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== Automatic Upgrades ==
  
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IBID will automatically check for new software releases once per day.  You can manually check for upgrades by opening the '''Help''' menu on the AquilaCRS main page and choosing '''Software update...''.  Check the progress of your update by checking the status bar (bottom left of the screen).
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Some users will not be able to receive updates automatically depending on how IBID was installed.  You can check how IBID was installed as follows:
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* On the main AquilaCRS page, open the '''Tools''' menu and select '''Options...'''.
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* Go to the '''Advanced''' page
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* Check the '''Installation Folder''' entry in the list. 
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* If the installation folder starts with ''Program Files'' or ''Program Files (x86)'' then you will not be able to receive automatic upgrades due to IT policy & permissions.  You must then manually upgrade (see below).
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[[File:ToolsOptionsAdvancedInstallFolder.jpg]]
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* On the [[Dashboard]] page, open the '''Help''' menu and click on '''Software Update...'''
 
* On the [[Dashboard]] page, open the '''Help''' menu and click on '''Software Update...'''
 
* Check the progress of your update by checking the status bar (bottom left of the [[Dashbaord]] screen
 
* Check the progress of your update by checking the status bar (bottom left of the [[Dashbaord]] screen
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== Manually Upgrading IBID ==
 
== Manually Upgrading IBID ==
  

Revision as of 11:16, 8 June 2016

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This topic is for AquilaCRS

Automatic Upgrades

IBID will automatically check for new software releases once per day. You can manually check for upgrades by opening the Help' menu on the AquilaCRS main page and choosing Software update.... Check the progress of your update by checking the status bar (bottom left of the screen).

Some users will not be able to receive updates automatically depending on how IBID was installed. You can check how IBID was installed as follows:

  • On the main AquilaCRS page, open the Tools menu and select Options....
  • Go to the Advanced page
  • Check the Installation Folder entry in the list.
  • If the installation folder starts with Program Files or Program Files (x86) then you will not be able to receive automatic upgrades due to IT policy & permissions. You must then manually upgrade (see below).

ToolsOptionsAdvancedInstallFolder.jpg