This section outlines a step-by-step instruction on how to install Axxon PSIM™ software onto a Client workstation.

The following features are to be taken into account while installing Axxon PSIM™ software:

  • Axxon PSIM™ software is to be installed on a “clean” Windows OS (see the Operating system requirements section).
  • To install Axxon PSIM™ software, administrator rights are required.
  • Axxon PSIM™ software is to be installed in the folder, which appears by default in the corresponding dialog box of the installation program (i.e., “C:\Program Files \Axxon PSIM”). It is not recommended to change the names of the logical disk and folder for the installation.
  • Versions of Axxon PSIM™ software installed on the Client and Server/Administrator's workstation are to be the same. Otherwise, their operation is not guaranteed.

To install Axxon PSIM™ software as a Client, do the following:

  1. Unpack the installation kit as described in Getting ready for Axxon PSIM installation; the destination folder will show the contents of the kit.

  2. Run the setup.exe file to start the Axxon PSIM™ software installation procedure.
    As a result the dialog box of choosing language is displayed.

    When Axxon PSIM™ is installed on Windows 8 and Windows Server 2012 OS, the Microsoft.Net Framework 4.0 or later is to be pre-installed. If the Microsoft.Net Framework 4.0 or later has not been installed, then the warning is displayed. In this case stop installing Axxon PSIM™ and install the Microsoft.Net Framework 4.0 or later. You will find the instructions on how to install it at: http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-gb/library/hh506443.aspx


  3. Choose the language of Axxon PSIM™ software installation and click Install.

    As a result the Type of installation dialog box is displayed.
  4. Select the Workstation for monitoring type of installation.

  5. To log all installation events, set the Enable full installation log checkbox.

    While installing and uninstalling the software events are logged to psim.log and uninstall.log correspondingly. To collect log-files, the “Support.exe” tool is to be used (see The utility for collecting configuration data on servers and RWS for the Technical Support section).


  6. Click the Next button.
    The Selecting components for installation dialog box is displayed.
  7. Check the boxes next to the components you want to install (you can expand the lists by clicking on the ). Please consider the following when selecting the components:
    1. It is recommended to install all the offered components—the Axxon PSIM installer checks everything that is required for proper operation by default.
    2. Axxon PSIM requires Microsoft.Net Framework 4.0 or later to be installed. It is usually bundled with Windows OS and does not require separate installation. If not, then .Net 4.6 will be offered for installation at the Prerequisites stage—make sure that the checkbox is set. For more information about Microsoft.Net Framework, see the official documentation https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/dotnet/framework/.

    3. You will also be able to select the languages to be installed. To do this, download the language pack from AxxonSoft official website (https://www.axxonsoft.com/) before beginning the installation and put the archive's files into the languages folder in the installer's directory. As a result, a list of Additional languages will be displayed in the Components section of the Selecting components for installation window, and you can select the languages that need to be installed.

      If this method of installing languages is not suitable, each language can be installed separately later (see Installing the language). After the installation, use the utility tweaki.exe to switch languages (see Switching languages in the Axxon PSIM Software System).

  8. Click the Install button.
    Necessary prerequisites auto installation will be performed.

    Auto installation of necessary prerequisites may require more than 10 minutes.


    After this the Welcome to the Axxon PSIM Setup Wizard box is displayed.

  9. Click the Next button.
    The License Agreement dialog box is displayed.
  10. Read the License agreement and accept its terms by setting the switch into the I accept the terms of the License agreement position, otherwise the Axxon PSIM™ installation will be stopped.
  11. Click the Next button.
    The dialog box of installation mode selection is displayed.
  12. Select the installation mode.

  13. Click the Next button.

    When the Custom installation mode is selected, the dialog box of choosing the installation folder is displayed. This step is omitted when the Standard installation mode is selected.

    The Advanced settings dialog box is displayed.

  14. If a desktop icon is to be created, set the corresponding checkbox.
  15. If a quick launch icon is to be created, set the corresponding checkbox.

  16. Click the Next button.
    The Ready to install dialog box is displayed.

    To change the setting, click the Back button.


  17. Click the Install button.
    The Installing Axxon PSIM dialog box is displayed.
  18. The Installation Complete dialog box is displayed.
  19. Set the Explore new ways for building your solutions checkbox, to view the document containing information about new features of the installed Axxon PSIM.
  20. Click the Finish button.
    Then the Installation wizard dialog box is displayed, containing the information on the mode (installed or not) of Axxon PSIM components.
  21. Click the Finish button.

The Axxon PSIM with the Client type of installation is now installed.