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[[File:InstallDirectDebitsLink.png|300px|thumb|right|Unzip DirectDebitsLink]]
[[File:InstallDirectDebitsLinkWelcome.png |300px|thumb|right|Accept the EULA]]
[[File:InstallDirectDebitsLinkUpgradeOrNew.png |300px|thumb|right|Choose Upgrade]]
[[File:InstallDirectDebitsLinkUpgradeInstallationPath.png |300px|thumb|right|Confirm the old version installation]]
[[File:InstallDirectDebitsLinkUpgradeFinal.png |300px|thumb|right|Start DirectDebitsLink]]
== Overview ==
== Overview ==


DirectDebitsLink's upgrade process has been tailored to allow you to continue using your old installation of DirectDebitsLink in parallel to the new version. This is to ensure a smooth transition to the latest version.
This article assists '''existing users''' upgrading DirectDebitsLink to the latest version.
 
If you've not done so, download and install the latest version of DirectDebitsLink. For more information, see [[Downloading DirectDebitsLink]] and [[Installing DirectDebitsLink]].


Once the latest version of DirectDebitsLink has been downloaded and installed to your system, follow these steps.
If you are a '''new user''' and wish to install DirectDebitsLink, see [[Installing DirectDebitsLink]] instead.


== Upgrading for DirectDebitsLink Standard Edition users (or other paid editions) ==
To ease the pain of upgrades, DirectDebitsLink's upgrade process will 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 also need to configure DirectDebitsLink for any new features.


[[File:WelcomeDialogue.png|300px|thumb|right|Welcome dialogue]]
To upgrade to the latest version follow the steps below.
[[File:UpgradeDetectedInstallationsDialogue.png|300px|thumb|right|Detected installations dialogue]]
[[File:FinaliseUpgradeProcessOfDirectDebitsLinkDialogue.png|300px|thumb|right|Finalise Upgrade Process Of DirectDebitsLink dialogue]]


The following instructions will assist you in upgrading your new installation of DirectDebitsLink.
== Upgrading DirectDebitsLink ==


# Start DirectDebitsLink;
# Start DirectDebitsLink;
# On the DirectDebitsLink welcome dialogue, read the '''User License Agreement''';
# Click '''Upgrade''' on the menu to see if a new version of ExcerlReportLink is available;
# Tick the '''I Accept...''' checkbox to confirm your acceptance of the terms;
# From the website, [[Downloading DirectDebitsLink|download DirectDebitsLink]];
# Click on the '''Upgrade''' button;
# To start the WinZip self extractor, click '''Install_DirectDebitsLink...exe''' and choose '''Run'''. It may be located at the bottom of your Browser;
# On the '''Detected Installations''' screen, select your old installation of DirectDebitsLink;
# On the '''Winzip Self Extractor - Install_DirectDebitsLink...exe''' form, click '''Unzip''';
# If your old installation of DirectDebitsLink is not listed, click the '''Browse''' button and browse to the your old DirectDebitsLink.exe;
# Click '''OK''' once the unzip is successful;
# If you have multiple installations of DirectDebitsLink listed, ensure you select the most recent one (e.g. the one you used);
# On the '''Welcome to DirectDebitsLink...''' window, read the User License Agreement and '''tick the checkbox''' if you accept them, then click '''Next''';
# Once the correct installation is selected in the list, click '''OK''';
# Tick the '''Upgrade Installation''' checkbox and then click '''Next''';
# Wait for the upgrade progress dialogue to complete, then click '''Close''';
# Confirm that you are upgrading the correct version and if not click '''Select''' to choose the old version of DirectDebitsLink and then click '''Next''';
# Perform a [[Get Data]] and start using DirectDebitsLink.
# If upgrading from very old versions of DirectDebitsLink, 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''';
You will be allowed to use DirectDebitsLink, 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.
# '''Tick or untick''' the data warehouses to confirm which ones to upgrade, then click '''Install''';
# Once the installation is complete click '''Start'''.


=== Requesting and Entering Upgrade Key ===
=== Notes ===
 
* Older users of DirectDebitsLink may need to manually download the latest version as the check for upgrade functionality was not available.
To request and enter your upgrade key, follow these steps.
 
# Start DirectDebitsLink;
# When prompted, click on '''Request Upgrade Key''' or '''Enter Upgrade Key''';
 
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== Upgrading for DirectDebitsLink Free Edition users ==
 
[[File:WelcomeDialogue.png|300px|thumb|right|Welcome dialogue]]
 
For DirectDebitsLink Free Edition users who have paid for the upgrade process, refer to the instructions titled '''Upgrading for DirectDebitsLink Standard Edition users (or other paid editions)'''.
 
For DirectDebitsLink Free Edition users who do not use the paid for upgrade process, the following instructions will assist you in upgrading your new installation of DirectDebitsLink Free Edition manually.
 
# Start DirectDebitsLink;
# On the DirectDebitsLink 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 DirectDebitsLink, without a license key for up to 30 days. Remember to enter your license key or request your license key.
* The upgrade process only needs to be done by a single user if installed in a shared location that others can access.


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


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Latest revision as of 23:43, 5 May 2019

Unzip DirectDebitsLink
Accept the EULA
Choose Upgrade
Confirm the old version installation
Start DirectDebitsLink

Overview

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

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

To ease the pain of upgrades, DirectDebitsLink's upgrade process will 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 also need to configure DirectDebitsLink for any new features.

To upgrade to the latest version follow the steps below.

Upgrading DirectDebitsLink

  1. Start DirectDebitsLink;
  2. Click Upgrade on the menu to see if a new version of ExcerlReportLink is available;
  3. From the website, download DirectDebitsLink;
  4. To start the WinZip self extractor, click Install_DirectDebitsLink...exe and choose Run. It may be located at the bottom of your Browser;
  5. On the Winzip Self Extractor - Install_DirectDebitsLink...exe form, click Unzip;
  6. Click OK once the unzip is successful;
  7. On the Welcome to DirectDebitsLink... window, read the User License Agreement and tick the checkbox if you accept them, then click Next;
  8. Tick the Upgrade Installation checkbox and then click Next;
  9. Confirm that you are upgrading the correct version and if not click Select to choose the old version of DirectDebitsLink and then click Next;
  10. If upgrading from very old versions of DirectDebitsLink, enter a name for your organisation which will be used as the name of the workspace;
  11. Tick or untick the reports to confirm which ones to upgrade, then click Next;
  12. Tick or untick the data warehouses to confirm which ones to upgrade, then click Install;
  13. Once the installation is complete click Start.

Notes

  • Older users of DirectDebitsLink 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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