# License assignment

Many features and functions in the controller require a license in order to be assigned and used by a virtual station. In the License assignment menu it is possible to synchronize licenses and see current licenses status. The following types are available:

## Virtual station types

Fixed collection of features bundled together in a single package. The Virtual Station Type determines, among other things, what tools can be run, how many programs and sequences can be used, which tightening strategies are available, and the type of reporting that can be done. The features contained in each Virtual Station Type are features that often are used in conjunction with each other, or which have internal dependencies that require the presence of other features in the package. Virtual Station Types are assigned in their entirety to a virtual station. The virtual station can then make use of all features contained in the Virtual Station Type. In order to be able to perform tightenings, a Virtual Station has to be assigned a Virtual Station Type license. Depending on the license type, various tightening options will be enabled or blocked.

## Sync functionalities

Works in the same way as described in Virtual Station Type but used for fixtured systems.

## Virtual station features

Individual features which can complement Virtual Station Types. A lot of features can be purchased as a single license.

## Controller features

Features that are controller-wide. These are features which are assigned to a controller and once assigned can be used by all virtual stations on that controller.

## Source Overview

The Source Overview tab, License assignment > Source Overview, provides the user with an overview of the licenses installed on the controller, as well as where they were installed from. A maximum number of 10 different sources can be displayed here, and each will be designated with FMS P (for FMS Portable, or dongle), or License Server (TT2).