Using the Latest Version of VersaWorks

Use this section to configure the settings so a notification is provided when VersaWorks starts if a new version is available. When this notification (the Online Update window) is displayed, you can update to use the latest version of VersaWorks.
Procedure
Check settings
  1. Display Preferences or Preferences.
    • Windows: Click Edit - Preferences on the menu bar.
    • Mac: Click VersaWorks 7 - Preferences on the menu bar.
  2. Click Update.
  3. Select the Check for Updates Automatically and Notify checkbox under Update Settings .
    This checkbox is selected by default.
  4. Click OK.
    The Preferences or Preferences window closes.
  5. Exit VersaWorks.
Update
  1. Start VersaWorks.
    • If a new version is not available, no notification will appear. You are using the latest version.
    • If a new version is available, the Online Update window will appear with the details of the update. Carry out the following steps to update the software.
    MEMO In the Online Update window, you can also select one of the following options instead of Install Update, which will immediately update the software to the latest version.
    • Skip This Version

      Skips this update to the latest version. Notifications will not be displayed until the next time the latest version is released.

    • Notify Me Later

      Closes the notification window and prevents notifications from being displayed for 24 hours. Thereafter, the notification will be displayed when VersaWorks is started.

  2. Click Install Update.
    The Online Update window appears, and the required data is downloaded.
  3. When the message Ready to install. appears, click Install Update.
    VersaWorks is exited, and the introductory window of the installer appears. Follow the on-screen instructions to carry out the installation.