How to Check Autodesk Moldflow Licenses Using Flex LM

Autodesk MoldFlow is simulation software developed by Autodesk for analyzing plastic injection molding processes. It is widely used in industry to optimize mold design and predict potential defects before production. Companies that use MoldFlow often operate in distributed environments where floating licenses, managed via FlexLM, allow for the dynamic allocation of software resources.

How can you manage Autodesk MoldFlow floating licenses?

Autodesk MoldFlow uses the FlexLM license manager to distribute floating licenses. To monitor license usage, you must run remote commands on the license server, whether from Windows or Linux.

The first step is to download lmutil from the official Flexera website. The version must be the same as or newer than the one on the server to ensure compatibility.

The second step is to retrieve the communication port and the exact server name specified in the `.lic` file. It is important to avoid including domain suffixes in the server name, or to configure the file hosts or resolv.conf accordingly.

How do I check the available Autodesk MoldFlow licenses?

To view how many licenses are installed and their expiration dates, use the following command:

lmutil.exe lmstat -a -c porta@nomeserver

In the case of a server triad:

lmutil.exe lmstat -a -c porta@server1;porta@server2;porta@server3

On Linux:

lmutil lmstat -a -c porta@server1,porta@server2,porta@server3

Sample output:

Feature         Version   #licenses   Expires       Vendor
moldflow_adv    2024.0    5           31-dec-2025   ADSKFLEX
moldflow_ins    2024.0    2           31-dec-2025   ADSKFLEX

How do I check the usage of Autodesk MoldFlow licenses?

To monitor in real time who is using the licenses, use the following command:

lmutil.exe lmstat -S -c porta@nomeserver

Sample output:

Users of moldflow_adv:  (Total of 5 licenses issued;  Total of 2 licenses in use)
  "moldflow_adv" v2024.0, vendor: ADSKFLEX
  floating license
    user1 moldclient01 (v2024.0) (serverX/27000 1123), start Mon 15/04 09:00
    user2 moldclient02 (v2024.0) (serverX/27000 1124), start Mon 15/04 09:12

Users of moldflow_ins:  (Total of 2 licenses issued;  Total of 1 license in use)
  "moldflow_ins" v2024.0, vendor: ADSKFLEX
  floating license
    user3 moldclient03 (v2024.0) (serverX/27000 1125), start Mon 15/04 09:30

Why use Observer to monitor Autodesk MoldFlow?

Manual analysis of commands is useful but not very efficient over time. Observer automates the querying of FlexLM servers and collects the data in a centralized database, generating:

• Reports, charts, and intuitive dashboards
• Real-time monitoring of license usage
• Notifications and alerts for expiring licenses
• Analysis of Load Peaks and Denied Requests

Observer integrates seamlessly with Autodesk MoldFlow and offers proactive license management, preventing operational disruptions and ensuring IT budget optimization.

Contact us to learn more about Observer or to request a free demo at your facility.