How to uninstall a Tecplot product on a Macintosh platform

Installation, Mac, Uninstall May 4, 2010

Problem: I have a Tecplot product installed on my Macintosh machine and I need to uninstall it. What is the best way to go about this? Solution: On Macintosh platforms, two folders in addition to the Tecplot product installation folder are affected by installing a Tecplot product with the .pkg installer (included in the .dmg file): – /Library/Receipts/ (a record of the .pkg installation goes in here) – $HOME/Library/Preferences/ (the […]

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Cannot install Reprise License Manager

Installation, License Server September 24, 2009

Problem: After uninstalling the previous license manager FLEXnet or after uninstalling the Reprise License Manager I cannot install or re-install the Reprise License Manager and/or I receive the error message that teclmd is already running. Solution: Tecplot 360 2009 and Tecplot Focus 2009 use the Reprise License Manager (RLM) to control access to use the products. Since 2008 R2 and previous versions used FLEXnet as the license manager and both […]

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Buttons are sticking

Mac, Tecplot 360 September 24, 2009

Note:  This should no longer be an issue for Mac.  Download the latest release or get a free trial. Problem: Some Tecplot buttons are sticking (not working). Sometimes the buttons on the toolbar appear to be selected but don’t do any action. Solution: This is a current limitation. Click a different button then click again on the desired button.

Banner flash but Tecplot doesnt open.

Mac, Startup, Tecplot 360 September 24, 2009

Note: Tecplot 360 EX is native to the Mac and doesn’t rely on an X Windows System. Download the latest release or get a free trial. Problem: XDarwin also won’t launch. Solution: Installing XDarwin is a two-step process. Be sure to install the patch after installing XDarwin.

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