Software installation

Option 1 — MSIX package (recommended)

1. Download the .msix or .msixbundle file provided by Covisart.
2. Double-click the file. Windows verifies the package signature.
3. Click Install. The application is added to the Start menu.
4. Search for NGS Simulator in the Start menu and run it.
5. If necessary, configure the TwinCAT ADS settings.

Option 2 — Manual installation

1. Extract the ZIP package to C:\NGS_System\.
2. Install the Web API as a Windows service — see Windows service.
3. Verification:
   • Open http://localhost:5000/swagger in a browser.
   • PowerShell: Get-Service "NGS_Simulator_WebApi"