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FLOORMAPMFL Floor Scanner

Section 3SIMS Installation Manual

Silverwing UK Ltd , Units 30 - 31 Cwmdu Industrial Estate, Carmarthen Road, Swansea, SA5 8JF Wales, UK

t: +44 (0) 1792 585533 f: +44 (0) 1792 586044 e: [email protected] w: www.silverwingndt.com


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DISTRIBUTOR:

Floormap Operating Manual Section 3

Manual Version 4.0

SIMS Software Version 4.0

Copyright 2014 by Silverwing (UK) Ltd

The text, figures and programs have been worked out with the utmost care. However, we cannot

accept either legal responsibility or any liability for any incorrect statements which may remain,

and their consequences. The following documentation is protected by copyright. All rights

reserved. No part of this manual may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means,electronic or mechanical, including photocopying and recording for any purposed without the

express written permission of Silverwing (UK) Ltd. The rights of reproduction through lectures,

radio and television are also reserved. The software and hardware descriptions referred in this

manual are in many cases registered trademarks and as such are subject to legal requirements.

Silverwing (UK) Ltd reserves the right to continue developing the system and software without

documenting each individual case. Silverwing (UK) Ltd will be happy to determine whether this

manual is up-to-date. Silverwing (UK) Ltd holds no responsibility for any damage or destruction

caused when following instructions within this manual.

This manual is part of the original documentation supplied with the Floormap system.

Silverwing (UK) Ltd.

Unit 30 - 31 Cwmdu Industrial Estate,Carmarthen Road, Swansea,

Wales, UK, SA5 8JF.

Phone: +44 (0) 1792 585533

Fax: +44 (0) 1792 586044

Email: [email protected]

Web: www.silverwingndt.com


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Floormap Operating Manual Rev 4.0 Section 3SIMS Installation

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Rev: 4.0Date of Release: 23/06/2014

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1 Introduction ............................................................................................................................... 22 SIMS Software Licence Terms ................................................................................................ 23 Minimum System requ irements .............................................................................................. 24 Installat ion of the Reporting Sof tware ................................................................................... 3

4.1 Software Prerequisites ............................................................................................................ 34.2 Starting the Software Installation Interface ............................................................................. 34.3 Installing the SIMS and Prerequisite Software ........................................................................ 44.4 Running the SIMS Software in admin mode ........................................................................... 64.5 Loading the SIMS Software .................................................................................................... 6

5 Reporting Software Act ivation (Ful l-Version only) ............................................................... 75.1 Activation Process ................................................................................................................... 7


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1 IntroductionThis section of the operating manual explains how to install the SIMS Software provided with the

purchase of a Floormap system, designed and manufactured by Silverwing (UK) Ltd. There are two

versions of the reporting software that exist, a Full-Versionis licenced to the inspection organisation

who purchased the Floormap system, and a Read-Only version for use by the end client / report

viewer.

2 SIMS Software Licence TermsThe SIMS full-version of software is activated on a laptop / desktop computer using an activation key

supplied by Silverwing (UK) Ltd. The maximum number of activation keys supplied by Silverwing

(UK) Ltd is three per Floormap system. Additional activation keys are available and can be

purchased by contacting Silverwing (UK) Ltd. The SIMS read-only version of software does not

require an activation key and can be freely issued by the licensed owners organisation to their

inspection clients at the licensed owners discretion.

3 Minimum System requirementsThe following specifications are the minimum operating requirements for the SIMS Software.

Microsoft Windows Vista /7/8/8.1 32bit or 64bit operating system

Microsoft Windows 7 Ultimate, Professional, or Home Premium or Microsoft Windows

Vista Professional or Home

2 GHz Intel or AMD processor, 32-bit (x86) or 64-bit (x64) capable CPU.

NVidia GeForce with minimum 256 MB RAM or ATI Radeon with minimum 256 MB RAM

1024 x 768 display resolution (1440 x 900 or higher recommended)

4GB RAM (6GB recommended for 64-bit),

Microsoft .NET framework (supplied),

Microsoft DirectX9 (supplied),

Microsoft XNA framework (supplied),

100MB Hard disk space for installation, recommended 500GB for storage of tank data.

Windows compatible mouse & keyboard

USB support for data transfer using the supplied high speed USB Flash Drive.


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4 Installation of the Reporting Software

4.1 Software Prerequisites

For the SIMS Software to function correctly it requires additional software applications:

Microsoft Windows Installer 4.5 Microsoft .NET Framework Version 4.0

XNA Framework Version 4.0

Copies of relevant versions of the pre-requisite are included on the installation CD and installed as

required during the installation process.

4.2 Starting the Software Installation Interface

To install the software from the Installation CD, insert the CD into the computer CD drive. A CD

autorun window should appear (Figure.1). Click Run SIMS.exeto load the installation interface screen

(Figure.2).

Figure 1CD Autorun window

If the CD does not Autorun, open My Computerand then double click the CD drive to view the

contents. Double click on the SIMS.exeicon to load the installation interface screen.

Figure 2 Installation in terface screen


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4.3 Installing the SIMS and Prerequisite Software

To begin installation of the SIMS software click on the Install SIMS Reporting Software button

(Figure 2). The installation package automatically prompts to install required pre-requisite software.

Accepting these installs allows required pre-requisite software to be installed. Once the software has

been installed, the SIMS installation wizard appears.

Step 1:Click Nextto proceed with the installer.

Figure 3Setup Wizard

Step 2:Select a location to install the Software.

Figure 4 Setup Wizard


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Step 3:Click Next to start the installation.

Figure 5Setup Wizard

Step 4:Click Close. You have now successfully installed the SIMS software.

Figure 6 Setup Wizard


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4.4 Running the SIMS Software in admin mode

Once installed the software generates a desktop shortcut icon which can be used to begin the SIMS

Software. Before the software can be started it must be manually set to run as an administrator mode

To manually set administrator mode:

1. Right click on the SIMS icon then select Properties.

2. Navigate to the Compatibility Tabof the properties window.

3. Tick Run this program as an administrator

Figure 7Run as Admini strator

4. ClickApplyand Ok.

IMPORTANT!If the software is not set to run in administration mode then thesoftware cannot be activated and the software may fail to load.

4.5 Loading the SIMS Software

To load the SIMS Software, either double click on the desktop icon or navigate through the windows

start menu:

StartAll ProgramsSilverwing(UK) LtdSIMSSIMS


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5 Reporting Software Activation (Full-Version only)

When the Full-Version of the SIMS software is loaded for the first time the Floormap Product

Activation window appears. The software requires activation prior to use and must be activated using

an activation key obtained from Silverwing (UK) Ltd. This is to prevent user from installing the Full-

Version of software on more than three separate computers as per the software license conditions.

5.1 Activation Process

To activate the SIMS software, all fields in the Floormap Product Activation window (Figure 8) must

be entered.

Figure 8Floormap Product Activation Window

To complete:

1. Enter a user name in the Userfield.

2. Enter a Company name in the Companyfield.

3. Select the required Floormap Versionfrom the dropdown box.

4. Enter the serial number for the Floormap into the Floormap Serial Number.

5. Once the above fields have been filled, click the Generate Serialbutton. This will generate a serial

number which is unique to the computer. If an error message appears please check that the

software is set to run in admin mode.

6. Click on the Copy information (paste in email)button.

This copies the User, Company, Floormap Version, Floormap Serial Number, Reporting Software

version number and the unique serial number from the Floormap Product Activation window as

text. This can be pasted into an email, Microsoft Word document, or equivalent.


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7. Contact Silverwing (UK) Ltd with the information obtained by clicking Copy information (paste in

email)button (exactly as it was originally typed):

User

Company

Floormap Version

Floormap Serial Number

Reporting Software Number

Version Number

Serial

8. An activation key is provided by Silverwing (UK) Ltd from the provided information (please allow

up to 24 hours from the time of the activation request).

9. Ensure that the correct information is shown in the User / Company / Floormap Serial Number /

serial numberfields then enter the Activation key into the Enter ProvidedActivation key herefield.

10. Click Verifyto complete the activation process.

If successful, a Verification Successfulmessage will be shown, if not successful, a VerificationNOT

Successful message will be shown. When successful, the Verify button will also change into

Continue; click this to close the activation screen.

A permanent record of the User / Company / Floormap Version / Floormap Serial Number /

Reporting Software Number / Version Number / Serial / Activation Key must be kept. This

information will be required if the software is reinstalled or updated in future.


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