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CADpass client secure connection (will be referred to as CADpass client or CADpass in this document) is a utility provided by CMC Microsystems that creates a secure connection between client PC’s, workstations, and computer sessions, and the CMC managed infrastructure.

This quick start guide provides instructions for installing SoftMEMS MEMS Pro on a Windows 10 system using CMC Microsystems’ CADpass to access shared licenses on the CMC License Management System (LMS).

Prerequisites

You must meet the following criteria before installing MEMS Pro:

• Students must register with CMC at https://account.cmc.ca/MyAccount/MyAccount.aspx
• Faculty supervisors can subscribe through the CMC subscription page at https://www.cmc.ca/subscriptions/
• You must have administrator rights for the computer on which you are installing this software
• You must have a unique login name (LINUX or Windows) that does not contain a blank space. The following are examples of unacceptable login names: admin or administrator, root, super, sysadmin, user, owner, student, guest, temp, and system.

System Requirements

• Windows 7 or 10 operating systems
• 32-bits or 64-bits

Setting up CADpass client for Use with MEMS Pro

CADpass client is a CMC Microsystems’ license access client and is used by subscribers across Canada to connect to our secure license server(s).

1. Follow the instructions in the quick start guide to download and install CADpass client.
2. Start CADpass client and then log in using your CMC Microsystems Username and Password.
3. When the CAD access window appears, double-click Siemens (formerly Mentor).

A red checkmark appears next to the entry. Depending on the software version you have, you may see either Figure 1a or Figure 1b. Leave this checked while you are using the software.

Figure 1a: The Siemens Tanner Selection in CADpass client

Figure 1b: The Mentor Selection in CADpass client

Obtaining the Software

Download the MEMS Pro installer to a temporary location and extract the compressed file.

Installing the Software

1. Launch the installer setup executable.
2. In the InstallShield Wizard, click Next, as shown in Figure 2.

Figure 2: SoftMEMS Software Setup Initial Window

3. In the Welcome to the InstallShield Wizard for MEMS Pro v10.1 (x64) window, click Next.

The window License Agreement appears, as shown in Figure 3.

Figure 3: MEMS Pro Software License Agreement

4. Read through the license agreement.
   
   • If you do NOT agree to the terms and conditions listed, check I do not accept the terms in the license agreement to cancel the installation and close the program.
   • If you agree with the terms and conditions listed, check I accept the terms in the license agreement and then click Next.

If you agreed, the window Destination Folder appears, as shown in Figure 4.

Figure 4: Locating the Destination Folder

5. Browse to the location where you want to store the CAD tool files and click Next.

The window Setup Type appears, as shown in Figure 5.

Figure 5: Choose Destination Location

6. Click the MEMS Pro Product radio button and then click Next.

The window Ready to Install the Program appears, as shown in Figure 6.

Figure 6: The Ready to Install the Program Window

7. Click Install to complete the process and then Finish to close the program.

The InstallShield Wizard Completed window appears, as shown in Figure 7.

Figure 7: Installation Completed

Setting up MEMS Pro License Access

With CADpass running, and the Siemens icon displaying a red checkmark, you can now set up your MEMS Pro license variables.

To ensure proper license setup, perform the following:

1. From the Start Menu, select Start | Programs | MEMS Pro v10.x – 64 bit | Licenses Setup.
2. In the SoftMEMS – Licenses Installer window, select Floating Setup and in the field Floating Licenses Configuration field, click the radio button Client Installation.

• For SoftMEMS Server settings:
  
  1. Select Append.
  2. Enter Server Name: a2.cmc.ca and Port: 6605.
• For Siemens Server settings:
  
  1. Select Append.
  2. Enter Server Name: a2.cmc.ca and Port: 6056.

Note: Always check CADpass Licensing Information for the latest Server Name and Port Number.

3. To confirm these changes, click the bar Set Licenses and close the window.

To verify the license settings:

1. From the Start Menu, select Start | Programs | MEMS Pro v10.x 64 bit | MEMS L-Edit.

You should see the tool start, as shown in Figure 8.

Figure 8: The Main GUI Window of MEMS Pro v10.1

Troubleshooting

Sometimes our subscribers have problems with local firewalls blocking our tunneling driver, or preventing the storage of environmental variables on local workstations. If you believe you have followed these instructions properly, yet are not able to run this CAD tool, open a support case with CMC Microsystems – Support.

Helpful Resources

• User Manual: Provides full descriptions of commands and tool bars of the CAD tool. To access it, from the MEMS Pro GUI, select Help | Help and Manuals.
• Setup Examples: Accessed from the Help menu:

1. 1. Under the Help menu, select Setup Examples.
      The dialogue Tanner EDA Tools Examples appears, as shown in Figure 9.
   2. Click Setup.
      You can now open the tutorial folder and browse through the projects.

Figure 9: Setting up MEMS Pro Examples from the L-Edit Module