Winner users can download and install program updates, this is done in two stages When a new hotfix or version is released, users should update as soon as possible to gain access to bug fixes, quality of life improvements and new features. To make this easier, users are able to set up automatic checks for updates. This will set up a reminder to check for updates.
Download a Winner update
- At Project level, select Register > Download catalogues / updates.
Note: The Download catalogues / updates dialogue box will be shown briefly as the program contacts the server. - In the Choose what to download window, click Reset.
Note: This will untick all the catalogues and updates. For more information, see Why are some catalogues already selected in the download list? - Scroll down the list to locate the UPDATE Winner [version number] option and tick the box.
- Click Download.
Note: The Choose what to download window will close. - In the Download catalogues / updates dialogue box, click OK.
Note: There may be short wait whilst the program contacts the server.
The download has now begun, users can see the progress in the bottom right corner of the screen.
The download is finished when the user can see the status Download complete, in the bottom right corner of the screen.
Install the Winner update
Once the program update has finished downloading:
- Exit Winner.
- In the Confirm dialogue box, click Yes.
- Start Winner.
- In the Update Winner dialogue box, click Yes.
Wait for the update to complete.
Once the update is complete, Winner will start as normal and the new version number will appear in the top bar of Winner.
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