DSLS

OpenLM supports monitoring for many license managers. This guide explains how to configure OpenLM to interface with Dassault Systèmes License Server (DSLS), monitor usage, and collect license statistics.

Before you begin

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

Configure OpenLM Broker

Broker interface with DSLS

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

2. Go to License Managers tab.

3. Use Detect to find DSLS automatically. If not detected, click Add License Manager, select DSLS, enter port, and click ADD.

   Adding DSLS in Broker

4. Match Date format and Language to the license file.

5. Go to Commands tab → enter path to DSLicSrv.exe. Run Execute to test.noteIf DSLS uses a password, add it in command syntax. Ensure a space before each semicolon.

6. Go to Vendors tab → Add Vendor → Dassault Systemes.

7. For multi-server setups, install Broker on each DSLS machine.

8. Ensure status, data_inquiry, and denial commands use locale en_US.

Configure DSLS log files

1. Go to Log files tab → click Add Log File.

2. Select type Other.

3. Name the file (for example, DSLS log file).

4. Enter or browse to the file path (for example, C:\my_dsls_log.log).

5. Select vendor Dassault Systemes.

6. If logs rotate, check Watch files by pattern.

Approve DSLS in OpenLM Platform

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

Verify the integration

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

note

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