How to update SIMS to the latest version

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:
  1. Go to Help > Web Update.
  2. Click Download to update to the latest version. 
  3. When the download finishes, you will be prompted to restart the program for the changes to take effect.
  4. Restart SIMS.


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