ProSim

Follow these steps to configure OpenLM to monitor license usage and retrieve statistics from the ProSim License Manager.

Requirements

Before starting, install:

1. OpenLM SLM v2.x on a machine in your organization or have an SLMC account
2. OpenLM Broker v24.8 or higher on the same machine as the ProSim License Manager

Monitoring capabilities

LM Type in the Broker	License totals	License usage	Denials	Borrowing	Expiration date	Redundancy	Report resolution
ProSim	Yes	No	No	No	Yes	No	Seconds

Using the Broker also allows buffered communication and allows remote start and stop of the license manager service.

OpenLM Broker configuration

Diagram of how OpenLM interfaces with the ProSim License Manager

note

OpenLM Broker must be installed and configured to report to OpenLM before proceeding.

Steps

1. Open the Broker web UI at http://localhost:5090.
   If the default port is in use, try 5091 or 5092.

2. Go to License Managers → Add License Manager.

3. Select ProSim from the drop-down list, enter the port number (for example, 888), and select Add.

   

4. In Vendors, select Add Vendor, enter ProSim, and select Continue.

   

5. In Log Files, select Add Log File, browse to the log location, and ensure Watch file by pattern is off.

   

6. Select Save.

OpenLM Server configuration

Once the Broker is configured, approve the license manager in EasyAdmin:

1. Open EasyAdmin.

2. Go to Start → Widgets → License Manager Servers.

3. Select the There are Servers Pending Approval icon.

4. Double-click the pending license manager (displayed as OpenLM Generic), verify details, and select Approve.

   

After approval, the ProSim License Manager will be monitored. A green circle icon indicates an active connection.

Verify your configuration

1. Open EasyAdmin.
2. Go to Start → Widgets → License Servers.
3. Ensure the ProSim entry appears in the list with a green circle status.

note

For new connections, it may take up to 3 minutes for the status to update.