FAQ

General Questions

Q : I heard about the STHS, what is it exactly?
A : The STHS, also known as SimonT Hockey Simulator, is a software that allow you to you to simulate a game or a full season of hockey.

Q : What is the STHS Client exactly?
A : The STHS Client is a free software which will is the utility of a director general to manage is team.

Q : Why should I choose STHS over other simulators?
A : For its dynamism, its ease of use, its new unmatched features, is excellent customer service and moreover, STHS is fully updated with the new NHL rules and realities.

Q : What makes STHS better than the competition?
A : The STHS has been created to offer to the simulated hockey leagues community an opportunity to use a bugless quality software with better support which won't stagnate over the time. (just like competition did)

Q : What are the features of the STHS?
A : There's a bunch of them because its creator is really good at coding. Click here to see all new features.

Q : I am currently running an FHL league, can I transfer it to the STHS?
A : Absolutely. The STHS Migration Utility is available from the download section to migrated your rating file and there is a "Import FHL" function in the STHS.

Q : I have many suggestions to improve the STHS, how can I put it on the hook?
A : All suggestions will be read with care and attention. There's a specific section on the forum where you are able to write them. Don't hesitate!

Q : Why does the STHS require Internet connectivity?
A : When you register you STHS copy in the simulator, some data are sent to the STHS server. These data includes computer information allowing the server to check if the STHS was hacked or used illegally. Because it is forbidden to install the STHS on two computers at a time, these data also contains what we need to trace any illegal usage of the software.

Q : Why are there 2 version of simulator, version 1.0 and version 1.1?
A : Version 1.1 contains important modification to the simulating engine. For fairness, I leave the possibility for commissioner that began their simulation with the simulating engine of version 1.0 to stay with for a few years. If you are creating a new league, I strongly suggest using version 1.1.

Q : How to understand the STHS version number?
A : Each version of STHS is numbered by 3 digits. The first digit corresponds to the structural version of the program. The second digit refers to the version of the simulating engine. The third digit corresponds to the version bugs fixed and new features.

Q : When should I update my version of the STHS?
A : If you are updating to a version where only the third digit change (1.0.2 to 1.0.4 for example), you should update as soon as the new version is available. There is no danger for the integrity of your simulation because you use the same engine simulation. If you are updating to a version where the 2 digit change (1.0 to 1.1, for example), it is recommended to update during the off-season so you simulate a completely season with the same engine simulation.

Q : When should I update my version of the STHS Client?
A : You should update as soon as the new version is available.

Q : Will there be a version 2 of STHS?
A : Yes! There will be a version 2 of STHS base on the Microsoft .Net Framework 2.0. Version 2 will be available in the year 2009. A list of features to be added to version 2 is available in the suggestions section of the forum.

Q : Can I install the STHS one more that 1 computer?
A : No, as written in the STHS License, the SimonT Hockey Simulator can only be installed once (1). If you run a league with multiples commish, each commish need to buy is own STHS License. If you run a league with two (2) computers, you need to buy 2 STHS License.

Q : How can I move my license to another computer?
A : Uses the Unregister option to unregistered your license on your first computer and register back on your new computer

Q : I'm formatting my computer and re-installing the STHS. How do I process?
A : Uses the Unregister option to unregistered your license before formatting and register back after your reinstall Windows.

Q : I forgot to unregistered or I was not able to unregistered my licence from my computer. What can I do?
A : Send an email to the STHS owner with your registration name and postal address.

Q : Can the STHS owner asked me my registration number?
A : The STHS owner will NEVER ask you your registration number. You should never give your registration number to anyone including the STHS owner.

Q : How to update the STHS or the STHS Client?
A : It's as simple that download the newest version and extract it over the previous exe file. Any setting (Registration, Last League File open, etc) will be keep.

Q : Is there a Mac (Macintosh) version of the STHS or the STHS Client?
A : No. If you use an Intel base Mac, you can use a virtualization program Parallels Desktop.

Error Message

Please look at section 17 of the manual for frequents errors.

More question?

Q : I still have some question about the product who are not answer by the manual, what should I do?
A : There's a section available on the forum for questions not answered by the FAQ.