Install and license movemen MathTools

This article applies only to customers who have purchased a MathTools license through Typefi.

Adobe InDesign and InDesign Server only support MathML, a specification for encoding both the presentation of mathematical notation and mathematical content through a third-party plug-in, movemen MathTools. MathTools provides built-in equation editor functionality—equations are expressed as fully editable text, not inline images—and MathML import and export features.

On this page

• Typefi and MathTools
• Which version of MathTools do I need?
• How do I install MathTools?
• How do I set up my MathTools license?
• When should I upgrade MathTools?
• How do I renew MathTools?
• Troubleshooting

Typefi and MathTools ↩

Typefi is pleased to partner with movemen to provide you with solutions for typesetting complex math equations. We will always do our best to support you in using MathTools, but please be aware that we are limited in our abilities regarding bug fixes or feature requests. Though we work closely with the developers at movemen, their product roadmap is under their discretion.

Which version of MathTools do I need? ↩

Typefi Server for Workgroup requires the Enterprise version of MathTools for InDesign Server. (MathTools Pro doesn't include the necessary scripting support for integration with Typefi Server workflows.)

Client licenses for MathTools for InDesign (local to your computer) should be licensed depending on your use. Anyone working on InDesign templates for Typefi should have at least the MathTools Pro version. If you need to edit equations locally in InDesign after Typefi's automated page composition process is complete, you could use either MathTools Pro or MathTools Enterprise. If you planned to manipulate the composed equations using InDesign scripts locally, you need a local license for MathTools Enterprise.

If you are not planning on editing equations locally at all, you can use MathTools Reader (free download available on the MathTools website).

For more information, or to purchase a MathTools subscription, contact your Typefi solutions consultant.

How do I install MathTools? ↩

To install MathTools (for either InDesign or InDesign Server), please follow movemen's installation instructions. When you first install MathTools, it will be unlicensed and in Reader mode.

How do I set up my MathTools license? ↩

NOTE MathTools subscription licenses are only issued after Typefi has received payment and a license report that is generated by the customer. From this point, it may take up to 10 business days to receive a license.

1. After installing MathTools, the first thing you want to do is create a license report. See HOW TOs (Installation, Licensing) for instructions.
2. Send the license report to your Solutions Consultant. Your Solutions Consultant will send you back the license file.
3. Install the license. See HOW TOs (Installation, Licensing) for instructions.

When should I upgrade MathTools? ↩

We recommend updating MathTools whenever a new version is released. You can download the latest versions here: MathTools for InDesign and MathTools for InDesign Server. 

To upgrade to a newer version of MathTools for InDesign:

1. Download the latest MathTools installation package from the MathTools Download Area. Make sure to install the MathTools package that matches your InDesign version. If you are using Microsoft Windows, make sure you unblock it.
2. If InDesign is open, close it.
3. Move the movemen folder from the InDesign Plug-ins folder somewhere else (for example, your Desktop).
4. Extract the ZIP archive you downloaded in Step 1 to the InDesign Plug-ins folder inside the InDesign application folder.
5. Navigate to your old movemen folder (moved in Step 3) and select the license file (for example, movemen/lic/mt.MathToolsV2.lic).
6. IMPORTANT Copy your existing license file and paste it into the new movemen folder you extracted to the InDesign Plug-ins folder in Step 4.
7. Open InDesign.
8. Choose Math → Licensing → Verify License.
9. Close and reopen InDesign.
10. Verify that MathTools is activated: create a new document and choose Math → Enable Math for Current Document.

How do I renew MathTools? ↩

If you are renewing MathTools for InDesign, so long as payment is received on time, there should be no action required during a renewal.

If you are renewing MathTools for InDesign Server, so long as payment is received on time, there should be minimal action required during a renewal. When renewing MathTools for InDesign Server, we recommend:

1. Restarting the InDesign Server service.
2. Upgrading to the latest version of MathTools for InDesign.

Troubleshooting ↩

My MathTools license stopped working

If your MathTools license stopped working, first make sure you are using the latest version of MathTools. (Download the latest installation package from the MathTools Download Area.) When upgrading, confirm that you have copied over your existing license file into the movemen/lic folder. If you do not copy your existing license file, your new version of MathTools will not be activated.

If the license still won't activate, complete these troubleshooting steps:

1. Close and reopen InDesign.
2. Choose Math → Licensing → Verify License.
3. Close and reopen InDesign again.
4. Verify that MathTools is activated: create a new document and choose Math → Enable Math for Current Document.

If the license still won't activate, close and reopen InDesign again. Create a license report (Math → Licensing → Create License Report) and send it to help@typefi.com.

Troubleshooting MathTools for InDesign Server

If you are experiencing problems with MathTools for InDesign Server (licensing or otherwise), please restart InDesign Server and test to see if the issue is gone.

If the issue still persists, submit the following to help@typefi.com:

1. The mt.MathToolsV2.lic file, located in c:\program files\adobe\adobe indesign server 2021\plug-ins\movemen\lic, or wherever InDesign Server is installed.
2. The entire Caches folder, zipped. The Caches folder must contain a file named mt.MathToolsV2.xml and a folder named MathTools. You can find the logs in one of these locations:
   • C:\Users\<YOUR_SERVICE_ADMIN_ACCOUNT>\AppData\Local\Adobe\InDesign Server\Version 16.0\en_US\Caches
   • C:\Windows\System32\config\systemprofile\AppData\Local\Adobe\InDesign Server\Version 16.0\en_US\Caches NOTE You cannot access this path directly. You must navigate to c:\windows\system32 and then click into the folders as they require elevation.

If you have any questions or run into any issues, please contact us. We're happy to help.