Displays all the databases that available for upgrade. The list includes both out-of-date catalog and model databases in separate grids. You can upgrade all of the out-of-date databases one at a time using the Upgrade Version Command. You can also use this command to perform the upgrade on the Update Custom Symbol Configuration database.
You can select either all the out-of-date databases or only the required database to upgrade.
Catalog grid
The Catalog grid displays information for all of the out-of-date catalog databases. The following information displays:
Indicates that a database is out of date.
Check box
Indicates the databases to upgrade.
Catalog Name
Displays the catalog database name.
Version
Displays the catalog database version. Smart 3D updates the version number when the database upgrade completes.
Status
This column is blank by default. The software updates this column with an icon based on the upgrade status.
Status |
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Upgrading |
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Upgraded |
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Failed to upgrade |
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Upgraded, but custom symbol configuration failed |
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If the selected catalog database is upgraded successfully but the associated Custom Symbol Configuration fails, then the out-of-date icon displays.
Log File
Displays the log file icon. Click to open the upgrade log. The icon is only available after the selected database is upgraded.
Update Custom Symbol Configuration
This option is selected by default for all nodes when you select an out-of-date catalog to upgrade.
If you clear this option, Smart 3D displays a message warning you that clearing the option can lead to failure or erroneous upgrade of the databases if some of the objects try to use updated symbols during the upgrade. Click Yes to proceed if you do not want to update the custom symbol configuration.
Model grid
The Model grid displays information for all of the out-of-date model databases. The following information displays:
Indicates that a database is out of date.
Check box
Indicates the databases to upgrade.
Model Name
Displays the model database name.
Version
Displays the model database version. Smart 3D updates the version number updates when the database upgrade completes.
Status
This column is blank by default. The software updates this column with an icon based on the upgrade status.
Status |
Icon |
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Upgrading |
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Upgraded |
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Failed to upgrade |
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Upgraded, but regenerate reports failed |
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Log File
Displays the log file icon. Click to open the upgrade log. The icon is only available after the selected database is upgraded.
Upgrade Status
Displays the upgrade status for each database that you upgrade.
Log File
By default, the log file path is '%temp%. Click Browse to change the location of the log file, if required.
Upgrade
Upgrades the selected model and catalog databases.
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You cannot upgrade the site database using Upgrade Version Command.
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You cannot upgrade replicated databases that are participating in Global Workshare. These databases are unavailable whenever Upgrade Version Command is used. You must consolidate the databases before you begin the upgrade process. See Upgrade replicated databases.