Software AutoUpdater

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CabMaster Software™ makes available a Customer Care Agreement which provides customers with regular software updates and technical support.

As well as adding new features and functionality, these updates usually fix minor bugs in the program and are typically released every few months.

Release Notes

on Library updates can be accessed by press the What's New or Help button provided on the Job Setup > About page of the [F4].

Applying The Update

From the File menu , open Options [F10] > General page and ensure that 'Check for updates' is ticked on.

The update installer will backup ALL files from your current File Locations folders, other than your Data folder which likely has all your old drawings and should always be backed up separately as part of your operating procedures.

The zip backup files created are stored in the Backup subfolder of your current Program Folder. The zips all have the same date-time prefix in their names as year-month-day-hour-minute, e.g. 20230120-1030. This naming uses the time you started the install, and is a useful reference if you ever need to recover lost files from an old backup.

Also note that your Table.distrib folder contains updated files that have not been put in your Table folder because you may have customised these tables. If you have not, we suggest you copy these distributed tables into your real Table folder.

Using the AutoUpdater

The following shows you what to expect. The order may change but the principles will be the same.

If you are running on a server with multiple users this process might be best to first consult with our .

When an update is available, the AutoUpdater will launch automatically when you open your CabMaster Software™ product in the usual way.
A message will be displayed which asks if you want to download the new version now. If you select...
- No - then this step may be repeated each time you run CabMaster.
- Yes - go to Step 3.
- This will now download available updates.
You will be prompted to select which updates you want to apply, then click Finish to install.
When you click Finish, it will continue to download the required files required to complete the update.

Its recommended at this stage to close all copies of CabMaster Software™ that are running on your computer.
You will be advised that your previous version of the selected update will be backed up into a zip folder.
If you click Yes, then the backup will proceed and the folder location will be verified.

Depending on the speed of your HDD and computer this could take a different amount of time for each user (as each of the files are a different size) so some will happen faster then others.
Once all the transfers are done the updates will apply rapidly.

You will be notified that the update has been installed. When you later open CabMaster, click on the icon to get the drop menu, as shown.

Selecting 'What's New' will direct you to the CabMaster Software™ website.
Finally you will get the message to run the new version.
- You may also find a new shortcut on your desktop to launch the new version.

Once completed, start the application again and...

the Splash Screen which will verify the application version that you are running

You can also verify the application version from the File > About window.

the Job Setup > About page of the Drawing Properties [F4] will verify the library version you are using.

USB Hardware Lock

Automated update emails are generated periodically to help keep your software up to date or to monitor expiry dates (provided for Lock Protection).

See topic on Cloud License vs USB Hardware for details on why it is advantageous to upgrade to a Cloud license.

If you receive an email, such as per the example below, before you do anything, ensure:-

Correct hardware lock is plugged into your computer before proceeding.
- The hardware lock number, for which the update is applicable, is stated in the body of the email.
Close the CabMaster Software™ program to be updated.
You must have access to the internet.
- Otherwise use RUS code as discussed below.
Then from the from the AllMasterSoftware folder on the Start menu, Check For Updates
- If this does not work then you will need to run Update Hardware Lock using the RUS code (also stated in the email).

Example of Start menu and selection

There are a number of ways to open an application. (Windows 11 shown below)

First open the Start menu (one way is to click on the keyboard key), then either ...

Type in 'Check for updates' in the search box;
or
Click the "All Apps" button top right (this changes to 'Back' button, shown below highlighted in yellow).

Example of email

Update USB Lock using RUS Code

When using a RUS Code to update a hardware lock you will need to :-
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Ensure correct hardware lock is plugged into your computer before proceeding.
Close the CabMaster Software™ program to be updated.
Copy the RUS code provided in email to your clipboard (i.e. swipe across the code and Ctrl+C)
Run Update Hardware Lock from the AllMasterSoftware folder on the Start menu.
- A dialog will be presented as shown.
Click on the Paste Code button.
- The RUS code will be filled copied into the appropriate boxes.
- NB: You can also manually type in the RUS Code, if need be.
Click the Update button.

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