AEScripts

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

Requirements

1. OpenLM SLM 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 allows 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 SLM.

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

Configuring through the 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 select Add.
   
4. In Commands, set the executable path and adjust start/stop toggles if needed.
   
5. In Log Files, select Add Log File:
   • Type: AEScripts Log
   • Log name: descriptive name
   • Log Path: path to AEScripts logs folder
   • Vendor: AEScripts
   • Encoding: windows-152
     
6. Select Continue, then Save.

OpenLM SLM configuration

Automatic through EasyAdmin

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

Manual through EasyAdmin

1. Go to Start → Administration → License Manager Servers.
2. Select Add LM.
3. Description: for example, "AEScripts".
4. Type: OpenLM Generic.
5. Set time zone.
6. Enter hostname and port.
7. Activate Use Broker.
8. Optionally fill Custom Fields (Country, Usage Scope, Description).
9. Select 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.