| Below you find the technical requirements for SimaPro 7.1 single and multi user versions.  Please contact us if you have any questions about your configuration. Hardware requirements SimaPro 7.1 is developed to run optimally on Windows PC's
with a Pentium 4 processor or better. You may run SimaPro
on an Apple or Unix computer using Windows emulation software. We regret we cannot give technical support for these systems. Processor For optimal performance we recommend a Pentium 4 processor or equivalent, 2 GHz or better. Internal memory The table below shows the
minimum and recommended memory requirements for the operating system plus SimaPro.
If you use other software applications simultaneously with SimaPro, add the required memory for these applications.
| Operating system |
Minimum memory |
Recommended memory |
| Windows Vista |
1.5 GB |
2.5 GB |
| Windows 2003 server |
1
GB |
2
GB |
| Windows XP |
1
GB |
2
GB |
| Windows 2000 |
1
GB |
2
GB |
| Windows NT 4 |
not supported |
not supported |
| Windows ME |
not supported |
not supported |
| Windows 98 |
not supported |
not supported |
| Windows 95 |
not supported |
not supported |
Hard disk A minimum of 1.5 GB of free hard disk space is required
to install SimaPro. We recommend to have 5 GB of free hard disk
space when using SimaPro, less space will decrease the performance.
For larger databases you will need more space. Monitor SimaPro can be run at a resolution of
1024 x 768. A higher resolution is recommended. CD-ROM
A CD-ROM drive is needed to install the software. As alternative you may
download the full installation file. Internet An internet connection is needed to check for availability of software and database updates on line. See Check for update under Help in the SimaPro menu.
Internet is also needed to activate SimaPro. This can be done automatically or manually via a web browser
or e-mail. De-activation is done via uninstalling the software while
connected to internet. back to top Software requirements SimaPro 7.1 is a 32-bit Windows application and runs under Windows 2000, Windows 2003 server,
Windows XP and Windows Vista. It is recommended to have the latest service packs installed. Under certain circumstances, administrator rights may be required for installation. Multi-user version
The multi user version runs as a client-server system over TCP/IP networks. The SimaPro Server must be installed on a computer with a Windows operating system, Novell servers are not supported.
Multi-user installation should be done by your system administrator/IT department. See also the installation instructions. back to top Software upgrade and update Upgrading from a SimaPro single user license to a multi user license, or from a temporary to a indefinite license, is possible any time. After upgrading you can still work with the same database(s) without loss of your data. For updating from previous versions of SimaPro, a database conversion tool is available. back to top Database backup We recommend you make regular backups of your database(s).
In SimaPro 7.1 you can use the back up feature found under File, Database
management. A SimaPro 7.1 database consists of 77 numbered
files with *.NX1 as extension (for example Professional00.NX1 -
Professional76.NX1).
By default the database is installed in C:\ documents and settings\all users\(shared) documents\simapro\database.
Please make sure all files are copied as they are all interconnected. Note that the database must not be opened in SimaPro whilst making a backup. back to top Installation manual Click
here to open the SimaPro installation manual (PDF file). back to top | 
