SILworX

Installation and Licensing

1 Installation Requirements
System requirements:

• Intel Pentium 4
• 256 MB of available RAM space
• Ca. 500 MB of available hard disk space
• resolution 1024x768
• Ethernet interface
• Windows XP Professional SP2 or higher
Windows Vista Ultimate / Business
(For Vista system requirements please refer to:
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/919183/en-us)

Installation Notes:

• Do not install the SILworX version on this DVD over an existing

version of SILworX. Create a new directory for the current
version.
• Installation and operation of SILworX requires administrator
privileges.
• You can choose the language for the installation routine and
SILworX. After installation the language can be set with the
menu command Extras, Language Selection.
• Opening existing projects automatically converts them for use
with the current SILworX version. Conversion cannot be
undone! Archive or backup a project before conversion, if the
old version is still required.
• With the installation of this software product you accept the
license conditions associated with the product.

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2 Install SILworX
Step 1: Insert the DVD Documentation & Software for HIMax
and HIMatrix Systems. The DVD Menu will start
automatically after a few seconds.
Alternatively: Open the file Index.htm in the ../ENGLISH
directory on the DVD.

Step 2: Choose SILworX, Installation in the DVD Menu.

Step 3: Confirm the execution of the install routine and follow

the instructions on the screen.

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3 SILworX Licensing
SILworX is copy protected by hardware licensing. Two different license
types are supported:

- Hardlock License: portable U3 USB Stick included in delivery

Note:
Because the Hardlock is not locked against write access, PC virus
protection must be ensured if the Hardlock is used on several PCs.

- Softlock License: bound to the PC hardware

Note:
The Softlock License is bound to the main board and to the Windows
Partition ID. Changing the Windows Partition or exchanging the main
board causes the Softlock License to expire.

The SILworX installation supports all license types. The license can be
activated or changed after installation. SILworX automatically starts in
DEMO mode if no license is available and imposes the following
restrictions:
- Special DEMO format for Project data.
Projects or Archives created in DEMO mode cannot be edited
with a licensed version.
- Code generation is not supported.
- Online features are not supported.

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License Activation
Each SILworX installation must be activated, either by a Softlock or
Hardlock License. Ways for the license activation:

Hardlock License (for V3.30.0 and newer)

Hardlocks will be delivered with the license already enabled. The
activation file is in the Hardlock Directory „Root/Olicense“.
The license activation will be done automatically during the start of
SILworX.

Softlock License
With each ordered license you receive a license number on the delivery
note and invoice. This license number is used to request one license
activation for a dedicated PC hardware (see 3.1 Softlock/Upgrade
License Request).
License Upgrade for a new SILworX Version
An upgrade must be ordered to use a new SILworX version. Please
submit the existing license number to obtain an upgrade. Delivery
includes the new installation DVD. With the existing license number a
new activation file has to be requested and activated (see 3.1
Softlock/Upgrade License Request).

3.1 Softlock/Upgrade License Request

Step 1: Only necessary if you want to upgrade a Hardlock

License:
Unplug all other U3 USB Sticks. Plug the Hardlock into
a free USB port and wait until the driver installation is
complete. Close all dialog windows.

Step 2: Start SILworX.

Without license activation DEMO-License is shown in
the SILworX title bar.

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Step 3: Open License Management, License request.

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Step 4: Create license information

Fill in the following Data (* = mandatory):

Serial*: 6-digit license number from

delivery note or invoice.

Email*: Email address where the activation

file will be sent to.
Address: End user contact data:
Company, Department, First Name,
Last Name, Position, Postal
Code/City, Street, Country, Phone.
Note:
The contact data is used to simplify the registration and
is also stored in the activation file.

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Step 5: Choose the target directory for the license information.

Note:
The file name with the 6-digit license number is used for
identification and should not be changed.

Step 6: Save with OK.

License information is collected and stored in the file
silworx_lic_request_`License-number`.olciml.

Step 7: Send the file via email to

silworx.registration@hima.com.
An email with the activation file `License-
number`.olixml will be returned.

Note:
Make sure that your email contains exactly one
attachment. Please do not send a v-card (electronic
business card) with your email.

Step 8: Copy the activation file `License-number`.olixml to the

SILworX PC or the Hardlock.

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Note:
HIMA recommends to make a backup of the license
activation file. In case the license is lost on the PC due
to uninstall or hard disk formatting you can renew the
activation with the backup.
Note:
The activation file for V3.x cannot be used with earlier
SILworX versions. To use SILworX V2.x the existing V2
activation files have to be used.

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3.2 Softlock/Upgrade License Activation

Step 1: Only necessary if you want to upgrade a Hardlock
License:
Unplug all other U3 USB Sticks. Plug the Hardlock into
a free USB port and wait until the driver installation is
complete. Close all dialog windows.

Step 2: Start SILworX.

Without license activation DEMO-License is shown in
the SILworX title bar.

Step 3: Open License Management, Activate License.

Step 4: Choose the activation file `License-number`.olixml.

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Step 5: Open the activation file `License-number`.olixml.

The license will be activated with the following
message:
„Info License check successful. “

Note:
If the license activation fails, the following message
occurs:
„Warning License check has failed!”
„Warning DEMO License active. “
Please restart SILworX and repeat the license
activation. In case of problems please contact HIMA
Support.

Note (for V3.30.0 and newer):

After the first license activation the activation files will
automatically be copied to the PC / Hardlock.
The license activation will be done automatically when
SILworX is started.
This means that a Hardlock thereafter can be directly
used with other SILworX installations. Further license
activation per SILworX installation is not necessary.

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3.3 Check Activated License (optional)

Step 1: Only necessary if you ordered a Hardlock License:

Unplug all other U3 USB Sticks. Plug the Hardlock into
a free USB port and wait until the driver installation is
complete. Close all windows dialogs.

Step 2: Start SILworX.

Title bar with active license:

Title bar without license:

Step 3: Open About SILworX.

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About SILworX with active license:

About SILworX without license:

4 Support
In case of problems with the installation or license activation please
contact HIMA Support. The free HIMA hotline is open Monday to Friday,
8.30 am – 4.00 pm (CET/CEST).

Telephone: ++49 6202 709-185

++49 6202 709-255

Fax: ++49 6202 709-199

E-Mail: hotline@hima.com

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