How to Update SIMS
For optimal results, update SIMS directly from the server.
Important notes before updating:
- SPOS Users: Close the POS replicator.
- All Users: Log out of SIMS and SFM (if applicable).
- Remote Desktop Users: Log out of SIMS and SFM before disconnecting from the remote session. Disconnecting without logging out will prevent the update.
The update can be triggered from:
- Go to Help > Web Update.
- Click Download to update to the latest version.
- When the download finishes, you will be prompted to restart the program for the changes to take effect.
- Restart SIMS.
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