Working in Offline mode
Altair EmployeeWhen using Hosted Altair Units (HAU), you may want to be able to use Altair software while not connected to the Internet.
This can be easily achieved with the offline mode available in HyperWorks, SimLab, SimSolid and the Inspire suite.
Notes:
- Offline mode will be activated for 15 days. If your license has less than 15 days remaining, it will not be possible to switch to offline mode.
- During the time you are in Offline mode, the licenses will be in use and will not be available for other users.
Activating offline mode from HyperWorks, SimLab and the Inspire suite
Go to the File > Licensing menu and click on the toggle next to Offline mode.
After a few seconds, you will switch to Offline mode. The toggle will be in blue color and the word ON will be displayed next to it.
Activating offline mode from SimSolid
Go to the Settings > License > Setup menu and check the Offline Mode check box, then click on OK.
Checking which products are activated for offline mode
Go to the Altair One Hosted Licenses administration website.
Click on View License Usage
In the License Usage Window make sure that all licenses you need are marked as borrowed on the right-hand side.
De-activating offline mode from HyperWorks, SimLab and the Inspire suite
Go to the File > Licensing menu and click on the toggle next to Offline mode.
After a few seconds, you will switch to Online mode. The toggle will be in grey color and the word OFF will be displayed next to it.
De-activating offline mode from SimSolid
Go to the Settings > License > Setup menu and uncheck the Offline Mode check box, then click on OK.
Checking which products are activated for offline mode
Go to the Altair One Hosted Licenses administration website.
Click on View License Usage
In the License Usage Window make sure that no license is marked as borrowed on the right-hand side.
