The FluidFlow standalone license can be transferred to a new machine when needed—whether you're upgrading hardware or moving to a different workstation. Follow this streamlined process to ensure minimal downtime and a smooth transition.
Step-by-Step Transfer Process
Install on the New Machine
Download and run
FF3SETUP.EXEand choose Standalone (Single User or Trial) when prompted for Installation Kind.(Ensures this installation remains standalone.)
Obtain the New Product ID
Launch FluidFlow on the new machine.
Select the ‘Help | License Manager’ menu item and note the Product ID displayed.
Create the Export License File
On the old (currently licensed) machine, select the ‘Help | License Manager’ menu item in FluidFlow.
Select the Export page.
Enter the new machine’s Product ID.
Select the modules to be exported. (To transfer the full license, select all of the modules.)
Click the ‘Export…’ button.
When prompted, enter the name of the file to export to, to create the transfer file, e.g., Transfer.LIC.
Move the Transfer File (Transfer.LIC)
Copy the .LIC file you created to the new machine.
Import on the New Machine
Select the ‘Help | License Manager’ menu item from FluidFlow on the new machine.
Select the Import page.
Click the ‘Import…’ button.
When prompted browse to the location of Transfer.LIC and click Open.
Once imported, your standalone license will be activated on the new machine. Restart FluidFlow to continue modeling with the transferred license.
Related Articles
FluidFlow Installation & Activation Guide – Setup context, trial mode, and license activation methods.
Network Installation & Configuration Guide – Guidelines for server or multi-user deployments.
Understanding FluidFlow Licensing Options – Choose between standalone, network, or named-user licensing based on your needs.
Summary
This guide offers a clear, consistent workflow to transfer a standalone FluidFlow license across machines. For more details on installation and activation, refer to the related knowledge base articles above.