Ansys License Manager 2023r1 Jun 2026

: Uses FlexNet Publisher (upgraded to v11.19.x in later cycles) to manage license checkouts and check-ins. Flexible Licensing Options : Supports multiple models, including: Concurrent Licensing : Annual or perpetual licenses for frequent users. Shared Web & Named User

. This release marks a significant shift, as it is the final version to support legacy Lumerical FlexNet license managers, moving all future releases exclusively to the unified Ansys License Manager. Ansys Optics Key Features & Capabilities Ansys License Management Center

2019, 2022 Standard and Datacenter editions. ansys license manager 2023r1

The license server must have a stable, static IP address.

Alternatively, use the LMC web interface: Server Status → Restart Server . : Uses FlexNet Publisher (upgraded to v11

(default): C:\Program Files\ANSYS Inc\License Manager\

A: Yes, but the VM must have a static MAC address. Hosting on VMWare or Hyper-V is supported, but be aware that snapshot-based license borrowing may fail. This release marks a significant shift, as it

| Error Message | Description/Cause | Potential Solutions | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | The license server manager (lmgrd) has not been started yet | The license server service is not running. | Restart the license server via the LMC or the Windows Services console. Check for port conflicts (e.g., port 1055) that may be preventing the service from starting. | | Request name [feature] does not exist in the licensing pool | The client cannot communicate with the license server, often due to network issues. | Specify the license server by hostname, not IP address. Add firewall exceptions for the Ansys License Manager (ports 1055 and 2325). If using Shared Web Licensing, note that it is not natively supported in 2023R1, though a workaround may exist. | | Licensed number of users already reached | All available licenses for a particular feature are currently in use. | Wait for a license to become available, or contact your license administrator to check current usage. Monitor usage patterns to better allocate resources. | | ansyslmd: Can't connect to license server system (-15,10032) | A generic connectivity issue, often after a system update or network change. | Verify the license server is running and accessible. Ensure the server is specified by hostname. Check for firewall or antivirus interference. Test the connection using the "Test" button in the licensing settings. | | Cannot connect to license server system. The license server manager (lmgrd) has not been started yet | The license manager service is not running. | Start the "ANSYS, Inc. License Manager" service from the Windows Services management console (services.msc). Ensure the service is set to start automatically. |

Then restart the license manager.

The License Management Center provides several critical tools for system administrators: