Moldex3D

This guide explains how to monitor the Moldex3D License Manager with OpenLM to obtain license usage and statistics.

Requirements

Install the following:

1. OpenLM Server v5.6 or higher, or an OpenLM Cloud account
2. OpenLM Broker v4.12 or higher on the same machine as the Moldex3D License Manager

Monitoring capabilities

The table below shows the monitoring capabilities available through OpenLM Broker:

Feature	Resolution	License totals	License usage	Denials	Borrowed licenses	Expiration dates	Redundancy
Supported	By second	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	❌

Using Broker also enables:

• Buffered communication with OpenLM Server
• Remote start/stop of the license manager service

OpenLM Broker configuration

Broker queries Moldex3D License Manager locally using the MDX3DLMUtil utility. Data is then sent to OpenLM Server for processing.

注意

Ensure Broker is installed and configured to report to OpenLM Server before proceeding.

Automatic Broker configuration

1. In Broker, click Detect.
   
2. If the Moldex3D service (for example, Moldex3D-LM Service) is running, Broker detects and configures it automatically.
3. After configuration, select Restart Broker.
4. It is recommended to also run data_inquiry → Execute to confirm valid output.

Manual Broker configuration

If autodetect fails:

1. Click Add Port.
2. Enter the Moldex3D port (default: 2556).
3. From Type, select Moldex3D. Click Apply.
4. In Commands, browse to the folder containing MDX3DLMUtil.exe (for example: C:\Moldex3D\LMSR\Tools\MDX3DLMUtil). Click Update → Apply.
5. Under data_inquiry, click Execute. Confirm valid output (no errors).
6. Click Restart Broker.

Broker Web UI configuration

1. Install the latest Broker.
2. Open http://localhost:5090/.
3. Go to License Managers.
   • If the Moldex3D service is running, click Detect.
   • If autodetect fails, click Add License Manager. From Type, select Moldex3D. Enter the port and click Add.
     
4. In Commands, set the path to MDX3DLMUtil.exe. Click Execute to confirm.
5. In Vendors, click Add Vendor, enter Moldex3D, and click Continue.
   
6. Click Save.

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OpenLM Server configuration

Automatic via EasyAdmin

If Broker is configured correctly, it will send data to Server. Approve the new server in EasyAdmin:

1. Open EasyAdmin (http://<OpenLM Server>:5015 or via Windows Start → OpenLM → EasyAdmin).
2. In License Manager Servers, click There are # servers pending approval.
   
3. Edit the pending LM entry (double-click or use the pencil icon).
   
4. Update the Display name if desired.
5. Click Approve.
   
6. The Moldex3D License Manager is now added.
   

Manual configuration

If automatic approval fails:

1. In EasyAdmin, go to Start → Administration → License Manager Servers.
2. Click Add LM.
3. From Type, select Moldex3D.
4. Enter a Description (for example, Moldex3D License Manager).
5. Set the correct Time Zone.
6. Enter the Hostname and Port (must match Broker configuration).
7. Leave Is Triad Configuration unchecked.
8. Check Use Broker.
9. Click Save.

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Verify the configuration

1. Open EasyAdmin at http://<OpenLM Server hostname>:5015.
2. Go to Start → Widgets → License Manager Servers.
3. Verify Moldex3D appears in the list.
4. A green Up to date icon indicates an active connection.

注意

It may take up to 3 minutes for the status indicator to update after a new connection is added.