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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 ==


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


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


Once the latest version of ExcelReportLink has been downloaded and installed to your system, follow these steps.
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]]
 
The following instructions will assist you in upgrading your new installation of ExcelReportLink.


# Start ExcelReportLink;
# Start ExcelReportLink;
# On the ExcelReportLink 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 ExcelReportLink|download ExcelReportLink]];
# Click on the '''Upgrade''' button;
# 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 '''Detected Installations''' screen, select your old installation of ExcelReportLink. Ensure you select the same solution;
# On the '''Winzip Self Extractor - Install_ExcelReportLink...exe''' form, click '''Unzip''';
# If your old installation of ExcelReportLink is not listed, click the '''Browse''' button and browse to the your old ExcelReportLink.exe;
# Click '''OK''' once the unzip is successful;
# 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;
# On the '''Welcome to ExcelReportLink...''' 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''';
# 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''';
# Confirm that you are upgrading the correct version and if not click '''Select''' to choose the old version of ExcelReportLink and 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''';
# 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]];
# Wait for the upgrade progress dialogue to complete, then click '''Close''';
# '''Tick or untick''' the reports to confirm which ones to upgrade, then click '''Next''';
# Perform a [[Get Data|Full Get Data]] and start using ExcelReportLink.
# '''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 ExcelReportLink, 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.
=== Notes ===
* Older users of ExcelReportLink may need to manually download the latest version as the check for upgrade functionality was not available.


=== Buying and Entering Upgrade Key ===
* The upgrade process only needs to be done by a single user if installed in a shared location that others can access.
 
To buy and enter your upgrade key, follow these steps.
 
# Start ExcelReportLink;
# When prompted, click on '''Buy Upgrade Key''' or '''Enter Upgrade Key''';


== 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:Getting Started Guide]]
[[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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