Installing Vectorworks Site Protection software
A user account with Administrator rights is necessary for installation and operation on both the client machines and the server machine. Do not use the same machine as both a server and a client. The installer lists the installation system requirements and any known installation issues. To ensure a smooth installation, confirm that system requirements are met prior to installation.
System requirements
For the client machine, the software must be installed on a computer conforming to the Vectorworks product requirements. The system requirements for a server machine are less demanding.
See the Vectorworks website for the latest version-specific system requirements.
Network protocol
The Vectorworks Site Protection Server and Vectorworks Design Suite products require different operating environments. In general, use fixed IP addresses for the server machines. However, if they are located in the same subnet, the IP addresses of the server machines do not have to be fixed; connections can be made using automatically assigned IP addresses as well. Use fixed IP addresses for the server machines when allowing licenses to be borrowed; if server IP addresses are automatically assigned, clients may not be able to return borrowed licenses.
Client machine installation
On the client machine, the Vectorworks installation program installs the entire Vectorworks series of programs and the ability to determine which products to allow access to based on the license and the server’s instructions.
Server machine installation
On the server machine (and on the optional backup server), the Vectorworks Site Protection Server installation program installs the necessary components of the Vectorworks server software, and the software needed for the dongle protection key, if a dongle is used. If no dongle is used, an activation code is required.
Server preferences
At installation, the Vectorworks Site Protection Server Setup dialog box specifies server preferences; using the default settings is recommended.
Click to show/hide the parameters.Click to show/hide the parameters.
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Parameter |
Description |
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RLM port number |
Normally, leave the recommended assigned port number, 5053 |
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ISV port number |
Normally, leave blank to assign the next randomly open port number |
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ISV startup delay |
Delays the startup time of the ISV server by the specified number of seconds. This allows time for the IP address to be acquired for license verification, and also for any dongle drivers to be located. |
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Run Vectorworks Site Protection Server after installation (Mac only) |
Launches the server software when installation is complete |
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Add the application to Windows Firewall exception list (Windows only) |
Avoids communication errors by allowing the application to transmit information through the ports without generating firewall warnings |
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Start automatically with Windows (as a service)/ daemon (Mac) |
Allows the server software to start up automatically and run as a background process |
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Enable serial number broadcast |
Uses network broadcasting for the Vectorworks client installer to obtain the serial number automatically from the server, avoiding the need to enter the serial number multiple times for each installation of Vectorworks. If there is a problem with automatic server detection (which may occur in VPN or segmented networks), deselect this option and manually enter the serial number at installation. |
Web access preferences
For security reasons, you must have an account name and password. At installation, the Account name is set to admin by default, but you can specify a different name. The password is initially blank.
You must create a password within ten minutes of installing the server software. If the password remains blank, the server will shut down, and assistance from technical support may be required. After installation, your browser opens automatically so you can set your password; do not skip this step. Alternatively, you can select Set Up Web Access Account from the Site protection System Menu to set your password. See Site protection System Menu.
Other installation preferences
Enter licensing information or specify the location of the license file to complete the installation. The server can be installed first, and the license information specified later through the Site protection System Menu. When a dongle is used for activation, the required license file is provided along with the dongle; for activation by code, the license file is automatically generated.
After installation, the Site protection System Menu icon is available from the Notification area of the task bar (Windows) or menu bar (Mac) on the server machine.
More information on the dongle driver software is available from Thales.
Setting up firewall access
To use internet activation, the URL is site-activation.vectorworks.net and the connection port is 80 (http).
High security environment (proxy settings)
Proxy settings are controlled with the environment variables HTTP_PROXY and HTTP_PROXY_CREDENTIALS.
Examples:
HTTP_PROXY=myproxyaddress.com
HTTP_PROXY_CREDENTIALS=username:password
On Windows, the RLM automatically detects the proxy settings from the operating system.
Uninstalling the Vectorworks Site Protection Server software
Select Vectorworks Site Protection > Uninstall from the site protection System Menu.
Choose whether to revoke internet activated licenses, which can then be installed on a different computer, or to delete the license files, logs, and configuration settings altogether.
