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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]].


== Upgrading BudgetLink ==
If you are a '''new user''' and wish to install BudgetLink, see [[Installing BudgetLink]] instead.


[[File:WelcomeToBudgetLink.png|300px|thumb|right|Welcome dialogue]]
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.
[[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]]
[[File:FinaliseUpgradeProcessOfBudgetLinkDialogue.png|300px|thumb|right|Finalise Upgrade Process Of BudgetLink dialogue]]


The following instructions will assist you in upgrading your new installation of BudgetLink.
To upgrade to the latest version follow the steps below.


# Start BudgetLink;
== Upgrading 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 '''Upgrade''' button;
# On the '''Detected Installations''' screen, select your old installation of BudgetLink;
# If your old installation of BudgetLink is not listed, click the '''Browse''' button and browse to the your old BudgetLink.exe;
# If you have multiple installations of BudgetLink listed, ensure you select the most recent one (e.g. the one you used);
# Once the correct installation is selected in the list, click '''OK''';
# 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''';
# 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''';
# Wait for the upgrade progress dialogue to complete, then click '''Close''';
# When the Get Data Options dialogue appears, click on the '''Options''' button;
# 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);
# Click on the '''Periods''' entry in the left-hand list and disable the '''Weekly Periods''' option unless you need it;
# Perform a [[Get Data|Full Get Data]] and start using BudgetLink.


You will be allowed to use BudgetLink, without an upgrade key for up to 14 days. After which you will need to buy your upgrade key and enter it into the software.
[[File:MenuButtonUpgrade.png|300px|thumb|right|Upgrade Button]]
 
[[File:InstallBudgetLink.png|300px|thumb|right|Unzip BudgetLink]]
=== Buying and Entering Upgrade Key ===
[[File:InstallBudgetLinkWelcome.png |300px|thumb|right|Accept the EULA]]
 
[[File:InstallBudgetLinkUpgradeOrNew.png |300px|thumb|right|Choose Upgrade]]
To buy and enter your upgrade key, follow these steps.
[[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;
# When prompted, click on '''Buy Upgrade Key''' or '''Enter Upgrade Key''';
# From the Menu click the '''Upgrade''' button;
## If it does not exist on your version then go to https://accountingaddons.com.au/budgetlink/upgrade/
# If a new version is available you will be asked if you want to upgrade. Choose '''Yes''';
# BudgetLink will close and the Download BudgetLink Upgrade page will appear in your browser;
# Click '''Install_BudgetLink...exe''' to download the WinZip self extractor;
# At the bottom of your browser choose '''Run''';
# On the '''Winzip Self Extractor - Install_BudgetLink...exe''' form, click '''Unzip''';
# Click '''OK''' once the unzip is successful;
# On the '''Welcome to BudgetLink...''' window, read the User License Agreement and '''tick the checkbox''' if you accept them, then click '''Next''';
# Leave the '''Upgrade Installation''' checkbox ticked and click '''Next''';
# Confirm that you are upgrading the correct version and if not click '''Select''' to choose the old version of BudgetLink and then click '''Next''';
# 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]];
# '''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'''.


For details see:
=== Notes ===
#[[How to buy an Upgrade Key]]
* Older users of BudgetLink may need to manually download the latest version as the check for upgrade functionality was not available.
#[[How to enter an Upgrade Key]]


=== Notes ===
* The upgrade process only needs to be done by a single user if installed in a shared location that others can access.
* 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.


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


== Related Topics ==
[[Category:Getting Started Guide]]
* [[Downloading BudgetLink]]  
[[Category:How To Guides]]
* [[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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