Is a GUI license required when I use the Windows command prompt to run Lumerical scripts?

It is important to note that when running the script from the command line, it will always check out the CAD/GUI license. By using this method, your GUI license will not be freed up.

 Licensing and product components can be found at the following link. 

https://optics.ansys.com/Lumerical-product-components-and-licensing-overview