Operating System

Getting Started with ERUPT Fixed-Wing

This page provides guidance for Windows and Mac users in setting up the ERUPT software.


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Getting Started on Windows

This page will show how to set up the ERUPT software on Windows.

Step 1

Download the ERUPT Software and locate the ERUPT_FixedWing_App_Windows_V2.zip file in your Downloads folder.

Located File in Downloads

Step 2

Open the archive and select Extract All.

Extract All Files

Step 3

Select a destination for the extracted files, then select Extract.

Note: it is recommended to extract the files to your desktop.

Select Destination and Extract

Step 4

Open the extracted file and open ERUPT_FixedWing.exe.

Open ERUPT_FixedWing

Step 5

The file may need special permission to run. To allow the file to run, first select More info.

Defender More Info

Step 6

To run the file, select Run anyway.

Defender Run Anyway

Setup Completed

You will be launched into the simulation. You can now move on to Using ERUPT.

ERUPT Login Screen

Getting Started on Mac

This page will show how to set up the ERUPT software on a Mac.

Step 1

Download the ERUPT Software and locate the ERUPT_FixedWing_App_V2_Mac file in your Downloads.

Located File in Downloads

Step 2

When you click open the file, it will automatically extract/unzip the contents. If a security menu appears when you try to open the software, select OK and move on to the next step for additional guidance.

Mac Cannot Open

Step 3

Navigate to the System Settings and select Privacy & Security.

Mac System Preferences

Step 4

You'll see the file listed as 'recently blocked'. Select Open Anyway to open the ERUPT software.

Mac Open Anyway

Step 5

The file will attempt to open. If another warning menu appears, select Open.

Mac Security Warning

Setup Completed

You should be greeted with a login screen. You can now move on to Using ERUPT.

ERUPT Fixed-Wing Start