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BCS Usage Key Installation Instructions

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  • This article describes the steps to apply a QuantityWare BCP or BCG Usage Key to your installation only.
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The QuantityWare BCP or BCG usage key is installed via the Petroleum Measurement Cockpit (PMC – transaction /qtyw/cockpit) or Gas Measurement Cockpit (GMC – transaction /n/qtyw/cockpit_gas).

For every SAP system, you need to install its own SAP system-specific usage key.

Older BCS Versions

If you have not installed BCS 30A CSP02 or BCS 30B CSP01 (released September 2021):

  • The menu item to select is “Licenses” (not “Usage Keys”)
  • In the maintenance dialog box, “Usage Keys” are referred to as “Licenses” or “License Keys”

1. Launch the PMC or GMC (Belize Theme), then select menu path: More →  Cockpit → Usage Keys:

Other Themes: Launch the PMC or GMC, then select menu path: Cockpit → Usage Keys

2. The usage key maintenance dialog box appears:

3. Paste the key into the “New usage key” data entry field.

4. Select “Install”.

5. The key is checked and installed if it fits to your SAP system parameters.

6. You may then display the key validity by repeating steps 1 and 2 and then selecting “Display” in the usage key dialog box.