Question:

How Do I Order a FLEXnet (FLEXlm) Dongle for Synopsys Tools?

Answer:
You can order FLEXnet-compatible dongles from Flexera Software, formerly a division of Macrovision. Follow this procedure:

1. Contact Flexera Sofware to obtain a quotation and to place your order for either a USB dongle (FLEXid=9, part number FLEXid-ALAD-08304) or a parallel port dongle (Flexid=8, part number DS1410E-GSI).

   Dongle request e-mail address: flexid@flexerasoftware.com
   Contact: Guillaume Brossais at 44 870 873 6300 or 44 1928 706 6346

2. After you have received the dongle, pass the dongle hostid information on to your sales representative. The dongle hostID (needed for "cutting" your license key file) is printed on the dongle and has a "FLEXID=9-" or "FLEXID=8-" prefix and an 8- or 12- character suffix. For example: FLEXID=9-12345678 (Aladdin USB dongle)

Note:
The USB "FLEXID=9" dongle is compatible with HSPICE version 2005.03 or higher. Rainbow "FLEXID=7-" and Dallas "FLEXID=8-" parallel port dongles are compatible with all HSPICE versions.

3. If this order is related to the rehost of an existing license file, you must fill out a "rehost form," obtainable from your sales rep (there might be a rehost charge). Off-support licenses cannot be rehosted.
4. Download and install SCL 11 or higher for Windows or Linux. (SCL 11.1 is required to support Synplicity licenses in the cvd format.)
5. If necessary, install the correct dongle driver. (Install only 32-bit drivers, even on a 64-bit version of Windows or Linux.) For SCL 11 and higher, the drivers are in the scl_root/<platform>/drivers directory. For example, on the Windows platform, the driver is at scl_root/windows/drivers/IDInstaller.exe.
6. Use lmtools to start SCL for Windows. (Use lmgrd to start SCL on Linux.) For more details on how to start SCL on the Windows OS, see the following link: http://www.synopsys.com/support/LI/Licensing/Pages/default.aspx#start_win