the license request file to a PC with Internet access.
10. Start the WebDepot via the link http://lc.codemeter.com/14719/depot/index.php.
11. Enter your ticket number (25-digit product key) in the Ticket field and click Next. The licenses
12. Click on Activate Licenses,
13. Click on the link Offline license transfer.
14. Navigate via the Browse symbol button to the storage location of the license request file and click on
Upload Request And Continue Now.
Generating the license update file

15. Click on Download License Update File Now. The license update file is generated. It is named with
the serial number of the CodeMeter dongle and has the extension .WibuCmRaU.
16. Save the license update file in a directory of your choice. Leave the WebDepot open.
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Import the license update file in the Control Panel

17. Transfer the file to the PC with the WSCAD SUITE.
18. Click in the CodeMeter Control Center on License Update. The CmFAS Wizard starts.
19. Click Next.
20. Select the radio button Import license update and click Next.
21. Navigate via the Browse symbol button to the storage location of the license update file and click on
Commit.
22. Click Finish. The license update file is applied.
Create receipt file

23. Click in the CodeMeter Control Center on License Update. The CmFAS Wizard starts.
24. Click Next.
25. Select the radio button Create receipt and click Next.
26. Navigate via the Browse symbol button to the storage location of the receipt file and click on Commit.
The file is generated. It is named with the serial number of the CodeMeter dongle and has the extension
.WibuCmRaC.
27. Click Finish. Close the CodeMeter Control Center.
28. Transfer the file to a PC with Internet access.
29. Click in the WebDepot on Next.
30. Navigate via the Browse symbol button to the storage location of the receipt file and click on Update
Receipt Now.
31. Finally, click OK. You can now start the WSCAD SUITE.
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License deactivation via WebDepot

When you use software copy protection (UFC CodeMeterAct or CodeMeterAct), the licenses are stored in a
CodeMeter container on the PC. If the licenses are to be used on a different PC, you can rehost licenses
from the old PC to the new PC. In that case, deactivate the licenses in the CodeMeter container of the old
PC and activate them in the newly created CodeMeter container of the new PC.
Prerequisite: The licenses are activated. You will need the 25-character product key (ticket number) and an
Internet connection.
• Click in the Windows Start menu on All Programs | WSCAD SUITE | 2019 | Return Licenses.
2. Enter your ticket number (25-digit product key) on the WebDepot page and click Next. The licenses
3. Click on Re-Host Licenses.
4. Select the licenses you want to deactivate.
5. Click on Deactivate Selected Licenses Now. The selected licenses are removed from the CodeMeter
container.
6. Confirm the successful license deactivation with OK.
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License restoration via WebDepot

When you use software copy protection (UFC CodeMeterAct or CodeMeterAct), the licenses are stored in a
CodeMeter container on the PC. If the container is corrupted or no longer present (e.g., during a new
installation or when switching to Windows 10), you can restore the licenses. In that case, a new CodeMeter
container is created on the PC, and the licenses are stored there.
Prerequisite: The CodeMeter container is corrupted or no longer exists. You will need the 25-character
product key (ticket number) and an Internet connection.
• Click in the Windows Start menu on All Programs | WSCAD SUITE | 2019 | Activate License.
• Start the WSCAD SUITE.
2. Enter your ticket number (25-digit product key) on the WebDepot page and click Next. The licenses
3. Click on Restore Licenses,
4. Click on Restore complete CmContainer at the Same computer.
5. Select the check box I accept the Conditions for CmContainer restoration.
6. Click on Restore CmContainer Now. The complete CodeMeter container with all the licenses
contained therein is restored on the PC.
7. Confirm the successful license transfer with OK.
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Borrowing a WSCAD SUITE License

If you purchased the WSCAD SUITE with a UFC license, you can borrow the license for a specific period of
time (up to one month). This allows you to borrow and transfer a license in a network container to a local PC.
The license is transferred to a local, newly created CodeMeter container. The license can now be used on
the PC (e.g., a laptop) without a network for the specified time period. The license can then be returned. The
created CodeMeter container is deleted again.
In the WSCAD SUITE, you can access this function via the main menu command Help | Borrow license.
More information on this can be found in the online help under the topic "Help | Borrow license."
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Starting the WSCAD SUITE
Starting the WSCAD SUITE Standalone PC Version

You are using a standalone PC version of the software. It is possible that additional WSCAD SUITE
installations may exist in your internal network. On starting the WSCAD SUITE, all local and networked CM
containers with the current licenses stored in them are displayed.
Prerequisite: The license was activated.

2. If only your local CM container is found, the WSCAD SUITE starts automatically after 5 seconds.
Alternatively, you can also click immediately on Start.
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3. If other CM containers with current licenses are found and displayed, click on Start for your local
installation.
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Starting the WSCAD SUITE Network Version

You are using a network version of the software. In this case, a network license is available for several
users. The WSCAD SUITE software can be installed fully as a local version on any number of PCs, but the
number of simultaneous users of the WSCAD SUITE is limited to only the number of users present in the
license. Whenever a WSCAD SUITE network version is started, that license is no longer available on the
network. It is only released again when the WSCAD SUITE is terminated.
Prerequisite: The license was activated.

2. In the start-up dialog, all CM containers with current licenses that are stored locally and in the internal
network (LAN) are displayed. In addition, the used and available licenses are also displayed.
3. Enable or disable the required add-ons for the WSCAD SUITE installation (LAN) and click Start.
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Optional: SQL Server for database connection

WSCAD offers the following modules for the disciplines (technologies):

The following Add-Ons can be additionally ordered:

The following upgrade levels are available:

Downloading the installation files

Downloading the WSCAD SUITE

1. To start the software download, you have the following options:

Starting the installation

1. The installation can be started as follows:

Confirm the license agreement

Select the setup type

7. The next dialog will automatically follow.

Specify the installation directories

12. Click Next.

Run the installation

General information on network installations

WSCAD SUITE locally and WSCAD data on the server

WSCAD SUITE and WSCAD data on the server

Remote desktop connection

WSCAD Admin Rights

Starting the installation

1. The installation can be started as follows:

Confirm the license agreement.

Select the setup type

The next dialog will automatically follow.

Specify the installation directory

Run the installation

11. Leave the radio button selected and click Finish.

Installation on client PC with WSCAD admin rights

Starting the installation

Select the setup type

4. The next dialog will automatically follow.

Run the installation

Installation on client PC without WSCAD admin rights

Starting the installation

Select the setup type

4. The next dialog will automatically follow.

Run the installation

Installing the CodeMeter software

Starting the installation

9. Select the components you want to install.

10. Click Next.

CodeMeter control center

Starting the CodeMeter Control Center

• Click in the task bar on the CodeMeter symbol .

Invoking the CodeMeter help

Updating time certificates

Stopping/Starting the CodeMeter service

Updating the firmware

1. Click in the License tab at Version on the update symbol button .

• Click in the task bar (systray) on the CodeMeter symbol .

Displaying the CodeMeter container

Viewing CodeMeter information

Displaying CodeMeter licenses

CodeMeter settings during server operation

Entering the dongle server on the client PC