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In this paper, we present an overview of the software architecture for the ArmazoNes high Dispersion Echelle Spectrograph (ANDES) spectrograph, which has been developed as part of the recent System Architecture Review (SAR) held in October 2023. Our focus in this paper is twofold: we will detail about the control software and science tools that are set to be implemented. In particular, we provide a detailed view on how the ELT Instrument Control Framework has been effectively deployed to manage the complexities of a distributed instrument like ANDES. This entails a comprehensive discussion of the key architectural decisions we have made to meet the requirements of the project. Furthermore, we offer insights into the suite of science software that will be an integral part of the ANDES instrument. This includes the Exposure Time Calculator, Observation Preparation tools, and the Data Reduction Library. Finally, we provide an overview of the Data Analysis Software and the End-to-End ANDES simulator. These tools are crucial for processing and analyzing the data collected by the ANDES spectrograph.
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