MDM / Intune Compatibility Notice
Microsoft Intune
Apple iPadOS
Overview
At this time, the Fire Studio iPad Player does not support loading or deploying simulation files through Mobile Device Management (MDM) systems, including Microsoft Intune or similar platforms.
This includes:
Simulation files (.dcs / .lbr and .dcx)
Scenario packages
What this means
If your organization is using Intune or another MDM solution, you cannot:
Push simulation files directly to the Fire Studio app
Automatically deploy simulations to iPads through MDM
Pre-load simulation content during device provisioning
MDM platforms can install the Fire Studio app itself, but they cannot load simulation files into the app.
Why this limitation exists
This restriction is due to how iPadOS handles application data:
Each app operates in a secure, isolated storage area (sandbox)
External systems (including MDM tools) cannot directly access or modify an app’s internal files
Apple's USB file-sharing method is not available through MDM platforms
Because of these platform-level restrictions, simulation files must be loaded using supported Apple file transfer methods.
Supported method for loading simulations
Simulations must be copied onto the iPad over a USB cable using:
Apple Devices app (Windows)
Finder (macOS Catalina and newer)
Step-by-step instructions: Transferring simulations to the iPad Player (from Windows or Mac). Your IT team may need to allow USB connections, device trust and file sharing (in Intune this is often the "Allow iTunes File Sharing" setting).
Summary
The Fire Studio iPad Player can possibly be installed via MDM (it will still need to be activated with its License ID and password outside the MDM)
Simulation files cannot be deployed via MDM
Simulation files must be loaded manually using Apple file transfer tools
Future considerations
We are aware that many organizations are moving toward fully managed deployments using MDM platforms. Support for improved enterprise deployment workflows is something we are actively pursuing.
Need help?
If you need assistance loading simulations or setting up your devices, contact:
Digital Combustion Support
support@digitalcombustion.com
Limitations
This guidance reflects current iPadOS platform restrictions and Fire Studio’s current capabilities
We cannot confirm future Apple or MDM feature changes that may alter this behavior