# About the Licensing Tools

In order to improve our licensing capability, we have developed new licensing tools visible in the License Tools directory where you installed PC-DMIS. The following icons are available on systems where pcdmis has been installed to work in the new licensing mode:

- License Control Panel - This opens the SafeNet's Sentinel HASP Admin Control Center locally in your internet browser. The side panel provides access to the information this control panel displays. Use the Help menu item on the side bar if you need specific information on this tool.

- License Update Utility - This opens the Sentinel HASP RUS dialog box that lets you update the license in your portlock when you receive an update from Technical Support or Customer Support, using the Apply License Update tab. It also gathers information on your current license, using the Collect Key Status Information tab.

Sentinel HASP RUS dialog box

You can also use the License button in the Settings Editor to both view the License Control Panel information and to update your license. See the "Settings Editor" documentation for more information.