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# Calculate software licenses using the legacy Software Asset Management plugin

# Calculate software licenses using the legacy Software Asset Management plugin {#ariaid-title1}

Release version: Australia  
Updated March 12, 2026  
![](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/portal-asset/ico-clock) 1 minute to read  
Software calculations use license calculation types to determine how software licenses
are counted in your organization.
You can use the default license types provided by the legacy Software Asset Management
(com.snc.software_asset_management) plugin or create new ones. To view the default types,
navigate to Software AssetReconciliationLicense Calculations and select a type. All fields in the default records are read-only.  
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| Field | Description |
|-|-|
| Name | The name of the license type. |
| Query table | The table that is being used for data. Possible values are Software install and Software usage. |
| Count by | The calculation type by which the [license calculation type](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/PFkhiUki5fkgyu~0HCKKrg "Default license calculation types are available with the legacy Software Asset Management (com.snc.software_asset_management) plugin.") counts software licenses. |
[Table 1. License calculation details]

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