TIA Portal V18 is compatible with the following Windows versions (all 64-bit):
For S7-1200, S7-1500, S7-300, and S7-400 programming. ekb install tia portal v18 verified
The minimum version required is or later. Versions prior to this date do not contain the V18 license database entries. Newer versions (2023, 2024, 2025) are also compatible but verify they list V18. TIA Portal V18 is compatible with the following
When prompted, select to finalize system configurations. Step 3.3: Install S7-PLCSIM V18 Repeat the extraction process for the S7-PLCSIM package. Newer versions (2023, 2024, 2025) are also compatible
The Sim_EKB_Install tool works by generating and injecting virtual license keys into the Siemens Automation License Manager (ALM) Functionality
[LOG] Generating Key: STEP 7 Professional V18 Professional ... SUCCESS [LOG] Generating Key: WinCC Unified V18 Comfort ... SUCCESS [LOG] License injection complete. Step 4: Verification via ALM
In the EKB Install window, look for the dropdown menu at the top.