Hi, I am running PADS Layout 2005 SPac1 Build #2005.103.1 on a Windows XP computer. (yeah, I know you are wondering why)
I am receiving this error:
Security System wasn't properly initialized: License request for pwrshell feature failed the program will run in demo mode.
I have a Flexid - 9 - 2A14F48B dongle. When I plug it in Windows sees it and says Aladdin Knowledge System Key. The new hardware wizard opens.
I downloaded a program called checkplusid from Viewlogic Systems I found listed on a Mentor Graphics website page. I put the dongle in every USB port on my computer and ran the program but each time it said No ID detected. I have not run the PADs in a year but need to make a change on the last PCB I did. Now I am stuck.
I am thinking I should reinstall the drivers but I am not sure what driver to download.
If I could, I would like to get PADs to run on my newer computer which uses Windows 8.1 but I am not sure if it will run or how to go about transferring it over. My old computer is on its last legs and I have to reset the time and date each time I turn it on.( Update: I replaced the battery in my computer so the time and date etc stay set. Could the battery running out and losing the time and date setting effected my key?)
Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.
-Judy
Message was edited by: Judy Irwin 10/20/2015 5:08pm
Hi,
It sounds like your PC is not seeing your hardware key.
You can probably ignore the "checkplusid" utility. Older versions of PADS had the ability to use a "CPLUS_ID" hardware key - and it sounds like that utility is related to that dongle rather than the FLEXID=9-........ dongle you mention.
You will need the hardware key drivers for that version of PADS. My software archive starts with the 2007.2 release and this gives you options to install hardware key drivers at the time of installation. If you re-install and look out for hardware key / dongle drivers / an option to install licensing, then you should be able to locate them. If you install licensing, and locate the "lmtools" utility, you should see the hardware key listed in the "System Settings" tab.
Another utility installed with licensing is "pcls_ok". You can use that to test if the "pwrshell" license is available. The "Details>" box should give more clues if the license fails to check out.
It is also worth checking that your license has not expired if you have not used PADS for a long time.
Finally, you mention re-setting the date on your PC. If you get a message about "System date set back", please let me know by replying to this message.
Regards,
David