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.
Installation
Windows
Installation Steps
Copy the installer to your Desktop or Windows temporary directory.
Double-click the executable and follow the instructions.
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.
User Folder Creation
A lixoft
folder will be created at /home/<UserName>/lixoft
:
MacOS
The installer is a standard executable.
User Folder Creation
A lixoft
folder will be created at /home/<UserName>/lixoft
:
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.
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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.