Installing MIMICS

Modified on: Thu, Sep 7 2023 3:37 PM

Mimics is a medical image processing software used in the fields of biomedical engineering, orthopedics, and dentistry. It allows users to create 3D models of anatomical structures based on medical imaging data, such as CT scans and MRI images. If you work in these fields, you might need Mimics to create accurate and detailed 3D models for diagnosis and treatment planning.

Learn how to install and troubleshoot MIMICS on your Windows machine.

Note: Available for Windows only. If you are a Mac or Linux user, please log in to https://stevens.apporto.com/ to utilize this software.

To access MIMICS off campus you must connect to the Stevens VPN first.

Installation

Step 1: Go to https://software.stevens.edu and click on the Windows Software header title. Scroll down and select the Mimics folder, click on Student Edition V21 and click the MIS_Student_21.0.exe installer. You can also access this installer by searching Mimics in the search bar on the top of the webpage

Step 2: After the installer downloads, run the .exe file and the following message will appear, then select Next

Screenshot of installation wizard

Step 3: Check the box next to I accept the terms of this License Agreement and select Next

Screenshot of license agreement

Step 4: Select America and click Next

Screenshot of choose location

Step 5: Select Complete and continue

screenshot of setup type

Step 6: Select Next and the installation should begin

Step 7: Once the installation is complete, you will be required to input a floating license server, followed by a port number

Note: This software license server is for use only by undergraduate students and faculty teaching the undergraduate courses who require MIMICS for their course work.

IP Address: lm1server.campus.stevens-tech.edu

IP Port: 7000

Troubleshooting

If you are unable to access the license server and you have confirmed that you connected to the VPN, you may need to flush the cache. The DNS (Domain Name System) cache contains all the information needed to convert a domain name into its IP address which is used to request information from the server. If you are having connectivity problems (disconnection or lag) clearing out this cache (called 'Flushing') can help resolve the issue or improve your connection.

Step 1: Press the Windows Key (the key on the left side of the spacebar, between ctrl and alt)

Step 2: Type cmd

Step 3: Right-click the Command Prompt shortcut and select Run as Administrator from the drop-down menu. You should now see a black window with white letters