How to install iRIC and Solvers
Tags: iric
Published: 2023-08-25 02:50:31

## Introduction

The installation procedure is explained in the [manual](https://iric-gui-user-manual.readthedocs.io/en/latest/index.html), but it is not detailed, so we will organize it with a diagram.

iRIC User's manual » Docs » Installation
https://iric-gui-user-manual.readthedocs.io/en/latest/01_install.html#installation

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## Download Installer

1. Access the [iRIC website](https://i-ric.org/en/) and ccess the [download page](https://i-ric.org/en/download/).

    ![iRIC website](https://dev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/articles/i1geaqum7car70a1r5xa.png)

1. Expand the `Version 4.X` contents list and click on the `iRIC v4 installer 64bit` [download link](https://i-ric.org/en/download/iric-v4-installer-64bit/).

    ![Download page](https://dev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/articles/6coy5awrb42b1xjagynb.gif)

1. The Terms of Use will be displayed. Click `I agree and download` at the bottom of the page.

   ![Terms of Use](https://dev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/articles/p4qv05zoyybi2lyk41oj.png)

1. The download will begin. Save the installer in a location of your choice.

## Installation
1. Launch the `iRIC_Installer_v4.exe` downloaded earlier,and Click "Next.
    
    ![installer](https://dev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/articles/qsu41w24k8fry1czep0b.png)

    If you are using a proxy in your environment, open the settings window from `Settings` in the lower left corner and select `System proxy settings` (the proxy settings used by your system will be used) in the `Network` tab. or select `Manual proxy configuration` and enter the proxy settings manually.

    ![Setting](https://dev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/articles/rul3a2t2ia112cwrle2z.png)

1. Specify the folder where iRIC will be installed and click `Next`. In most cases, it is not necessary to change the installation folder.

   ![Specify folder](https://dev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/articles/8d6d57x1g3mj95uc7j4d.png)

1. Select the Component to be installed and Click `Next`.

    By default, all components will be installed except Miniconda3. (For more information on iRIC's Miniconda, see [here](https://iric-gui-user-manual.readthedocs.io/en/latest/01_install.html#warning-about-installing-miniconda ).
    You can select the Solver and Grid Generator you wish to install under `Grid Generators` and `Solvers`. You can uncheck those you do not use.(They can also be installed later.)

    ![select component](https://dev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/articles/jw17mdsz9qy7y1yoieau.png)

1. The license is displayed, select `I accept the license` and click `Next`.

    ![license](https://dev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/articles/09j94lhrjxi2yq6jrp5p.png)

1. Specify the folder name of the shortcut to be added to the Start menu, and Click `Next` (You do not need to change it.)

    ![Specify the folder name](https://dev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/articles/zyzu7nsb7dk8fyy5qgo4.png)

1. Click `Next` to begin installation.


    ![ready to install](https://dev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/articles/xp462hve4sma14kgsn8d.png)

1. Wait for the installation to finish. (If you are installing Miniconda, it will take a little longer.)

    ![Installing](https://dev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/articles/zuf6pn3q123jtbk6hirt.png)

1. When the installation is finished, click `Finish` to close the installer.

    ![Finish](https://dev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/articles/f63jg40j0nczj7ymj6m0.png)


## How to install solvers later

1. Launch the maintenance tool.

    There are several ways to start the maintenance tool.
    * Launch from the shortcut `iRIC Maintainance` added to the Windows Start Menu
    * Launch from `Option`-->`maintenance` after launching iRIC
    * Directly launch `maintenancetool.exe` from the folder where you installed iRIC

1. Select `Add or remove components` and click `Next.

    ![maintenance tool](https://dev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/articles/tapht5rpvdyrerexyu1l.png)

1. Check the Component you want to install and click `Next` (Uncheck the checkbox to uninstall.)

    ![select solver](https://dev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/articles/e4wr93mm3peaho0m4lt0.png)

1. Click `Next` to begin installation.

    ![ready to install](https://dev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/articles/f8j2o4pynczqc17yn8ne.png)

1. Wait for the installation to finish. (If you are installing Miniconda, it will take a little longer.)

1. When the installation is finished, click `Finish` to close the installer.

    ![Image description](https://dev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/articles/xyorh3vgtg6h88uteaw0.png)