canvas x geo

This document describes the steps required to interface OpenLM with Canvas, allowing you to monitor license usage and obtain statistics.

Before you begin

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

Monitoring capabilities

The current monitoring capabilities for Canvas through OpenLM Broker are:

LM Type in the Broker	Commands	Logs	Quantity	Expiration date	Denied	Borrowing	Allocations	Report resolution
Canvas	No	Yes	No	No	No	No	No	Per second

Configure OpenLM Broker

Diagram of how OpenLM interfaces with the Canvas License Manager

OpenLM Broker must already be installed and configured to report to OpenLM before proceeding.

1. Open Broker UI at http://localhost:5090/.

2. Go to License Managers → Add License Manager.

3. Select Canvas, enter the port number, and click Add.

   Adding a Canvas license manager in OpenLM Broker

4. Select the Vendors tab. Click Add Vendor. In the pop-up, enter Canvas as the vendor name and click Continue.

   Adding Canvas vendor in OpenLM Broker

5. Switch to the Log Files tab. Click Add Log File. Make sure Watch file by pattern is turned off. You can add multiple logs. Browse to the location of the activity log, then click Continue.

   Adding a log file for Canvas in OpenLM Broker

6. Click Save.

Approve canvas x geo in OpenLM Platform

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

Verify the integration

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

note

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