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Operating System Requirements

Version-specific minimum system requirements are listed below each download link.

Windows

No prerequisites. However, the installer will install a version of the Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable if not already present.

Linux

Ensure that gcc, g++, and make are installed. The GCC version must be 4.8 or later.

MacOS X 10.6 or higher
  • Install and launch Xcode at least once to enable C++ code compilation.

  • Install XQuartz (or X11 for macOS < 10.7). After installation, log out and log back in at least once to update the system path.

  • These operations should be repeated after any system update or upgrade.

    • XQuartz is available on Apple’s website.

    • Xcode can be installed from the App Store.

Installation

Windows

Installation Steps

  1. Copy the installer to your Desktop or Windows temporary directory.

  2. Double-click the executable and follow the instructions.

  3. Upon completion, shortcuts for Datxplore, PKanalix, Monolix, Simulx, and Sycomore will be created on your desktop.

User Folder Creation

When launching any MonolixSuite application, a folder named lixoft will be created at:
C:\Users\<UserName>\lixoft

  • Ensure the user has full permissions on this folder.

  • This folder is used to store temporary files and compiled models.

  • Avoid using special characters in the username to prevent issues.

Linux

Installation Steps

The file monolixSuite2024R1 is an executable. If it does not run upon double-clicking, you must set its execution permission.

  • Right-click the file > Properties > Permissions > Enable “Allow executing file as program”.

  • Or use the terminal:

    BASH
    cd /path/to/installer
    chmod +x monolixSuite2024R1

User Folder Creation

A lixoft folder will be created at /home/<UserName>/lixoft:

  • Ensure full permissions are granted to the user.

  • Avoid special characters in the username.

MacOS

The installer is a standard executable.

User Folder Creation

A lixoft folder will be created at /home/<UserName>/lixoft:

  • Ensure full permissions are granted to the user.

  • Avoid special characters in the username.

License and Activation

PKanalix, Monolix and Simulx require an activation key.

If you do not have one, please visit this page to request your license.

Troubleshooting

If you have any trouble during the installation, see Frequent Installation Issues.

Running the Applications

Windows

  • Shortcuts for Datxplore, PKanalix, Monolix, Simulx, and Sycomore are available:

    • On the desktop

    • Through the Start Menu

  • Alternatively, navigate to:

    CODE
    <InstallationPath>\bin
    (e.g., C:\Program Files\Lixoft\MonolixSuite2024R1\bin)

    to find .bat launchers for each application.

To pin apps to the taskbar, launch them once, then right-click their taskbar icon and select “Pin to taskbar”.

You can check if the applications are well installed in a few steps.

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