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Never Miss Available Archicad Licenses Again

Overview

Stay informed about your Archicad licenses with automated monitoring and alerts. Features CodeMeter v8.2 support, Teams notifications for available licenses, and real-time tracking of which license is used by whom.

📊 Real-Time Monitoring

Continuous tracking of CodeMeter v8.2 license server

🔔 RSS Notifications

Instant alerts when licenses become available

👥 User Tracking

See which team member is using which license

⚡ Never Wait

Start working as soon as a license is free

Key Features

RSS Feed Support

Universal RSS feed for license status that works with any RSS reader or notification system.

  • Standard RSS 2.0 format
  • Compatible with any RSS reader
  • Use with your preferred notification tool
  • Real-time license status updates
  • Monitor BimCloud Basic server disk space
  • Track current license usage and availability

RSS Feed Implementation Examples

📊 License Usage Monitoring

Real-time tracking of Archicad license availability and usage:

  • Current licenses in use vs. total available
  • Which team members are using which licenses
  • Instant notifications when licenses become free
  • Historical usage patterns and peak times
💾 BimCloud Basic Server Monitoring

Monitor critical server resources to prevent project issues:

  • Free disk space on BimCloud Basic server
  • Storage usage alerts before running out of space
  • Project file size tracking
  • Automatic warnings when disk space is low
RSS Feed Notifier Application Screenshot

RSS Feed Notifier showing real-time license and server status updates

💡 Pro Tip: Use RSS feed notifiers like RSS Guard, Feedly, or integrate with monitoring tools like Nagios or Zabbix for centralized alerting across your entire infrastructure.

CodeMeter v8.2 Support

Full integration with Wibu-Systems CodeMeter license management system.

  • Compatible with CodeMeter 8.2 and later
  • Monitors network license servers
  • Tracks floating license usage
  • Supports multiple license pools

License Availability Tracking

Know exactly which licenses are in use and by whom.

  • Real-time license availability status
  • User identification (who's using each license)
  • License usage duration tracking
  • Historical usage analytics

Smart Notifications

Intelligent notification system that respects your workflow.

  • Configurable notification frequency
  • Silent hours for off-work times
  • Priority-based alerts
  • Customizable alert thresholds

Dashboard & Reporting

Visual insights into license usage patterns.

  • Real-time license status dashboard
  • Usage statistics and trends
  • Peak usage time analysis
  • License utilization reports

Benefits

For Architects

  • No more waiting for available licenses
  • Start working immediately when license is free
  • Better planning of license-intensive tasks
  • Reduced frustration and downtime

For IT Managers

  • Monitor license usage patterns
  • Identify need for additional licenses
  • Optimize license allocation
  • Reduce helpdesk tickets

For Office Managers

  • Maximize ROI on software licenses
  • Data-driven license purchasing decisions
  • Improve team productivity
  • Transparent license usage

How It Works

1

Monitor

System continuously monitors your CodeMeter license server, checking license availability every few seconds.

2

Detect

When a license becomes available, the system immediately detects the change and identifies which license type is free.

3

Notify

An instant notification is sent to your configured Teams channel, alerting team members that a license is available.

4

Work

Team member claims the license and starts working immediately, maximizing productivity and license utilization.

Use Cases

Architecture Firm with Limited Licenses

Challenge: 15 architects sharing 10 Archicad licenses, frequent wait times

Solution: Install Archicad Licensing Notification for Teams alerts

Result: Team members notified instantly when licenses free up, 30% reduction in idle time

Remote Team Coordination

Challenge: Distributed team members don't know when office licenses are available

Solution: RSS notifications visible to all team members regardless of location

Result: Better coordination, remote workers can plan license usage, improved productivity

License Optimization

Challenge: Unsure if current number of licenses is adequate

Solution: Use dashboard analytics to track usage patterns and peak demand

Result: Data-driven decision on purchasing additional licenses, optimized license investment

Client Success

"The Archicad license notifications and StuFiBu accounting system transformed our office workflow - we never miss a license renewal and our time tracking is finally accurate."
Anja M.
Partner, AMJGS Architecture

Technical Details

Requirements

  • CodeMeter 8.2 or later
  • Windows Server or Linux
  • Microsoft Teams webhook access
  • Network access to license server

Supported Licenses

  • Archicad (all versions)
  • CodeMeter-based floating licenses
  • Network license servers
  • Multiple license pools

Deployment

  • On-premises installation
  • Runs as Windows service
  • Low resource requirements
  • Simple configuration

Monitoring

  • Polling interval: 5-30 seconds (configurable)
  • Automatic reconnection on network issues
  • Error logging and alerting
  • Health check endpoint

Optimize Your Archicad License Usage with ArchiWatch

Stop waiting for licenses and improve your team's productivity