With MSC.Masterkey, clients have access to a host of extremely powerful simulation tools for advanced structural, motion and fluid structure analyses.

MSC.MasterKey™ License System
The MasterKey License System provides you with the ability to take advantage of the breadth and depth of MSC.Software`s world class simulation software portfolio within a flexible licensing system, allowing you to use whatever simulation tools you want, whenever you need them.

MasterKey utilizes a token-based method, which provides the most effective and efficient implementation of your investment in product development, including an unrivaled breadth and depth in product access to a complete suite of engineering tools. MasterKey is tailored to your unique environment to maximize your productivity and stretch your engineering budget.

The MasterKey Method
With the token-based method, you purchase a pool of tokens. Your tokens are checked out from the pool and are used to access and run a full range of CAE solutions available under the MasterKey License System from MSC.Software. Each individual software item requires a certain number of tokens to run. After each use, your tokens are returned to the pool for other use. There are over 100 different software items available under the MasterKey License System.

MSC.MasterKey™ License System Benefits

•	Innovation - Accelerate innovation in your product line by taking advantage of the full breadth of the world`s most comprehensive portfolio of simulation software.
•	Improve Productivity - Collaborate more effectively with your entire product creation organization by using the flexibility, manageability, and scalability provided by MasterKey.
•	Reduce Risk - Reduce your financial risk with the simplicity and cost effectiveness of a token-based system.
•	Reduce Cost - while decreasing cost associated with redundant software technology from other vendors; obtain access to seldom-used CAE utilities that might otherwise be difficult to cost justify; reduce your need for multiple CAE vendors and their associated renewal fees.
•	Improve Productivity - Create a flexible environment, as your CAE needs mature or change.

MSC.MasterKey™ License System Applications

•	The benefits of MasterKey will interest your entire organization:   - Engineering project managers   - CAE engineering departments   - VP of engineering   - Purchasing and procurement   - IT Organizations
•	All types of companies can benefit from MasterKey   - Large-scale global enterprises   - Small-Medium sized companies with tight budgets and heavy engineering needs   - Consulting firms that cannot invest in outright per-seat purchases

Typical tools shipped with MSC.Masterkey:

Product: MSC.Patran 
Use: Finite Element pre and post processor for Nastran, Marc and Dytran.

Product: MSC.Nastran
Use: Linear statics, Dynamics, heat transfer, buckling normal modes and more.

Product: MSC.Marc
Use: Specialized Non-linear FEA solver for contact problems, material plasticity heat transfer dynamics and more.

Product: MSC.ADAMS
Use: Multibody dynamics simulation tool including vertical applications such as Adams Car and Adams controls and Adams Flex.

Product: MSC.EASY5
Use: System simulation tool for control systems and hydraulic systems for example.

Product: MSC.Mentat
Use: Finite Element pre and post processor specifically for Marc.

Product: MSC.Dytran
Use: Finite Element Analysis tool specifically for fluid structure interaction for example blasts and sloshing simulation.