Summary

Reprise License Manager (RLM) allows administrators to create user groups that simplify the management of GibbsCAM Network Licenses (NLO). Groups can be used to organize users or computers and apply license policies such as reservations or access restrictions.

This article explains how to create user groups using the RLM options file and verify that they are recognized by the license server.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Overview

User groups allow administrators to manage multiple users with a single configuration entry.

Rather than applying licensing rules individually, you can define a group once and reference it in license reservations, INCLUDE rules, EXCLUDE rules, and other RLM options.

Groups can contain:

  • Individual usernames

  • Computer hostnames

  • A combination of both (depending on the RLM option being used)

Before You Begin

Before configuring user groups:

  • Ensure you have administrative access to the Network License Server.

  • Verify that the GibbsRLMServer service is running.

  • Locate the GibbsCAM RLM options file.
    See:     RLM Options File Reference NLO

  • Back up the current options file before making changes.

Create a User Group

  1. Open the GibbsCAM RLM options file in a text editor.

  2. Add a GROUP definition using the following format:

GROUP Engineering jsmith mbrown tlee


This example creates a group named Engineering containing three users.

You can create multiple groups within the same options file.

Example:

GROUP Engineering jsmith mbrown tlee

GROUP Programming rjones dgreen

GROUP Applications training1 training2

Save the Configuration

After adding or modifying group definitions:

  1. Save the options file.

  2. Restart the GibbsRLMServer service, or use the RLM Web Administration interface to reread the options file if supported by your version of RLM.

  3. Verify that the server accepts the updated configuration without errors.

Using Groups

Once a group has been created, it can be referenced by other RLM options.

For example, a group can be used when:

  • Reserving licenses

  • Restricting license access

  • Creating INCLUDE rules

  • Creating EXCLUDE rules

Example:

RESERVE 5 gibbscam GROUP Engineering


This example reserves five GibbsCAM licenses for members of the Engineering group.

Note: The feature name (gibbscam in this example) and syntax may vary depending on your license configuration. Refer to your license file and the RLM License Administration Manual for the appropriate feature names and option syntax.

Verify the Configuration

After updating the options file:

  1. Open the RLM Web Administration interface.

Default address:

http://localhost:5054


  1. Verify that the license server is running normally.

  2. Review the server status or log messages for any syntax errors.

  3. Confirm that users can obtain licenses according to the configured group policies.

Best Practices

  • Use descriptive group names such as Engineering, Manufacturing, or Applications.

  • Keep related users in a single group whenever possible.

  • Document the purpose of each group.

  • Remove users who no longer require access.

  • Back up the options file before making changes.

  • Test configuration changes during scheduled maintenance whenever possible.

Troubleshooting

Problem: Group Rules Are Not Applied

Possible Causes

  • Syntax error in the options file.

  • Server has not reloaded the updated configuration.

  • Username does not exactly match the login reported by RLM.

Resolution

Review the options file for syntax errors, reload or restart the license server, and verify the username being reported by RLM.


Problem: Users Cannot Obtain Reserved Licenses

Possible Causes

  • User is not a member of the configured group.

  • Reservation references the wrong feature name.

  • Options file contains an error.

Resolution

Verify the group membership, review the reservation syntax, and confirm that the options file loaded successfully.


Problem: Server Reports an Options File Error

Cause

The options file contains invalid syntax.

Resolution

Correct the syntax, save the file, and reload the options file or restart the GibbsRLMServer service.

Expected Result

User groups are successfully recognized by the GibbsCAM Network License Server and can be used to simplify license administration.

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Keywords

RLM, Reprise License Manager, GROUP, User Group, Options File, Network License, NLO, License Reservation, INCLUDE, EXCLUDE, RESERVE, License Administration, GibbsRLMServer