When the software has been installed, it can be run without any further configuration.
The installation process creates an option in the Windows Start menu for running InfoWorks ICM. Selecting this option loads the software. Alternatively, if a shortcut was created on the desktop, double-click it to start the application.
When started, the system checks if a licence is required and, if it is, it checks that it is a current licence. If a current license is not detected, the software cannot be accessed and an appropriate message is displayed. If a current licence is detected, or you are using the Autodesk InfoWorks ICM Viewer, the initial display, which consists of a single workspace, is displayed.
The workspace is used to display the Explorer window (a hierarchical representation of the database), various views of the network and to display results. The menu bar contains several dropdown menus containing InfoWorks ICM options. Below this, the toolbars provide fast access to some of the more commonly-used options by clicking on toolbar icons. You can also access many of these options by right-clicking the mouse at any time; a floating menu appropriate to your current activity pops-up.
At the bottom of the window, the status bar displays help and error messages.
Autodesk products
If you are using an Autodesk supplied version of InfoWorks ICM, and this is the first time you have started InfoWorks ICM since installing the software, an Autodesk Let's Get Started dialog is displayed.
If you are using the Autodesk InfoWorks ICM Viewer for the first time or you have previously signed out of an Autodesk account, you will need to sign in to your account as described in the Sign in and out of Autodesk topic.
Getting started with the cloud
To use cloud facilities from InfoWorks ICM:
- The client machine must be connected to the internet and the applicable domain names must be included in its allowed list. See Cloud Connection Requirements.
- A hub must be created and the subscription to Info360 Cloud Model Service must be activated. See Create Hub and Activate Subscription.
- Users must be assigned to InfoWorks ICM.
When the cloud facilities have been set up (usually by an Administrator), you can use ICM to create your first cloud database (see below).
Creating your first database
You can now create a database and set up a network.
- Standard on-premise and cloud databases are created using the InfoWorks ICM software.
- Oracle and SQL Server databases should be created by appropriately skilled I.T. personnel.
See Create a Database for details about creating your first database. On-demand training and Tutorials are also provided which you may find useful if this is the first time you have used ICM.
Version control
The Workgroup Server is a server component for the version control system for on-premise workgroup databases. The server can improve the performance and reliability of version control operations.
Running the Workgroup Server is optional but it is recommended if you have:
- more than one user accessing the same on-premise database.
- low network bandwidth between your users' computers and the file server containing the on-premise database.
The Workgroup Server is normally installed on a different computer to those used to run ICM. The version controlled data is stored on the machine running the Workgroup Server. The same Workgroup Server can be used for many different on-premise databases.
See the Workgroup Server Administration Guide for details about setting up the server.