How to Install/Update a Library Expansion
This article details the process of importing a library
expansion into your Foundation Library.
Installing a Library Expansion
Before continuing, make sure that
the expansion build number matches your Foundation library build number.
The Database Management Import tool modifies
a large section of data in your current configuration. You should back up your
data before importing any library expansion. You can find more information on
Database Management Utilities here.
1. Locate the
library expansion .zip file you would like to import into your Foundation library.
Open the zip file and extract the SDF file to a location of your choosing.
2. Launch
Microvellum Toolbox and select Options from the Toolbox Setup drop-down menu to
open the Configuration Editor interface. To access the Database Utilities, select
the Utilities tab on the far right of the interface and click the Database
Management button.
3. From the
Database Management interface, select the IMPORT radio button in the bottom
left corner to open the files on your computer. Locate the expansion SDF file
you previously extracted and click import. A notification will appear asking if
you want to select all Database Records from the file. Click, yes.
4. Click
Transfer in the bottom right corner to start the import. When prompted, click
OK to end the import process. If you have additional expansions to import, you
may repeat this process or exit the Database Utilities.
- If the import process was successful, you will see the new library expansion category and products available within the Draw Products interface inside the Toolbox palette.
Updating a Library Expansion
To update an existing expansion, repeat the same process for installing: download the new expansion file, extract the SDF, and import it using Database Management. When importing an update to an existing expansion, during the transfer process, another interface option will pop up to resolve the duplicate or identically named files. Simply check the "Replace" option to overwrite the files from the previous version and replace them with the new and updated files, and click OK.
If you are interested in acquiring a
library expansion and need additional details, please contact your Account
Manager. Your Account Manager’s name and contact information can be found in
your Toolbox/Help/About Microvellum interface.
This article explains how to update your Microvellum Foundation Library, as well as any Foundation Library Expansions you may have. If seeking information on updating your Toolbox software, how to request a software build update, how to request an OEM upgrade, or the different Microvellum Product Libraries, consult the following articles:
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