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Resolving the "The Expiration Date Of Your License Has Arrived" Error in CATIA: A Complete Guide

If you are a design engineer, CAD manager, or aerospace professional, few pop-up messages bring work to a screeching halt faster than the dreaded warning: "The expiration date of your license has arrived."

: Old licensing information from a previous installation may be interfering with a new setup. How to Resolve the Error 1. Clear Your CATSettings The Expiration Date Of Your License Has Arrived Catia

• Export as a neutral format: File → Save As → STEP, IGES, or STL.
• Copy your tree as a specification: Right-click in the specification tree → Copy → Paste into a text file (this retains feature history conceptually, not literally).
• Take screenshots of key dimensions and constraints.

Step 3: Reconfigure the License Server (For Floating Licenses) If you use a license server (DSLS or LUM): Resolving the "The Expiration Date Of Your License

Check Remaining Validity: Use the Nodelock Key Management tool to view license duration. A color-coded system typically indicates status: green (>30 days), orange (<30 days), or red (already expired). Export as a neutral format: File → Save

The most common cause is the natural end of a subscription or maintenance agreement. If the renewal hasn't been processed by the vendor, the license keys simply cease to function. Grace Period Expiry:

Clear Cached Settings: If you recently updated your license but still see the error, clear your CATSettings folder located at C:\Users\user\AppData\Roaming\DassaultSystemes\CATSettings to force a refresh.

2. Implement a Borrowing Policy

If engineers borrow licenses for travel, set an automated email reminder 7 days before the borrowed license expires. Also, mandate a "check-in" procedure upon returning to the office.

• Solution: Delete or rename LSERVRC and ensure new license keys are obtained from the license server.