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Update Estimating Link on a Server

Step by step instructions on updating Estimating Link on a server.

Prerequisites

  • Must be on an active Estimating Link Maintenance & Support Plan/Subscription


Step 1 - All users Exit Estimating Link

When there is a database change in an Estimating Link update, all users will need to close out of Estimating Link before you can update the server. 

When there is not database change, this is not necessary but we recommend it as a best practice.

Note - A database change in an update is noted in the version in parentheses.

Step 2 - Download Estimating Link Update

Now that all users have Estimating Link closed, one user needs to download and install the update (and keep Estimating Link closed):

  • Select EL3_Update.exe to download

Step 3 -Install Estimating Link Update

When the download is complete, open the file from where it was downloaded to, right click on EL3_Update.exe and run as administrator.

If prompted with the User Account Control:

Click Yes.

The Estimating Link V3 Setup window will now appear:

Click Next.

The window will now provide the option to change the default directory:

Click Next to proceed with the default settings or click Browse to select the directory you would like to use.

The window will now prompt you to accept the End User License Agreement:

Read the agreement and select I accept the terms in the License Agreement and click Next.

The window will now prompt you to install:

Click Install to Continue or Cancel to quit.

The window will now display Competing The Estimating Link V3 Setup Wizard:

If you would like to view the readme file that includes what has been updated and/or changed in this version, then leave this box checked.

Check Launch Estimating Link V3 to open Estimating Link immediately.

Click Finish.

If prompted to update database, click Yes.

This user is now updated with the newest version of Estimating Link and so is the server.

Step 4 - Update Other Users

Once Estimating Link is updated on the server, all other users can now proceed with updating Estimating Link on their computer's (even while others users have Estimating Link open).
All users do not necessary have to update immediately however, it is a best practice. 

Important: It is important to have all users on the same versions when sharing projects to eliminate compatibility issues.