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3.11. How do I update my software?

Q:  When I open EstiMate it tells me "There is a new version of EstiMate available to download".  When I click "OK" it brings up a web page.  What am I supposed to download?

 

A:  EstiMate does not update itself *automatically* like some other softwares do.  However we recently added the ability for EstiMate to check and see if any updates are available to help ensure that you are always running the most current version.

 

If your computer(s) is connected to the internet and you are running a version of EstiMate greater then 2.0.0.385 then when a new "build" becomes available EstiMate will notify you of this the next time you open it. 

To download and install the update:

• Click "OK" on the message "There is a new version of EstiMate available to download".

• Another message will appear informing you that the link you have selected will launch a website in your internet browser.  Click "OK" to proceed.

• When the "EstiMate Updates Page" appears you can close EstiMate.  You can do this at any time before you run the installer, but EstiMate must be closed in order to update it.

• On the EstiMate Updates Page click on the link that says EstiMate 2.0 >> Download eSetup.exe 

• Depending on which web browser you are using you'll be given the option to "Save" the file or "Run" it, or both.

• If you are only updating this one station you can just click "Run" so that you don't have to find and run the eSetup installer after it's finished downloading.  If you don't have that option or you need to install the update on multiple machines then "Save" would be the better option.  If you need to install the update on more then one computer then we suggest saving this file to something you can access from all of the computers (e.g. USB Flash Drive, Network Shared Folder, CD, etc.).

• If you get a message stating that "The publisher could not be verified.  Are you sure you want to run this software" you can just click the "Run" button.

• If you chose "Run" then the installer should start automatically otherwise you will need to find the "eSetup.exe" file and double click on it.

• Follow the prompts in the Setup Wizard to complete the update.

If EstiMate doesn't prompt you to update because that computer is not connected to the internet or because it's a really early version then you will need to open the updates webpage manually.  Here is the link to the EstiMate Updates Page:   http://wwww.estimatesoftware.com/2.0/updates.php

 

If your copies of EstiMate are networked together it is also important to make sure that the EstiMate Multi-User Server is up to date.  On the updates page you will also find the link to the Multi-User Server.  There will be a message in "red" on the updates page informing you of the latest version of the Multi-User Server.  If you are running a version earlier then the one stated you will need to update it as well.

 

To Update the Multi-User Server:

• Check to see which version you are currently running.  To do this find the Multi-User Server which should be running in the Systems Tray (by the computer clock).  You can "hover" over Multi-User Server icon with the cursor to see information about it including the "build number", or your can double click on it to bring it up and you will see the build number in the title bar.

• If you need to update the Multi-User Server you will need to do that from the (1) computer that is running the server.

• First stop the server by right clicking on it in the Systems Tray and selecting "Exit".

• Next download the file "eServerSetup.exe" from the updates page.

• If you selected "Run" then the installation will start automatically when it is finished downloading, otherwise find the "eServerSetup" file you saved and double click on it to start the installation wizard. 

• When the update is finished the Multi-User Server should launch and be in the "Running" state.

• You can now start or restart you copies of EstiMate to reconnect to the Multi-User Server.
  

NOTE:  The updates webpage is not only for updating your existing EstiMate 2 software, but also for brand new installations.  The two files (eSetup. amd eServerSetup) are the complete program installers, and not just partial updates.