Offline License Update

Disguise licenses can also be updated and activated without an internet connection. This applies to any machines, but is typically relevant for RenderStream subscriptions where the RX server that should receive the license is airgapped without internet access.

License files must be transferred between the receiving server and a separate machine with internet access for offline license updates. This transfer can happen using a LAN or physical drive, such as a USB drive or an external HDD/SSD.

To complete the update, 3 files need to be exchanged:

• A request file (.WibuCmRaC):
  • This must be uploaded to generate the license update file.
• The license update file (.WibuCmRaU):
  • This must be downloaded to activate the license.
• The license receipt file (also uses .WibuCmRaC extension):
  • This must be uploaded as proof of an activated license.

Note

By default, CodeMeter Control Center will use the serial number of the license container for the filename. When activating multiple servers, you may want to use a more descriptive name (e.g. the machine hostname), so it’s easier to see which file needs to be copied to which server.

Offline License Updates

Follow the steps below to update your license.

1. Create a license update request on the server without an internet connection

1. Open CodeMeter Control Center.
2. Click License Update and click Next.
3. Select Create license request and click Next.
4. Select Extend existing license.

5. Select the appropriate FirmCode

If you have multiple licenses installed, select the appropriate Disguise FirmCode to update. Note that instead of “Disguise”, the description may say “d3 Technologies”.

You can only create one license request at a time, for example:

• 101813 for current RenderStream licenses
• 6001030 for Designer licenses

6. Click Next, select a memorable filename for the request, then click Commit.
7. Copy this .WibuCmRaC file to the computer with an internet connection.

2. Create a license update file on a machine with an internet connection

1. Open the URL for the file-based transfer in a browser, https://lc.codemeter.com/64700/depot/autoUpdate.php.
2. Click File-based license transfer in the bottom right of the window.
3. Select the .WibuCmRaC request file you copied from the offline machine.
4. click Start Activation Now.
5. This will take a short time to process.

6. On the next screen, click Download License Update. This downloads the license update file ending with a .WibuCmRaU extension.
7. Keep the browser window open until the download has completed.
8. Copy the .WibuCmRaU update file to the offline server.

3. Import the license update on the server to create a receipt

1. Reopen the CodeMeter Control Centre.
2. Click on License Update.
3. Click Next.
4. Select Import license update and click Next.
5. Select the .WibuCmRaU update file you copied from the online machine.
6. Click Commit to activate the license on the offline server.

7. Still in CodeMeter Control Centre, click License Update and Next.
8. Select Create receipt and click Next.
9. Select the same FirmCode as earlier and click Next.
10. Select a file to save the receipt to: The default process overwrites the earlier .WibuCmRaC file. But you can choose a new name if you prefer.
11. Click Commit.
12. Copy this new .WibuCmRaC receipt file to the computer with an internet connection.

4. Apply the license receipt on a machine with an internet connection

1. Return to your browser and ensure you have the option to Download License Update File in WebDepot.
2. Click Next.
3. Select the .WibuCmRaC receipt file you copied from the offline machine.
4. Click Upload Receipt Now.

5. Click OK on the next screen.
6. Finally, you should see that the license now has a red background in WebDepot. This indicates that the WebDepot and the CodeMeter License Central database have received the update and confirmed the license activation.