Updating Vectorworks products
Vectorworks releases a major version annually. Between major versions, Vectorworks publishes minor updates that include maintenance fixes, as well as new features or functionality. There may also be updates to third-party products (see Access to third-party products).
To obtain updates:
Do one of the following:
Select to Check for updates on a weekly or monthly basis from the Session pane of Vectorworks preferences (see Vectorworks preferences: Session pane). An alert dialog box displays when an update is available.
Select Help > Check for Updates (Windows) or Vectorworks > Check for Updates (Mac). Alternatively, click Check for Updates from the About Vectorworks dialog box. An alert dialog box opens to indicate either that the software is up to date, or that an update is available.
If an update is available, you can click See what's new in [update] to view a summary of the update. Then do one of the following:
Click Update (for a minor version), or Download (for a major version) to proceed with the update.
If it is not convenient to update the software at this time, click Not Now.
Vectorworks Update Control Center advanced options
If something other than a routine update is needed, the Vectorworks Update Control Center offers advanced options.
To access the advanced options:
Click the Advanced Options menu and select the operation to run.
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Operation |
Description |
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Repair |
Scans your Vectorworks installation folder and replaces any missing or corrupted files it identifies. If your Vectorworks folder has become damaged, you may use this to fix the problem. |
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Update Code |
Provides a mechanism for Vectorworks to distribute special versions of Vectorworks to address specific issues. If Tech Support has given you an update code, enter the code to receive any software updates designated for that code. |
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Check for Updates |
Checks for updates from within the updater |
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Offline Update |
Allows an update when there is no internet connection, using a pre-downloaded .vwupdate file |
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Download Update |
Allows you to download a .vwupdate file for use with the Offline Update option |
Updating Vectorworks offline
In situations where there is no reliable internet connection, or when you may need to perform multiple updates with a single download, use an offline update file.
To update Vectorworks offline:
Click Advanced Options and select Download Update.
A dialog box opens. Specify the type of download file required.
Click to show/hide the parameters.Click to show/hide the parameters.
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Parameter |
Description |
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Generic/Targeted |
Downloads an update that applies to any previous version of Vectorworks. Downloads a smaller update that updates only the selected Target Version. |
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Mac/Windows |
Selects the operating system for the update file |
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Update Code |
Leave the default selection, main, unless you have a custom code from technical support |
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Download Location |
Specify the location for the update file |
Click Download.
To install the update offline, click Advanced Options and select Offline Update.
When prompted, select the .vwupdate file that was downloaded earlier. The update installs automatically.
