Feature License

Some of the additional features and add-ons require a Feature License to run. For example, to run the Batch Loader or perform Vault Replication, you need a Feature License associated with an Aras Support Subscription.

The following standard features require a Feature License:

  • Vault Replication
  • Additional authentication mechanisms (Windows authentication, OpenId Connect etc.)
  • Batch Loader
  • Aras CAD to PDF Converter
  • Other Add-Ons can also require a Feature License, for instance:

  • Aras Requirement Management Solution
  • Aras Office Connector
  • Aras EPDM Connector
  • To check what Feature Licenses, exist in Aras Innovator:

  1. Log into Aras Innovator as an administrator.
  2. From the TOC, select Administration\Feature Licenses.
  3. If a feature license is found, check the expiration date to confirm that the license is still active.

In order to request a feature license, customers with an active Aras subscription can send an email to licenses@aras.com or to your account representative in the following format:

  • Subject: <Feature Name> activation key required
  • Body: Version of Innovator

You receive a reply containing the Feature License activation key.

Once you have the activation key, install the feature license as follows:

  1. Log into Aras Innovator as an administrator.
  2. Click the User Menu button in the top right corner. The following dropdown menu appears:
  3. Select Activate Feature.The following dialog box appears:
  4. Paste the acquired activation key and click Activate Feature.

A success message like the one shown here should pop up.