| Cause | Prevention Strategy |
|-------|---------------------|
| Network lease expires | Set the DSLS lease renewal period to 30 days (default 10). Automate renewal via script on login. |
| System clock drift | Enable NTP (Network Time Protocol) synchronization with a corporate time server. |
| Corrupted trusted storage | Avoid force-quitting CATIA. Backup the TrustedStorage folder monthly. |
| Expired academic license | Set a calendar reminder 1 week before the annual expiry. |
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║ ⚠ LICENSE EXPIRED ║
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║ Your CATIA license for "Mechanical Design" expired ║
║ on 2026-04-24. ║
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║ CATIA will now run in view-only mode. ║
║ Save, export, and editing are disabled. ║
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║ [ Renew License ] [ Switch License ] [ OK ]║
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Notify Catia that her software license has expired, explain implications, outline available options, and provide clear next steps to restore access or transition.
License Expiration Notification & Graceful Degradation The Expiration Date Of Your License Has Arrived Catia
Do not wait until the last month to renew your Dassault maintenance. If you plan to upgrade from CATIA V5-6R2021 to R2024, ensure your maintenance is active for at least 90 days post-upgrade to cover any deployment delays.
When expired:
The message "The expiration date of your license has arrived" in CATIA is rarely a catastrophe. In 80% of real-world cases, it is caused by one of three things: an outdated borrowed license, a drifted system clock, or a network interruption to the license server.
By following the diagnostic path laid out in this guide—starting with the License Manager, then checking system time, clearing cache, and finally validating server health—you can resolve the issue in under 15 minutes. Notify Catia that her software license has expired,
However, the best solution is proactive: implement strict license monitoring, calendar-based alerts, and disciplined borrowing policies. CATIA is a tool for innovation. Do not let licensing logistics stand between your team and world-class design.
Final Checklist When You See This Error: Do not wait until the last month to
Your license is the key to your digital factory. Keep it valid, and CATIA will keep you productive.
In a floating environment, a central server holds a pool of licenses. Users check out a license when they launch CATIA and check it back in when they close it. The error occurs if: