Subscription Entitlement Service is Bentley's new licensing model, providing enhanced security and optimized value for your Bentley Subscriptions. It is integrated with Bentley's Identity Management System (IMS) and the Bentley CONNECT technology platform to allow near real-time reporting of usage, improved alert messaging to users and increased administrative capabilities to license administrators in your organization. It will not only give you more options to monitor and manage usage but also provide new, advanced licensing features that will enhance digital workflows.

For more information check the following pages:

• SES Licensing Landing Page
• SES FAQ

This form of licensing is used for all PLAXIS products (including CONNECT Edition V20 and later). You will need to ensure the following:

• The latest CONNECTION Client installed and running
  • This will be displayed in your status bar 
• You are signed in to the CONNECTION Client with your credentials
  • Note that when you are not successfully signed in the icon is displayed thus:
      or 
  • When you are successfully signed in the icon is displayed thus:
    or 
• A PLAXIS version built for Subscription Entitlement Service (SES) has been installed or suitable version has been updated with the CONNECTION Client. This includes:
  • PLAXIS 2D 2023.1 (and later)
  • PLAXIS 3D 2023.1 (and later)
  • PLAXIS Monopile Designer 2023 (and later)
  • PLAXIS 2D CONNECT Edition V20 (and later)
  • PLAXIS 3D CONNECT Edition V20 (and later)
  • PLAXIS MoDeTo CONNECT Edition V20
  • PLAXIS Monopile Designer CONNECT Edition V21
  • PLAXIS 2D/3D LE CONNECT Edition V21 (and later)
  • PLAXIS Designer CONNECT Edition V21