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As an administrator, you will understand the different ICM components and the licensing requirements.
Type:
Tutorial
Length:
6 min.
Transcript
00:03
There are two separate licensing versions of InfoWorks ICM.
00:08
The licensing is dependent on the type of InfoWorks ICM that you run, either Standard or Ultimate.
00:14
From version 2025, it is possible to launch both versions from a single installation.
00:21
To switch between products, simply change the Target path in the shortcut properties.
00:26
Be aware that it is not possible to have both Standard and Ultimate installed on the same machine for a prior version.
00:33
When you install InfoWorks ICM, it will install two components.
00:38
The first is the user interface that is used to create, access, and manage all data within ICM.
00:46
This is the application that users will be working in on their machines.
00:50
The second is the Agent Manager service.
00:53
The Agent manages all of the simulations in the background.
00:57
Both of these components require licensing.
01:01
Next is the InfoWorks Workgroup Server.
01:04
This is required for creating, accessing, and managing workgroup databases.
01:10
The IWS can be installed on a user’s machine to manage workgroup databases locally,
01:16
or it can be installed on a centralised server to enable the full workgroup functionality.
01:21
This component does not require licensing to run.
01:25
With an InfoWorks ICM Ultimate license, you have access to all InfoWorks ICM features,
01:32
like its menu and toolbar options, various databases, and network objects.
01:38
For any current limitations, please see the ‘Autodesk licences’ Help pages.
01:43
The InfoWorks ICM Standard license comes with some additional restrictions,
01:48
primarily as it is solely intended for single users on a standalone machine.
01:53
These restrictions include the following:
01:56
Concurrent access to a database is only allowed for users with Ultimate licenses.
02:02
Simulation and mesh generation jobs can only be scheduled to run on “This Computer” and cannot be run remotely using another machine.
02:10
The generation of meshes and 2D simulations are limited to networks of a certain size.
02:16
Terrain-sensitive mesh generation is not supported.
02:20
The Standard license does not include Risk, Time Series Database, or PDM functionality.
02:27
Any objects or tools related to this functionality are not included with ICM Standard.
02:33
For an up-to-date set of restrictions please see the ‘Autodesk licences’ Help pages.
02:38
The type of license you are currently using is displayed in the InfoWorks About Box,
02:43
while the license number is listed in the Additional Information window.
02:47
Access to your Autodesk license is required when running simulations.
02:52
If you lose access, then simulation results will only be available until access is lost, and the simulation status will be set to incomplete.
03:02
The Autodesk Account menu, located in the title bar of the InfoWorks ICM workspace,
03:07
lets you view purchase options, manage your license, change privacy settings, or sign out and quit the software.
03:15
If you wish to set up an on-premise workgroup environment that uses dedicated remote simulation machines,
03:21
then you will need access to a ‘remote agent’ and specialist licensing.
03:25
If you have any further questions, please contact Autodesk support.
Video transcript
00:03
There are two separate licensing versions of InfoWorks ICM.
00:08
The licensing is dependent on the type of InfoWorks ICM that you run, either Standard or Ultimate.
00:14
From version 2025, it is possible to launch both versions from a single installation.
00:21
To switch between products, simply change the Target path in the shortcut properties.
00:26
Be aware that it is not possible to have both Standard and Ultimate installed on the same machine for a prior version.
00:33
When you install InfoWorks ICM, it will install two components.
00:38
The first is the user interface that is used to create, access, and manage all data within ICM.
00:46
This is the application that users will be working in on their machines.
00:50
The second is the Agent Manager service.
00:53
The Agent manages all of the simulations in the background.
00:57
Both of these components require licensing.
01:01
Next is the InfoWorks Workgroup Server.
01:04
This is required for creating, accessing, and managing workgroup databases.
01:10
The IWS can be installed on a user’s machine to manage workgroup databases locally,
01:16
or it can be installed on a centralised server to enable the full workgroup functionality.
01:21
This component does not require licensing to run.
01:25
With an InfoWorks ICM Ultimate license, you have access to all InfoWorks ICM features,
01:32
like its menu and toolbar options, various databases, and network objects.
01:38
For any current limitations, please see the ‘Autodesk licences’ Help pages.
01:43
The InfoWorks ICM Standard license comes with some additional restrictions,
01:48
primarily as it is solely intended for single users on a standalone machine.
01:53
These restrictions include the following:
01:56
Concurrent access to a database is only allowed for users with Ultimate licenses.
02:02
Simulation and mesh generation jobs can only be scheduled to run on “This Computer” and cannot be run remotely using another machine.
02:10
The generation of meshes and 2D simulations are limited to networks of a certain size.
02:16
Terrain-sensitive mesh generation is not supported.
02:20
The Standard license does not include Risk, Time Series Database, or PDM functionality.
02:27
Any objects or tools related to this functionality are not included with ICM Standard.
02:33
For an up-to-date set of restrictions please see the ‘Autodesk licences’ Help pages.
02:38
The type of license you are currently using is displayed in the InfoWorks About Box,
02:43
while the license number is listed in the Additional Information window.
02:47
Access to your Autodesk license is required when running simulations.
02:52
If you lose access, then simulation results will only be available until access is lost, and the simulation status will be set to incomplete.
03:02
The Autodesk Account menu, located in the title bar of the InfoWorks ICM workspace,
03:07
lets you view purchase options, manage your license, change privacy settings, or sign out and quit the software.
03:15
If you wish to set up an on-premise workgroup environment that uses dedicated remote simulation machines,
03:21
then you will need access to a ‘remote agent’ and specialist licensing.
03:25
If you have any further questions, please contact Autodesk support.
As an administrator, understand the different ICM components and the licensing requirements.
The installation of InfoWorks ICM includes:
Both components require licensing.
The InfoWorks Workgroup Server (IWS), which does not require a license to run, can be installed on a user’s machine to manage workgroup databases locally, or on a centralized server for workgroup functionality.
Two separate licensing versions of InfoWorks ICM:
For up-to-date restrictions, please see the Autodesk licences Help pages.
From version 2025, it is possible to launch both versions from a single installation. To switch between products, change the Target path in the shortcut properties.
IMPORTANT: It is NOT possible to have both Standard and Ultimate installed on the same machine for a prior version.
The type of license being used is displayed in the About InfoWorks dialog. The license number is displayed in the Additional Information window. Access to your Autodesk license is required when running simulations.
The Autodesk Account menu includes options to view purchase options, manage your license, change privacy settings, or sign out and quit the software.
For further questions, please contact Autodesk Support.
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