Altium

This integration enables OpenLM to monitor Altium License Manager for license usage, expirations, and denials.

Requirements

1. OpenLM SLM:
   • Version 2.x installed on-premises, or
   • An SLMC account.
2. OpenLM Broker:
   • Version 24.8 or higher installed on the same machine as the Altium License Manager.

Monitoring capabilities and features

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

OpenLM Broker configuration

1. Open a web browser and go to http://localhost:5090 (or another configured port such as 5091, 5092).
2. Go to the License Managers tab and click Add License Manager.
3. In the pop-up:
   • Select Altium from the drop-down.
   • Enter the port number (e.g., 9780).
   • Click Add.
     
4. In the Commands tab:
   • Verify Data Inquiry is correctly set for your Altium instance.
   • Edit the altium@<port> file in C:\Program Files\OpenLM\OpenLM Broker\ and add the Altium username and password.
   • Save the file and return to the Broker interface.
   • Click Execute to confirm valid data output.
5. In the Vendors tab:
   • Click Add Vendor.
   • Enter Altium as the vendor name.
   • Click Continue.
     
6. Click Save to complete the Broker configuration.

OpenLM Server configuration

Automatic configuration via EasyAdmin

1. Open EasyAdmin.
2. Go to Start → Widgets → License Manager Servers.
3. Click the Pending Approval icon.
4. Double-click the pending Altium server entry (shown as OpenLM Generic).
5. Verify settings and click Approve.
   

A green circle indicator shows an active connection. Status for new connections may take up to 3 minutes to update.

Manual configuration via remote sampling

If automatic configuration fails:

1. In EasyAdmin, go to Start → Administration → License Manager server.
2. Click Add LM.
3. Enter a description (e.g., “Altium License Server”).
4. Select Altium from the Type drop-down.
5. Enter:
   • LM Address (server address hosting Altium)
   • Username and Password for Altium Infrastructure Server
6. Set Time Zone to match the Altium server.
7. Click TEST CONNECTION and ensure a success pop-up appears.
   
8. Click Save.
   

The Altium server is now ready to interface with OpenLM.

How to verify configuration

1. Open EasyAdmin.
2. Go to Start → Widgets → License Servers.
3. Verify that Altium appears with a green status indicator.