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How to Install and License IDL 8.2 on Your Computer


How to Install and License IDL 8.2 on Your Computer




If you are looking for a powerful and versatile data analysis and visualization tool, you might want to consider IDL 8.2. IDL stands for Interactive Data Language, and it is a software product developed by L3Harris Geospatial that allows you to manipulate, process, and display data from various sources and formats. IDL 8.2 is the latest version of IDL, and it offers many features and enhancements that make it easier and faster to work with your data.




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However, before you can start using IDL 8.2, you need to install and license it on your computer. This article will guide you through the steps of installing and licensing IDL 8.2 on Windows, UNIX, or Mac platforms. You will also learn how to manage your licenses online using the L3Harris Geospatial Legacy Web Licensing Portal.


Install IDL 8.2 on Your Computer




To install IDL 8.2 on your computer, you need to download the installer file from the L3Harris Geospatial Download and Licensing Center, or use a DVD if you have one. You also need to have administrator privileges on your computer to install the software.


The installation process varies depending on your operating system. Here are the general steps for each platform:


  • Windows: Run the idl xx -win.exe file that you downloaded or find on the DVD, where xx is the version number. Follow the prompts to install the software. When installation is complete, license the software using the activate.exe utility that is installed in INSTALL_DIR \\IDL xx \\license_utils\\bin.x86_64.



  • UNIX or Mac from a Shell Script: Uncompress and unpack the filename .tar.gz archive file that you downloaded or find on the DVD. Run the install.sh script from a terminal window and follow the prompts to install the software. When installation is complete, license the software using the activate utility that is installed in INSTALL_DIR /idl xx /license_utils/bin.x86_64.



  • Mac from a .pkg File: Double-click the idl xx -mac.pkg file that you downloaded or find on the DVD, where xx is the version number. Follow the prompts to install the software. When installation is complete, license the software using the activate utility that is installed in /Applications/IDL xx /license_utils/bin.x86_64.



For more detailed instructions and tips for installing IDL 8.2 on your computer, please refer to Help Article 24175[^1^].


Licenses IDL 8.2 on Your Computer




To use IDL 8.2 on your computer, you need to have a valid license for it. There are two types of licenses for IDL 8.2: node-locked and floating.


  • Node-locked licenses: These licenses are tied to a specific user and computer. You can activate them online using the activate utility that is installed with IDL 8.2, or offline using a license file that you can obtain from the L3Harris Geospatial Legacy Web Licensing Portal.



  • Floating licenses: These licenses are managed by a license server that can serve multiple clients over a network. You need to install and administer the Flexera License Server Service on a server machine, and activate the licenses for use by clients using either an activation code or a license file that you can obtain from the L3Harris Geospatial Legacy Web Licensing Portal.



For more detailed instructions and tips for licensing IDL 8.2 on your computer, please refer to Help Article 17496[^2^].


Manage Your Licenses Online




If you need to modify or deactivate your licenses for IDL 8.2, you can use the L3Harris Geospatial Legacy Web Licensing Portal to do so online. You will need your Host Name and Host ID (or Server Name and Server ID for server based licenses) to access this portal.