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Oct 23, 2026 7:16 AM UTC
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Creo Parametric and Flexnet

Hello,

PTC article https://www.ptc.com/en/support/article/CS44898?source=search mentiones the steps.
But this needs to be manually updated.

Situation:
Need to restrict Creo license on server level.
Server A = Advance Creo License
Server B = Basic Creo License

Some users use advance and some users use basic licenses.

Need help with below:
1. Is there a automatic way to restrict licenses for set of users?
2. Solution from PTC suggests that its a manual filter list of .opt file to be maintained. Is there way to make it automate the list?
If new user joins the name has to be added to list, if user leaves company the name has to be removed.

Awaiting for responses.

 


 

 

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    Catalina
    CatalinaCommunity Manager
    Community Manager
    Oct 29, 2026 3:44 PM UTC

    Hi ​@RT_11397061 
     
    Thank you for your question.  
     
    Your post has not yet received any response. I am replying to raise awareness. Hopefully, another community member will be able to help. 
     
    Also, feel free to add any additional information you think might be relevant. It sometimes helps to have screenshots to better understand what you are trying to do. 

    Thanks, 

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    MarcoTosin
    MarcoTosin21-Topaz II
    21-Topaz II
    Oct 30, 2026 7:16 AM UTC

    Is your request similar to this one?

     

     

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    Marco
    RT_1139706111-GarnetAuthor
    11-Garnet
    Nov 4, 2026 3:52 AM UTC

    Hello,

    Its partially similar.

    I want to automate this by connecting to the active directory.
    So that users in Advance group will be linked to the advance licenses.
    Users in Essential group will get essential license.

    Irrespective of the type of psf file, is it possible to control with active directory being connected to the flexnet, can we do this ?

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    MarcoTosin
    MarcoTosin21-Topaz II
    21-Topaz II
    Nov 4, 2026 7:44 AM UTC

    It is possible, but only by using lmadmin (the web version of the Flexera license manager), which PTC has, however, deprecated as a management method for security reasons.

    Recommendation: Transition from LMADMIN to LMGRD-based License Server

     

    The documentation does not mention lmgrd as a connection option to Active Directory.

    https://www.ptc.com/support/-/media/support/refdocs/Creo_Parametric/compatibility/flex_admin_guide.pdf?sc_lang=en

     

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