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Installing CGTech Products
Overview
A VERICUT software installation is typical of any other software installation on your
computer. You simply follow the onscreen instructions for the software components
you wish to install and where you want them installed on your PC. The software can be
installed on as many PC’s as you like. The number of licenses available determine how
many of the copies can be run simultaneously. VERICUT and its features are managed
through the license manager. This document applies to VERICUT Verification and
VERICUT Drilling and Fastening (VDAF)
Considerations before Installation

VERICUT installation is very simple but you need to know a few things prior to installing
your software. Some of the menu options you’ll see during the installation require you
to know what VERICUT products you purchased so you know what to select during the
installation process. If you are planning on installing the license server please note that
you must have administrator privileges to perform the license server configuration. You
must also have administrator privileges to install the Microsoft redistributable run-time
libraries if necessary. It’s also possible that the windows security settings on your PC will
require administrative privileges to install the base software also. Check with your IT
administrator about your security settings prior to attempting installation.
Take a look at the pc requirements and the licenser server configuration before
installing the software. (click on the links below)
PC requirements
License Server
Terminology
Client Computer — The computer that runs the VERICUT software.
License Server Computer — The computer running the license server program. It
may also run the VERICUT client software concurrently
License Server Program — The program providing licenses for VERICUT. VERICUT
requires a license, so the License Server Program must be running for VERICUT to
operate. VERICUT uses the Sentinel RMS license server program from SafeNet. The
license server program and VERICUT communicate using TCP/IP network protocol.
Only one Sentinel RMS license server program may run on a computer.
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Installation from a DVD

Insert the DVD into the Drive and follow the onscreen instructions. This method of
installation is now outdated.
Installing from a downloaded Zip file

You can request a download of the VERICUT installation files from the CGTech website.
http://www.cgtech.com/vericut_support/request-software-update
Once you downloaded the zip file you’ll need to unzip it to a temporary folder. While
unzipping the file you’ll be prompted for a password. This password will be in the email
that was sent to you for the download link.
From the temporary folder where you unzipped your installation, double click (or right
click, open) on the setup.exe. Next, follow the on-screen instructions
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Basic VERICUT Product Installation

Run the setup.exe from the folder containing the downloaded installer.
Select the desired

language from the
dropdown list at
the bottom and
click on the OK
button.
The Introduction
page will be
displayed. Click the
“Next” button to
continue.
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The license
agreement page will
then be displayed.
Read the license

agreement.
If you agree, select

the “I accept the
terms and
conditions”
Click the “Next”

button to continue.
The folder location

will then be
displayed.
Accept the default

location or browse
for a different
location.
When you’re
satisfied with the
location, click the
“Next” button to
continue.
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Choose your
installation options.
Full installs the product, license server, help, samples and training files. This is the
recommended setting.
Partial installs the product, license server and help files.
Custom allows you individually to choose which items get installed.
If you’ve chosen
the Custom option
the next screen will
allow you to select
which components
of the product to
install. Make your
selections and click
the “Next” button
to continue.
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Choose which
license server to
access.
• Use Existing
License server
on Remote
Computer.
• The Use Existing

License server
on this
• Install a license
server on this
computer.
(NOTE:
installing new
license server
requires
administrative
privileges)

button to continue.
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Shortcut
Locations
Choose where
you want you
shorts to be
located. On the
Desktop, in your
Quick Launch bar
or in a program
group in your
start menu. You
may select as
many of these
option as you
want.
NOTE: It is
recommended
that you always
keep the
program group
as a selection.
The group in the
start menu will
contain several
utilities that
you may wish to
access later
on.

button to
continue.
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VERICUT Product
Shortcuts
Select which
product(s) you which
to install and create
shortcuts for.
Make sure you know

which products you
purchased prior to
making your
selection.

button to continue.
Defaults Units
Choose the default

units to use when
opening VERICUT.
During normal
VERICUT operation,
the units can also be
selected when
starting a new
project.
Once a unit has been

selected it’s saved
with the project file.

button to continue.
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Select which Help

Documentation you
would prefer: Online
or Local.

button to continue
Select Additional
interfaces.
If you purchased
additional interfaces
in the list, select
them to have them
installed.
NOTE: there may be

more options
available than this
image depicts.

button to continue
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If you selected the

Esprit interface you
will be prompted for
the location of the
Esprit installation. If
it’s not the default
installation listed
then click on the
“Choose” button to
locate the Esprit
installation.
If you selected the

EdgeCam interface
you’ll be prompted to
select the installation
directory.
If you selected the

Mastercam interface
you’ll be prompted to
select the installation
directory.
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The Summary page

will then be
displayed.
Review your choices.

If you need to go
back and make any
changes click on the
“Previous” button to
return to the topic
that needs a
correction.
Clicking the “Install”

button will begin the
installation process.
The installation
progress screen will
be displayed during
the installation.
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Once the installation

is completed a
window will be
displayed asking if
you would like to
view the post-
installation
instructions. This will
launch your browser
and provide a link to
take you to the
CGTech website to
the on-line post-
installation
instructions.
If you wish to install a

license server on this
PC then check the
box and click next.
Click the “Done”

button to exit the
Installer.
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If you opted to install

the license server,
click next to
continue.
Click on the accept

button and then click
next to continue
Choose a new
location or click next
to accept the default
location to continue.
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Check the program

group option
(recommended) to
create a program
group in the start
menu.
This group contains
additional utilities for
configuring the
license server as
shown on the next
page.
This picture shows
the additional
utilities available
when available
using the program
group option.
The pre-installation
page is now
displayed. Examine
the install options
selected. If necessary,
click the previous
button to go back
and change any
options otherwise
click next to continue
the installation. Click
Done when the
installation is
completed.
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Basic License Server Configuration

NOTES FOR EXISTING USERS
The license file manager from the VERICUT 9.4 installation must be installed (Sentinel
version 9.8.1). Prior versions of the Sentinel License Server are not compatible with the
new license file format.
In addition, those running the Sentinel License Server on a Virtual Machine must
specifically request a Virtual Machine Enabled license file from CGTech. Attempting to
run a VM disabled license from a Virtual Machine will result in error.
This set of instructions assumes that you have a standard Windows network
configuration with TCP/IP. You must have administrative privileges in order to install the
license server or the Microsoft redistributables.
Before you can install and configure the license manager service you must first obtain a
license file email from CGTech. If you’re a new user of VERICUT you can go to the
CGTech website to request your license file. Before going to the website to request your
license, you need to be prepared to provide your 6 digit company ID, your Host Name
(name of the server or PC running the license manager) and the Host ID (the 12 digit
MAC address of the server or PC running the license manager).
If you don’t know your 6 digit company ID you can contact you CGTech Sales engineer or
the technical support department
You can locate your host name by opening control panel and selecting System. The host
name is the Computer name.
You can determine your Host ID by running the HOST

ID utility from the start menu. This will display a
command window with 1 or more 12 digit Ethernet
addresses. Choose an address from the list.
Example:
Ethernet 1: 0001CF45A789
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Ethernet 2: 2001BC23B123
Once you have this information you can go to the CGTech website and complete the
license request form. The form will be sent to the email address you specified on the
form.
http://www.cgtech.com/vericut_support/request-license
Once you have your license file email available, proceed with the following steps.
Go to the start menu and select the VERICUT license folder

that was created during the installation process
Next, select the license server only folder and then select
Configure License and Setup Server. This utility performs
the following tasks.
1. Creates a license file from your license email

2. Sets the LSERVOPS environment variable to point to
your new license file location.
3. Stops the existing server if one exists
4. Removes the existing license server service.
5. Installs the new license server service.
6. Updates the new license server service with the new license file features.
If you get any errors during this process please go to the trouble shooting section.
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If no errors are generated then run the Sentinel LM License

Administrator (wlmadmin.exe) from the start menu,
VERICUT Installation, License Administration.
When the license administrator launches, expand out the subnet servers (+) and then
expand out the computer name. You should see all you license features appear.
Selecting the license feature in the list will display the name of the feature and how
many license of the feature you have available.
At this point the client PC’s should be able to run VERICUT. If VERICUT fails to launch,
take note of the error message and go to the trouble shooting section of this guide.
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Choose an Installation Configuration
There are several different ways to configure your VERICUT software installation. The
following are common configurations: a simple single computer or stand-alone
installation and multiple-computer installations.
Both the License Server and the VERICUT software run on the same computer
License server running on a different PC on the network

(NOTE: The license server computer may also run the VERICUT application)
(Back to Things to Consider Before Installation)
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VERICUT System Requirements

Version 9.4
When considering system requirements you need to consider all the tasks it will be
performing. For the purposes of discussion, we’ll only reference 64 bit CPU’s and
operating systems. VERICUT Version 9.4 supports only 64 bit CPU’s and operating
systems.
Considerations:
1) What is the physical size of the part you will simulate?
2) What other software applications are running while VERICUT is running?
3) What requirements do the other applications have (both memory and graphics)?
VERICUT performance is primarily affected by the simulation tolerances used and the
speed of the CPU’s. The faster the CPU speed, the faster your programs will run. The
length of part programs being simulated does not affect VERICUT speed.
The link below takes you to the Intel site where you can review the current CPU’s
available and read up on some of the latest CPU technology.
http://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/processor-comparison/compare-intel-
processors.html?select=desktop
IMPORTANT! Always check the latest system requirements, available at VERICUT

System Requirements webpage.
NOTE: Requirements have changed – review carefully
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Windows 64 bit Requirements
OS Windows 10 64-bit Professional
Processor AMD Ryzen Threadripper (recommended), Intel i7, or Xeon
Memory 16 GB or higher at minimum, 32 GB is recommended
Video AMD Radeon RX with 2 GB GPU RAM or higher (4 GB

recommended)
NVIDIA GeForce with 2 GB GPU RAM or higher
Monitor 1920 x 1080 (or higher) resolution, dual monitor

Storage Solid State Drive (SSD) with at least 50 GB free, NVMe Drive is
recommended
Pointing Device Three buttons with mouse-wheel (3Dconnexion Space Mouse
supported)
Basic Troubleshooting
Errors Running Vericut

“Error No License Server Found”
Cause - The license server is not running.
Solution – Start the license server utility. Make sure the license server is installed
NOTE: loading or stopping/starting the license server requires administrative privileges.
Cause - The server name is incorrect
Solution – From the start menu, CGTech program group, license administration, run the
“Specify License Server Computer” utility. This will allow you to edit the LSHOST variable
with the correct server name or IP address.
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“License server found but invalid version number”

Cause – Typically this is caused by an older license file being
Solution – Ensure that the license file being used is for 9.4
Check the lservops environment variable to be sure that it points to the correct location
for the 9.4 license file. Either edit the LSERVOPS variable or move the license file to the
correct location.
NOTE: editing the LSERVOPS variable requires administrative privileges.
“Unable To Access Shared Library”

Cause – Missing the Microsoft redistributables.
Solution – run the vcredist_* executables from the redist folder of your VERICUT
installation or from the redistributables folder of your VERICUT Installation folder.
NOTE: running these files requires administrative privileges.
“Error Loading ACIS Libraries”

Cause - Model interfaces not installed
Solution – Run the Model Interfaces Executable from the installation folder.
(model_interfaces_v94.exe)
Cause - Missing the Microsoft redistributables.
“License server found but features not present”

Cause – Firewall or anti-virus is blocking communication between the license server and
the client running VERICUT.
Solution – Open up the firewall / anti-virus utility and add exceptions for port 5093 as
well as lservnt.exe.
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Errors Installing the Sentinel License Server
“Cannot Communicate with License server”

Cause - Missing the Microsoft redistributables.
“Sentinel RMS Development Kit: Error[150] The specified lock code is invalid
Cause – MAC address in license file does not match MAC address on the server
Solution – Move the license server to the correct computer or request a new license file
with the correct MAC address. To request a new license file you must fill out a license
transfer request online at:
http://www.cgtech.com/vericut_support/request-license/transfer-request/
Error license file cgtech.lf does not exist

Cause – The update batch file cannot locate the cgtech.lf license file.
Solution – Make sure the cgtech.lf was created in the license folder of your VERICUT
installation. Ensure that you have write permissions for this folder.
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Other Installation Types
Install VERICUT License Server Only

It may be desirable to install only the license server program on the license server
computer. To do this, run the “license_server_install.exe” from the download folder.
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Using Silent Install
Silent Mode
Silent mode enables an installer to run without any user interaction on Windows
platforms. If you choose to run this option, there will be no console or GUI output
during installation. Silent mode supports the setting of a target directory, shortcuts
directory, and Components/Features via either command-line arguments or a
properties file. Silent mode is supported in both the installer and uninstaller runtime
environments. InstallAnywhere and end-user-defined variables may be set through
command-line parameters and/or a properties file.
An installer properties file or a command-line parameter may trigger silent mode.
Installer Properties File

An installer properties file is an ASCII text file that defines certain parameters for your
installation. This may be useful if you have a complex project that you are installing both
internally and externally. Your internal end-users do not need to see panels such as the
License Agreement panel. The properties file is an ideal way to turn panels on or off
depending on your specific needs. In addition, the properties file can define the type of
installation you want to run, such as console or silent.
NOTE: Please make sure that your properties file ends in .properties, not .txt.
Tip: If the install.properties file is in the same directory as your installer, it will be
invoked automatically. However, if it is in a different directory or a different name, you
may use the following command line option to direct it to the relative path:
C:\\ <path to the installer> -f <path to the properties file>
Command Line Parameter

To call the properties file from the command line, type the following command:
install.exe -f <properties file>
You may use the direct or the relative path to the properties file.
InstallAnywhere variables may be incorporated in these values, and they will be
resolved at install time.
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NOTES:
1. File separators should be denoted by the “\\”.
2. Values may ignore case.
3. Silent mode will override action panel values.
4. In any mode on Windows systems, installers and uninstallers will always display
the very last "Cleaning-up" dialog box, as well as the "Preparing to install" panel.
VERICUT Properties File Variables

An example of an install.properties file with all parameters is as follows
#INSTALLER GUI? Silent, Console, GUI

#---------------------
INSTALLER_UI=Silent
#Choose Install Folder

#---------------------
USER_INSTALL_DIR=C:\\Program Files\\CGTech\\VERICUT 9.4
#Choose Type of Installation

#---------------------------
CHOSEN_FEATURE_LIST=VERICUT,Help,Samples
CHOSEN_INSTALL_FEATURE_LIST=VERICUT,Help,Samples
CHOSEN_INSTALL_SET=Full
#License Server Location

#-----------------------
LICENSE_SERVER_EXISTS_REMOTE=1
LICENSE_SERVER_EXISTS_REMOTE_HOSTNAME=LicenseServer
LICENSE_SERVER_EXISTS_LOCAL=0
LICENSE_SERVER_INSTALL_LOCAL=0
#VERICUT Shortcut Locations

#--------------------------
USER_INPUT_DESKTOP_FLAG=1
USER_INPUT_QUICK_LAUNCH_FLAG=1
USER_INPUT_PROGRAM_GROUP_FLAG=1
USER_INPUT_PROGRAM_GROUP_NAME=CGTech VERICUT 9.4
USER_INPUT_ALL_USERS_FLAG=0
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#VERICUT Product Shortcut

#------------------------
# "1) VERICUT"
DEFAULT_BASE_LIC_VAR_1=1
# "2) VERICUT Single Platform"
# "3) Reviewer"
# "4) VERICUT Drilling and Fastening (VDAF)"
# "5) ToolMan"
#VERICUT Default Units

#---------------------
DEFAULT_UNITS_VAR=\"1) Inch\",\"\"
DEFAULT_UNITS_VAR_1=1) Inch
DEFAULT_UNITS_VAR_2=
#VERICUT Interfaces
#------------------
#Install Complete
#----------------
The above sample will install an Inch version of VERICUT and create shortcuts for
VERICUT, SP, Reviewer and ToolMan.
Below is a list of possible variable:
#INSTALLER GUI? Silent, Console, GUI

#---------------------
INSTALLER_UI=Silent
#Choose Install Folder

#---------------------
USER_INSTALL_DIR=C:\\Program Files\\CGTech\\VERICUT 9.4
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#Choose Type of Installation

#---------------------------
CHOSEN_FEATURE_LIST=VERICUT,Help,Samples
CHOSEN_INSTALL_FEATURE_LIST=VERICUT,Help,Samples
#License Server Location

#-----------------------
LICENSE_SERVER_EXISTS_LOCAL=0
LICENSE_SERVER_INSTALL_LOCAL=0
#VERICUT Shortcut Locations

#--------------------------
USER_INPUT_QUICK_LAUNCH_FLAG=1
USER_INPUT_PROGRAM_GROUP_NAME=CGTech VERICUT 9.4
USER_INPUT_ALL_USERS_FLAG=0
#VERICUT Product Shortcut

#------------------------
# "1) VERICUT"
# "2) VERICUT Single Platform"
# "3) Reviewer"
# "4) VERICUT Drilling and Fastening (VDAF)"
# "5) ToolMan"
#VERICUT Default Units

#---------------------
DEFAULT_UNITS_VAR_1=1) Inch
DEFAULT_UNITS_VAR_2=
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#VERICUT Interfaces
#------------------
SPATIAL_INSTALL=1
ESPRIT_INTERFACE_INSTALL=1
EDGECAM_INTERFACE_INSTALL=1
EDGECAM_2017_R2_SU3_SELECTED=1
EDGECAM_2017_R1_SELECTED=1
MASTERCAM_INTERFACE_INSTALL=1
MASTERCAM_2018_SELECTED=1
MASTERCAM_X9_SELECTED=1
#Choose Esprit Folder

#--------------------
ESPRIT_INSTALL_DIR=C:\\Program Files\\D.P.Technology\\ESPRIT
#Choose Edgecam 2013 R1 Folder

#-----------------------------
EDGECAM_2013_R1_INSTALL_DIR= C:\\Program Files\\Planit\\Edgecam 2013 R1

#-----------------------------

#-----------------------------
EDGECAM_2014_R1_INSTALL_DIR= C:\\Program Files \\Planit\\Edgecam 2014
R1
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#Choose Edgecam 2014 R2 SU2 Folder

#---------------------------------
EDGECAM_2014_R2_SU2_INSTALL_DIR= C:\\Program Files\\Planit\\Edgecam
2014 R2 SU2

#-----------------------------

#-----------------------------
EDGECAM_2015_R2_INSTALL_DIR=C:\\Program Files\\Vero Software\\Edgecam
2015 R2

#---------------------------------
EDGECAM_2016_R1_SU1_INSTALL_DIR=C:\\Program Files\\Vero
Software\\Edgecam 2016 R1 SU1

#-----------------------------
2016 R2

#-----------------------------
2017 R1

#---------------------------------

#---------------------------------
#Choose Mastercam 2018 Folder

#----------------------------
MASTERCAM_2018_PATH=C:\\Program Files\\Mcam\\mcam2018
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#Choose Mastercam 2017 Folder

#----------------------------
MASTERCAM_2017_PATH=C:\\Program Files\\Mcam\\mcam2017
#Choose Mastercam X9 Folder

#--------------------------
MASTERCAM_X9_PATH=C:\\Program Files\\Mcam\\mcamx9

#--------------------------

#--------------------------

#--------------------------
#Install Complete
#----------------
USER_SHOW_INSTALL_NOTES=0
RUN_LICENSE_SERVER_INSTALL=0
VERICUT Command Descriptions

Specify Silent Install
INSTALLER_UI=Silent
Use to specify that Silent install is to be used.
Choose Installation Folder

USER_INSTALL_DIR=insert destination path here
Use to specify the path to the VERICUT installation folder.
Example:
USER_INSTALL_DIR=C:\\Program Files \\CGTech\\VERICUT 9.4
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Choose Type of Installation

CHOSEN_INSTALL_SET=option
Use to specify which features are to be installed. Select one of the following options.
Full – VERICUT Product, Help, Sample and Training files will be installed.
Partial – VERICUT Product and Help files will be installed.
If either of the above options (Full or Partial) is used, no other commands are
needed to specify the features to be installed.
Example:
Custom – Use this feature to select a “custom” group of features to be installed. Use
the CHOSEN_INSTALL_FEATURE_LIST command, defined below, to specify the
features that are to be installed.
CHOSEN_INSTALL_FEATURE_LIST=feature list
Use to specify the “custom” list of features to be used for the
CHOSEN_INSTALL_SET=Custom command described above. Choose one or more of the
following:
VERICUT – The VERICUT Product will be installed.
Help Files – The Help files will be installed.
Sample and Training Files – The Sample and Training files will be installed.
Example:
The following commands will install the VERICUT Product and the Sample and
Training files.
CHOSEN_INSTALL_SET=Custom
CHOSEN_INSTALL_FEATURE_LIST=VERICUT, Sample and Training Files
License Server Location

You can only use one of the following options: LICENSE_SERVER_EXISTS_REMOTE,
LICENSE_SERVER_EXISTS_LOCAL, or LICENSE_SERVER_INSTALL_LOCAL.
LICENSE_SERVER_EXISTS_REMOTE=value
Use a value of 1 to use an existing license server on a remote computer. A value of 0
indicates that this option is not to be used. If the option is not specified, it defaults to 0.
Use the LICENSE_SERVER_EXISTS_REMOTE_HOSTNAME command, described below, to
specify the host name of the remote license server computer.
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LICENSE_SERVER_EXISTS_REMOTE_HOSTNAME=host name
Used with the LICENSE_SERVER_EXISTS_REMOTE command described above. This
command is used to specify the license server computer’s host name.
Example:
LICENSE_SERVER_EXISTS_LOCAL=value
Use a value of 1 to use an existing license server on this computer. A value of 0 indicates
that this option is not to be used. If the option is not specified, it defaults to 0.
LICENSE_SERVER_INSTALL_LOCAL=value
Use a value of 1 to install a License Server on this computer. A value of 0 indicates that
this option is not to be used. If the option is not specified, it defaults to 0.
The license server installation starts after the VERICUT installation finishes. Have your
license email for this computer and version available.
NOTE: The use of this option requires that you are an “Administrator” user.
VERICUT Shortcut Locations

USER_INPUT_DESKTOP_FLAG=value
The USER_INPUT_DESKTOP_FLAG variable is used for adding icons to the Desktop. A
value of 0 does not add any icons to the Desktop. A value of 1 adds icons to the Desktop.
If the option is not specified, it defaults to 0.
USER_INPUT_QUICK_LAUNCH_FLAG=value
The USER_INPUT_QUICK_LAUNCH_FLAG variable is used for adding icons to the Quick
Launch taskbar. A value of 0 does not add any icons to the Quick Launch taskbar. A value
of 1 adds icons to the Quick Launch taskbar. If the option is not specified, it defaults to
0.
USER_INPUT_PROGRAM_GROUP_FLAG=value
The USER_INPUT_PROGRAM_GROUP_FLAG variable is used for adding icons and menus
to the Programs Menu. A value of 0 does not add any icons or menus to the Programs
Menu. A value of 1 adds icons and menus to the Programs Menu. If the option is not
specified, it defaults to 0.
USER_INPUT_PROGRAM_GROUP_NAME=name of program group

The USER_INPUT_PROGRAM_GROUP_NAME variable indicates the name of the
Program Group that is to be added to the Start > All Programs menu. If the option is not
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specified, it defaults to "CGTech VERICUT x.x.x", where x.x.x is the current VERICUT
version number.
USER_INPUT_ALL_USERS_FLAG=value
The USER_INPUT_ALL_USERS_FLAG variable indicates if any icons added by the previous
three options are added for all users of the computer or only the current user. A value
of 0 adds icons for the current user only. A value of 1 adds icons for all users. If the
option is not specified, it defaults to 0.
NOTE: The use of this option requires that you are an “Administrator” user.
VERICUT Product Shortcut

Use to specify the VERICUT Product Shortcut(s) that you would like to be installed in the
Program Group (CGTech VERICUT 9.4) for the current user.
DEFAULT_BASE_LIC_VAR=string series
"1) VERICUT"
"2) VERICUT Single Platform"
"3) Reviewer"
"4) VERICUT Drilling and Fastening (VDAF)"
“5) ToolMan
Example: VERICUT only

DEFAULT_BASE_LIC_VAR =\”1) VERICUT\",\“,\”,\”,\”
VERICUT Default Units

DEFAULT_UNITS_VAR=string series
“1) Inch”
“2) Millimeter”
Example: Inch
VERICUT Interfaces
SPATIAL_INSTALL=value
Used to specify if the Spatial software used for the Model Interface option gets installed.
A value of 0 does not install the Spatial software. A value of 1 installs the Spatial
software. If the option is not specified, it defaults to 0.
ESPRIT_INTERFACE_INSTALL= value
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Used to specify whether, or not, the Esprit-to-VERICUT Interface gets installed. A value
of 0 does not install the Esprit-to-VERICUT Interface. A value of 1 installs the Esprit-to-
VERICUT Interface. If the option is not specified, it defaults to 0.
ESPRIT_INSTALL_DIR=path
Use to specify the path of an existing Esprit installation folder.
Typically C:\Program Files (x86)\D.P.Technology\ESPRIT
Example:
The following pair of commands is required to install the Esprit-to-VERICUT Interface
ESPRIT_INTERFACE_INSTALL=1
ESPRIT_INSTALL_DIR= C:\Program Files (x86)\D.P.Technology\ESPRIT
EDGECAM_INTERFACE_INSTALL=value
Used to specify whether, or not, the Edgecam-to-VERICUT Interface gets installed. A
value of 0 does not install the Edgecam-to-VERICUT Interface. A value of 1 installs the
Edgecam-to-VERICUT Interface. If the option is not specified, it defaults to 0.
EDGECAM_2013_R1_SELECTED=value
Use to specify if the EDGECAM 2013 R1 interface is to be installed. A value of 0 does not
install the interface. A value of 1 installs the interface. If the option is not specified, it
defaults to 0.
EDGECAM_2013_R2_INSTALL_DIR=path
Use to specify the path of the EDGECAM 2013 R1 Installation.
Typically C:\\Program Files (x86)\\Planit\\Edgecam 2013 R1
defaults to 0.
defaults to 0.
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EDGECAM_2014_R2_SU2_SELECTED=value
Use to specify if the EDGECAM 2014 R2 SU2 interface is to be installed. A value of 0 does
not install the interface. A value of 1 installs the interface. If the option is not specified,
it defaults to 0.
EDGECAM_2014_R2_SU2_INSTALL_DIR=path
Use to specify the path of the EDGECAM 2014 R2 SU2 Installation.
Typically C:\\Program Files (x86)\\Planit\\Edgecam 2014 R2 SU2
defaults to 0.
defaults to 0.
EDGECAM_2016_R1_SU1_SELECTED= value (0 or 1)
Use to specify if the EDGECAM 2016 R1 SU1 interface is to be installed. A value of 0 does
not install the interface. A value of 1 installs the interface. If the option is not specified,
it defaults to 0.
EDGECAM_2016_R1_SU1_INSTALL_DIR=path
Use to specify the path of the EDGECAM 2016 R1 SU1 Installation.
Typically C:\\Program Files (x86)\\Planit\\Edgecam 2016 R1 SU1
defaults to 0.
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Example:
The following three commands are required to install the Edgecam-to-VERICUT
Interface. This example is for installing the Edgecam-to-VERICUT Interface for Edgecam
2016 R2 but is representative of the commands needed for all Edgecam versions.
EDGECAM_INTERFACE_INSTALL=1
EDGECAM_2016_R2_INSTALL_DIR=C:\\Program Files (x86)\\Planit\\Edgecam 2016 R2
MASTERCAM_X6_SELECTED= value
Use to specify if the Mastercam_X6 interface is to be installed. A value of 0 does not
defaults to 0.
MASTERCAM_X6_PATH =path
Use to specify the path of the Mastercam X6 Installation.
Typically C:\\mcamx6\
MASTERCAM_X7_SELECTED=value
defaults to 0.
defaults to 0.
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defaults to 0.
MASTERCAM_2017_SELECTED=value
Use to specify if the Mastercam_2017 interface is to be installed. A value of 0 does not
defaults to 0.
MASTERCAM_2017_PATH =path
Use to specify the path of the Mastercam 2017 Installation.
Typically C:\\mcam2017\
Example:
The following pair of commands is required to install the Mastercam-to-VERICUT
Interface. This example is for installing the Mastercam-to-VERICUT Interface for
Mastercam 2017 but is representative of the commands needed for all Mastercam
versions.
MASTERCAM_2017_PATH = C:\\mcam2017\
Install Complete
USER_SHOW_INSTALL_NOTES=value
Use to specify whether or not to show the post-installation configuration instructions.
This feature displays instructions on how to setup a license server, configure CAD/CAM
Interfaces, install CAD Model Interfaces or other configuration tasks. A value of 0 does
not display the post-installation instructions. A value of 1 displays the post-installation
instructions. If the option is not specified, it defaults to 0.
RUN_LICENSE_SERVER_INSTALL=value
Use to specify whether or not to run the license server installer. A value of 0 does not
run the license server installer. A value of 1 runs the license server installer. If the option
is not specified, it defaults to 0.
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VERICUT Reviewer Command Descriptions

INSTALLER_UI=Silent

USER_INSTALL_DIR=destination path
Use to specify the path to the VERICUT installation folder.
Example:
USER_INSTALL_DIR=C:\\Program Files \\CGTech\\VERICUT 9.4
Choose Reviewer Platform

Use to specify the VERICUT Reviewer Windows platform that you would like to be
installed.
VERICUT_PLATFORMS=string series
Choose one of the following options.
Windows 32-bit
Windows 64-bit
Examples:
VERICUT_PLATFORMS=\"Windows 32-bit\",\"\"
VERICUT_PLATFORMS=\"\",\"Windows 64-bit\"
VERICUT Reviewer Shortcut Locations

Use to specify where you would like to create VERICUT Reviewer 9.4 shortcut(s)
Use to put a VERICUT Reviewer icon on the Desktop. A value of 0 does not put a
VERICUT Reviewer icon on the Desktop. A value of 1 puts a VERICUT Reviewer icon on
the Desktop. If the option is not specified, it defaults to 0.
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Use to put a VERICUT Reviewer icon in the Quick Launch Bar. A value of 0 does not put a
VERICUT Reviewer icon in the Quick Launch Bar. A value of 1 puts a VERICUT Reviewer
icon in the Quick Launch Bar. If the option is not specified, it defaults to 0.
Use to put a VERICUT Reviewer shortcut in a Program Group. A value of 0 does not put a
VERICUT Reviewer shortcut in a Program Group. A value of 1 puts a VERICUT Reviewer
shortcut in a Program Group. If the option is not specified, it defaults to 0. This
command is used with the USER_INPUT_PROGRAM_GROUP_NAME command described
below.
USER_INPUT_PROGRAM_GROUP_NAME=program group name

Use to specify the name of the Program Group that you want a VERICUT Reviewer
shortcut put in. This command is used with the USER_INPUT_PROGRAM_GROUP_FLAG
command described above.
Use to specify that specified icons/shortcuts are to be added for all users of this
computer.
Examples:
The following command puts a VERICUT Reviewer icon the desktop.
The following pair of commands puts a VERICUT Reviewer shortcut in “CGTech VERICUT
Reviewer 9.4” program group.
USER_INPUT_PROGRAM_GROUP_NAME = CGTech VERICUT Reviewer 9.4
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Stand-alone Tool Manager Command Descriptions

INSTALLER_UI=Silent

USER_INSTALL_DIR= destination path
Use to specify the path to the Stand-alone Tool Manager installation folder.
Example:
USER_INSTALL_DIR=C:\\Program Files \\CGTech\\ToolMan 9.4
License Server Location

You can only use one of the following options: LICENSE_SERVER_EXISTS_REMOTE or
LICENSE_SERVER_EXISTS_LOCAL.
LICENSE_SERVER_EXISTS_REMOTE=value
Use a value of 1 to use an existing license server on a remote computer. A value of 0
indicates that this option is not to be used. If the option is not specified, it defaults to 0.
Use the LICENSE_SERVER_EXISTS_REMOTE_HOSTNAME command, described below, to
specify the host name of the remote license server computer.
LICENSE_SERVER_EXISTS_REMOTE_HOSTNAME=host name
Used with the LICENSE_SERVER_EXISTS_REMOTE command described above. This
command is used to specify the remote license server computer’s host name.
Example:
LICENSE_SERVER_EXISTS_LOCAL=value
Use a value of 1 to use an existing license server on this computer. A value of 0 indicates
that this option is not to be used. If the option is not specified, it defaults to 0.
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ToolMan Shortcut Locations

Use to specify where you would like to create ToolMan icons/shortcuts
Use to put a ToolMan icon on the Desktop. A value of 0 does not put a ToolMan icon on
the Desktop. A value of 1 puts a ToolMan icon on the Desktop. If the option is not
specified, it defaults to 0.
Use to put a ToolMan icon in the Quick Launch Bar. A value of 0 does not put a ToolMan
icon in the Quick Launch Bar. A value of 1 puts a ToolMan icon in the Quick Launch Bar.
If the option is not specified, it defaults to 0.
Use to put a ToolMan shortcut in a Program Group. A value of 0 does not put a ToolMan
shortcut in a Program Group. A value of 1 puts a ToolMan shortcut in a Program Group.
If the option is not specified, it defaults to 0. This command is used with the
USER_INPUT_PROGRAM_GROUP_NAME command described below.
USER_INPUT_PROGRAM_GROUP_NAME=program group name

Use to specify the name of the Program Group that you want a VERICUT Reviewer
shortcut put in. This command is used with the USER_INPUT_PROGRAM_GROUP_FLAG
command described above.
Use to specify that specified icons/shortcuts are to be added for all users of this
computer.
Examples:
The following command puts a VERICUT Reviewer icon the desktop.
The following pair of commands puts a VERICUT Reviewer shortcut in “CGTech VERICUT
Reviewer 9.4” program group.
USER_INPUT_PROGRAM_GROUP_NAME = CGTech ToolMan 9.4
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VERICUT Interfaces
SPATIAL_INSTALL=value
Used to specify if the Spatial software used for the Model Interface option gets installed.
A value of 0 does not install the Spatial software. A value of 1 installs the Spatial
software. If the option is not specified, it defaults to 0.
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Redundant License Server Setup

If you plan to configure redundant license servers you should have identified the three
(3) required license server computers, provided their Host ID's to CGTech, and received
a license email containing the special license keys for redundant license servers. You
should also have specified the three license servers (in the order,
leader:follower1:follower2) during the VERICUT installation.
A redundant license server configuration requires a special license configured for three
(3) license servers. Earlier installation instructions explained how to request the license.
Redundant license server configuration should only be done by experienced system
administrators with networking experience.
NOTE: Each redundant server must have a static IP address. Dynamic IP addresses cause
poor performance or failure.
Follow the steps below to setup a Windows redundant license server configuration.
These steps must be done by an "Administrator" user. The steps assume you have
received the license email from CGTech.
1. Save License File from License Email.
(requires privileges to write to the VERICUT installation folders)
Select Start > All Programs > CGTech license Server > License Server Only > Save
License File from License Email.
When the Create VERICUT License File screen displays, drag and drop the
VERICUT license email from Microsoft Outlook, or Outlook Express, into the
Create VERICUT License File screen. If you use another email program or
cannot access the license email from the license server computer, save the
license email as a "Text Only" or plain text file, then drag and drop the saved
file into the Create VERICUT License File screen. You can also Copy/Paste the
email contents into the Create VERICUT License File screen.
The Create VERICUT License File screen's text area displays all the added license
keys, followed by the message:
"License file C:\cgtech94\windows\license\cgtech.lf created successfully".
Close the Create VERICUT License File screen after the license file has been
created.
2. Determine the IP address of each of the 3 license servers.

These will be used in the redundant license file configuration in the following steps.
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3. Use WRlfTool.exe (eg. C:\Program Files\CGTech\License Server folder of your

VERICUT installation) to create the redundant license file.
Run …\windows\license\WrlfTool.exe.
In the WRlfTool panel select File -> New.
Press the Add Server button (in the upper half of the window).
In Add Server to Pool panel, enter the Hostname and IP Address (or IPX Address)
for the "leader" license server computer, and then press OK.
Press the Add Server button two more times to add the Host Names and IP
addresses for each of the two "follower" license server computers. All three
redundant server host names and IP addresses should now appear in the
Redundant Servers list.
Press the Add License button (in the lower half of the window).
In the Add Redundant License panel, select "Read License(s) from file".
Press Browse and navigate to, and select, the cgtech.lf file you saved in step 1C
above. Press Open, and then press OK.
The Edit License panel opens, showing the first VERICUT license key in the
License Code field on the right side of the panel, and the number of available
licenses displayed in the Number of Tokens field (lower left in the panel).
On the right side of the panel the 3 license server host names appear in the
Server column. Check the Include checkboxes for all 3.
Enter the value from Number of Tokens (lower left) in the Num Tokens column
to the right of the first or "leader" server. This assigns all tokens for the
displayed license key to the leader license server. Make sure that the Num
Tokens values, for the two "follower" servers, is set to zero.
Select Next License >> at the bottom of the panel to display the information for
the next VERICUT feature. Repeat the previous step to assign all tokens for
this license key to the leader license server.
Repeat for each license key.
Press Done at the bottom of the panel after the last license key is completed.
Select File->Save As and save the redundant license file as "cgtech.lf" in the
C:\Program Files\CGTech\License Server folder of the leader license server's
VERICUT installation.
4. Copy the redundant license to the other license servers.
Copy the file cgtech.lf into the Program Files\CGTech\License Server of the VERICUT
installation on each of the other two license server computers.
5. Start the License Servers.

CGTech strongly recommends you configure the license server program to
automatically start when you start your computer.
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NOTES:
1. The license server computer requires TCP/IP network protocol installed on the
network adaptor. See the section, Check Windows Network Configuration for
more information.
2. The following steps must be done by an Administrator user.
3. If you are installing on a computer running Windows 10 Pro you will need to do
the following before continuing with the Configure License & Setup Server steps.
• Go to Control Panel > User Accounts > Change User Account Control
settings (aka UAC).
• Change it from Default to Never notify
The Never Notify setting is to be used when using a program not certified for
Windows 10 because it does not support User Account Control (like Sentinel
or VERICUT).
6. On the "leader" license server computer:

Select Start > All Programs > CGTech License Server > License Server Only > Start
License Server Service. This will automatically remove any existing service and add
and start the service from the current folder.
A. Select Start > All Programs > CGTech License Server > License Server Only > Set
License File Environment Variable.
B. Modify the system environment variable LSERVOPTS created in the previous
step.
C. The following is one way to do it:
a. Find the "My Computer" icon, right-mouse click on it, and select
Properties.
b. In the System Properties panel, select the Advanced tab. Press the
Environment Variables button located near the bottom of the panel.
c. In the Environment Variables panel, scroll the lower System Variables
list, select LSERVOPTS, and press the Edit button.
d. In the Edit System Variable panel change the Variable Value by replacing
the "-s" with "-rlf"
e. Press OK in the Edit System Variable panel, and all remaining panels.
D. Restart the computer.
E. Repeats steps A through D for the two follower computers.
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NOTES:
1. Be sure to start the 3 redundant license server computers in the same order
specified when the redundant license file was created. Starting them out-of-
order could cause problems designating the “leader” computer and assigning
tokens. You should wait 1 or 2 minutes between starting each license server
computer to make sure that it is fully started and ready to communicate with
the next one. There is no "maximum" time limit between starting the license
server computers.
2. When starting a redundant license server, the error message "lservrc not
found" may display. This message can be ignored.
7. Verify the license servers started.

All 3 redundant license servers should now be running and should be configured
to automatically start. You can confirm that the server program is running using
the Sentinel License Administrator program.
Select Start > All Programs > CGTech License Server > License Utilities> Sentinel
License Administrator (WlmAdmin). You should see all 3 license server
computers' host names appear under the Defined Servers list under the 'tree'
displayed on the left side of the window.
If they do not display you may need to add them using Edit > Defined Server List
in the WlmAdmin panel. In a few seconds your VERICUT licenses should appear
under the server computer's name (you may have to expand it).
The redundant license server computers are now configured to automatically
start the license server program, the VERICUT license keys exist in C:\Program
Files\CGTech\License Server\cgtech.lf, and the license server programs are
configured to read VERICUT license keys from the file.
NOTE: During VERICUT installation you should have specified the 3 license
servers when prompted for the license server name. If you did not enter the
three license server host names during installation, you can modify the name by
selecting Start > All Programs > CGTech VERICUT x.x > License Administration >
Specify License Server Computer. When the Notepad editor opens, change the
line "set LSHOST=..." to be:
set LSHOST=hostname1:hostname2:hostname3
Where "hostname1", etc. are the names of your 3 redundant license servers. The
names MUST be specified in the same order used when the redundant license
file was created. The three hostnames are separated by colons ( : ).
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8. Save the file and exit Notepad.
NOTE: For more detailed information about setting up a redundant license server
configuration, see the Sentinel RMS License Manager System Administrator's Guide.
If errors occur, visit the VERICUT Users' Forum or contact CGTech technical support via
our website, just click on the support link.
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Detailed VERICUT Configuration Tasks

Windows Start Menu License Administration Choices
The following describe the different Windows "Start Menu" choices under Start > All
Programs > CGTech VERICUT 9.4 > License Administration. Some of these choices only
display information and some require a Windows administrative user in order to make
changes to system settings.
License Utilities
"License Utilities" choices are intended to help setup licensing or diagnose license
problems on either the license server computer or the VERICUT client computer.
Display Local License Servers

View all Sentinel RMS license servers on this subnet. This choice uses the Sentinel
RMS lswhere utility to display all Sentinel RMS license servers that can be
communicated with. It uses Sentinel RMS's 'broadcast' feature to contact and collect
information about various Sentinel RMS license servers on the same subnet as the
current computer. It reports on any Sentinel RMS license servers, which may or may
not have VERICUT licenses. For more information about advanced license server
configuration options, see the
Sentinel - Sentinel RMS License Manager System Administrator's Guide.
Display Network Information

Check IP and Ethernet addresses of network devices on this computer. This choice
uses the Windows' command IPCONFIG /ALL to display important network
information, especially TCP/IP configuration information. This can be used to
determine if the TCP/IP configuration is valid (i.e. displays a valid IP address of the
current computer). It also shows if multiple network devices are present, and their
status.
Sentinel RMS License Administrator (WlmAdmin)

View licenses and status of running Sentinel RMS license servers using the Sentinel RMS
Windows’ license utility WlmAdmin. WlmAdmin is configured with the VERICUT license
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server identified during installation as a "Defined Server" in WlmAdmin's defined server

list. For more information about the WlmAdmin utility see the Sentinel RMS License
Manager System Administrator's Guide.
Specify License Server Computer

(requires privileges to write to the VERICUT installation folders)
Direct VERICUT to get its licenses from a different license server computer. The choice
opens the VERICUT configuration file, cgtenv.bat in Windows' Notepad text editor.
Comments in the file identify the LSHOST environment variable and how to change it to
specify a different VERICUT license server computer's host name. For more information
about the LSHOST environment variable see the
Sentinel RMS License Manager System Administrator's Guide.
License Server Only

"License Server Only" choices are only intended to be used on the license server
computer, to help setup licensing or diagnose license problems.
Configure License & Setup Server
NOTES:
1. Requires administrative privileges
2. If you are installing on a computer running Windows 10 Pro you will need to
do the following before continuing with the Configure License & Setup
Server steps.
• Go to Control Panel > User Accounts > Change User Account
Control settings (aka UAC).
• Change it from Default to Never notify
The Never Notify setting is to be used when using a program not
certified for Windows 10 because it does not support User Account
Control (like Sentinel or VERICUT).
This is typically the only selection used when setting-up a Windows license
server. It does the following:
1. Opens the Create License program and instructs the administrator to drag/drop the
VERICUT license email into the screen. This creates the 'cgtech.lf' license file in the
license folder.
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Installing CGTech Products

Installing CGTech Products

Considerations before Installation

Installation from a DVD

Installing from a downloaded Zip file

Basic VERICUT Product Installation

Select the desired

Read the license

If you agree, select

Click the “Next”

The folder location

Accept the default

• The Use Existing

Click the “Next”

Click the “Next”

Make sure you know

Click the “Next”

Choose the default

Once a unit has been

Click the “Next”

Select which Help

Click the “Next”

NOTE: there may be

Click the “Next”

If you selected the

If you selected the

If you selected the

The Summary page

Review your choices.

Clicking the “Install”

Once the installation

If you wish to install a

Click the “Done”

If you opted to install

Click on the accept

Check the program

Basic License Server Configuration

You can determine your Host ID by running the HOST

Go to the start menu and select the VERICUT license folder

1. Creates a license file from your license email

If no errors are generated then run the Sentinel LM License

Choose an Installation Configuration

License server running on a different PC on the network

VERICUT System Requirements

IMPORTANT! Always check the latest system requirements, available at VERICUT

NOTE: Requirements have changed – review carefully

Windows 64 bit Requirements

OS Windows 10 64-bit Professional

Processor AMD Ryzen Threadripper (recommended), Intel i7, or Xeon

Memory 16 GB or higher at minimum, 32 GB is recommended

Video AMD Radeon RX with 2 GB GPU RAM or higher (4 GB

NVIDIA GeForce with 2 GB GPU RAM or higher

Monitor 1920 x 1080 (or higher) resolution, dual monitor

Errors Running Vericut

Cause - The server name is incorrect

“License server found but invalid version number”

“Unable To Access Shared Library”

“Error Loading ACIS Libraries”

Cause - Missing the Microsoft redistributables.

“License server found but features not present”