Wwsuite.lic

wwsuite.lic - This is an older form of Wonderware's license files, and is typically used for products like InTouch 7.11 through to InTouch 10.1, as well as for older IO Servers and DA Servers, etc.. If you receive one of these files with your licenses, it is easier to install it even if you are unsure if you'll need it, as it may prevent problems later on if you do install an older version of a product (Example: an old IO Server). The format of the wwsuite.lic file and the archestra.lic file are very similar, with the determining factor primarily being the age of the software.

Wwsuite.lic

archestra.lic - This is the newer form of Wonderware's license files. Many newer products are migrating to this file, such as InTouch 2012 and higher, Wonderware Historian, and standalone Historian Client. If you receive one of these licenses it is easier to install it, even if you are unsure if you'll need it, as it may prevent problems later on. The format of the wwsuite.lic file and the archestra.lic file are very similar, with the determining factor primarily being the age of the software.

The Wonderware license file was typically provided on a 3.5" floppy diskette. The filename is wwsuite.lic. It is installed in the following path: C:\Program Files\FactorySuite\Common\License Install the file by using Wonderware's License Utility (available via Start > Programs > Wonderware FactorySuite > Common > License Utility).