How to Generate a BricsCAD Network Licence Usage Report
Quick answer: There are four ways to check BricsCAD network licence usage: a live snapshot in the RLM web interface, a raw log file (bricsys.dlog) on the server, a configurable persistent report you set up yourself with the REPORTLOG option, or third-party tools built specifically for licence reporting.
Quick Check: the RLM Web UI
For a live snapshot, browse to localhost:5054 and go to Status > License Usage > bricsys.
The bricsys.dlog File
For raw check-in and check-out history, look at the bricsys.dlog file directly. It’s in the Network License Server installation folder, C:\Program Files\Bricsys\Bricsys Network License Server by default, and records IN/OUT activity as it happens.
Setting Up a Persistent Usage Report
If you want ongoing reporting rather than checking the raw log manually, add the REPORTLOG option to bricsys.opt:
REPORTLOG +D:\your_path\report_name.log
The + matters here: with it, new data is appended to the file over time; without it, the file gets overwritten on each run, so you’d only ever see the most recent snapshot instead of a history. After adding this, reread or restart the licence server for it to take effect.
Third-Party Reporting Tools
For more advanced reporting than the built-in options provide, two third-party tools are commonly used alongside RLM: the RLM License Administration Bundle, and JTB FlexReport. Both are separate products from BricsCAD itself, worth looking into if you need more than basic usage tracking.
Frequently Asked Questions
What’s the fastest way to check current licence usage? The RLM web UI, under Status > License Usage > bricsys, gives a live snapshot with no setup required.
What does the + in the REPORTLOG syntax actually do? It appends new data to the existing file over time. Without it, the file is overwritten on every run instead.
Do I need to restart anything after setting up REPORTLOG? Yes. Reread or restart the licence server for the new option to take effect.
Where is the bricsys.dlog file located? In the Network License Server installation folder, by default C:\Program Files\Bricsys\Bricsys Network License Server on Windows.