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mutsnuts

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Feb 6, 2006
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The Software versions on my PG are older than the versions used to program some of our newer machines.
How do I update my versions?

My partner in crime, has a new PG, with newer software versions, can i just update them from his installation disc, or will i cause myself problems??
 
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How do I update my versions?

The only way I know of to update your versions is to buy an upgrade or subscription from Siemens.

can i just update them from his installation disc, or will i cause myself problems

Problems...Yes. The fundamental problem is that your license is keyed to the version. If, for example, you have a 5.1 license key and then install the 5.3 software, your license will no longer work.

From my expeerience (5.1 to 5.3 and SP updates), you won't have a problem opening the old projects in the new versions. However, the moment you save them, you're unable to open them in the old versions.

It's not a problem with a legit upgrade, though.

(What, still no answer on that other site?)

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