Important Notice About Optical Solutions Product Licensing

In 2023, we released versions of the CODE V, LightTools, and LucidShape products that support two licensing options: Legacy Licensing and Synopsys Common Licensing (SCL).

In the 2024.03 releases, while CODE V and LightTools continue to support these licensing options, both products have introduced new modules that support only SCL. To understand more about this change and how it might affect you, please review the following frequently asked questions.
 

What Synopsys Optical Solutions products and features currently require SCL?

RSoft Photonic Device Tools have required SCL since 2013. Other Optical Solutions software products — including CODE V, LightTools, and the LucidShape products — support both Legacy Licensing and SCL.

CODE V 2024.03 and LightTools 2024.03 offer several modules that require SCL:

• CODE V MetaOptic Design add-on 
• LightTools MetaOptic Design add-on (includes RSoft BSDF UDOP)
• LightTools sequence ray tracing feature

When do I need to migrate to SCL?

If you currently have Legacy Licensing and plan to purchase modules that enable the CODE V and LightTools features listed above, you will need to migrate to SCL. Otherwise, you can continue to use Legacy Licensing.

All new Synopsys customers will use SCL. Existing customers can switch to SCL now or continue to use Legacy Licensing. CODE V, LightTools, and LucidShape products are switching to SCL licensing.  You will be asked to switch at your next renewal.  To prepare, please request a trial of SCL versions of your products today!

What is needed to migrate to SCL?

Direct-Sales Customers:

To migrate to SCL, contact your Sales representative to get evaluation licenses for SCL versions of your products. This will allow you to learn how to install the licenses and confirm that they are working for you before making the switch either when you renew or sooner if you want to purchase the SCL-only features listed above.

After you have switched your purchased products to the SCL versions, you will be able to get the licenses the same way you would get your Legacy licenses. You will need:

• A new version of your license key files (for example, 2024.03) from the SmartKeys page on SolvNetPlus. This will replace your existing license files.
• The latest version of Synopsys Common Licensing (for example, 2023.09) from the Electronic Software Transfer (EST) System on SolvNetPlus. 

Complete instructions about obtaining your license key files are provided in the CODE V, LightTools, and Lucidshape installation guides available on https://www.synopsys.com/optical-solutions/support/support-install-lic-overview.html. 

Distributor Customers:

For customers working with distributors, you will continue to obtain your software and license key files from your local software distributor. Your distributor will provide the SCL installer that enables the licensing functionality. See the Synopsys Optical Solutions Group Global Contacts page for contact information. If your country is not listed on the Distributors page referenced above, please contact us at osg_sales@synopsys.com for instructions.

What are the benefits of SCL?

SCL provides many benefits, including:

• Licenses are pre-generated for all your products and will be available on SolvNetPlus on the day new software is released.
• A single license file and common network license server to run all Synopsys products.
• A single interface (SmartKeys page on SolvNetPlus) to request all Synopsys product license key files.
• 24x7 license key file retrieval.
• Flexible Host ID options, including dongle-less.
• SCL is cloud ready.
• Keys can be delivered before key start date.
• Mixing Perpetual and TSL is easier.
• For network (floating) licenses, supports Linux network license servers.
• For nodelocked (fixed) licenses, you can use the same Host ID as other Synopsys products; nodelocked licenses can be installed on a Windows server.

Will my existing Legacy license work with SCL?

No. You cannot use a Legacy license with SCL. The Host IDs for Legacy Licensing and SCL are incompatible. Email osg_sales@synopsys.com to assist with the transition.

Will I need a new USB dongle to use SCL?

Legacy dongles are not compatible with SCL. SCL dongles or dongle-less Host IDs are required to use SCL. Contact your sales representative to discuss which option is best for your use model.

Will old versions of the software work with SCL? 

The use of legacy versions of Optical Solutions products (versions prior to 2023.03) with SCL is not supported. You can contact osg_sales@synopsys.com or your local distributor to request license files to run pre-2023.03 versions of CODE V, LightTools, and LucidShape software on a temporary basis.

Who can assist me if I have additional questions?

For support questions, visit the Synopsys Optical Solutions Group Global Contacts page to see a complete list of support contacts by product and region.

You can also refer to our website for more information about licensing options and SCL.

If you have any questions or concerns about the SCL transition, please reach out to Optical Solutions Sales at osg_sales@synopsys.com. We will be happy to assist you.

We appreciate your business and hope that you find continued value in our software features, accuracy, and customer service for many years to come.

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