Knowledge Base
Knowledge Base| Subject: | Upgrading from v7 to v8 |
|---|---|
| Status |
Resolved |
| Product | WireCAD v8 |
| Product Level | PRO |
| Database Type | SQL Server |
| Build Number (last 4 digits of version) | 1362 |
| Upload | Download! |
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Customer
After installing v8 and doing the database setup, should I select use existing database, or should I create a new one with a different name. This install is using SQL server express.
20-November-2015 (11:08 AM)
If the global database from v7 is attached and running on a sql server you just have to point WireCAD v8 to that host.
I recommend cancelling the Application Setup Wizard that appears on the first run and then:
1. Click the Application Menu>Settings... to open the Settings dialog.
2. Edit the Application Settings - Global Database Location with your host and login info. The v7 Global database will be updated to the v8 schema on first run silently. Everything should work from then on.
CBH
PS. you should not use a schema name for a private SQL Server. It is unnecessary.
I recommend cancelling the Application Setup Wizard that appears on the first run and then:
1. Click the Application Menu>Settings... to open the Settings dialog.
2. Edit the Application Settings - Global Database Location with your host and login info. The v7 Global database will be updated to the v8 schema on first run silently. Everything should work from then on.
CBH
PS. you should not use a schema name for a private SQL Server. It is unnecessary.
20-November-2015 (01:41 PM)
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