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How To Run Softimage 3D with a 'C' and 'D' Drive Partition
Last reviewed: November 27, 1996
Article ID: Q159553
The information in this article applies to:
  • Softimage 3D for Windows NT, versions 3.0, 3.01, 3.51

SUMMARY

If you installed FLEXlm on a workstation with a 'C' and 'D' drive partition, you may encounter problems when trying to run Softimage 3D. Problems occur if there is not enough space to install FLEXlm on the 'C' drive.

When you install Softimage 3D, the FLEXlm license driver information (.dll and .exe files among others) is always placed on the 'C' drive. If the 'C' drive is too small, the FLEXlm license server of Softimage 3D cannot write all the necessary files to that drive, thus preventing Softimage 3D from running.

To correct this problem, you must copy the FLEXlm driver information from the 'C' drive to the 'D' drive. For example, copy "C:\FLEXLM" to "D:\FLEXLM" and make sure you edit the "DEAMON" line of the "license.dat" file so it reflects the new path, i.e.: "DEAMON SOFTIMAGE C:\FLEXLM\lmsoft.exe" to "DEAMON SOFTIMAGE D:\FLEXLM\lmsoft.exe".

REFERENCES

If you have any questions concerning the information contained in this article, contact support@softimage.com by e-mail.

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Last reviewed: November 27, 1996
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