Keyshot 9 License File Upd ((exclusive)) May 2026

Feature Name:

Smart License File Updater for KeyShot 9

Technical Notes for KeyShot 9

| Item | Detail | |------|--------| | License file location (Windows) | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\KeyShot 9\key9.lic | | License file location (macOS) | ~/Documents/KeyShot 9/key9.lic | | License manager service | FlexNet Publisher (floating licenses) | | KeyShot version | 9.x (not 10 or 11 — uses older license format) | keyshot 9 license file upd

Files & Terms

  • License file name (typical): license.dat or keyshot.lic
  • Locations (common):
    • Windows node-locked: C:\ProgramData\Luxion\KeyShot\license.dat
    • macOS node-locked: /Library/Application Support/Luxion/KeyShot/license.dat
    • Floating: placed on the license server and referenced by client via SERVER or USE_SERVER entries
  • File format: plain text with license key, expiration, and server info (varies by vendor). Do not change formatting or line breaks.

Steps — Floating license (license server)

  1. On license server: stop license service (e.g., lmadmin or lmgrd) per your server docs.
  2. Backup existing license file on server (e.g., /opt/flexlm/license.dat → license.dat.bak).
  3. Replace server license file with the provided file.
  4. Start license service and check logs for errors.
  5. On clients: ensure KEYSHOT_LICENSE or license path points to server (format often like PORT@hostname).
  6. Restart KeyShot on clients and confirm license checkout works.

1. One‑Click License Refresh

  • Scan existing KeyShot 9 installation path and registry (Windows) / plist (macOS) to detect current license.
  • Compare local license expiration date with a central license server or an uploaded new license file.
  • Automatically back up the old license file before replacement.