Altium License Manager

This integration allows OpenLM to monitor Altium License Manager for license usage, expirations, and denials.

Before you begin

• OpenLM Platform
• OpenLM Broker v25.x or higher installed on the same machine as Altium, and approve it in Broker Hub.

Monitoring capabilities

Report resolution	License totals	License usage	Denials reporting	Borrowed license reporting	Expiration date reporting	Multiple server redundancy
By minute	Yes	Yes	No	No	Yes	No

Configure OpenLM Broker

1. Open a web browser and go to http://localhost:5090 (or another configured port such as 5091, 5092).

2. Go to the License Managers tab and click Add License Manager.

3. In the pop-up:

   • Select Altium from the drop-down.
   • Enter the port number (for example, 9780).
   • Click Add.

   Commands tab

4. In the Commands tab:

   • Verify Data Inquiry is correctly set for your Altium instance.
   • Edit the altium@<port> file in C:\Program Files\OpenLM\OpenLM Broker\ and add the Altium username and password.
   • Save the file and return to the Broker interface.
   • Click Execute to confirm valid data output.

5. In the Vendors tab:

   • Click Add Vendor.
   • Enter Altium as the vendor name.
   • Click Continue.

   Save action to complete Broker configuration

6. Click Save to complete the Broker configuration.

Approve Altium License Manager in OpenLM Platform

1. Sign in to OpenLM Platform.
2. From the menu, go to License Servers → Pending Server.
3. Select the Altium License Manager license manager, then select Approve and Merge.

Verify the integration

1. In OpenLM Platform, go to License Servers Live → Server Statistics.
2. Confirm Altium License Manager appears with a green status indicator.

note

It can take up to 3 minutes for the status to update for a new connection.