KeyShot Studio
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Activate Module
A Module is an Add-on that can be used with your KeyShot Studio subscription license.
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Borrowing A License
To check out a KeyShot Studio Pro Floating license, your computer must be connected to the license server. To continue using KeyShot Studio Pro Floating, the connection must be maintained at all times. If you want to work from a remote location and take KeyShot Studio with you, you can borrow the license.
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Changing Server Connection
For larger companies, there may be more than one KeyShot Studio license server at the same or multiple locations.
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Client Error: Looping Prompt
Reason: This means that KeyShot Studio is unable to connect to the KeyShot License Server application on your license server.
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Client Error: No Licenses Available
Reason: There are no more licenses available on the server. This means that the license server has issued all the available license seats to other clients in your office network.
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Client Error: Unknown Error
Reason: The Unknown error can be caused by a couple of different things. The error code will usually contain some information as to what might be wrong.
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Client Error: Unsupported KeyShot Studio Version
Reason: Your current floating license does not support the version of KeyShot Studio that you are trying to open.
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Edit Registry (PC)
When you specify the server name in KeyShot Studio, a registry entry is created. Depending on your system’s restrictions, it is possible that KeyShot Studiois unable to write into the Windows registry. If so, you can manually edit this registry entry.
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Enabling KeyShot Studio Web
KeyShot Studio Web is included with the KeyShot Studio Enterprise license. Otherwise, it is sold separately as an add-on.
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Environment Variable (Mac)
When you specify the server name in KeyShot Studio, an environment variable is created. Depending on your system’s restrictions, it is possible that KeyShot Studio is unable to write into the environment variable. If so, you can manually edit this file.
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Firewall Whitelist
To avoid any issues please ensure the following URLs are added to your Firewall Whitelist. Note that you might need to request help from your IT department.
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Floating License Definitions
This is a type of license that can be accessed by various computer systems. The actual license file is saved on the license server system. Your license file is an encoded text file that tells the license server which port to use, how many seats are available for checkout, and when will the license expire.
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The KeyShot Studio installer will guide you through the installation process.
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KeyShot Account
You need a KeyShot Account to use a subscription license and if you want to upload or like resources in the KeyShot Cloud Library.
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KeyShot License Server Installation
The instructions below will walk you through a typical first-time license service setup. Our licensing team will provide you with a license file and the appropriate software links. You may reach our licensing team at help.keyshot.com.
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KeyShot Pro Floating Installation
The instructions below will take you through the registration process for floating licenses.
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License Distribution
For access to our License Distribution system, please contact your Customer Success Manager.
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License Distribution Definitions
An Organization is a group of Members with Seats that can easily be moved between Members. One account can only have one Organization. There are three different roles within an Organization.
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License Server Installation (Linux)
The instructions below will walk you through the typical first-time license service setup on Linux. Our licensing team will provide you with a license file and the appropriate software links. You may reach our licensing team at help.keyshot.com.
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License Server Installation (PC) - Custom
The Floating License Configurator application automatically creates a service in LMTools.
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Migration Assistant
If you have a previous KeyShot Studio version installed on your PC/Mac, when installing KeyShot Studio for the first time, the Migration Assistant will help you transfer your settings and resources to your new KeyShot Studio. You can choose to migrate Settings, Resources or both.
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Node Locked License
For this licenses type you will have received a serial code or in some cases a .lic file.
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Pro Floating Advanced Setup
FlexNet licensing tools and methods are commonly utilized in the software industry. This licensing method includes a myriad of different advanced features. In fact, there is an entire FlexNet licensing manual on the web.
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Pro Floating Installation
Welcome to the KeyShot Pro Floating Installation Guide! This guide will walk you trough the installation process starting with the license management application: KeyShot License Server (Windows & Mac) or lmgrd (Linux). You will then install and configure the client application: KeyShot! We have also included a list...
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Pro Floating Quick Start Setup
All license management applications utilize the latest FlexNet licensing tools by Flexera Software LLC. KeyShot Pro Floating and KeyShot License Server are both provided by KeyShot Inc. Please follow the instructions below to install the license server and have your license file issued.
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Pro Floating Troubleshooting
This troubleshooting guide will help you diagnose the cause of an error message and assist you in finding a solution. Below, we list errors under two main categories: server errors and client errors. Errors inside the KeyShot License Server Configurator are server errors. Errors from KeyShot Pro Floating are client...
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Replace License File
If you’ve received a new license file from us, you can easily replace the old license and update the license server.
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Resource Folder
Your KeyShot Studio installation contains a folder of preset KeyShot Studio resources (or assets). Resources such as materials, environments, and textures are stored here. When you open a .bip file, KeyShot Studio references the KeyShot Studio resources folder location and loads any files that apply to the scene. Yo...
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Server Error: Invalid Mac Address (HostID)
Reason: The Mac Address (or HostID) in the license file does not match your computer’s active mac address (or HostID).
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Server Error: License File Not Found
Reason: The licensing software (lmgrd) is unable to read the license file in your FlexLM folder.
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Silent Install (PC only)
You or your IT department may wish to run the KeyShot Studio Installer for PC as a silent installation. Please note that using the silent installation means, that you automatically accept the EULA.
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Subscription License
The Subscription license type is tied to your KeyShot Account.
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Try KeyShot Studio
If you don’t have a license you can go to keyshot.com and select free trial in the top left corner and fill out the required fields.
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