AEScripts

OpenLM can monitor AEScripts License Manager via OpenLM Broker to track license statistics.

Requirements

1. OpenLM Server v5.0.4.7 or higher installed on a machine in your organization.
2. OpenLM Broker v4.11 or higher installed on the same machine as AEScripts.

Monitoring capabilities and features

Feature	Resolution	License totals	License usage	Denials reporting	Borrowed license reporting	Expiration date reporting	Multiple server redundancy
Support	By second	✔	✔	✔	❌	❌	❌

Using Broker also enables buffered communication and the ability to remotely start or stop the license manager service.

OpenLM Broker configuration

How OpenLM interfaces with AEScripts License Manager

The Broker reads the AEScripts License Manager log file, compiles the data, and sends it to OpenLM Server.

1. In OpenLM Broker, click Add Port.
2. Enter the AEScripts port (default 27100).
3. Select AEScripts from the License Manager Type list and click Apply.
4. In Commands, browse to the folder containing the AEScripts log file and click Apply.
5. In Vendors, set the vendor name to AEScripts and click Apply.
6. Click Restart Broker.

Configuring via Broker UI

1. Open Broker UI at http://localhost:5090/.
2. Go to License Managers → Add License Manager.
3. Select AEScripts, enter the port number, and click Add.
   
4. In Commands, set the executable path and adjust start/stop toggles if needed.
   
5. In Log Files, click Add Log File:
   • Type: AEScripts Log
   • Log name: descriptive name
   • Log Path: path to AEScripts logs folder
   • Vendor: AEScripts
   • Encoding: windows-152
     
6. Click Continue, then Save.

OpenLM Server configuration

Automatic via EasyAdmin

1. Open EasyAdmin.
2. Go to License Servers.
3. Approve the pending AEScripts server entry (shown as OpenLM Generic).

Manual via EasyAdmin

1. Go to Start → Administration → License Manager Servers.
2. Click Add LM.
3. Description: e.g., “AEScripts”.
4. Type: OpenLM Generic.
5. Set time zone.
6. Enter hostname and port.
7. Enable Use Broker.
8. Optionally fill Custom Fields (Country, Usage Scope, Description).
9. Click Save.

Verifying the configuration

1. In EasyAdmin, go to Start → Widgets → License Servers.
2. Ensure AEScripts 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.