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There are 2 versions of the update instructions, | There are 2 versions of the update instructions, | ||
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- | There is also [[http:// | ||
===== Full Update Instructions ===== | ===== Full Update Instructions ===== | ||
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We highly recommend using these instructions as they are much more thorough and include every step you might need. As long as you follow every single step in the instructions, | We highly recommend using these instructions as they are much more thorough and include every step you might need. As long as you follow every single step in the instructions, | ||
- | **[[http:// | + | **[[https:// |
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- Download the latest update package from the [[https:// | - Download the latest update package from the [[https:// | ||
- If your preferred downloaded package was: | - If your preferred downloaded package was: | ||
- | * **Wizard**: If you choose the " | + | * **Wizard**: If you choose the " |
* **Zipped**: | * **Zipped**: | ||
- Un-zip the file to your PC. | - Un-zip the file to your PC. | ||
- Upload the files to your site. | - Upload the files to your site. | ||
- | - Upload the following 3 files in BINARY MODE: // | ||
- Run the update script on your site at **upgrade/ | - Run the update script on your site at **upgrade/ | ||
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- | - If you have purchased any addons, download the latest version of the addon from the client area and upload them to your addons directory. | ||
- Restore any custom files if they were over-written. | - Restore any custom files if they were over-written. | ||
- Go to [[admin_menu/ | - Go to [[admin_menu/ | ||
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- | ===== What is "Over Written" in an Update? ===== | + | ===== What is "Overwritten" in an Update? ===== |
Are you worried you will have to re-apply your settings? | Are you worried you will have to re-apply your settings? | ||
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For anything not in that list, the general **//rule of thumb//** is this: If it is a **file**, it will most likely get **over-written** in an update. | For anything not in that list, the general **//rule of thumb//** is this: If it is a **file**, it will most likely get **over-written** in an update. | ||
+ | ===== Version Release Numbers ===== | ||
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+ | Here at Geodesic Solutions, we have gone through different policies as far as how to name a release. Beginning back with 3.0.0, we started a standardized method for the version numbers, to make it easy to know the nature of a new version just by looking at the release number. Below are the latest release naming policies. | ||
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+ | ==== The Number (Updated Feb 2016) ==== | ||
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+ | Each normal version will have 3 numbers in it, separated by dots. | ||
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+ | The first two numbers in a GeoCore version now represent the YEAR and MONTH of that particular version' | ||
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+ | For example, the first GeoCore release of February 2016 would be version 16.02.0. If another release is needed during February, it would be numbered 16.02.1. A release the following April would be 16.04.0. | ||
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+ | ==== Special Releases ==== | ||
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+ | Sometimes you will see a release that looks like 4.2RC1 or 6.5beta1, these are " | ||
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+ | Across the net, the terms may hold different meanings. Below is what each of them mean for Geodesic Product releases: | ||
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+ | === Release Candidates === | ||
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+ | **RC1** This signifies **Release Candidate** 1. It means we have done all the internal testing, and are ready to release the software, but are first releasing it to anyone interested in " | ||
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+ | === Preview Releases === | ||
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+ | **pre1** - Signifies **Preview Release** 1 - We rarely use this one. This is a release intended **primarily for 3rd party developers**, | ||
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+ | === Beta Releases === | ||
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+ | **beta1** - Signifies **Beta Release** 1 - This is a beta release, for testing or feedback purposes, usually to test or get feedback on a specific feature or set of features. This is the most " | ||
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+ | Beta releases are **not for everyone**. | ||
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+ | A beta release **may not be as stable** as the normal releases. We do not recommend it to be used on a live site, at least not until you have tested it for yourself on a test location. The Geocore license is able to be installed on 2 locations, one for your live site and one for testing purposes so that you can create a test installation to try things out if you wish. If you do not have a test installation yet, you can find instructions for creating one using the [[tutorials: | ||
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+ | These are available to anyone with GeoCore Classifieds, | ||
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+ | In the admin on the home page, where it lists the latest version available, beta releases will have their own checks and will show if there is a new beta version. | ||
===== Troubleshooting ===== | ===== Troubleshooting ===== | ||