Introduction #
This guide covers manual configuration of Open iT to collect and parse Abaqus/Elan License Manager log files for usage reporting.
Requirements #
- An Open iT Client connected to an Open iT Server or a coexistent Open iT setup
- Activated LicenseAnalyzer collection and license poller
- License server administrative rights
- Running license manager utility binary and its location
Step 1: Backup Configuration File #
- Navigate to the Components directory (default):
C:\Program Files\OpeniT\Core\Configuration\Components - Backup the file:
licpoll.xml
Step 2: Get the License Status Utility Binary Location #
Through the Interface #
- Open the Task Manager.
- Go to the Details tab.
- Locate abaqus_elmadmin.
- Right-click and choose Open file location. The path of the binary will be displayed.
Through command line #
1. Open a command prompt with Administrator level privileges.
2. Run the following command to locate the binary:
where <installation_drive> is the drive where the license manager is installed.
After verifying the path of the polling program, make sure that it is running.
Open a command prompt in the directory of the license server executable or the polling program and run the following command:
Make sure no errors are encountered.
Step 3: Activate Log Data Collection #
1. Open a command prompt with Administrator level privileges.
2. Go to the bin directory, which is by default in C:\Program Files\OpeniT\Core\bin, run the command:
3. Once in the directory, activate the collection of Abaqus/Elan data, run the command:
4. Set the path to the binary used by the Abaqus/Elan License Server, run the command:
where <binary_path> is the obtained path in Step 2.
5. Update the configuration file, run the command:
Make sure that there are no errors encountered.
Optional: Advanced Configuration #
Refer to the Abaqus/Elan Data Collection Configuration table to learn more about Abaqus/Elan configuration in licpoll.xml.
| Object Name | Accepted Value | Description |
| active | Boolean (true or false) | Setting this to true activates Abaqus/Elan usage data collection. |
| type | String (i.e., Abaqus) | The license manager type. |
| interval | Timespan (e.g., P30S, P5M, P1H) | The span of time between each polling round (it is recommended to set a value no less than P1M). |
| offset | Timespan (e.g., P30S, P5M, P1H) | The span of time the aligned poll time decided by interval is shifted. |
| product-name | String (e.g., server;daemon) | This object is defined if a vendor license name is other than the default Abaqus=%server%;abaqus will be used. |
| status-command | FileName (e.g., ${OpeniT.directories.bin}/abaqus_elmadmin) | The binary used to obtain status from the license manager. |
| status-command.arguments | String (i.e., -lh) | The arguments used for the status command. |
Step 4: Verify Log File Collection #
- After running for some time, check the temporary data folder (default):
- C:\ProgramData\OpeniT\Data\temp\LicPoll
- Confirm presence of collected .data and .log files corresponding to the Abaqus/Elan logs.
Conclusion #
You have now completed the manual configuration of Open iT for Abaqus/Elan log file collection. The system should begin parsing RLM logs according to the specified schedule and parameters.
To ensure optimal data collection:
- Monitor the LogFileCollector temp directory for updates.
- Review the licpoll.xml file for customization as needed.
- Check the Open iT Server for parsed usage data once logs are processed.
For assistance or further configuration support, please contact your Open iT support team.
