Etap - License Path Selection Verified
The verification process included the following checks:
For the truly curious engineer, ETAP writes detailed license handshake logs. By default, logging is disabled. To enable it:
You will see entries like:
[2024-01-15 14:32:11] INFO: License path selection initiated.
[2024-01-15 14:32:11] DEBUG: Parsing path "27000@192.168.1.100"
[2024-01-15 14:32:12] DEBUG: TCP socket to 192.168.1.100:27000 established.
[2024-01-15 14:32:12] INFO: ETAP license path selection verified. Server response: "OK 1.2.3"
[2024-01-15 14:32:13] DEBUG: Requesting feature "etap_main"...
If you see any line containing ERROR or TIMEOUT, you have found the exact reason for path verification failure. etap license path selection verified
If you do not see this message and encounter a license error:
Background: A global engineering firm acquired a smaller renewable energy company. Both used ETAP but with different licensing models. Post-merger, engineers kept receiving "path not verified" across the VPN.
Diagnosis:
Solution: Using a PowerShell script deployed via SCCM, the IT team pushed a registry update to 200+ workstations, changing the path to the new consolidated license server:
Set-ItemProperty -Path "HKLM:\SOFTWARE\WOW6432Node\ETAP\Licensing\2000" -Name "LicensePath" -Value "27000@new-global-server.corp.com"
Within 24 hours, the verification success rate went from 42% to 99%. The missing 1% was resolved by updating Windows firewall rules on three laptops.
Key Takeaway: Even a “verified” path yesterday can break tomorrow if infrastructure changes are not mirrored in ETAP’s configuration. The verification process included the following checks: For
The ETAP License Manager is a standalone utility installed with every ETAP copy (Start Menu > ETAP > License Manager).
Steps:
One of the biggest misconceptions in the ETAP user community is confusing verification with acquisition. You will see entries like: [2024-01-15 14:32:11] INFO:
Whether you are troubleshooting or setting up a new workstation, follow this definitive guide to ensure your path is correctly selected and verified.
