Add License Key

Two types of key can be used in conjunction with Enterprise Architect:

  • Private keys allow you to register an Enterprise Architect license (Desktop, Professional or Corporate) or an Add-In product key (such as MDG Link for Eclipse or MDG Link for Visual Studio.NET) to the machine and user account that you are currently using.
  • Shared keys allow you to temporarily obtain a product key from a central shared key store on your site. Shared Keys are only available with the purchase of a floating license edition and require Enterprise Architect version 4.51 or higher. For more information, see Enterprise Architect Corporate Floating License.

Add a Private Key

To add a private key, follow the steps below:

  1. Select the Help | Register and Manage License Key(s) menu option. The License Management dialog displays.
  2. Click on the Add Key button. The Add Registration Key dialog displays.
     
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  3. Click on the Enter Private Key tab.
  4. In the Name and Company fields, type your user name and company name. Into the registration key field, copy the registration key.
  5. Click on the OK button to confirm the key selection.

Add a Shared Key

Shared Keys require a shared license file to be configured on your network by your license administrator. Only the Key Administrator is required to install the Sparx Enterprise Key Store application. End users simply connect to the configured key file using Enterprise Architect as described below. No additional software is required to be installed.

Note:

If any error messages are displayed while attempting to obtain a shared key, see Keystore Troubleshooting.

To add a shared key, follow the steps below:

  1. Select the Help | Register and Manage License Key(s) menu option. The License Management dialog displays.
  2. Click on the Add Key button. The Add Registration Key dialog displays.
  3. Click on the Get Shared Key tab.
     
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  4. In the Name and Company fields, type your user name and company name.
  5. In the Shared key store field, click on the [ ... ] (Browse) button to locate and select the shared key store.
  6. In the Select a Product field, click on the appropriate product name
  7. Click on the OK button.