------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Matrox Imaging Library (MIL) 10 Update 66 Release Notes (Third-Party Host licensor) January 2018 (c) Copyright Matrox Electronic Systems Ltd., 1992-2017. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- This document outlines the functionalities of the Third-Party Host licensor (fingerprint). ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Contents 1.0 Third-Party Host licensor setup 1.1 Abstract 1.2 How to create a fingerprint 2.0 Notes 2.1 What is used for the fingerprint 2.2 System changes 3.0 Restrictions 3.1 Virtual machines 3.2 Windows upgrade 3.3 MIL reinstall 3.4 System rescue 3.5 Network card 3.6 Early access builds and updates 3.7 Matrox hardware and dongle ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1.0 Third-Party Host setup 1.1 Abstract The Third-Party Host fingerprint, which is made available by installing this update, is used to license the various Matrox Imaging Library (MIL) features without the need of Matrox hardware or a USB dongle. It gathers information about the system to generate a unique fingerprint which can be used to generate a licensing lock code. 1.2 How to create a fingerprint When the system setup is finalized, use MILConfig's Licensing->Third-party Host page to create the fingerprint. Third-Party Host will then be available in the Licensing->Generate page. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2.0 Notes 2.1 What is used for the fingerprint All the hardware that is present when creating a fingerprint will be taken into account for its generation. This includes, but is not limited to, the CPU, RAM, network interface and video card. Any devices connected through USB or any external connection will not be taken into account. 2.2 System changes The fingerprint does not need to be regenerated when adding new hardware. However, if some hardware is removed or swapped after a failure, the fingerprint must be regenerated. Please contact the technical support to initiate a fingerprint replacement. 3.0 Restrictions 3.1 Virtual machines The Third-Party Host fingerprint cannot be used in a virtual machine. 3.2 Windows upgrade Upgrading Windows from a major version to another is not supported. A new fingerprint will need to be regenerated. 3.3 Reinstalling MIL MIL can be reinstalled without the need to create a new fingerprint. Under normal circumstances, the fingerprint creation is persistent after a MIL reinstall. 3.4 System rescue If the operating system is reinstalled, the fingerprint will need to be recreated but will give the same fingerprint if the system has not changed hardware-wise. The license key previously obtained can be used. 3.5 Network card The Third-Party Host fingerprint requires at least one Ethernet controller in the PC. 3.7 Matrox hardware and dongle The Third-Party Host fingerprint is automatically disabled when Matrox hardware or a MIL dongle is present.