How Creo license works on Machine sheared by different user ?

[Pratik_More]

HI Expert,

I have below condition and would like to know how the Creo licenses will be utilized. 

I have a single Windows workstation with Creo (WC 12) installed, and the machine has two local user accounts (User 1 and User 2).

I would like to understand how Creo licensing works when multiple users share the same machine:

1. If User 1 logs in and starts Creo, but does not close Creo before logging out or switching users, and then User 2 logs in and starts Creo as well — how many licenses are consumed?

   Is this counted as one license (because it is the same machine), or two licenses (because there are two user sessions)?

2. If User 1 does close Creo before logging out, will User 2 be able to start Creo normally under their own login and use the same license?

3. In general, what is the correct way for multiple users to share a single workstation and use Creo with the most efficient (optimal) license usage?

   Are there any guidelines or best practices for concurrent users on the same machine?

Any official documentation or guidance on this setup would be very helpful.

[Pratik_More]

We are using Floating license of Creo.

[vnamboodheri]

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[MartinHanak]

Hi,

my assumption: you own one Creo license.

number 1 ... this variant is nonsense (from my point of view)

I think Creo exits automatically when user logs out.

Note: I have never used fast switching.
EDIT: You can apply fast switching to User 2 and then run ptcstatus.bat. This action will tell you whether the license is used -OR- free.

number 2

When User 1 does close Creo before logging out, then the license is released and User 2 will be able to start Creo normally under their own login.

number 3

The current user must end the Creo session before being replaced by another user.

[BenLoosli]

Option 1 will depend on how you handle User1. If User 1 logs out with Creo open, do they do a logout or a disconnect. A logout should kill all running processes, a disconnect will leave Creo running and thus consuming your 1 license.

Option 2 will not cause any issues as User 1 has closed their license and it is available for User 2.

How many licenses of Creo does your company own? Using floating licenses is generally the best method for sharing licenses between multiple users.

[RandyJones · Accepted solution]

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@Pratik_More wrote: In general, what is the correct way for multiple users to share a single workstation and use Creo with the most efficient (optimal) license usage?

Are there any guidelines or best practices for concurrent users on the same machine?

Any official documentation or guidance on this setup would be very helpful.

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IMHO best practice for floating licenses is to set the timeout to the minimum of 20 minutes (1200 sec):

https://www.ptc.com/en/support/article/CS439925

That way when a user gets a call, needs to to look at something in the shop, Option 1 above, or etc their license will be given back to the server after 20 minutes for someone else to use.