Borrow activations using a data file

Use a data file to borrow a
CodeMeter
 activation from a source computer to a destination computer when the computers cannot connect over a network. The data file passes the necessary data between the source and destination computers.
This table describes the steps in the process, and the computer on which the steps are carried out. The process requires switching back and forth from the destination computer, where the borrowed activation should go, to the source computer, which contains the activation to borrow.
On this computer
Carry out this step
Destination computer
1. Set up a data file and select the binding to store the activation.
Source computer
2. Import the data file, select the activation to borrow, and set the borrow time limit.
Destination computer
3. Import the update data added to the data file and create a receipt.
Source computer
4. Import the receipt data added to the data file.
To borrow activations using a data file
  1. On the destination computer, set up a data file and select the binding to store the activation.
    Expand the detailed instructions for this step.
    1. Open the
      FactoryTalk Activation Manager
       and select the
      Advanced
       tab.
    2. Select
      Borrow by file
      .
    3. Select step 1,
      Select the binding
      .
    4. Select
      Specify data file
      .
    5. Beside the
      File location
       box, select
      Browse
       ellipsis to navigate to the file location.
    6. Select the file to use.
    7. Select
      Get bindings
      .
    8. Select the checkbox for the binding to use.
    9. Select
      Create data file
      . The binding is written to the data file.
    10. To move or copy the data file to removable media or to a shared network directory, select
      Go to Data File Location
      . Make sure that the file is moved or saved to a location that is accessible from the source computer. The default name of the data file is
      FTAManagerData.xml
      .
  2. On the source computer, import the data file, select the activation to borrow, and set the borrow time limit.
    Expand the detailed instructions for this step.
    1. Open the
      FactoryTalk Activation Manager
       and select the
      Advanced
       tab.
    2. Select
      Borrow by file
      .
    3. Select step 2,
      Select the activation to borrow
      .
    4. Select
      Specify data file
      .
    5. Beside the
      File location
       box, select
      Browse
       ellipsis to navigate to the file location where the data file was saved in step 1.
    6. Select the data file (by default, FTAManagerData.xml).
    7. Select
      Select Activations
      .
    8. Select the checkbox for the activation to borrow.
    9. Select
      Set Borrow Term
      .
    10. Set the borrow time limit using a calendar date, a number of days, or a number of hours. When the time limit expires, the activation is returned.
    11. Select
      Create Data File
       to add the information on the activation and borrow term limit to the data file.
    12. Select
      Go to Data File Location
       to move or copy the data file (by default, FTAManagerData.xml) to removable media or to a shared network directory.
  3. On the destination computer, import the update data added to the data file and create a receipt.
    Expand the detailed instructions for this step.
    1. On the
      Advanced
       tab, select
      Borrow by file
      .
    2. Select step 3,
      Import update and create receipt
      .
    3. Select
      Specify data file
      .
    4. Beside the
      File location
       box, select
      Browse
       ellipsis to navigate to the file location.
    5. Select the data file (by default, FTAManagerData.xml).
    6. Select
      Import Update
      .
    7. Select
      Create Data File
       to import the information on the activation and borrow term limit and write the receipt data to the data file.
    8. To move or copy the data file to removable media or to a shared network directory, select
      Go to Data File Location
      .
  4. On the source computer, import the receipt data added to the data file.
    Expand the detailed instructions for this step.
    1. On the
      Advanced
       tab, select
      Borrow by file
      .
    2. Select step 4,
      Finalize the borrow
      .
    3. Select
      Specify data file
      .
    4. Beside the
      File location
       box, select
      Browse
       ellipsis to navigate to the file location.
    5. Select the data file (by default, FTAManagerData.xml).
    6. Select
      Import Receipt
       to import the receipt from the data file.
    7. (Optional) Open the
      Find available activations
       list to verify that the activation is marked as borrowed:
      • Select the
        Manage Activations
         tab.
      • Select
        Find Available Activations
        .
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