<aside> ⚠️ UB VPN is needed for installation and use of Materials Studio software off campus.

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  1. Email Prof. Shi for the link to the installation files. Current license prohibits users outside the Shi Research Group.
  2. In MaterialsStudio2024 folder, click “setup.exe” to install MS software with the Administrator rights.
  3. During the installation, choose “start/configure gateway later”.
  4. It may take a while to install the software.
  5. At the end, click “Finish”. Make sure the box of “configure licensing” is checked. This box is checked by default.
  6. Now the installation package will guide you to set up the licensing for the MS software.
  7. Choose “connect to remote license server”.
  8. Type in “Host name”: themis.sens.buffalo.edu, then click “Next”. If everything is good, you should see the following window:

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  1. Now the setup is complete.
  2. Restart your computer (required).
  3. Enjoy MS 2024! 😃