It is not possible to download data from the DSIRE website automatically in SAM 2014.11.24. That is because of changes with the DSIRE project. If an interface becomes available allowing software to interact with the database, we will restore that capability.
Thanks Paul, automatically downloading the DSIRE data gets it easier to make first stage simulation especially for a fresh learner. Hope to resume this function soon. The forum likes a Q-A in a classroom. I like it, and I am very glad and appreciate you giving me direction.Zhibin