Three of our CMMs had an old 24-pin HASP, which Hexagon replaced for us with the newer USB-type. We also added an offline seat, and instead of a HASP we received a certificate with an authentication code. I have a limited understanding of this new LMS licensing, but I'm told that at installation my computer connects to Hexagon to authenticate my offline seat and enables the software. If I want to take my offline seat to another computer I will have to contact Hexagon to "return" the license, and then connect again from the new computer to authenticate that seat.
I understand that if I had a HASP for this seat, I could move to another computer with the software and plug in to begin work, without having to connect anywhere. This would be extra helpful if that offline seat had to be moved frequently, or after hours, or when our company's network was down. I contacted my Customer Relations Representative to express this, and to ask if we could get a HASP instead of the LMS.
At first my rep recommended a "Floating" license so the seat could be moved easily. When I persisted in asking for a HASP this was the response:
Just to let you know that this is the new technology moving forward...
Within the next 12-18 months all licenses will be replaced with the new technology.
I did some checking and unfortunately we will cannot exchange the LMS with the portlock.
The LMS is now the standard license.
The only thing I can suggest at this point is contacting your salesman with any issues.
Sorry I could not be of more help.
So my last option was to contact my sales rep. His reply:
Sorry, but we no longer offer HASP style licenses on new seats of PC-DMIS.
This post is not intended to complain or rant about anything. I think it's something other users should know as they move forward.