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Upgrade Desktop Connector from version 16.x to another version of 16.x.
Type:
Tutorial
Length:
2 min.
Transcript
00:03
As an individual user, when you upgrade from one version of Desktop Connector 16 to another within the v16 family,
00:11
it is a seamless process.
00:13
You do not need to uninstall the previous version of the software,
00:17
and you do not need to make any changes to your workspace.
00:21
First, make sure to exit Desktop Connector.
00:25
In the tray, right-click Desktop Connector and select Exit.
00:30
Now, double-click the downloaded installation file. In this case, Desktop Connector v16.5.
00:38
A dialog displays progress for the data extraction.
00:42
Then, the Installer opens and prepares for the installation.
00:47
A reminder indicates that the update will replace your existing version of the software.
00:52
Click Install update.
00:54
Once the installation is complete, Desktop Connector prompts you to sign in.
00:60
Click Sign In, then click Continue.
01:03
From the tray, open Desktop Connector.
01:06
Notice that all projects in your workspace remain up to date.
01:11
Expand Settings, and choose Select Projects.
01:15
In the Select Projects dialog, on the My Selections tab,
01:20
you can see that your workspace projects are all available.
01:24
Click Cancel to exit.
01:26
Hover the cursor over the Desktop Connector icon in the tray to view the updated version number.
01:33
As you have seen, upgrading Desktop Connector to a new version in the v16 family is a quick and easy process.
Video transcript
00:03
As an individual user, when you upgrade from one version of Desktop Connector 16 to another within the v16 family,
00:11
it is a seamless process.
00:13
You do not need to uninstall the previous version of the software,
00:17
and you do not need to make any changes to your workspace.
00:21
First, make sure to exit Desktop Connector.
00:25
In the tray, right-click Desktop Connector and select Exit.
00:30
Now, double-click the downloaded installation file. In this case, Desktop Connector v16.5.
00:38
A dialog displays progress for the data extraction.
00:42
Then, the Installer opens and prepares for the installation.
00:47
A reminder indicates that the update will replace your existing version of the software.
00:52
Click Install update.
00:54
Once the installation is complete, Desktop Connector prompts you to sign in.
00:60
Click Sign In, then click Continue.
01:03
From the tray, open Desktop Connector.
01:06
Notice that all projects in your workspace remain up to date.
01:11
Expand Settings, and choose Select Projects.
01:15
In the Select Projects dialog, on the My Selections tab,
01:20
you can see that your workspace projects are all available.
01:24
Click Cancel to exit.
01:26
Hover the cursor over the Desktop Connector icon in the tray to view the updated version number.
01:33
As you have seen, upgrading Desktop Connector to a new version in the v16 family is a quick and easy process.
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Role:
BIM manager, CAD manager, Construction Manager, Product designer
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