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ProSim

Follow these steps to configure OpenLM to monitor license usage and retrieve statistics from the ProSim License Manager.

Requirements

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

Monitoring capabilities

ItemValue
LM Type in the BrokerProSim
License totalsYes
License usageNo
DenialsNo
BorrowingNo
Expiration dateYes
RedundancyNo
Report resolutionSeconds

Using the Broker also enables buffered communication and allows remote start and stop of the license manager service.

Diagram of how OpenLM interfaces with the ProSim License Manager

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

Configuring via Broker UI

  1. Open the Broker web UI at http://localhost:5090. If the default port is in use, try 5091 or 5092.

  2. Go to License Managers -> Add License Manager.

  3. Select ProSim from the drop-down list, enter the port number (e.g., 888), and click Add.

    In Vendors, click Add Vendor, enter ProSim, and click Continue. IMAGE 68

  4. In Vendors, click Add Vendor, enter ProSim, and click Continue.

    In Log Files, click Add Log File, browse to the log location, and ensure Watch file by pattern is off. IMAGE 162

  5. In Log Files, click Add Log File, browse to the log location, and ensure Watch file by pattern is off.

    Click Save.

  6. Click Save.

Configure OpenLM Platform

  1. Log in to OpenLM Platform.

  2. From Menu, go to License Servers.

    On left menu, select Pending Server

  3. On left menu, select Pending Server

  4. On the list, select the ProSim license manager and click on Approve and Merge

    Verifying the configuration

  5. In OpenLM Web Interface -> Menu -> License Servers Live -> Server Statistics.

  6. Ensure ProSim appears in the list with a green status indicator.

Note: It can take up to 3 minutes for the status to update for new connections.