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The pCon.update DataClient supports you in updating your system. Depending on the components your version of the DataClient is equipped with, following files can be updated:
•OFML product data
•pCon.application programs
•documents (e.g. price lists, presentations)
The DataClient perceives essentially the following tasks:
•verification, which files shall be updated
•download of required files
•installation
All steps are nearly completely automated, so that the actualisation of your system with the pCon.update becomes a child's play. Furthermore, the DataClient offers a row of additional functions, which are explained in the following sections.
It is advisable to have at least the minimum requirements mentioned in section system requirements to maintain an accurate operating procedure when using the pCon.update DataClient.
The configuration of the graphical user interface and the basically handling are explained in the section using the assistant.
Mostly, using the DataClient does not require any special configuration. You just have to enter user name and password of the update server when first executing the update. If you are not yet registered for pCon.update, the DataClient provides you a link at the necessary point, which brings you to a website where you can comfortably and easily register.
In some cases, a special configuration of the DataClient is required or desired. The configuration possibilities are explained in the paragraph program settings.
You can update your system by successively executing the steps in the DataClient Assistant. You can thus control which updates are to be installed and view information on the individual updates before installing them. The individual steps are explained in the paragraph installing updates.
Furthermore, pCon.update offers you the possibility to regularly and automatically check for new available updates. If new updates are available, you can opr for only getting notified or for having the new updates automatically installed. These functions are explained in the paragraph planning updates.
The DataClient is continuously being further developed. If a new DataClient version is available, you are notified of it and can have it automatically installed. This procedure is explained in the paragraph DataClient update.