The following steps apply to activating licenses for the CODESYS Development System (e.g., TargetVisu, SoftPLC). Step 1: Open the License Manager Open . Go to the menu bar and select Tools -> License Manager . Click on Activate Licenses . Step 2: Enter Ticket ID Select "Activate licenses" and click Next .
This usually installs automatically with CODESYS, but it must be running in your system tray (the little grey or green "C" icon). 3. Step-by-Step Activation Process Method A: Activation via the CODESYS IDE (Standard) This is the most common method for most users. Open CODESYS: Launch your project or a blank project. Open License Manager: Go to Tools > License Manager .
The system clock on your PC or PLC does not match the global network time or has been rolled back maliciously.
Choose a file path to save the generated file. It will save with a .WibuCmRaC extension. Copy this file to a USB flash drive. Step 2: Upload and Process the Request Online Take the USB drive to a computer with internet access. codesys license activation
: Input the 25-character alphanumeric code provided by your vendor.
installed (latest version recommended).
Choose whether you are activating a license on the Device (the PLC) or the Workstation (your PC). If choosing Device, select your PLC from the network scan. The following steps apply to activating licenses for
As of recent versions, licenses can be based on the project scope (e.g., number of I/Os) rather than just the hardware. To give you the most accurate steps, I need to know:
If your activation fails, here are common issues and solutions:
Visit the CODESYS Store to purchase software and feature modules. Click on Activate Licenses
Drag and drop the .WibuCmRaU file directly into the CodeMeter window, or click and select Import license update . The license status will immediately change to "Active." 4. Activating Licenses Directly on a PLC Runtime
Choose whether you want to activate the license on the Workstation (your PC) or a connected Device (PLC/Controller). Click Next .