Scope
Steps to install the BW SIMS Link v9 used for updating ParentsEvening from locally hosted SIMS.
Instructions
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Go to Admin > SIMS Link.
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Under SIMS Link, right click Download the SIMS Link.
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Click Save link as…
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In the Save As window, go to This PC > C: Drive.
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Click New folder.
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Type BW SIMS Link as the file name.
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Open the folder and click Save.
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Once the Run BW SIMS Link 11.exe has downloaded, click Open.
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This will open the bw_sims_link_v9.exe window asking for credentials.
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In SIMS Username and SIMS Password, enter your login details for SIMS.
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In BW Username and BW Password, enter the login for ParentsEvening.
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Note: If you do not have the login details, please contact our support team.
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In BW Pin, type in the pin for GB-11 (111) or GB-15 (151).
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Note: To find out which pin you need, log into ParentsEvening and check the URL which will start with either gb11 or gb15.
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Click Settings.
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Untick Import Staff and Import Locations.
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Click Save & Close.
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Click Run.
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The BW SIMS Link will then automatically import the student data followed by the sibling data.
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Once complete, close the window.
