What is a Solid Edge Unique Host ID License, and why do you need a MAC Address to run it with Solid Edge?
Solution
Unique Host ID
A Unique Host ID License uses a host ID (or hostid) as an identifier unique to a particular computer which is used by FLEXnet to lock licenses to a particular machine. This Floating License method performs the same tasks as a Standard Floating License, but does not use a dongle. Instead, the license is tied to the MAC address of the Ethernet card on the computer that contains the License Manager software.
To find the MAC address for your network or Ethernet card you can do the following:
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NotesIf you have further inquiries about floating Licensing please refer to the FAQs collection link below:
Solid Edge Floating License FAQs Collection