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== Overview ==
== Overview ==


BudgetLink's upgrade process has been tailored to allow you to continue using your old installation of BudgetLink in parallel to the new version. This is to ensure a smooth transition to the latest version.
This article assists '''existing users''' upgrading BudgetLink to the latest version.


If you've not done so, download and install the latest version of BudgetLink. For more information, see [[Downloading BudgetLink]] and [[Installing BudgetLink]].
If you are a '''new user''' and wish to install BudgetLink, see [[Installing BudgetLink]] instead.


Once the latest version of BudgetLink has been downloaded and installed to your system, follow these steps.
The upgrade process will install a new [[Version Folder|Version folder]] within the [[BudgetLink Folder|BudgetLink folder]] and then seamlessly transfer any settings from your old installation and transfer it to the new one. If you have custom solutions or reports, they will be copied across during the upgrade process. Note that you may need to configure BudgetLink for any new features.


== Upgrading for BudgetLink Ultimate Edition users (or other paid editions) ==
To upgrade to the latest version follow the steps below.


[[File:WelcomeToBudgetLink.png|300px|thumb|right|Welcome dialogue]]
== Upgrading BudgetLink ==
[[File:UpgradeDetectedInstallationsDialogue.png|300px|thumb|right|Detected installations dialogue]]
[[File:UpgradeDetectedReportsDialogue.png|300px|thumb|right|Detected reports dialogue]]
[[File:UpgradeDetectedDataWarehousesDialogue.png|300px|thumb|right|Detected data warehouses dialogue]]


The following instructions will assist you in upgrading your new installation of BudgetLink.
[[File:MenuButtonUpgrade.png|300px|thumb|right|Upgrade Button]]
[[File:InstallBudgetLink.png|300px|thumb|right|Unzip BudgetLink]]
[[File:InstallBudgetLinkWelcome.png |300px|thumb|right|Accept the EULA]]
[[File:InstallBudgetLinkUpgradeOrNew.png |300px|thumb|right|Choose Upgrade]]
[[File:InstallBudgetLinkUpgradeLocation.png |300px|thumb|right|Confirm the old version installation]]
[[File:InstallBudgetLinkUpgradeReports.png |300px|thumb|right|Confirm reports to upgrade]]
[[File:InstallBudgetLinkUpgradeDataWarehouses.png |300px|thumb|right|Confirm data warehouses to upgrade]]
[[File:InstallBudgetLinkUpgradeFinal.png |300px|thumb|right|Start BudgetLink]]


# Start BudgetLink;
# Start BudgetLink;
# On the BudgetLink welcome dialogue, read the '''User License Agreement''';
# From the Menu click the '''Upgrade''' button;
# Tick the '''I Accept...''' checkbox to confirm your acceptance of the terms;
## If it does not exist on your version then go to https://accountingaddons.com.au/budgetlink/upgrade/
# Click on the '''Upgrade''' button;
# If a new version is available you will be asked if you want to upgrade. Choose '''Yes''';
# On the '''Detected Installations''' screen, select your old installation of BudgetLink;
# BudgetLink will close and the Download BudgetLink Upgrade page will appear in your browser;
# If your old installation of BudgetLink is not listed, click the '''Browse''' button and browse to the your old BudgetLink.exe;
# Click '''Install_BudgetLink...exe''' to download the WinZip self extractor;
# Once the correct installation is selected in the list, click '''OK''';
# At the bottom of your browser choose '''Run''';
# BudgetLink will detect [[Reports|reports]] you would like to transfer to the new installation. If prompted, selected the '''reports''' to transfer to the new installation and click '''Ok''';
# On the '''Winzip Self Extractor - Install_BudgetLink...exe''' form, click '''Unzip''';
# BudgetLink will detect [[Data Warehouses|data warehouses]] you would like to transfer to the new installation. If prompted, selected the '''data warehouses''' to transfer to the new installation and click '''Ok''';
# Click '''OK''' once the unzip is successful;
# Wait for the upgrade progress dialogue to complete, then click '''Close''';
# On the '''Welcome to BudgetLink...''' window, read the User License Agreement and '''tick the checkbox''' if you accept them, then click '''Next''';
# When the Get Data Options dialogue appears, click on the '''Options''' button;
# Leave the '''Upgrade Installation''' checkbox ticked and click '''Next''';
# Click on the '''Versions''' entry in the left-hand list and double-check and disable any versions you do not need (to ensure the best performance);
# Confirm that you are upgrading the correct version and if not click '''Select''' to choose the old version of BudgetLink and then click '''Next''';
# Click on the '''Periods''' entry in the left-hand list and disable the '''Weekly Periods''' option unless you need it;
# If upgrading from very old versions of BudgetLink, enter a name for your organisation which will be used as the name of the [[Workspaces|workspace]];
# Perform a [[Get Data|Full Get Data]] and start using BudgetLink.
# '''Tick or untick''' the reports to confirm which ones to upgrade, then click '''Next''';
# '''Tick or untick''' the data warehouses to confirm which ones to upgrade, then click '''Install''';
# Once the installation is complete click '''Start'''.


You will be allowed to use BudgetLink, without an upgrade key for up to 30 days. After which you will need to purchase and/or request your upgrade key and enter it into the software.
=== Notes ===
* Older users of BudgetLink may need to manually download the latest version as the check for upgrade functionality was not available.


* For very old versions of BudgetLink, issues may arise during the upgrade process. If this occurs, contact [http://accountingaddons.com.au Accounting Addons]. Refer to the [http://accountingaddons.com.au/services/consulting-and-support/ Consulting and Support] page for more information.
* The upgrade process only needs to be done by a single user if installed in a shared location that others can access.


=== Requesting and Entering Upgrade Key ===
== Related Links ==
* [[Getting Started Guide]]
* [[Downloading BudgetLink]]
* [http://accountingaddons.com.au/services/consulting-and-support/ Support]


[[File:FinaliseUpgradeProcessOfBudgetLinkDialogue.png|300px|thumb|right|Finalise Upgrade Process Of BudgetLink dialogue]]
[[Category:Getting Started Guide]]
To request and enter your upgrade key, follow these steps.
[[Category:How To Guides]]
 
# Start BudgetLink;
# When prompted, click on '''Request Upgrade Key''' or '''Enter Upgrade Key''';
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== Upgrading for BudgetLink Free Edition ==
 
[[File:WelcomeToBudgetLink.png|300px|thumb|right|Welcome dialogue]]
 
For BudgetLink Free Edition users who have paid for the upgrade process, refer to the instructions titled '''Upgrading for BudgetLink Ultimate Edition users (or other paid editions)'''.
 
For BudgetLink Free Edition users who do not use the paid for upgrade process, the following instructions will assist you in upgrading your new installation of BudgetLink Free Edition manually.
 
# Start BudgetLink;
# On the BudgetLink welcome dialogue, read the '''User License Agreement''';
# Tick the '''I Accept...''' checkbox to confirm your acceptance of the terms;
# Click on the '''New Installation''' button;
# Follow the prompts to connect your data file, etc.
 
You will be allowed to use BudgetLink, without a license key for up to 30 days. Remember to enter your license key or request your license key.
 
 
== Related Topics ==
* [[Downloading BudgetLink]]
* [[Installing BudgetLink]]

Latest revision as of 19:15, 13 December 2020

Overview

This article assists existing users upgrading BudgetLink to the latest version.

If you are a new user and wish to install BudgetLink, see Installing BudgetLink instead.

The upgrade process will install a new Version folder within the BudgetLink folder and then seamlessly transfer any settings from your old installation and transfer it to the new one. If you have custom solutions or reports, they will be copied across during the upgrade process. Note that you may need to configure BudgetLink for any new features.

To upgrade to the latest version follow the steps below.

Upgrading BudgetLink

Upgrade Button
Unzip BudgetLink
Accept the EULA
Choose Upgrade
Confirm the old version installation
Confirm reports to upgrade
Confirm data warehouses to upgrade
Start BudgetLink
  1. Start BudgetLink;
  2. From the Menu click the Upgrade button;
    1. If it does not exist on your version then go to https://accountingaddons.com.au/budgetlink/upgrade/
  3. If a new version is available you will be asked if you want to upgrade. Choose Yes;
  4. BudgetLink will close and the Download BudgetLink Upgrade page will appear in your browser;
  5. Click Install_BudgetLink...exe to download the WinZip self extractor;
  6. At the bottom of your browser choose Run;
  7. On the Winzip Self Extractor - Install_BudgetLink...exe form, click Unzip;
  8. Click OK once the unzip is successful;
  9. On the Welcome to BudgetLink... window, read the User License Agreement and tick the checkbox if you accept them, then click Next;
  10. Leave the Upgrade Installation checkbox ticked and click Next;
  11. Confirm that you are upgrading the correct version and if not click Select to choose the old version of BudgetLink and then click Next;
  12. If upgrading from very old versions of BudgetLink, enter a name for your organisation which will be used as the name of the workspace;
  13. Tick or untick the reports to confirm which ones to upgrade, then click Next;
  14. Tick or untick the data warehouses to confirm which ones to upgrade, then click Install;
  15. Once the installation is complete click Start.

Notes

  • Older users of BudgetLink may need to manually download the latest version as the check for upgrade functionality was not available.
  • The upgrade process only needs to be done by a single user if installed in a shared location that others can access.

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