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Update / Upgrade install wizard

Even minor updates need re-installation. All design properties, color schemes (win 7), add on programs needs to be re-installed. This is A LOT of extra work. And if you have home pc, office pc, laptop it's many hours of valuable time. And of course before you can update your software you need to update your account in Alibre web. The update procedure is like a joke. This is only software in my computer which needs this much attention while updating. It's year 2010, you should be able to choose from: 1. Download and install updates automatically 2. Dl and notify but don't install 3. Notify, don't dl or install.
If user is out of maintenance, notify what he/she could get if had active maintenance.

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      • Mike AddleseeMike Addlesee commented  ·   ·  Flag as inappropriate

        The whole upgrade procedure needs updating and making more automatic. See Altium Designer for how this should be done!

      • crochon stephanecrochon stephane commented  ·   ·  Flag as inappropriate

        Even if it doesn't take that much time (on decent computer), it can frighten customer ("are the part files or settings safe ?").
        I think it is technically possible that the setup handle either an upgrade, or even a full uninstall of previous version.
        I vote for it, as a marketing feature for better user experience.
        Incremental update would also be welcome back.

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