Special Edition License

[emh203]

I had noticed that the special edition version will bring up a dialog that asks for a license file even though it is supposed to work without one. I had been using the 30-day eval to get around this but just discovered that if I just close the dialog every time (it will re-appear after you close), it will eventually go away and CW will compile. The first time it took about 7 closes before the dialog to go away. Everytime I compile I have to close the license dialog 3 times but it will work.

[J2MEJediMaster]

What special edition are you using (version and hardware target)?

---Tom

[KarlMarx]

I am also having the same problem.

Using codewarrior revision 10.1 (for Windows host) from:

http://www.freescale.com/webapp/sps/site/prod_summary.jsp?code=CW-MCU10&fpsp=1&tab=Design_Tools_Tab

My target is MK60N512VMD100.

I also am able to compile and run my project, just like normal; however, I receive a pop-up dialog asking for the location of my license on every compile. As I have not received a license file, (that I know of,) my only option is to "cancel" the dialog. This spawns several more identical dialogs- one at a time- which I must also cancel out of before compiling continues.

[Alberto_g]

Same problem for me.

I should add that with the Processor Expert Component Wizard the trick of closing the window does not work.

It really seems to need a license.

[FSL_JohnWhitney · Accepted solution]

Sorry for the late reply on this topic.

This issue is a known issue specific to the Kinetis build tools (therefore, only people building with those targets should experience this issue).  It will be addressed in future releases.

In the meantime, here is the best workaround:

Edit the "cwide-env" file which is located at: {install path}\eclipse\

Append the following line to the file (just use a text editor):

FLEXLM_BATCH= -add 1

[r490]

Somebody should note that this problem was fixed with the latest CW updates.

[FSL_JohnWhitney]

Can either of you being affected by this supply some quick specific reproducing steps (I'm guessing it isn't complicated based on what you are describing)?

I have attempted to reproduce using a K40 target and I'm not able to see this problem.  If you would simply write out exactly what you do it may help us get to the bottom of this.

Thanks for the feedback!

[KarlMarx]

No, it's not too complicated at all. After launching codewarrior, I make a new project. I've tried a few combinations of project options, but an example one is bareboard project, kinetis mk60n512vmd100, no rapid development options/everything else default. Once the project files are completed, without altering any files or settings I click the hammer and select the mk60n512vmd100_internal_ram option. The normal eclipse "compiling" dialog pops up, and is immediately followed by a "FLEXnet License Finder" window, which gives the option to specify the license server system, or specify the license file. Selecting either moves to a dialog with a textbox for entering the server/file name, but since I have neither, my only choice is to cancel. When I cancel the compile seems to continue (progress bar fills) but there is shortly after another window, which I can also cancel out of. The number of windows that I have to cancel varies from compile-to-compile. Following this, I am able to flash my compiled file to the board, and it seems to run; although I have yet to verify this, as I was just now able to make the serial terminal work.

I will continue playing with codewarrior tonight- now that my other problem is solved- and see what progress/information I can report in the morning.

[FSL_JohnWhitney]

Karl,

Thanks for your reply.  As part of your info, looks like we will need to know the host machine you are working onand any additional system configuration items that might be relevant....perhaps this is OS dependent behavior.  I'm not able to reproduce the license dialog following your provided steps.  I verified that I have completely removed my license file from the install altogether.  I was able to create a bareboard mk60n512vmd100 project and compile/build just fine with no interruption by a license dialog.  However, I am running on WinXP SP3.

Let me know as you get more info and thanks for the reply.

[KarlMarx]

I am Running on Windows 7, 64 bit. Did you need anything more specific?

Also, every time I start codewarrior with projects already in the workspace, I get another error message titled "Remote System Changed." I have attached a screenshot of it. All of the settings other than the 5 visible are identical. I'm not sure if this is really much of an issue, or just me, so I've included it here. Should I move it to a new thread instead?

[CrasyCat]

Hello

Yes as this is a new question it would be better to create a new Thread for that.

Did you check following Thread:

https://community.freescale.com/message/78904#78904

It provides some ways to avoid the message.

CrasyCat