You can start the Innovator interface via the Innovator <Version> program group.
Starting the Innovator Interface
A license server needs to be running to be able to start the Innovator interface, i.e. to start the model editor. This is automatically started, if applicable (Demo). The license server runs centrally and manages all Innovator licenses.
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However, it is also possible to start the model editor if the license server (INOHOST) is not set, set incorrectly, or not running. In this case, a dialog appears. You can change the Innovator environment variables there. This means that you can, for example, enter a correct license server during the normal program start process.
A model server needs to be running if a model is to be edited. This is also automatically started, if applicable (Demo).
Start 
Innovator in the Innovator <Version> program group (innovator.exe).
You will be asked if you want to register your Innovator version for the Innovator log the first time you start Innovator. It is also possible to register at a later stage.
Tip
When calling the model editor, the license server to be used can be specified as the MID.Innovator.inohost parameter if several license servers are used in separate Innovator environments.
Please note upper and lower case for the parameter.
Innovator[.exe] MID.Innovator.inohost=<host name>.<port>
In this way, multiple environments can be accessed without having to change the INOHOST environment variable in the administration program.
Innovator Server for Licenses and Repositories
Two programs always need to be running in the background to be able to edit Innovator data; they do not require an interface as they are automatically started and stopped.
License and model servers must not be blocked by Windows if you wish to use Innovator.
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The license server manages and monitors the licenses you purchase and ensures the cohesion of the Innovator network interconnection with network operation. The licenses are kept in a pool and only taken out when the corresponding edition needs to be used (floating licensing).
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Other Innovator programs can only be started when the license server is running. If the license server runs centrally due to a network installation, the local starting of the license server is eliminated.
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Models servers manage the model data you work with. They ensure data consistency and prevent different users simultaneous accessing elements at the same time. Before a model can be worked on, the corresponding model server must be started.
Exiting Innovator
Select the Model>Exit Innovator menu item to close Innovator.
This command logs the user out from all open models, releases all documents and elements, and closes all model editors.
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