GoldSim, GoldSim Research, GoldSim Academic and Trial versions of GoldSim are all installed using the same installation file provided below. In order to run GoldSim, you must enter an Activation ID after installing the software. Your Activation ID determines the duration of your license and what features and modules will be activated. (Activation IDs are provided when you purchase the software or request a Trial or Academic license).

Please be sure to review the Release Notes (and Installation Instructions) prior to installing GoldSim.

This Release will install in parallel to any previous GoldSim Product Releases (e.g., 12, 12.1, or 14.0), but will replace any existing GoldSim 15 release.

Additional Information

• Understanding GoldSim Releases (Products and Revisions)
• Known Issues in the Current Release

Standalone License Users: To activate GoldSim, install the software, start GoldSim, and select "Activate Standalone License" in the dialog that appears. You will then be prompted to enter your Activation ID (which is provided to you in and Entitlement Certificate via email).

Concurrent Network License Users: Network licenses are activated on a server hosting the license. Any client computer that wishes to use the Network license must first install GoldSim. After starting GoldSim, select "Connect to Network License". You will then be promoted for the address of the License Server, which must be provided to you by your License Administrator.