User's Manual - Drake Software

Update Manager
Drake Software User’s Manual
Figure 11-1: Update Manager dialog box
2. Click Get Updates (item #1 in Figure 11-1) and wait while the program checks
for updates.
• If no updates are found, click Exit to return to the Update Manager dialog
box.
• If updates are found, you will be prompted to install them. Proceed to Step 3.
3. Click Yes, and then click Yes again to close the software. The program contacts
the server and displays a list of updates to be installed.
4. Click Install.
When installation is complete, click Exit to return to the Drake login window.
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Notes
When updates are installed manually, the program creates an installation log showing
the file name, release date, and number of the update. To view a release note, doubleclick
the desired row in the Update Manager dialog box (item #3 in Figure 11-1).
Notes are displayed in the Report Viewer, where you can print or export the notes as
desired. (For more information on the Report Viewer, see “Report Viewer” on
page 323.)
Automatic Updates
Program updates can be performed automatically based on the update options
selected. With automatic updates, you can indicate what time of day you want the
updates to occur. Automatic updates are not set by default; you must set up the software
to receive updates automatically.
To view or change your automatic-update settings:
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