Updating databases

When you receive a new version of InfoWorks WS Pro, cloud and on-premise databases may need to be updated so you can access all new features included in the software. It is recommended that you backup your existing database before you update to a new version. When a cloud and on-premise database is updated, you, or any other users, will not be able to use it in an older version of InfoWorks WS Pro.

This topic does not apply to SQL Server or Oracle databases, for which see Updating SQL Server or Oracle databases.

In most situations, updating of databases will be automatic. However, manual updates may be required if the changes are major.

Automated updates will be initiated if it is detected that, after updating, the database will remain backwards compatible. That is, if the changes will not prevent users of previous versions of InfoWorks WS Pro from using the database.

When you open a database that qualifies for an automated update, the Update To Later Database Sub-version dialog is shown. In this case, to update the database, click OK.

Users will be able to use the database as normal after the change.

Automated updates occur whether or not the user is an administrator.

If the database cannot be updated automatically, a message will be shown when you first try to use it with a new version of the product, and you will have to update the database manually.

If the changes required are large enough that the database will no longer be usable in previous versions of InfoWorks WS Pro, you must carry out a manual update.

When you open or attempt to use a database that needs a manual update, you will see a message saying so, and you will be able to do nothing more with the database until it is updated.

InfoWorks WS Pro lets you choose which database is to be updated and what version of the database it is to be updated to.

To update a cloud database:

1. Select File | Database update| Update database. The Open/Create dialog is displayed.
2. Select the Cloud option. This displays the Open Cloud Database dialog.
3. Select the Hub from the drop-down list.
4. Select the name of the database you want to update from the Database drop-down menu.
5. In the Update to drop-down menu, select which version of the database that you want this database to be updated to.
6. Click OK.

To update a workgroup database:

1. Select File | Database update| Update database. The Open/Create dialog is displayed.
2. Select the Workgroup option. This displays the Open Workgroup Database dialog.
3. Connect or browse to the database that you want to update.
4. If the database belongs to a group, select the group from the Group drop-down menu. Select the required database from the Database drop-down menu. If no Group is selected, the names of all available databases, including the name of the group they belong to, if applicable, will be displayed in the list.
5. In the Update to drop-down menu, select which version of the database that you want this database to be updated to.
6. Click OK.

To update a standalone database:

1. Select File | Database update| Update database. The Open/Create dialog is displayed.
2. Select the Standalone option. This displays the Open Standalone Database dialog.
3. Click Browse.
4. In the Open dialog, locate the standalone database, and then click Open.
5. In the Update to drop-down menu, select which version of the database that you want this database to be updated to.
6. Click OK.