SimFlow Updates

Introduction

SimFlow software undergoes constant development, with updates being made available at least every two weeks. This ensures that the software remains up-to-date with the latest technological advancements and user requirements. Methods on how to update the software are presented below.

There are 3 ways of installing updates in SimFlow:
  1. Automatic Updates
  2. Updates on Request
  3. Manual Updates

How to Check the Current Version of SimFlow?

You may check the current version of your software in the main launcher window

updates version

Automatic Updates

SimFlow supports the automatic installation of updates, which are seamlessly downloaded and installed in the background. Users do not need to take any action to keep SimFlow up-to-date, provided the following conditions are met:

  1. There is an active internet connection
  2. SimFlow is not blocked by a firewall

Updates on Request

If SimFlow is unable to update automatically, you can request an update. Simply, instruct SimFlow to search for available updates. It will then download and install the latest update, provided the following conditions are met:

  1. There is an active internet connection
  2. SimFlow is not blocked by a firewall
Requesting update:
  • 1 Select Help from the menu bar
  • 2 Choose Updates section
  • 3 Select Check & Install option
updates check and install

Manual Updates

If SimFlow is unable to update automatically (or on request), you can also install updates manually. The most common reasons why SimFlow cannot be updated automatically are:

  1. There is no active internet connection
  2. SimFlow is blocked by a firewall

To manually install the update, you will need to download the update patch in the form of a ZIP archive

Then install it from within SimFlow using the instructions provided below:

  • 1 Select Help from the menu bar
  • 2 Choose Updates section
  • 3 Select Manually Install option
updates manually install