For the actual change to make effect, the license key needs to be powered down. How can I check that my keys are converted?Īfter running the conversion process, the installer will display a confirmation message about it's success.

Use the standalone CodeMeter Protection Key Updater for the conversion. There is no conversion Update available for my ARCHICAD product, how can I convert my key? In addition, this prevents the issue from appearing at those customers who decide to move from Windows to macOS. Microsoft can also decide to abandon support for 3rd party Kernel Extensions. Yes, keys are converted both on macOS and Windows. Is the converter present in the Windows version of the updates as well?

Use the standalone CodeMeter Protection Key Updater for the conversion.

Run the newest version of License Manager Tool on that machine.

I can't update my NET key because it's plugged into a computer where there is no ARCHICAD installed. Yes, the CodeMeter hardware key will function exactly the same as it did before, there are no limitations with earlier versions of ARCHICAD. Will a converted key remain compatible with earlier versions of ARCHICAD as well? With the HID class it will not be possible to use the dongle as a storage space, but GRAPHISOFT never distributed keys with a storage space, so this feature is not used with the KEXT class either. What is the difference between KEXT (Kernel Extension) and HID (Human Interface Device) class?Įvery aspect of licensing works the same way.

This server needs to be accessible for the time of the conversion: ĭetailed troubleshooting information on these issues can be found here and here.

The conversion is possible only with CodeMeter Driver 5.0 or higher.The license key needs Firmware version 2.02 or higher: the converter automatically upgrades the Firmware version if necessary.There are a few requirements for of a successful HID conversion: What needs to be set up to successfully run the Updater? It checks whether the locally plugged in key(s) need conversion - It checks whether there is internet connection - It upgrades the firmware version of the CodeMeter dongle if it's below version 2.02 - It changes the key from KEXT (Kernel Extension) class to HID (Human Interface Device) class - It reports back on the end result of the conversion More information on this process can be found here. That is why it doesn't convert keys issued by other software vendors. The converter does not convert a key if it doesn't have the GRAPHISOFT firmcode on it.

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