Name: Achieving True User-Centric License Visibility with OpenLM Directory Synchronization
Start: 2026-02-25T10:00:00+00:00
End: 2026-02-25T17:00:00+00:00
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MSC Licensing Helium license management with OpenLM

Hexagon’s MSC Software (Nastran, Adams, Marc) is the backbone of structural and mechanical simulation.

MSC utilizes the Helium licensing system, often deployed via the MSC One token model. This allows users to access a vast portfolio of solvers using a single pool of tokens.

While flexible, the token burn rate can be unpredictable. OpenLM provides the analytics required to master the mathematics of MSC tokens.

What is MSC Licensing Helium Licence Manager | MSC Licensing Helium license management: An introduction

MSC Licensing Helium is the proprietary license server release used by MSC Software (Hexagon) to manage access to its engineering simulation products like Nastran, Adams, and Patran. Built on FlexNet Publisher (FlexLM) technology, it is specifically designed to handle the MSC One token-based licensing model, where a shared pool of tokens allows users to flexibly run different applications without needing individual licenses for each. “Helium” refers to a specific version branding (e.g., MSC Licensing 11.13+) of this tool suite, which administrators install to control network traffic, enforce compliance, and report on token usage.

Licensing schemas of MSC Licensing Helium

Token consumption: Different solvers consume different token amounts. A simple linear static analysis might cost 10 tokens, while a complex non-linear crash test costs 80.

The “stacking” risk: If a user opens Adams and Nastran simultaneously, are they leveling (paying for the max) or stacking (paying for both)? Helium rules are complex, and accidental stacking drains budgets fast.

Borrowing/commuter: MSC allows tokens to be borrowed for offline use. These tokens are deducted from the pool 24/7, even if the engineer only works for 8 hours.

OpenLM’s solution for MSC Licensing Helium license optimization

OpenLM monitors the MSC Helium transaction logs to visualize exactly how your token pool is being utilized, shifting the focus from “User Count” to “Token Burn.”

The following table:

OpenLM capability	Value for MSC Helium licenses
Token usage analysis	Track usage in “Tokens” specifically. Identify which departments are burning through the MSC One pool and charge them accordingly.
Peak usage shaving	Identify the specific simulation jobs that cause token spikes. Schedule these heavy jobs for nights or weekends to lower your required token peak.
Denial management	See when users are denied access due to a lack of tokens. This justifies requests for budget increases or highlights the need for better scheduling.
Borrowing optimization	Track who has borrowed tokens and for how long. Identify users who borrow tokens for weeks but barely utilize the software.

OpenLM advantages for MSC Licensing Helium usage monitoring

Hexagon portfolio support: OpenLM manages MSC Helium alongside other Hexagon/Intergraph tools, providing a unified view of your entire Hexagon engineering investment.

Waste reduction: By identifying “zero usage” sessions that are holding tokens, OpenLM helps you recover capacity without buying more tokens.

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