BricsCAD Network Licence Server Administration

Quick answer: Once your Network License Server is running, manage it through the Reprise License Server Administration web interface at localhost:5054 (or via Windows search on Windows). One thing worth knowing upfront: the interface’s own “Activate License” button doesn’t apply to BricsCAD licences, don’t use it. From here you can check licence and server status, and reread or restart the server after changing configuration files.

Opening the Admin Interface

Either:

• Browse to localhost:5054 in a web browser, or
• On Windows, search for License Server Administration in the Windows search bar.

A Button to Avoid

The admin interface includes a generic Activate License button that’s part of the underlying RLM software, not something built for BricsCAD specifically. It doesn’t apply to BricsCAD licences, so don’t use it here; activate through the Network License Manager instead.

Checking Licence and Server Status

1. Click Status in the left-side menu to open the Status for “rlm” page.
2. Click the bricsys button in the Server Status column of the ISV Servers table to view the status of your network licences.

Rereading or Restarting the Server

Restart the server any time you change the bricsys.opt file or a licence file, otherwise those changes won’t take effect.

1. Click Reread/Restart Servers in the left-side menu.
2. Click REREAD/RESTART.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why shouldn’t I use the Activate License button in this interface? It’s a generic RLM feature, not built for BricsCAD licences specifically. Use the Network License Manager to activate a BricsCAD licence instead.

When do I actually need to restart the server? Any time you change the bricsys.opt file or a licence file. Those changes don’t take effect until you reread or restart.

Is there a full reference for everything in this admin interface? Yes, an RLM Manual button is available directly within the interface for the complete list of options, beyond what’s covered here.