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iLok License Manager Changelog

What's new in iLok License Manager 5.8.0

Jun 30, 2023
  • Valid locations value for subscriptions when not signed in logged as warning instead of error in iLok License Manager.
  • Avoid fetching offline locations if timed licenses expire while you are signed into your account in iLok License Manager.
  • Updated a few default links in iLok License Manager to use the the updated iLok help website.
  • In iLok License Manager, if an error occurs while a dialog is already open, the error dialog should be shown on top of the existing dialog.
  • In iLok License Manager, deactivation option should be disabled for an anonymous activation on the local machine.
  • In iLok License Manager, offline locations are now visible after you switch accounts.

New in iLok License Manager 5.7.0 (Jan 18, 2023)

  • Improved stability for certain iLok-licensed products.
  • In iLok License Manager, data downloaded from the server for large accounts is now saved correctly.
  • The Windows installer will now error if an attempt is made to install on the unsupported ARM64 platform.

New in iLok License Manager 5.6.5 (Dec 21, 2022)

  • Fixed a crash that could happen on macOS when quitting applications that have loaded protected plugins.

New in iLok License Manager 5.6.4 (Dec 21, 2022)

  • Improved error messages in the Activation Experience when you are unable to connect to the server because of internet issues.
  • PACE License Support and SDK installers for Mac now show iLok License Manager in the Login Items on MacOS Ventura.
  • For large accounts, download account data file from server if cached data is not present on the local machine. This will prevent error messages seen if you are logging in for the first time from a machine or after deleting the locally cached account data.
  • Fixed an obscure bug during transfer authentication in iLok License Manager.

New in iLok License Manager 5.6.3 (Nov 2, 2022)

  • Fixed stability issues during plugin scan operations on Windows.

New in iLok License Manager 5.6.2 (Oct 20, 2022)

  • Fixed Windows License Support not updating Qt DLLs and openssl libs with its 64-bit versions.
  • Buttons in iLok License Manger's License Details view now show the correct state.
  • Surrender update deliveries that deliver revoked licenses will not be shown in the All Licenses view in iLok License Manager.
  • In iLok License Manager, improved handling of surrender update deliveries containing multiple licenses to surrender and some licenses are not found in the account.
  • Fixed License Support stability issues during shut down.
  • Fixed a crash or early exit when running with an account whose name contains non-ASCII characters on Windows.

New in iLok License Manager 5.6.1 (Oct 20, 2022)

  • Improved the error message shown when attempting to log into deleted accounts.

New in iLok License Manager 5.6.0 (Oct 20, 2022)

  • With Eden 5.1.0 (GM 9/30/2019), we announced that 32-bit Windows support would be dropped in a future release. As of 5.6.0, License Support is not available for 32-bit versions of Windows.
  • Added a keyboard shortcut in iLok License Manager to minimize window.
  • Improved formatting for error dialog shown in iLok License Manager when there's a communication problem with iLok USB.
  • Improved layout of components displaying different categories of licenses (transfer allowed, transfer with publisher approval, no transfer) on multiple transfer dialogs in the iLok License Manager.
  • In iLok License Manager, avoid some unnecessary calls for offline iLoks.
  • Tweaks to activation reset error messages for inaccessible machines.
  • In iLok License Manager, connect option will be enabled after disconnecting from a private iLok server.
  • Fixed bug so that License Support related log files will show timestamps again.
  • Fixed an error when using Windows “Safely Remove Hardware” to eject an iLok, on Windows 10 and above.

New in iLok License Manager 5.5.0 (Oct 20, 2022)

  • Added Apple Silicon native binary support.
  • Added Ability to report an offline machine as unusable via Machine Details view or the context menu. Users can now initiate the Machine Reset process themselves, without needing to start a support ticket with a publisher.
  • The ILok License Server will now automatically try to contact the PACE services to refresh the Lost Or Stolen license to prevent this license from expiring.
  • Improved formatting of error messages containing links.
  • Updated and improved our macOS License support uninstaller application.
  • Fixed Support installation on macOS systems where /usr/local/bin is incorrectly locked down.

New in iLok License Manager 5.4.1 (Oct 20, 2022)

  • Improved message when server is unavailable in the iLok License Manager.

New in iLok License Manager 5.4.0 (Oct 20, 2022)

  • Improved user interface behavior when a license is removed after a protected product has been loaded.
  • Search strings are persisted across views in the iLok License Manager.
  • Better error handling in iLok License Server code in the iLok License Manager.
  • Hide and Show context menus now consistent with Hide and Show buttons in the License Details view.
  • Worked around stability problems on macOS 10.8 and 10.9 systems introduced by recent Apple development tools.
  • In the Activation Experience, unregistered iLoks will be seen on the Locations screen and can be registered to your iLok account if you select it as the activation location.

New in iLok License Manager 5.3.3 (Oct 20, 2022)

  • In iLok License Manager, clicking Activate, Deactivate or Transfer buttons when not signed in no longer results in a crash.

New in iLok License Manager 5.3.2 (Oct 20, 2022)

  • If the iLok License Manager has been left running for a long time and you close all cloud sessions, it no longer results in a session not valid error.

New in iLok License Manager 5.3.1 (Oct 20, 2022)

  • Minor UI improvements for the iLok Cloud.
  • Fixed crash during surrender update if there are no choices for one of the licenses that need to be surrendered.
  • Fixed an obscure crash when signing in.

New in iLok License Manager 5.3.0 (Oct 20, 2022)

  • Notifications related to services such as scheduled maintenance, outages etc will be shown above the licenses list in the iLok License Manager.
  • Significant improvements to iLok Cloud performance. If you use the iLok Cloud, please update to this version.
  • Large accounts will see a significant improvement in the time it takes to sign in for the first time using iLok License Manager.
  • Tweaked message shown to user in the iLok License Manager when they try to operate on an offline machine location.
  • Icons for subscription licenses will be updated while the iLok License Manager is running.
  • Show an error message when the user is trying to transfer licenses that have been in their account for less than 90 days or if the account itself is less than 90 days old.
  • Offer to open or move an iLok Cloud session to the machine if the subscription being refreshed is on an offline iLok Cloud location.
  • Clicking Cancel on the Close All Guest Cloud Sessions dialog in the iLok License Manager now works.
  • Fixed an issue where the Activation Experience mistakenly reports an expired subscription for an unavailable or unauthorized cloud license.
  • Search for cloud licenses in the iLok License Manager while doing a subscription refresh even if local subscription licenses are found.
  • Fixed bug where refreshing a subscription license on a cloud didn't show any dialog in the iLok License Manager.
  • Fixed truncation of the location information text on the Activation dialog in the iLok License Manager.
  • On Windows, fixed problem with exporting iLok Server config to a file.

New in iLok License Manager 5.2.1 (Oct 20, 2022)

  • Improved user experience in the Activation Experience if the local cached license data gets deleted and a managed cloud session is open
  • The Activation Experience will now allow a timed license, having number of days license period, to be activated to an automatic cloud session without switching the cloud mode
  • Fixed a few different flavors of crashes seen by large account holders
  • Synchronize menu for an iLok is now available only if you are signed in
  • Locked group subscription icons now correct if there are multiple activations and one of them is expired

New in iLok License Manager 5.2.0 (Oct 20, 2022)

  • Dialog shown after a subscription refresh is now accessible
  • Performance improvement during sign in especially for large accounts
  • Improved accessibility on dialog shown when you switch cloud mode
  • If you use the same iLok account across multiple OS users, we now allow copying of cached account data files to speed up login times
  • License count on dialog shown after hiding groups is now correct
  • Fixed a bug where, occasionally, full account data was being fetched on log in even though the cached data was not deleted
  • Fixed bug where new license deposits were not shown in bold on Mac OS Mojave
  • Fixed a couple of crashes occurring occasionally on sign out or unplugging an iLok

New in iLok License Manager 5.1.0 (Oct 10, 2019)

  • Support for managed cloud mode which lets you activate/deactivate licenses individually
  • Apple notarization compliance and compatibility with macOS 10.15 Catalina
  • Improved compatibility with the Little Snitch firewall application
  • Improved user experience when launching a product with activation codes
  • Different location items are used for cloud licenses belonging to the signed in user and other users
  • Offline cloud location is shown if a cloud session for the signed in user is open on a different computer
  • iLok Cloud detail provides more information about the cloud location
  • Fixed problems with the automatic installation of License Support on Windows
  • Windows installs no longer require a reboot

New in iLok License Manager 5.0.0 (Dec 20, 2018)

  • Added support for automatic updates
  • Added notifications for iLok Cloud use
  • Faster load times of protected products
  • Installer asks to close the iLok License Manager if running
  • Help users turn on Theft & Loss Coverage if a Zero Downtime membership has been purchased for an iLok
  • Better error messages when you try to move licenses to or from the cloud
  • Vertical splitter cursor is no longer shown because the left locations pane has a fixed width
  • Cloud location on machine A should not display cloud activations if the user has a cloud session open on machine B
  • Fixed the transfer payment dialog for languages other than English
  • Fixed a typo for the Close cloud session dialog

New in iLok License Manager 4.1.2 (Jun 6, 2018)

  • Privacy Policy and Terms of Use updated on 5-25-2018
  • Newly deposited iLok Cloud enabled licenses are automatically activated if a cloud session is open
  • Improved messaging if there is an error during a license transfer
  • Performance enhancements

New in iLok License Manager 4.0.3 (Dec 13, 2017)

  • Operations that are interrupted by inserting or removing iLoks are handled more efficiently
  • Firmware update monitoring is enhanced

New in iLok License Manager 4.0.1 (Nov 14, 2017)

  • Fixed an iLok License Manager bug where licenses on locations were not being seen after signing into your account following an installation without an uninstall.

New in iLok License Manager 4.0.0 (Nov 14, 2017)

  • iLok Cloud Support - This feature requires publishers to incorporate cloud support and release updated software and licenses
  • New sorting for Locations (Cloud, computer, iLoks)
  • Publisher License ID field available in the column view and License Details
  • New firmware for Second and Third generation iLoks (synchronize to update the firmware)
  • Release Date Limit (RDL) supported in licenses
  • Fixed crash if you select some View menu options when you are not signed in
  • Fixed crash if multiple surrender update deliveries as well as some licenses are selected and activated

New in iLok License Manager 3.1.7.899 Build 37900 (Jun 10, 2017)

  • This version now fixes a rare Mac-only permissions issue that has been problematic for some users.

New in iLok License Manager 3.1.6.829 Build 37016 (Apr 1, 2017)

  • Fixed a floating license issue that could happen when the system clock has incorrect time.
  • We anticipate that this version will be needed to use some older protected software from August 2017 moving forward. Before August 2017, we plan to release updates of the legacy installers for people running older operating systems.

New in iLok License Manager 3.1.5.814 Build 36871 (Mar 27, 2017)

  • The last account view selected will be remembered and this view will be shown the next time to sign in. The exception to this is the Hidden view.
  • Added accessibility support for networking features.

New in iLok License Manager 3.1.4.771 Build 36376 (Feb 8, 2017)

  • Changes to an iLok's name are now reflected in account data saved on the computer
  • Added a tool-tip for the Works On graphic on the license detail pane

New in iLok License Manager 3.1.3.713 Build 35733 (Dec 6, 2016)

  • Changes to an iLok's name are now reflected in account data saved on the computer
  • Added a tool-tip for the Works On graphic on the license detail pane

New in iLok License Manager 3.1.1 (Nov 2, 2016)

  • Update for performance improvements.

New in iLok License Manager 3.1.0 (Nov 2, 2016)

  • Account views are now cached locally when you sign out to allow for much quicker subsequent displays (cached files may be cleared in Preferences)
  • Added a warning when activating to a computer that deactivation should be done prior to substantive computer changes
  • Fixed display issues involving groups
  • Added the ability to display release limits in the license details
  • Added support for software publisher provided overrides to the License Type displayed
  • Fixed a problem where an iLok ownership warning was being displayed prior to signing in
  • Added support for high resolution monitors on Mac
  • Added additional error checking for Proxy Settings in the Preferences Dialog on Windows

New in iLok License Manager 2.4.7.14 Build 27997 (Mar 19, 2015)

  • Includes changes to support additional subscription license features.