Overview

Article Owner

• Name: Scott Gallagher and Colin Hanson

• Position: IT Manager, College of the Environment

• Contact information: gallag6@wwu.edu | hansonc6@wwu.edu

Purpose

This document provides guidance on the installation, configuration, and management of SimaPro software, specifically for use in the College of the Environment (CENV) and Engineering departments at Western Washington University.

Audience

This documentation is intended for IT administrators, faculty, and staff who are responsible for managing and using SimaPro in the departments of Environmental Science, Engineering, and Design.

Information

Administration information

Software Management

Server Installation

• Install the SimaPro multi-user client on a shared directory accessible to the target group. C:\SimaPro

• Copy the SimaPro.LCS file to the shared directory (default location: C:\ProgramData\SimaProLicense\Multi).

• Create a shortcut to SimaPro.exe on all users’ desktops or start menus.

• Use command line parameters for the shortcut as outlined in the vendor’s installation manual.

• Network Share: The SimaPro software and database can be accessed via the following network paths:

  • Server Path: \\Simapro.eis.wwu.edu\SimaPro

  • Public Shared Path: \\r2d2.smate.wwu.edu\data1\Public

Client Installation

The SimaPro client is available for installation through the Software Center. Users can locate it under the application name "SimaPro." If the Software Center is not available on your device, please contact IT support for assistance.

Steps for Installing via Software Center:

1. Open Software Center:

   • Press the Windows key on your keyboard or click the Start button.

   • In the search bar, type Software Center.

   • Select Software Center from the search results. If you do not see Software Center, please contact IT support.

2. Once Software Center is open, type SimaPro in the search bar.

3. Select the SimaPro application from the list and click Install.

4. Wait for the installation to complete.

Once installed, the client can be accessed directly through the network share. The SimaPro executable can be launched via the following network path:

Client Shortcut:

\\SIMAPRO.eis.wwu.edu\SimaPro\SimaPro.exe /Server:simapro.eis.wwu.edu /Alias:default /Database:Professional

Steps for Accessing the Client:

1. Press Windows + R to open the Run dialog.

2. Copy and paste the following path:

   \\SIMAPRO.eis.wwu.edu\SimaPro\SimaPro.exe /Server:simapro.eis.wwu.edu /Alias:default /Database:Professional

3. Press Enter. This will launch the SimaPro client, connecting you to the designated server and default database.

Patching

Frequency: Annually during the summer.

Current Version: 9.6.0.1

Supported Operating Systems

Windows 11, Windows 10, Windows Server 2012, 2016, 2019, 2022.

License Management (Deprovisioning)

For any license deactivation or transfer, contact Nancy Larson (larsonn@wwu.edu) directly.

Common Questions

1. What is the recommended server configuration for SimaPro?

   • A quad-core CPU with 16 GB of RAM and 20 GB of disk space for databases. The server should run on Windows Server 2016 or later.

2. How do I activate my SimaPro license?

   • Activation is required upon first installation. This can be done automatically via the Internet or manually if the firewall blocks the connection.

3. What is the process for updating SimaPro?

   • Updates are typically released annually and can be downloaded from the official SimaPro website. Ensure you have a valid service contract to access updates.

Intended Use

Departments:

• College of the Environment | Environmental Science (Charles Barnhart)

• Engineering and Design Department (Peng Gao)

Documentation

Here are two pieces of documentation for the Manager and the User.