If you have installed a license file for a valid Mechanical product, but the product continues to run in read-only mode or, in the case of an upgrade to a higher product, continues to run the lower product, make sure you have specified the correct product in the launcher.

This situation can occur if you install the Mechanical application before creating your license file. In this case, the Mechanical application will run only in read-only mode. When you create your license file later, you must choose a license under Mechanical APDL Product Launcher in the Start menu. Once there, select the product that you have licensed to reset the default to the correct product. Otherwise, the Mechanical application will continue to run in read-only mode.

This situation can also occur if you upgrade your license to a higher Mechanical product. Again, you must choose a license under Mechanical APDL Product Launcher in the Start menu. Then reset to the appropriate product. Otherwise, the Mechanical application will continue to run as the lower, previously-licensed product.