Return activations using a data file

Use a data file to return a
CodeMeter
 activation from the computer (the destination computer) that borrowed the
CodeMeter
 activation back to another computer (the source computer) when the computers cannot connect over a network. The data file passes the necessary data between the destination and source 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 resides, to the source computer, where the borrowed activation is returned.
On this computer
Carry out this step
Destination computer
1. Set up a data file and select the activation to return.
Source computer
2. Import the data file that contains the return information.
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 return activations using a data file
  1. On the destination computer, set up a data file and select the activation to return.
    Expand the detailed instructions for this step.
    1. Open the
      FactoryTalk Activation Manager
       and select the
      Advanced
       tab.
    2. Select
      Return by file
      .
    3. Select step 1,
      Select the activation to return
      .
    4. Select
      Specify data file
      .
    5. Beside the
      File location
       box, select the
      Browse
       button ellipsis to navigate to the file location.
    6. Select the file to use. The default name of the data file is
      FTAManagerData.xml
      .
    7. Select
      Select Activation to Return
      .
    8. Select the check box for the activation to return.
    9. Select
      Create data file
      . The context data for the selected activation 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.
  2. On the source computer, import the data file that contains the return information.
    Expand the detailed instructions for this step.
    1. Open the
      FactoryTalk Activation Manager
       and select the
      Advanced
       tab.
    2. Select
      Return by file
      .
    3. Select step 2,
      Create the update file
      .
    4. Select
      Specify data file
      .
    5. Beside the
      File location
       box, select the
      Browse
       button ellipsis to navigate to the file location where you put the data file in step 1.
    6. Select the data file (by default, FTAManagerData.xml).
    7. Select
      Create Update
       to display the activation that is being returned.
    8. Select
      Create Data File
       to add the information on the returned activation to the data file.
    9. Select
      Go to Data File Location
       to move or copy the data file 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
      Return by file
      .
    2. Select step 3,
      Import update and create receipt
      .
    3. Select
      Specify data file
      .
    4. Beside the
      File location
       box, select the
      Browse
       button ellipsis to navigate to the file location.
    5. Select the data file (by default, FTAManagerData.xml).
    6. Select
      Return Activation From Destination
       to display the activation that is being returned.
    7. Select
      Create Data File
       to import the information on the returned activation 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
      Return by file
      .
    2. Select step 4,
      Finalize the return
      .
    3. Select
      Specify data file
      .
    4. Beside the
      File location
       box, select the
      Browse
       button ellipsis to navigate to the file location.
    5. Select the data file (by default, FTAManagerData.xml).
    6. Select
      Complete Return by File
      .
    7. (Optional) Open the
      Find available activations
       list to verify that the activation is marked as returned:
      • Select the
        Manage Activations
         tab.
      • Select
        Find Available Activations
        .
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