The installation of SOFiSTiK 2020 is managed primarily through the SOFiSTiK Application Manager (SAM)
, a centralized tool introduced in previous versions to streamline the deployment, updating, and licensing of the entire software suite. This process ensures that all dependencies, such as required C++ Redistributables (2013, 2015, and 2017), are correctly handled during the setup. Core Installation Process via SAM
For a standard single-machine installation, the following workflow is recommended: Download SAM : Obtain the latest version of the SOFiSTiK Application Manager from the official website. Product Selection
: Launch SAM and navigate through the product group tabs (e.g., FEM, BIM Apps, CAD) on the left. Dependency Management
: Mark the desired products for installation. SAM will automatically identify and mark any necessary dependent products or platform requirements. : For BIM tools like , ensure the compatible version of Autodesk AutoCAD is already installed on the system. Review and Apply to review the changes and to start the concurrent download and installation process. sofistik 2020 install
: A system restart is often required once the process completes to finalize environmental changes. Licensing and Activation Licensing for the 2020 version utilizes
technology, supporting both physical USB dongles and software-based "Softlock" licenses. SOFiSTiK Application Manager Release Notes
SOFiSTiK 2020 does not install these for you. You need them before you run the installer:
By default, the software installs to C:\Program Files\SOFiSTiK\2020.
It is generally recommended to keep the default path to avoid path-variable issues, especially with the integrated databases. The installation of SOFiSTiK 2020 is managed primarily
Close all CAD software (AutoCAD, Revit, etc.)
Run as Administrator
Choose components
License configuration
Complete installation & reboot
Open C:\ProgramData\SOFiSTiK\SOFiSTiK.log — look for License checked out successfully.
During installation, a dialog appears: "Select License Server Type."
Pro Tip: If you don't have your sofistik.lic file ready, select "Skip licensing" and configure it later via the RLM GUI (Start Menu → SOFiSTiK Tools → RLM License Administration). Close all CAD software (AutoCAD, Revit, etc