====== Orbit Publisher and Client/Server Update v.18 ======
This page describes the update of an Orbit Publisher and Client/Server FE. \\
Documentation on the installation of a Server (for Publisher or for Client/Server FE), see [[180:technology:platforms:install_server|]].
Documentation on the installation of a Client (for Publisher or for Client/Server FE), see [[180:technology:platforms:install_client|]].
The update of an Orbit Server Setup is recommended to be done in cooperation with the Orbit Support. \\
Updates are free of charge when having a valid software maintenance contract. Contact Orbit Sales for more information.
* Prepare the update first.
* Respect the procedure as documented below.
* Take your time and work meticulously.
===== Preparations =====
=== Plan for assistance ===
Plan your update in consultation with Orbit Support to ensure their availability if required.
=== Communicate to coworkers ===
While you're updating, nobody will be able to use the Orbit WebClient and nobody may use the Orbit Desktop Client. \\
A well prepared update will take no longer than 15 minutes.
=== Request Activation Key ===
Verify the validity of your Activation Key, contact Orbit Sales. \\
More information about our Online License Activation, see [[180:technology:core:online_license_activation|]].
=== Download Update Package ===
Download the update package according your product and current product version from the Orbit GT ftp account. \\
Verify your current version via Orbit Desktop > [[180:desktop:workspace:main_toolbar|Main Toolbar]] > Help > About > Details
* Ftp : ftp://ftp.orbitgt.com
* Login: ''OrbitSetups''
* Password : ''OrbitGT!''
* Update package : download corresponding update package
=== Create Full Backup ===
* Backup both Client and Server program folders :
* ''/client/program/*''
* ''/server/program/*''
* Backup the downloaded Update Package.
If assistance is requested Orbit Support will request access to this backup. We do advise to create a proper backup folder :
* ''//setup/client/program/*''
* ''//setup/server/program/*''
* ''//update_package/.zip''
===== Steps to Update from 17.1 to 18.1 =====
Hereby the procedure to update the Orbit Server Setup from version 17.1 to the current version 18.1. \\
The procedures to install the previous update is available [[171:server:install:server_update|here]].
=== Stop Orbit Service ===
- Close all Orbit Desktop Clients
- Stop the [[180:server:eos:service|Orbit Service]]. \\ ''/server/program/bin64/ServiceStop.bat''
- Verify the Operating System Services and the current status of the "Orbit Enterprise Service".
=== Update Orbit Client ===
- Delete following folders :
* ''/client/program/software/''
* ''/client/program/users/''
- Merge folders and Replace existing files :
* Copy folder ''//client/program/''
* Paste into ''//client/''
=== Update Orbit Server ===
- Delete following folders :
* ''/server/program/log/''
* ''/server/program/software/''
* ''/server/program/users/''
- Delete following license file :
* ''/server/program/system/product_9952BAE71A5311A[*].ini''
- Merge folders and Replace existing files :
* Copy folder ''/server/program/''
* Paste into ''/server/''
=== Start Orbit Service ===
- Start the Orbit Service. \\ ''/server/program/bin64/ServiceStart.bat''
- Verify the Operating System Services and the current status of the "Orbit Enterprise Service".
=== Activate Product ===
- Launch the EOS Console. \\ Make sure you logon to the updated EOS Console, check its version (18.1) displayed on top the logon panel.
- Activate the ''3DM Publisher'' product, using your Activation Key for MM Publisher. \\ [[180:server:console:license|EOS Console > License]].
=== Update Publications: Publisher only ===
- Re-publish each Publication to update the version of the Publication to the new version. \\ [[180:server:console:publisher|]]
===== Steps to Update from 18.0.X to 18.1.Y =====
- Stop Orbit Service
- Replace folder ''../client/program/software/''
- Replace folder ''../server/program/software/''
- Merge folder ''../server/program/wwwroot/''
- Rename the license configuration file
* Rename file : ''/server/program/system/licenses_v18.0.ini''
* Into : ''/server/program/system/licenses_v18.1.ini''
- Start Orbit Service
Depending of the browser, it might be necessary to clear its cache in order to see the results of the update of the HTML5 WebClient.