Versions Compared

Old Version 64

changes.mady.by.user Kristin Ivanova

Saved on

compared with

New Version Current

changes.mady.by.user Kristin Ivanova

Saved on

Key

  • This line was added.
  • This line was removed.
  • Formatting was changed.

...

Responsivegridmacro
VAlignmentstart
Columns2repeat(2, 1fr)
Columns3width1100px
Columns1repeat(3, 1fr)
Columns1width1740px
Columnsrepeat(4, 1fr)
Columns2width1290px


Overview

The Chaos License comes with each Chaos product installation, and no Chaos product can function without an active license. One active license gives you access to all of your Chaos products. There are different types of licenses - Solo/Fixed licenses and Premium/Floating licenses. 

The Solo and Fixed Chaos plans are more suited for individual users, while the Premium and Floating plans can be used by both individuals and teams. The activation workflows vary depending on your subscription plan and role.

UI Text Box
typenote

Please make sure to follow the instructions for your current Chaos License plan.

Solo and Fixed Plans

...

Chaos products are sold under a named or a floating license.

Named licenses allow dedicated access to individual users, while floating licenses can be shared among a team of users.


Named Licenses

...

Named licenses allow users to have dedicated access to their software from any device where they log in with their Chaos account.

A named-user license is dedicated to one specific person, giving them access to the software on any machine. One license can only be used on one device at a time.

To use your named licenseTo activate your Solo/Fixed license, you need to:

  1. Perform a default product installation.
  2. Enter Start using your product and you will be prompted to log in with your Chaos account credentials when prompted.
  3. When you successfully log in, you can use your license is active.  

For more details, see the Solo and Fixed Named Licenses page.

...


Floating

...

width45%

...

width55%

Sharing

...

Column
width45%

Cloud-Based Floating Licensing (recommended)

Allows you and your team to use a shared pool of Floating licenses entirely through the cloud, for more convenience.

Fancy Bullets
typecircle
  • The administrator of an Organization (the owner of an active commercial Chaos account) enables the Floating license sharing option.
  • The administrator invites users to the Organization.
  • Users accept the invitation and log in/create a Chaos account.

For more information see the Cloud-Based Floating Licensing page.

Licenses

...

Floating licenses can be shared among multiple users on a first-come, first-served basis and don’t need to be assigned to an individual user.

Floating licenses are ideal for creating a pool of licenses that can be used by multiple users, who do not need to have dedicated access to our products.

For example, a pool of 10 floating licenses can be shared between 20 (or any number of users). Any of the users can access the software at any time, as long as there is an available license in the pool. The only limit is the concurrent usage of licenses, in this case only 10 users can use the software at the same time. Named licenses require the number of licenses to match the number of users (e.g. 20).


Feature

Named license

Floating License

Tied to a user

Yes (to a specific email address, unless reassigned)

No (shared across the organization)

Device flexibility

Yes (any device)

Yes (any device)

Simultaneous usage

No

No

License sharing

No

Yes (one at a time per license seat)

Best for

Individual users

Teams sharing licenses


Sharing can be done in one oftwo ways:

  • Cloud-Based Floating Licensing (recommended): The administrator shares a pool of Floating licenses with the Organization's Users, and when they log in with their Chaos accounts, they can use the floating licenses through the cloud from any location. See how to set it up in the Cloud-Based Floating License section of this page.
  • Remote Licensing: The administrator installs the Chaos License Server on a centrally accessible machine within a local network. The users will need to configure their Chaos product to connect to this centralized network location to access a license. This method is explained in the Installing the Product for Network Floating Licensing page

...

width3%

...

styledisplay: table-cell; border-left: 1px solid #ccc;

...

width2%

...

width50%

Licensing Within a Local Network

Allows you and your team to share Floating licenses within a common network, for more security.

Fancy Bullets
typecircle
  • The administrator installs the Chaos License Utility locally by performing a default product installation. This machine can use the license, but it also serves as a connection point for others to connect to the license.
  • The administrator shares their IP address with others within the same local network. A VPN can also be used to share the license within a remote network.
  • Users perform an Advanced Chaos product installation, choosing the Remote Licensing option.

...

  • .


...


Individual Use

UI Text Box
typeiconinfo

One Premium/Floating license can be used by one individual at the same time. Users can take turns to use the license but not use it simultaneously. If you wish more users to work with Chaos product at the same time, you need to acquire more licenses.

Section
Column
width42%
Column
width58%
Section
Column
width45%

Assigning Individual Licenses

Fancy Bullets
typecircle
  • The administrator assigns licenses directly to users in the Organization.
  • Users then install the licenses locally on their machines.

This is not a shared license, it is used only by the user it is assigned to.

For more information, see the My Chaos Portal Guide.

Column
width3%
Div
styledisplay: table-cell; border-left: 1px solid #ccc;
Column
width2%
Column
width50%

Using Premium/Floating Licenses Locally

Fancy Bullets
typecircle
  • If you are the license holder, you need to install the license on your machine.

Follow the Solo and Fixed Licenses workflow.

 

Corona and Enscape Activation

...

typecircle
  • Corona Activation

If you are activating a Chaos License for Corona, please see the Activating Corona for 3ds Max or Activating Corona for Cinema 4D pages, depending on your integration.

  • Enscape Activation

Enscape is no longer generating license keys for new subscriptions. To access your license, see the Enscape License Activation article.


How do I login to use my Chaos license?

...

You can use your Chaos account to log in and access your Chaos product. The Chaos product will prompt you to log in as needed.

Our products require a valid license, associated with a Chaos account. When you create a Chaos account you can use it with all of our products. Your existing Enscape, V-Ray, Anima or Veras logins are all Chaos accounts and work for all our products.

If you are an individual customer and you have made the purchase with us yourself - the license is already associated with your account. You can start using it as soon as you login.

If you are part of a team, then your Chaos Organization administrator needs to invite you to the organization and provide you with access to our products.

...

For more information on managing your licenses in the my.chaos portal, read the articles in this section of our online documentation

.


Pages

...


Div
stylepadding-left: 5px;padding-right: 5px;padding-bottom: 10px;
classdashboard
Textboxcard
PageToIncludeGetting Started
CardPageLinkSolo and Fixed Named Licenses
Solo and Fixed

Named Licenses

See how to activate your Chaos License for a Solo/Fixed License plan.                                                                                                                                                                                    Named licenses are dedicated personal licenses. See more information here.

Textboxcard
PageToIncludeGetting Started
CardPageLinkPremium and Floating Licenses
Premium and

Floating Licenses

See how to activate your Chaos License as a user of a Premium/Floating License planThis page guides users who have opted for Chaos plans with a floating license.                                                                                                                                                                

Administrator Workflow

See how to set up a Premium/Floating License to share with others, implement redundancy options, manage licenses, and more.                                                                 

Textboxcard
PageToIncludeGetting Started
CardPageLinkAdministrator Workflow
Textboxcard
PageToIncludeGetting Started
CardPageLinkCloud-Based Floating Licensing

Cloud-Based Floating Licensing

See how to share a Premium/Floating License without the need for a local network.                                                                                        This page guides you through the process of Floating License Sharing through the My Chaos portal.

Textboxcard
PageToIncludeGetting Started
CardPageLinkInterface

Interface

The License Server interface is where you can check the status of your current license plan, borrow a license for offline use, and more.  

My Chaos Portal Guide

My Chaos Portal Guide

If you are a Chaos license holder, through the my.chaos portal you can manage your Chaos licenses and account centrally. 

Textboxcard
PageToIncludeGetting Started
CardPageLinkBorrowing Licenses for Offline Use

Borrow Licenses for Offline Use

See how you can borrow a Chaos License and use it offline for up to 14 days at a time.                                                                                                                 

Textboxcard
PageToIncludeGetting Started
CardPageLinkLicense Server Settings

License Server Settings

Find out how you can change your Chaos product's license setup, how to manually access the License Server, and how to manually add firewall exceptions to your License.

Viewing Your Available Licenses

Viewing Your Available Licenses

View licenses available on your device by accessing the Chaos License Server interface

Textboxcard
CardPageLinkLicense Management for Organization Admins

License Management for Organization Admins

This Self-Service Portal guide serves Administrators who can manage multiple users in the system.

Textboxcard
PageToIncludeGetting Started
CardPageLinkTroubleshooting

Troubleshooting

If you are having issues with the activation or installation of the License Server, please see this page.                                                                                                       

Textboxcard
PageToIncludeGetting Started
CardPageLinkUninstall the License Server Deployment
Uninstall

License Server Deployment

See how you can uninstall the Chaos License Server.                                                                                        to set up a floating license to share with others, implement redundancy options, manage licenses, and more.                                                                                                                         

Textboxcard
PageToIncludeGetting Started
CardPageLinkMy Chaos Portal GuideTroubleshooting

Troubleshooting

My Chaos Portal Guide

If you are a Chaos license holder, through the my.chaos portal you can manage your Chaos licenses and account centrally.  having issues with the activation or installation of the License Server, please see this page.