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[[File:InstallExcelReportLink.png|300px|thumb|right|Unzip ExcelReportLink]]
[[File:InstallExcelReportLinkWelcome.png |300px|thumb|right|Accept the EULA]]
[[File:InstallExcelReportLinkUpgradeOrNew.png |300px|thumb|right|Choose Upgrade]]
[[File:InstallExcelReportLinkUpgradeLocation.png |300px|thumb|right|Confirm the old version installation]]
[[File:InstallExcelReportLinkUpgradeReports.png |300px|thumb|right|Confirm reports to upgrade]]
[[File:InstallExcelReportLinkUpgradeDataWarehouses.png |300px|thumb|right|Confirm data warehouses to upgrade]]
[[File:InstallExcelReportLinkUpgradeFinal.png |300px|thumb|right|Start ExcelReportLink]]
== Overview ==
== Overview ==


To upgrade to the latest version follow the steps below
This article assists '''existing users''' upgrading ExcelReportLink to the latest version.
 
If you are a '''new user''' and wish to install ExcelReportLink, see [[Installing ExcelReportLink]] instead.
 
To ease the pain of upgrades, ExcelReportLink'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 ExcelReportLink for any new features.


== Upgrading ExcelReportLink ==
To upgrade to the latest version follow the steps below.


[[File:WelcomeToExcelReportLink.png|300px|thumb|right|Welcome dialogue]]
== Upgrading ExcelReportLink ==
[[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 ExcelReportlLink dialogue]]


# [[Downloading ExcelReportLink|Download the latest version]]
# Start ExcelReportLink;
# [[Installing ExcelReportLink|Install it]]
# Click '''Upgrade''' on the menu to see if a new version of ExcerlReportLink is available;
# It should should start automatically. If not then [[Starting ExcelReportLink|Start it manually]]
# From the website, [[Downloading ExcelReportLink|download ExcelReportLink]];
# The ExcelReportLink Welcome Dialogue should display
# To start the WinZip self extractor, click '''Install_ExcelReportLink...exe''' and choose '''Run'''. It may be located at the bottom of your Browser;
# Read the '''User License Agreement''' and tick the '''I Accept...''' checkbox to confirm your acceptance of the terms;
# On the '''Winzip Self Extractor - Install_ExcelReportLink...exe''' form, click '''Unzip''';
# Click on the '''Upgrade''' button;
# Click '''OK''' once the unzip is successful;
# On the '''Detected Installations''' screen, select your old installation of ExcelReportLink. Ensure you select the same solution;
# On the '''Welcome to ExcelReportLink...''' window, read the User License Agreement and '''tick the checkbox''' if you accept them, then click '''Next''';
# If your old installation of ExcelReportLink is not listed, click the '''Browse''' button and browse to the your old [[ExcelReportLink.exe]] file;
# Tick the '''Upgrade Installation''' checkbox and then click '''Next''';
# If you have multiple installations of ExcelReportLink listed, ensure you select the most recent one and that it relates to the solution you are upgrading;
# Confirm that you are upgrading the correct version and if not click '''Select''' to choose the old version of ExcelReportLink and then click '''Next''';
# Once the correct installation is selected in the list, click '''OK''';
# If upgrading from very old versions of ExcelReportLink, enter a name for your organisation which will be used as the name of the [[Workspaces|workspace]];
# ExcelReportLink 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''';
# '''Tick or untick''' the reports to confirm which ones to upgrade, then click '''Next''';
# ExcelReportLink 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''';
# '''Tick or untick''' the data warehouses to confirm which ones to upgrade, then click '''Install''';
# Wait for the upgrade progress dialogue to complete, then click '''Close''';
# Once the installation is complete click '''Start'''.
# Perform a [[Get Data|Full Get Data]] and start using ExcelReportLink.


=== Notes ===
* Older users of ExcelReportLink may need to manually download the latest version as the check for upgrade functionality was not available.


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


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[[Category:How To Guides]]
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Latest revision as of 23:43, 5 May 2019

Unzip ExcelReportLink
Accept the EULA
Choose Upgrade
Confirm the old version installation
Confirm reports to upgrade
Confirm data warehouses to upgrade
Start ExcelReportLink

Overview

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

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

To ease the pain of upgrades, ExcelReportLink'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 ExcelReportLink for any new features.

To upgrade to the latest version follow the steps below.

Upgrading ExcelReportLink

  1. Start ExcelReportLink;
  2. Click Upgrade on the menu to see if a new version of ExcerlReportLink is available;
  3. From the website, download ExcelReportLink;
  4. To start the WinZip self extractor, click Install_ExcelReportLink...exe and choose Run. It may be located at the bottom of your Browser;
  5. On the Winzip Self Extractor - Install_ExcelReportLink...exe form, click Unzip;
  6. Click OK once the unzip is successful;
  7. On the Welcome to ExcelReportLink... 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 ExcelReportLink and then click Next;
  10. If upgrading from very old versions of ExcelReportLink, 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 ExcelReportLink 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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