Deactivate a BricsCAD license

Make sure you deactivate a license before:

  • Migrating a license to another computer.
  • Permanently removing BricsCAD® from a computer.
  • Installing a new hard disk.
  • Restructuring the disk partitions.
  • Upgrading the operating system.

To deactivate a BricsCAD® license, an internet connection is required. You cannot manually deactivate a license via another computer that is connected to the internet.

Note: You cannot deactivate:
  • Single and volume licenses that are manually activated.
  • Network licenses.
  • Trial licenses.

The following chart explains how to deactivate a BricsCAD® license. If it is not possible to deactivate a BricsCAD® license, you can revoke the license.

Important: The revoke possibility is limited to two per key and the action cannot be undone. Consult also the Revoke a BricsCAD license (limited operation) article.

To deactivate a license:

  1. Launch the LICENSEMANAGER command. Click the Manage License option in the Bricsys License Manager dialog box.

    The License Manager > Licensing information dialog box displays.

  2. If your computer connects to the license server through a proxy server, click Proxy Settings... to configure the proxy settings.
  3. Click Deactivate...
  4. Click the Yes button in the confirmation dialog box to deactivate the license.

    The license is deactivated and can be activated on another computer.

Note:
  • The number of times you can deactivate is unlimited. To move a license, always use the deactivate and reactivate options.
  • When you uninstall BricsCAD®, the Bricsys License Manager dialog box appears, giving you the option to deactivate the current local license or keep it active.
Tip: The deactivation of BricsCAD® licenses can be automated with the LicTool application. See more information in the How to automate activation and deactivation of local BricsCAD licenses using the LicTool application article.