Tango 2000

ACCELKEY Procedure For Updating The

Security Device

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1 August 1999 accelkey.doc Copyright © 1999 ACCEL Technologies, Inc.

This document contains instructions on how to use ACCELKEY.EXE. The security device that comes with your ACCEL software requires an authorization code in order to activate the device to allow usage with additional secured products.

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Step 1: Attach the security device to the computer’s parallel port.
(NOTE: ACCELKEY will only read the 1st security device attached)

Step 2: Run the Windows program ACCELKEY.EXE. This can be found on the installation CD or in the location where the ACCEL products are installed.

Step 3: Under the Security menu, select Request Product Authorization….

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Step 4: The ACCEL Security Authorization Request dialog that appears varies depending on the products which you are securing.

If you are securing ACCEL EDA products, the dialog appears as follows:

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If you are securing ACCEL PDM products, the dialog appears as follows:

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Fill out the ACCEL Security Authorization Request dialog. Make sure to select all appropriate Requested Products check boxes and fill in any license numbers for currently owned products.

Step 5: Select the OK button to produce the ACCELKEY.FAX for your request.

Step 6 After verifying that the information