Level.txt files
A lower software version may be run using a higher version license by creating a text file named level.txt within the installation folder of the earlier product version. For a workstation installation, the level.txt file should be located on the server with the executable. For a standalone installation, the level.txt file should be located in the program folder with the executable.
The text file should have two lines, described as follows:
- Line 1: Product Level. Depending on the product level, enter 'Basic', 'Plus', 'Advanced', or 'Ultimate'.
- Line 2: Product Version. Enter only the version number of the current license, for example, '15'.
When using a standalone version, the license file of the current version should also be copied into the installation folder of the previous version.
NOTE: This process may not work when versions are separated by more than one major release, in which case the license file for the older version should be requested.
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Running SAP2000 v14 using a v15 license
Some additional procedures which concern running SAP2000 v14 using a v15 license are listed as follows:
- Standalone installation – When running a standalone installation, the SAP2000 "lservrc" file must be copied into the version 14 *.exe folder.
- Network installation – If you are running a standalone installation but getting the network license, the level.txt file should be copied into the SAP2000 version 14 *.exe folder.
- Workstation installation – For workstation installations from the server, the level.txt file should be copied into the SAP2000 version 14 Server > License Manager folder.
NOTE: The *.ini file takes precedence over the level.txt file, therefore it may be best to leave the field for the program level blank in the *.ini file.
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