Altium

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

Requirements

1. OpenLM SLM:
   • Version 2.x installed on-premises, or
   • An OpenLM Platform 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 select Add License Manager.
3. In the pop-up:
   • Select Altium from the drop-down.
   • Enter the port number (for example, 9780).
   • Select 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.
   • Select Execute to confirm valid data output.
5. In the Vendors tab:
   • Select Add Vendor.
   • Enter Altium as the vendor name.
   • Select Continue.
     
6. Select Save to complete the Broker configuration.

OpenLM SLM configuration

Automatic configuration through EasyAdmin

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

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

Manual configuration through remote sampling

If automatic configuration fails:

1. In EasyAdmin, go to Start → Administration → License Manager server.
2. Select Add LM.
3. Enter a description (for example, "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. Select TEST CONNECTION and ensure a success pop-up appears.
   
8. Select 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.