Issue link: https://resources.pcb.cadence.com/i/1160462
Cadence Allegro and OrCAD 17.2-2016 Installation Guide for Windows
April 2016 79 Product Version 17.2-2016
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Troubleshooting: Frequently Asked
Questions
This chapter contains frequently asked troubleshooting questions and their solutions.
■ How do I configure or enable the license manager?
■ Do I need a new license file for the 17.2-2016 release?
■ Can I invoke tools from previous releases such as 16.5 or 16.6 with the 17.2-2016 license
file?
■ Which Operating Systems are supported by Cadence License Manager?
■ Which patches need to be installed on Linux based systems for 17.2-2016 release to
work?
■ Our IT plans to host our license server on Linux, will I be able to invoke the 17.2-2016
tools installed on my Windows client systems?
■ Is Cadence License Manager supported on virtual machines?
■ Our IT has implemented IPv6 network at our site, will I be able to invoke 17.2-2016?
■ Why will not my licensing work when we cut and paste the new 17.2-2016 features into
the existing 16.6 license file?
■ Should I use lmreread to update my license server with the new 17.2-2016 license file?
How do I configure or enable the license manager?
Answer: From the start menu, choose Cadence – Release