An options file is a simple text file maintained on the license server, most commonly used to control who can and cannot check out licenses. This is not an STK or an Ansys capability but a capability of FlexNet itself.
This file is normally co-located with the license file and is named [VENDOR].opt. For example:
STKD.opt (legacy STK)
ansyslmd.opt (Ansys STK)
In the case of a server triad, you need to save the options file on all three servers.
Alternately, you can specify the location of the file by manually editing the server license file's VENDOR or DAEMON line. For example:
VENDOR ansyslmd options="C:\Users\shepherd\Desktop\MyOptionsFile.txt"
DAEMON STKD options="C:\Users\shepherd\Desktop\MyOptionsFile.txt"
You can use an options file to “EXCLUDE,” “INCLUDE,” or “RESERVE” specific features for users or groups. The feature names need to match those used in the license file. You need to restart or reread the license service in order for the file to be considered.
NOTE: You will see entries in the debug log file when an options file is in use. For example:
8:44:52 (ansyslmd) Using options file: "C:\Users\shepherd\Desktop\MyOptionsFile.txt"
...
8:44:52 (ansyslmd) EXCLUDE USER shepherd from stk_mission_air
Here's an example of initiating/setting up this file:
# common settings that I always enable/set ...
GROUPCASEINSENSITIVE ON
TIMEOUTALL 900
# Define a group of users by user names.
# GROUP group_name user_list
GROUP SatTeam Jenna Craig Bob
GROUP AirTeam Shannon Andrew Mike
Here's an example using features from STK 12.2 (legacy STK):
INCLUDE ASTG GROUP SatTeam
INCLUDE AMM GROUP AirTeam
EXCLUDEALL USER shepherd
Here's an example using features from Ansys STK:
INCLUDE stk_mission_space GROUP SatTeam
INCLUDE stk_mission_air GROUP AirTeam
EXCLUDEALL USER shepherd
NOTE: For legacy STK, do not restrict usage of STK (the free, basic license). This is a parent license, and it may cause STK not to start. There are few legacy STK license dependencies. However, with Ansys STK, licenses are hierarchical and there is not a one-to-one match with STK Capabilities:
Here is the list of Ansys STK capabilities and the associated licenses (Desktop / Engine Only):
|
Capability
|
licensed feature
|
Description
|
|---|
|
Ansys STK Pro
|
stk_mission_level1
stk_engine_runtime
|
STK Pro core and RF capabilities
STK Engine runtime
|
|
Ansys STK Premium Air
|
stk_mission_level1
stk_mission_level2
stk_mission_air
stk_engine_runtime
|
STK Pro core and RF capabilities
STK Premium core capabilities
Advanced air capabilities
STK Engine runtime
|
|
Ansys STK Premium Space
|
stk_mission_level1
stk_mission_level2
stk_mission_space
stk_engine_runtime
|
STK Pro core and RF capabilities
STK Premium core capabilities
Advanced space capabilities
STK Engine runtime
|
|
Ansys STK Enterprise
|
stk_mission_level1
stk_mission_level2
stk_mission_level3
stk_mission_air
stk_mission_space
stk_engine_runtime
|
STK Pro core and RF capabilities
STK Premium core capabilities
BEE, GCS, SDF, and TETK
Advanced air capabilities
Advanced space capabilities
STK Engine runtime
|
For more information, and to explore all the capabilities of an options file, refer to the FLEX License Administration Guide. 