Enable Automatic Updates
The easiest way to keep the product up-to-date is to enable Automatic Updates. To do so, select Help | Check for Updates...
from the menu.
![Help | Check for Updates...](/sites/default/files/inline-images/check_for_updates1.png)
In the resulting dialog, select an update schedule from the drop down box. Your options are Monthly
, Weekly
or Daily
. If you would like to perform an update check immediately, be sure to check the option for Check Updates Now
. ClickOK
to set your update schedule and to optionally perform an immediate check for updates.
Check for Updates
To initiate an update check, choose Help | Check for Updates...
from the any of the SIMetrix/SIMPLIS windows.
![Help | Check for Updates...](/sites/default/files/inline-images/check_for_updates1.png)
In the resulting dialog, check the option entitled Check Updates Now
and click OK
.
If you are already running the latest version of the software, you'll be notified that there is no update available.
![No Update Available](/sites/default/files/inline-images/no_update.png)
If there is an update patch available, you will have the option to download and install it. To do so, click OK
.
![Update Available](/sites/default/files/inline-images/check_for_updates2.png)
When the patch has downloaded, you will be prompted to run it. To do so, click OK
.
![Applying Update](/sites/default/files/inline-images/check_for_updates3.png)
SIMetrix/SIMPLIS will then shutdown and the patch program will start, displaying a dialog indicating the process' progress.
![Patch Progress](/sites/default/files/inline-images/check_for_updates4.png)
Once the patch has successfully completed, you will be prompted to restart SIMetrix/SIMPLIS. To do so, click OK
.
![Restart SIMetrix/SIMPLIS.](/sites/default/files/inline-images/check_for_updates5.png)
Upon startup, you should see a message in the SIMetrix/SIMPLIS Command Shell pane that reflects the version update. Alternatively, you can choose Help | About...
from the menu and determine the version number you are running.
Manual Update Procedure
Using automatic updates is the recommended procedure for keeping your installation up-to-date. On some systems and networks, however, security and/or internet settings preclude the use of the built-in updater. In these situations, it is necessary to download the patches separately and use the manual update procedure detailed here.