Open the on the target offline machine. Navigate to the "Computer Information" section or click the "Display Computer ID" link. This ID is hardware-dependent; if you change your motherboard or network card, you may need to reactivate. 2. Generate the Activation Code
The computer ID is tied to the physical hardware configuration (MAC address, motherboard ID). Changing network cards or updating core hardware components can alter the Computer ID.
[Offline Workstation] ---> Generates Computer ID ---> [Removable USB Drive] | [Connected Device] <--- Downloads .lic File <--- Uploads to ://ni.com | [Offline Workstation] <--- Installs .lic File <--- [Removable USB Drive] Step 1: Acquire the Correct License File Visit the portal on a connected device. labview offline activation exclusive
Your unique (found in your NI purchase confirmation email or physical media certificates).
The system will provide an Activation Code (a long string of characters). Step 5: Activate LabVIEW on the Restricted Machine Return to the on the target machine. Enter the Activation Code(s) you just generated. Click Activate . Open the on the target offline machine
This feature targets enterprise and research facilities where internet access is strictly forbidden, yet software must be kept up-to-date and compliant. It builds upon existing Disconnected License and Offline Activation Code workflows to provide a more "exclusive" and automated experience. Key Capabilities
NILicensingCmd.exe --install-license "C:\Path\To\Your\GeneratedLicense.lic" Use code with caution. you may need to reactivate.
Log in using your credentials linked to your software license.
Common challenges associated with offline activation in LabVIEW include:
nilicense --activate --install-response-file C:\Temp\response.txt
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