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Upgrade Notes for Users of Previous Releases

The RCS files are compatible with all releases of CS-RCS. However, the setup files created by CS-RCS might not be compatible with previous releases of CS-RCS.

Compatibility table Upgrade to
Basic v5.1
(any build)
Pro v5.1
(any build)

Upgrade
from

 

Basic v3.0
and below
* See below * See below
Basic v4.0 & v5.0
(any build)
Pro v3.0
and below
* See below * See below
Pro v4.0 & v5.0
(any build)

- You may upgrade any workstation to the new release. This won't affect existing workstations.
* - The versions you chosen are not compatible. Please refer to the instructions below.

If you wish to evaluate this release while other users continue working with the existing setup, please follow these steps:

  1. Select any workstation. Verify the current version of CS-RCS is installed correctly on this workstation and that you are able to access the repository.
  2. Perform Master setup with the new version. Specify an alternative folder as the desired repository root.
  3. At the end of the setup process, answer No to the "Would you like to copy all RCS files?" question and then Yes to the "Would you like to map all projects to the exiting repository files?" question. (This will upgrade your existing setup to the alternative repository. It will also adjust all original Central Repository projects to Alternate Repository projects mapped to the existing repository tree.)
  4. If you wish, you may install other workstations. Click "Workstation" on the first setup screen. When requested, select the new repository path.
  5. Create a test project and get familiar with the new functionality.
  6. Now, you may manipulate existing projects. This will not affect users working with the old setup.

If you wish to upgrade your setup to the a newer release, please follow these steps:

  1. To be on the safe side, make a backup of the repository.
  2. On the Master workstation, open the CS-RCS Properties. Make sure you can see all projects. Click OK.
  3. Install the Master workstation using the new version by running SETUP.EXE. (Do not perform uninstall - install over the current setup.). This will migrate all the CS-RCS settings to the new version.
  4. Load the new activation key.
  5. Re-install all workstations.

 


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Last modified:
February 02, 2010