Keeping your shared 12d license environment up to date is an important part of ensuring users can continue accessing the software without issues.
In this video, you’ll learn the different ways to update a nodes file, whether you’re working from a local machine or writing directly to a server. It also covers the recommended process for new server administrators who may not have the latest nodes file on their computer, helping you understand the safest and most efficient workflow for managing license updates.
In this short tutorial, we show you how to view and manage network licenses using the CodeMeter WebAdmin service.
When multiple users access 12d Model through a shared network CodeMeter, it is useful to view which licenses are currently being used and see the available licenses across each license container. CodeMeter WebAdmin provides an easy way to access this information, review active sessions, and manage user access when required.
This video also explores the License Monitoring tools to view license summaries, check session details, and end a user’s access to a license from the server. It also explains what happens in 12d Model when a user’s license session is ended.
Watch the full tutorial to learn how to view license usage and manage active network license sessions in CodeMeter WebAdmin.
In this video, we walk through how CodeMeter certification works, how to check a CodeMeter’s certification status, and the options available for both automatic and manual certification.
Keeping your 12d Model licenses certified is essential to ensuring uninterrupted access to your software, especially for users who regularly work in the field or in locations with limited internet connectivity.
Whether you’re managing a single dongle or multiple CodeMeters across your organisation, this guide will help you stay compliant and avoid unexpected licensing disruptions.
In this short tutorial, we explore how to reference specific license containers in 12d Model when multiple CodeMeter dongles or license configurations are available.
Different 12d Model tasks often require different modules, from surveying and drainage analysis to more advanced modelling workflows. As organisations grow and licensing requirements become more complex, it is common to have multiple standalone or network licenses configured for different purposes.
This video explains how 12d Model identifies and accesses specific license containers, helping ensure you are using the correct modules for the work you need to perform.
Watch the full tutorial to learn how to manage multiple license configurations and streamline access to the tools your projects require.
If your organisation uses a network CodeMeter dongle, proper server configuration is essential to ensure all 12d Model users can access their licences.
In this tutorial, we introduce CodeMeter WebAdmin, the management interface used to configure and monitor network licensing. You’ll learn how the CodeMeter server and client setup works, where to find your dongle’s unique CodeMeter number, and how to enable network server access so licences can be shared across your organisation.
Whether you’re setting up a new server or troubleshooting an existing one, this video provides a practical introduction to one of the key components of 12d Model network licensing.
Watch the full tutorial to learn how to configure CodeMeter WebAdmin and get your network licensing environment running smoothly.
In this short but important tutorial, we explain how 12d Model accesses licenses using CodeMeter dongles and how a simple configuration file can help the software locate a valid license.
Whether you’re using a standalone dongle connected directly to your workstation or a network dongle shared across multiple users, understanding how 12d Model searches for licenses can help prevent setup issues and save troubleshooting time.
You’ll also learn about the dongles.4D file, which controls where 12d Model looks for a license and in what order. While standalone users typically won’t need to modify this file, it plays an important role in networked environments.
Watch the full video for a clear walkthrough of dongle-based licensing and learn how to ensure your 12d Model installation is configured correctly from the start.
Before installing 12d Model, it’s helpful to understand how its licensing system works. This video gives you a clear and simple explanation of the different dongle types you may receive after purchasing your license.
Upon purchasing a 12d Model licence or licences, you’ll usually receive: a standalone Codemeter or a network Codemeter dongle (or both).
Standalone dongles come in several forms such as an SSD card, a stubby USB, or a long USB drive. While they may look different, they all serve the same purpose. These are designed for individual users and allow access to multiple projects, with the option to be shared when needed.
For team environments, a network dongle is used instead. This is typically a heavier metallic USB device, where each licence allows one user to access a project at a time, making it suitable for shared organisational use.
By the end of this video, you’ll have a clear understanding of how each dongle type works and which one applies to your setup.
Watch the full video to get a simple, visual guide to 12d Model dongle types and licensing.
This short video takes you through installing 12d Model through the 12d Model website (www.12d.com).
You’ll see how to navigate to the download link, download the Installation PDF, and join the 12d Model User Forum to learn from, and interact with, the 12d Model community.
We demonstrate finding the sample project and dataset which are provided with your installation of 12d Model (plus the folder structure that will install with it), and display tips for learning more, such as watching previous 12d Model webinars.
Want some handy hints and tips for using 12d Model software?
We’re kicking off a new ‘blog series to answer some of our most frequently asked questions about 12d Model.
Our Support teams worldwide answer lots of user queries every day, and they’ve compiled a list of some that come up often; keep an eye on this space for a new ‘Tipster’ post every week, and stay ahead of the game!
Long-term 12d Modellers may remember The Tipster from our early Dirt Digger newsletters; we decided it was time for a revival!
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