Sentinel Licensing API C Reference

The Sentinel Licensing API reference contains the following sections:

>Overview of each of the functions that make up the Sentinel Licensing API

>Structural declarations and detailed information on individual Sentinel Licensing API functions

>Description of XML tags that can be used to define scope and format of various functions, and their usage

>A summary and description of all API return codes

>Description of how to cause an HL key LED to blink

The Sentinel Licensing API in this reference applies to the C programming language interface. APIs for supported languages can be accessed in the %ProgramFiles(x86)%\Thales\Sentinel LDK\API\Licensing directory.

All Licensing API functions are compatible with remote License Managers and with the local License Manager, depending on the scope specified.

API Samples

Each Sentinel LDK installation includes API samples for various programming languages. Use the samples to integrate Sentinel LDK protection into your own code.

API Function Overview

The Sentinel Licensing API includes the functions described below.

Function	Description
DatetimeToHasptime	Converts a date and time value to hasptime
Decrypt	Decrypts a buffer using the AES encryption algorithm.
Detach	Detaches a license for a Product from a Sentinel SL key, according to customizable parameters.
Encrypt	Encrypts a buffer using the AES encryption algorithm.
Free	Releases allocated memory resources.
GetInfo	Retrieves information according to customizable search parameters, and presents it according to customizable formats.
GetRealTimeClock	Reads the current time from a HLTime or HLNetTime key.
GetSessionInfo	Retrieves information regarding a session context.
GetVersion	Retrieves the version and build number of the Sentinel Licensing API library.
HasptimeToDatetime	Converts a time value into a date and time.
Login	Logs in to a Feature, establishing a session context.
LoginScope	Logs in to a Feature according to customizable search parameters.
Logout	Logs out from a context or session.
Update	Writes an update for a Sentinel LDK license.
Update Session	Writes an update for a login session for a protection key.

Protection Key Memory Function

Function	Description
Read	Reads the memory of a Sentinel protection key.
Write	Writes to the memory of a Sentinel protection key.
FileSize	Retrieves the byte size of a memory file from a Sentinel protection key.

Sentinel Licensing API C Reference

API Samples

API Function Overview

Protection Key Memory Function

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