Floating license: "Could not activate the license" error in CAD Exchanger Lab after its update

Floating license: "Could not activate the license" error in CAD Exchanger Lab after its update

This error often means that server and client versions mismatch. If that's the case, lmx-serv.log or LM-X server window will say FAIL: New client version is newer than the license server version. Please update license server to a more recent version.


If you see this error, please update LM-X server - the latest installers can be downloaded from your license's page in Customer Corner.

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