Issue
Users need to transfer VisiSat licenses from one PC to another, typically due to hardware replacement or system upgrades.
Product Line
Satchwell MicroNet
Environment
Satchwell VisiSat 2.x
Cause
Licenses are tied to the original PC and must be exported and re-imported to function on a new machine. This process is necessary when:
- Replacing or upgrading a PC
- Consolidating engineering tools
- Migrating from VisiSat v2.0 to v2.1
Resolution
Follow these steps to transfer VisiSat licenses:
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Export License from Original PC
- Use the VisiSat license management tool to export each license file.
- Save the exported files to a secure location (e.g., USB drive or network share).
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Transfer License Files to New PC
- Copy the exported license files to the target PC.
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Import License on New PC
- Use the license management tool on the new PC to import the license files.
- Ensure VisiSat v2.1 is installed before importing v2.0 licenses.
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Reference Documentation
- For detailed steps, refer to the Moving VisiSat Licenses PDF extracted from the VisiSat Engineering Guide.
- Also see: Transferring VisiSat version 2.0 license to Computer running VisiSat 2.1
