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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 ==


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== Upgrading ExcelReportLink ==
== Upgrading ExcelReportLink ==


[[File:WinzipSelfExtractor-InstallExcelReportLink.png|300px|thumb|right|Installing ExcelReportLink]]
# Start ExcelReportLink;
[[File:WelcomeToExcelReportLinkInstaller.png |300px|thumb|right|Welcome to ExcelReportLink Installer]]
# Click '''Upgrade''' on the menu to see if a new version of ExcerlReportLink is available;
[[File:ExcelReportLinkNewOrUpgrade.png |300px|thumb|right|ExcelReportLink - New Installation or Upgrade]]
# From the website, [[Downloading ExcelReportLink|download ExcelReportLink]];
[[File:ExcelReportLinkOldNewPath.png |300px|thumb|right|ExcelReportLink - Old Path - New Path]]
# To start the WinZip self extractor, click '''Install_ExcelReportLink...exe''' and choose '''Run'''. It may be located at the bottom of your Browser;
 
# On the '''Winzip Self Extractor - Install_ExcelReportLink...exe''' form, click '''Unzip''';
# [[Downloading ExcelReportLink|Download ExcelReportLink]]
# Click '''OK''' once the unzip is successful;
# To start the WinZip self extractor, click '''Install_ExcelReportLink...exe'''. It may be located at the bottom of your Browser;
# On the '''Welcome to ExcelReportLink...''' window, read the User License Agreement and '''tick the checkbox''' if you accept them, then click '''Next''';
# Choose Run. The '''Winzip Self Extractor - Install_ExcelReportLink...exe''' form will appear;
# Tick the '''Upgrade Installation''' checkbox and then click '''Next''';
# At the Unzip to folder, choose a temporary folder to unzip the installer. If not sure use the default;
# Confirm that you are upgrading the correct version and if not click '''Select''' to choose the old version of ExcelReportLink and then click '''Next''';
# Leave the '''When done unzipping open:''' check box selected
# 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]];
# Click '''Unzip'''. An unzipped successfully message should appear when done;
# '''Tick or untick''' the reports to confirm which ones to upgrade, then click '''Next''';
# Click '''OK''' to acknowledge the files have unzipped sucessfully. The '''Welcome to ExcelReportLink...''' window should display;
# '''Tick or untick''' the data warehouses to confirm which ones to upgrade, then click '''Install''';
# Click the '''Getting Started Guide''' for additional help
# Once the installation is complete click '''Start'''.
# Read the User License Agreement and '''tick the checkbox''' if you accept them, then click '''Next'''.
# If you already have a version of ExcelReportLink installed and you wish to upgrade to the latest version then click '''Upgrade...''' and then click '''Next'''
# If the first installation then click '''New Installation''' and then click '''Next'''
 
===Upgrade===
# By default the path of the latest version will display. If you wish to upgrade another version, click Select and browse for it. If unsure use the default
# Leave the New Installation path unless your an advanced user. If you need to move it you can do that after the upgrade
# Select any custom reports you use to transfer to the new installation and then click '''OK'''
# Files will be upgraded and transferred to the new  new installation path. In '''Installation Upgrade Complete''' dialog click OK
# In the Upgrade Progress form click '''Close'''
# Once the installation is complete click '''Start'''
 
===New Installation===
# In the '''Choose where to Install ExcelReportLink''' dialog choose either '''Local Machine''' or '''Shared Network Drive''' and click '''Next'''
# Either choose the default path or click '''Browse''' to choose another installtion path then click '''Install'''.
# Files will be transferred to the new installation path
# Once the installation is complete click '''Start'''


===Getting Started===
=== Notes ===
# Click the '''[[Getting Started Guide]]''' and follow the instructions to complete the installation or go back to continue the upgrade instructions.
* 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.


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


[[Category:Getting Started Guide]]
[[Category:Getting Started Guide]]
[[Category:How To Guides]]
[[Category:How To Guides]]

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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