Option to disable broadcast server search

[g3n35i5]

Problem description

Currently, CodeMeter always searches and accepts all license servers that are available in the network.
This is the 255.255.255.255 search option in the Server.ini file, no matter which option is set in the CM_REMOTE_SERVER variable:

[ServerSearchList\Server1]
Address=255.255.255.255

Expected behavior

I expect CodeMeter only to connect to license server(s) that are defined via the CM_REMOTE_SERVER variable.

Actual behavior

CodeMeter uses all available license network servers that are available.

Suggested change

• Either: As soon as CM_REMOTE_SERVER is set, ignore broadcast server(s)
• Or: Introduce a new config option CM_USE_BROADCAST_REMOTE_SERVERS that would toggle the following option in the Server.ini:

[ServerSearchList]
UseBroadcast=1

I would be interested in opinions on this topic and would also be happy to contribute this feature via PR.

[y-seq]

Internal ticket: CmDocker-100065

[g3n35i5]

@y-seq any updates on this one? As mentioned, I'd be happy to contribute this feature via PR if you want 😊