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== Overview ==
== Overview ==


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


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


Once the latest version of ODBClinkhas been downloaded and installed to your system, follow these steps.
ODBClink's upgrade process transfers any settings from your old installation to the new one. If you have custom solutions or reports, they will be transferred during the process. Note that you may also need to configure ODBClink for any new features.


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


[[File:WelcomeToODBClink.png|300px|thumb|right|Welcome dialogue]]
== Upgrading ODBClink ==
[[File:UpgradeDetectedInstallationsDialogue.png|300px|thumb|right|Detected installations dialogue]]
[[File:UpgradeDetectedDataWarehousesDialogue.png|300px|thumb|right|Detected data warehouses dialogue]]


The following instructions will assist you in upgrading your new installation of ODBClink.
[[File:InstallODBClink.png|300px|thumb|right|Unzip ODBClink]]
[[File:InstallODBClinkWelcome.png |300px|thumb|right|Accept the EULA]]
[[File:InstallODBClinkUpgradeOrNew.png |300px|thumb|right|Choose Upgrade]]
[[File:InstallODBClinkUpgradeLocation.png |300px|thumb|right|Confirm the old version installation]]
[[File:InstallODBClinkUpgradeReports.png |300px|thumb|right|Confirm reports to upgrade]]
[[File:InstallODBClinkUpgradeDataWarehouses.png |300px|thumb|right|Confirm data warehouses to upgrade]]
[[File:InstallODBClinkUpgradeFinal.png |300px|thumb|right|Start ODBClink]]


# Start ODBClink;
# Start ODBClink;
# On the ODBClink welcome dialogue, read the '''User License Agreement''';
# Click the '''Upgrade''' button on the menu to see if a new version of ODBClink is available;
# Tick the '''I Accept...''' checkbox to confirm your acceptance of the terms;
# From the website, [[Downloading ODBClink|download ODBClink]];
# Click on the '''Upgrade''' button;
# To start the WinZip self extractor, click '''Install_ODBClink...exe''' and choose '''Run'''. It may be located at the bottom of your Browser;
# On the '''Detected Installations''' screen, select your old installation of ODBClink;
# On the '''Winzip Self Extractor - Install_ODBClink...exe''' form, click '''Unzip''';
# If your old installation of ODBClink is not listed, click the '''Browse''' button and browse to the your old ODBClink.exe;
# Click '''OK''' once the unzip is successful;
# Once the correct installation is selected in the list, click '''OK''';
# On the '''Welcome to ODBClink...''' window, read the User License Agreement and '''tick the checkbox''' if you accept them, then click '''Next''';
# ODBClink 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 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 ODBClink and then click '''Next''';
# Perform a [[Get Data|Full Get Data]] and start using ODBClink.
# If upgrading from very old versions of ODBClink, 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'''.


You will be allowed to use ODBClink, 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 ODBClink 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.


== Buying and Entering Upgrade Key ==
== Related Links ==
 
* [[Getting Started Guide]]
[[File:FinaliseUpgradeProcessOfODBClinkDialogue.png|300px|thumb|right|Finalise Upgrade Process Of ODBClink dialogue]]
* [[Downloading ODBClink]]
To buy and enter your upgrade key, follow these steps.
* [http://accountingaddons.com.au/services/consulting-and-support/ Support]
 
# Start ODBClink;
# When prompted, click on '''Buy Upgrade Key''' or '''Enter Upgrade Key''';
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== Related Topics ==
* [[Downloading ODBClink]]  
* [[Installing ODBClink]]


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Latest revision as of 21:45, 13 December 2020

Overview

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

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

ODBClink's upgrade process transfers any settings from your old installation to the new one. If you have custom solutions or reports, they will be transferred during the process. Note that you may also need to configure ODBClink for any new features.

To upgrade to the latest version follow the steps below.

Upgrading ODBClink

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

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