4. Licensing

The following enhancements were made to Ansys, Inc. Licensing for Release 2026 R1:

Desktop:

  • The Ansys License Manager has been updated to FlexNet Publisher client version 11.19.9.0.

  • The Ansys License Manager has been updated to OpenSSL version: 3.5.4.

  • The Ansys License Manager has been updated to Java version: 21.0.8.9​.

  • The Ansys License Manager has been updated to Tomcat version: 10.1.48.

  • The Ansys License Manager has been updated to Curlt version: 8.16.0.

  • Added support for IPv6 to Elastic Licensing.

  • General security and performance improvements.

  • The ANSYSLI_ prefix has been changed toANSYS_LICENSING_.

  • UI Changes:

    • The left-hand menu has been restructured.

    • A single location to opt in or out of Ansys Product Improvement Program (APIP) for all applications.​

    • A Windows-specific proxy option removed on Linux​.

Web:

  • Web Licensing performance improvements:

    • Faster license checkouts

    • Expanded health checks and failover mechanisms

    • Resiliency against third-party Cloud infrastructure and service issues​

  • Web Licensing Assignment improvements

    • Automatic Assignment updates when entitlements expire​

  • Shared Web Denial reporting improvements

    • Transactions table now shows best Product match if customer does not have a product with the requested feature(s)​

    • Related transactions are now grouped for easier interpretation​

    • Denials are now available in charts​

  • Added access to the following Products, Missions and Bundles:

    • Missions AI+​

    • SNOPT optimizer for spacecraft trajectory design​

    • STK​

      • Engine Deployment​

      • Enterprise​

      • Premium Air​

      • Premium Space​

      • Pro​

      • RF Channel Modeler Enterprise​

      • RF Channel Modeler Radar​

      • Scheduler​

      • Shield Plus

    • Digital Missions Bundle​

    • Structures Explorer​

    • GRANTA Advanced Materials​

    • GRANTA MI

    • GRANTA MI Editor​

    • GRANTA MI Viewer​

    • GRANTA Selector

Licensing Portal and ID Portal:

  • Enhancements to the Licensing Portal include:

    • Page header “breadcrumbs” now clearly indicate which page is active

    • Convenient buttons to download table data, clear all filters, and reset the view

  • New option to remove existing Members before importing from a file​ (Available for both Users and Groups)