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V4.6 as an initial step. Director databases V4.4x
or 4.5 x will be upgraded in t wo stages to V4.6,
then to the late st version--auto matically. This
process can take quite a while.
1) Perform a backup with the existing
Director software.
QuickRef: VEREX Director-Repair.exe
ÖBackup/Restore Ö[ Backup Database ].
Related Topic
: Backing up or Restoring the
Database
2) Copy the backup (BAK file) to
somewhere on your network, or onto a
CD-R, etc., and then transfer it to the
new PC (any suitable folder);
3) Install the (new) Director software on
the new PC
(including generating a default
database)
;
4) Perform a database restoral;
QuickRef: VEREX Director-Repair.exe
ÖBackup/Restore Ö[ Restore Database ].
Related Topic
: Reverting to (Restoring) a
Backup Copy of the VEREX Director Database
Notice: Do NOT start the Director software yet.
5) Convert the restored database for use
with the new software.
QuickRef: VEREX Director-DB Convert.exe.
Related Topic
: See step #4 under "Upgrading
from an Earlier Version of Software",
previous/above.
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If Not Upgrading: If you are transferring
your existing version of VEREX Director
(≥v3.3) to a different PC, perform the
following steps:
1) Perform a backup with the existing
Director software.
QuickRef: VEREX Director-Repair.exe
ÖBackup/Restore Ö[ Backup Database ].
Related Topic
: Backing up or Restoring the
Database
2) Copy the backup (BAK file) to
somewhere on your network, or onto a
CD-R, etc., and then transfer it to the
new PC (any suitable folder);
3) Install the Director software on the new
PC (including generating a default
database)
;
4) A
Director.XDF file was created during
the installation. Copy this file to the
folder that contains your transferred
BAK file.
Source XDF file location:
• Window s XP
: C:\Documents and
Settings\All Users\Application Data\Director,
or
;
C:\Documents and Settings\All
Users.Windows\Application Data\Director
5) Perform a database restoral using the
existing Director software;
QuickRef: VEREX Director-Repair.exe
ÖBackup/Restore Ö[ Restore Database ].
Related Topic
: Reverting to (Restoring) a
Backup Copy of the VEREX Director Database
Activation Key and Licensing
If the database is transferred to a different PC, the
'activation key ' (on the back of the PC) must be
transferred with it, and the soft ware licensing upgrad e
must be perfor med on that P C (after u pgrading the
software as described previously/above).
For details on upgrading your software licensing, refer
to "Software Activation and Licensing".
If the communications client (modem/panel
connection) is being transferred as well:
• Go into each defined "Communications Pool", and
remove all devices (on the left side of the screen),
and then delete all devices (on the right side of the
screen).
Refer to: Communication Pools for System Panels
• Ensure the new/replacement modems and/or
"Direct-cable-connections" have been:
+ Set up under Windows on the new PC, and;
+ Added through the communications software,
and;
+ Updated in any applicable "Communication
Pools".
Refer to: "New Installation? Try the Wizard!", or
"Panel Connection Overview".
A "Could not make call" or "Serial Cable on COMx not
Available" error is an indication that the items above
have not been dealt with.