Connect.ini and FMSConnect.ini formats
Typical format of a SIMS or FMS Connect.ini file
Re-configuring the SIMS Document Management Server
Configuring the SIMS Document Management Server
Attaching a SIMS .net or FMS Database
Using DBAttach to attach a SIMS or FMS database.
Detaching the SIMS/FMS Database
How to detach the SIMS and FMS databases
How do I Import the Assessment Wizards for the Foundation Stage Profile
1.Select Routines | Data In | Assessment | Import. 2.Select the file to import by clicking the browser (magnifying glass) button, then select C:\Program Files\SIMS\SIMS.net\AMPA. Terminal Server schools please click here for your file path. 3.Select C:\Program Files\SIMS\SIMS .net\AMPA\England Primary (and Middle Deemed Primary)\Assessment Manager. 4.There are two Foundation Stage Profiles (FSP) Wizards. If you…
How to Export the Reports Using the Key Stage Manager Wizard
If you wish to use the Key Stage Manager Wizard to export the results to a XML file: — 1. Click the Next button on the Individual Report screen. — 2. The Group Membership Dates display the current academic year by default. If you wish to change these dates click the Refresh button to…
How do I add a post to Personnel?
1. In Sims .net go to Tools>Staff>Pay Related………….
Options registration group not showing/disappeared
See KB 55341 – From the Implementation Manager, make a backup of the implementation. Re-import the students from the SQL database. When the re-import is done, the students will appear on the right hand side of the screen and should be left there. Click OK and check that there is a tick in the box…
How to check if the Windows Firewall is disabled
Windows Firewall must be disabled on the Main Admin PC (Server) for Sims & FMS to work, and on workstations to allow remote access.
How to change student enrolment status to Guest without losing the attendance data
To change the enrolment status from Single Registration, Main Dual Registration or Subsidiary Dual Registration to GUEST without losing attendance data you must make the student a leaver and readmit them and then change the enrolment status please follow the instructions below for how to do this…
Why doesn’t my new member of staff show as current?
This is due to a missing date in the ‘Employment Start’ field……………..
Importing Student Photographs/Photos into Sims.net
Please find below a quick guide on how to import student photos to SIMS: How to import SIMS photographs Reviewed: 20/03/20 kb2784
Can ledger codes be deleted
08/12/2010 Before deleting a ledger code ensure the following have been checked : 1. The ledger code has not been used in the financial year 2. Delete any cost centre links to the ledger code 3. Remove any reference to the ledger code in Budget Planning (Focus>Budget Planning). 4. A ledger code must not be used…
I need to change period times in Sims. net but although I have changed them in T6 the changes don’t apper in Sims.net
When you changed the times in Nova T6 – on the cycle screen – you need to make sure you have put a colon between the hours and minutes. This will then save correctly and enable export of the cyle times to Sims.net. Reviewed on 16/02/2020
When I try to send the Timetable from Nova T6 to Sims.net I get a critical error -“Cycles do not match”.
Before sending the curriculum and timetable to Sims.net for the first time you need to check if the Timetable cycle has changed between one academic year and the next. For example you might have added an extra lesson to each day or even changed the timetable from a one week to a two week timetable. If…
When I try to send the Timetable from T6 to Sims.net I get the error message: “Cannot insert value null into column non-class code description”
This is because one or more non-class codes does not have a description attached to it. Once this has been put right in Nova T6 the Timetable will be exported to Sims.net. Reviewed on 16/02/2015
I have added spare bands and Support blocks to next year’s timetable. When I try to send this to Sims.net I get a duplicate names error.
You need to change the block names so that they have unique names…
Unable to access http://staff.devon.gov.uk web pages from a school
If you are experiencing difficulty accessing internal DCC private pages e.g Model Policies or link to finance pages, follow the below instructions to enable access…
Where Can I Find An LEA Reference For A Supplier
The Top 500 suppliers for Devon Schools information can be found here If the Supplier cannot be found on the Top 500 Suppliers list please contact the Payments Section on 01392 382417 Reviewed 17/08/2015
When I run the exam group analysis not all my students are showing.
You need to check that all exam awards have courses attached to them. Then ensure that update course memberships has been run. This should resolve the issue. Reviewed 24/5/2019
Unable to choose the current Academic year when trying to run Exam Reports
This is a result of setting the Exam Result Embargo. Taking this off will resolve the issue, alternatively once the end date of the embargo has passed the Academic year will reappear. To remove the embargo, from within the Exams Organiser go to Tools/Schools Setup/Results Embargo highlight the current embargo and Delete. Reviewed 24/5/2019
I get an OLE DB Error message when downloading and importing results
This is likely to occur when the results file is too large for the software to handle. Please contact ScoMIS in the the first instance. The file has to be split up into more manageable ‘chunks’ and be reimported into Exams Organiser.
How do I withdraw an applicant?
Select | Focus | Admission | Application | – to display the Find application browser. If required, filter the list of pupil/students by selecting an option from the Application Status drop down list, such as Applied, then click the Search button. Search for, and then double-click to select the required applicant whose details will be…
How do I re-admit a pupil?
In SIMS. net, select Focus | Pupil/Student | Pupil/Student Details | New Enter the surname of the child and select continue. Select the child from the matched people and click Open. A message will appear “The selected student is a leaver. Do you want to readmit the student” select Yes You will then need to…
How do I print a blank Key Stage marksheet?
Navigate to Tools/Performance/Assessment/Wizard Manager…
How do I add new houses?
Focus/School/Pastoral Structure/Current or Next years academic structure…
How do I create a Pre-Admission Group?
In Sims.net go to Routines…….
2 members of staff are leaving at the end of term and we have no replacements yet. Can I still carry on with the End of Year Procedures?
Go to Focus | School | Pastoral Structure | Next Academic Year Structure…
What permissions are required to carry out End of Year procedures?
The permissions required to carry out the various end of year processes vary…
Should we download the ATF file if we have a nursery unit attached to our school?
No, if you have a nursery unit attached to your school we recommend…