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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:

FeatureResolutionLicense totalsLicense usageDenialsBorrowed licensesExpiration datesRedundancy
SupportedBy second✔✔✔✔✔❌

Using Broker also enables:

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

OpenLM Broker configuration​

Diagram: OpenLM interfacing with Moldex3D License Manager

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

note

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

Automatic Broker configuration​

  1. In Broker, click Detect.
    Broker auto-detect for Moldex3D
  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.

Manual Broker configuration for Moldex3D

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.
      Add Moldex3D LM in Broker Web UI
  4. In Commands, set the path to MDX3DLMUtil.exe. Click Execute to confirm.
  5. In Vendors, click Add Vendor, enter Moldex3D, and click Continue.
    Vendors tab in Broker UI
  6. Click Save.

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.
    Pending approval in EasyAdmin
  3. Edit the pending LM entry (double-click or use the pencil icon).
    Edit pending LM
  4. Update the Display name if desired.
  5. Click Approve.
    Approve Moldex3D in EasyAdmin
  6. The Moldex3D License Manager is now added.
    Approved Moldex3D LM in EasyAdmin

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.

Manual server configuration for Moldex3D

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.

Verify Moldex3D in EasyAdmin

note

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

Last updated on by Maria Gilca