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* *Standalone* -- Create a [LEVEL.TXT|kb:Run a lower software version using a current license] file which lists only the program level on the first line, then save this file to the folder in which the software is installed. This file, included when a new license is sent, will speed the time it takes the software to locate the license.
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*NOTE:* The program level entered should be one of the following:
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* *Standalone (alternative)* --  As an alternative to using the LEVEL.TXT file, the program level can be specified as a command-line option. To do so, create a shortcut that points to the SAP2000.exe file in the installation folder by running the Windows Run command, then by adding "/L \[Program Level\]" (where \[Program Level\] is one of the options listed in the previous note) to the command line after "SAP2000.exe" such that the entry reads: "SAP2000.exe/L \[Program Level\]". Specification of program level on the command line will supersede that in the LEVEL.TXT file.
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*NOTE:* Software released prior to version 15 does not offer this command-line option.
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* *Network* -- Create a text file named LMHOST.INI which lists either the network name, or the IP address of the machine running the [License Manager|kb:Sentinel RMS License Manager], then save this file to the folder in which the software is installed. If more than one machine serves licensing, enter each name or IP address on a separate line of text. This file will then speed the time it takes the software to locate the network license.


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h1. See Also

* [kb:Run a lower software version using a current license]

* [kb:License FAQ]