Ensure the ls host environment variable is correctly set to your server's name.
For official support, you can refer to the CSI Knowledge Base or contact their licensing department with your generated by the WechoID.exe tool. Error codes and descriptions - CSI Knowledge Base
Open your .lic file in Notepad. Look for a line like: VENDOR CSiBridgeDaemon "C:\Program Files\CSI\License Manager\CSiBridgeDaemon.exe"
ETABS License Error #18 is typically related to an during installation or a mismatch between the software and the license server. Primary Causes & Solutions