Creating the SPLM_LICENSE_SERVER Environment Variable

Newer version of NX relies on the SPLM_LICENSE_SERVER environment variable to locate the license server and retrieve the necessary license. Users can set this environment variable during NX installation or configure it manually later.

To manually create this environment variable, follow the steps below:

1. Locate the Edit environment variables setting through various methods (searching in the Search Bar, going through Control Panel, ...

2. Access Environment Variables with the Advanced tab of the System Properties dialog box.

3. Create a new environment variable.

4. Set SPLM_LICENSE_SERVER variable name and variable value. Variable value will be based on the designated port number and IP address from the license server. Please obtain the networking information from your licensing administrator. *The default port number for Siemens License Server (SLS) is 29000*.

5. Select OK to complete the creation of the new user/system environment variable.

6. Start NX.

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