How to Update?

Keeping your Caldera products up to date is crucial for optimal performance and access to the latest features. In this article, we'll guide you through the simple steps to update your software effectively.

Requirements

Before proceeding with any update:

• Please review the minimum operating system requirements, as these may change with each software release. You may be interested in reading: How to check the operating system version of the computer?
• Ensure that you have the correct and up-to-date license for the product you wish to update.

CalderaDock

1. By default, the CalderaDock toolbox checks for updates each time it launches:

   • If updates are available, a message will appear in the upper right corner. 
   • You can choose to "Download new version" or "View changelog" (which will redirect you to the HelpDesk).

   

2. If you choose to download, you will see the progress in the same area:
   

3. Once the download is complete, you can select one of the following options: "Close and update now", "Update when you close the application," or "See changelog":
   

     Info

   If you prefer, you can disable the automatic update check at launch in the "Settings." From there, you can also start a manual search for updates:
   

CalderaRIP, PrimeCenter, and Caldera DTX RIP

All Caldera software updates are managed from the CalderaDock application starting with its version 3.0.

1. Open CalderaDock.
2. Go to the "Applications" tab. 
3. In the "Manage your applications" section, you'll find the Caldera software installed on your computer, along with information about your current version:
   • If your version is not the latest available, an orange indicator   will appear next to it. You can access the changelog by clicking on the version name.

   • To update your software, click the ellipsis button (  ) on the right and then click on "Update":

     

       Good to know

     Overwriting an existing installation will preserve your configuration while updating only the core software files, eliminating the risk of needing to redo your settings.
     Also, the latest versions of CalderaDock are designed to create an Automated Snapshot before a software update. This feature is particularly valuable if you need to downgrade due to issues that impact your production, such as a license mismatch, software regression, or changes in your workflows.

4. You will be prompted to enter your computer credentials to create the Automated Snapshot.
5. (CalderaRIP only) A message may ask you to verify that you have a compatible license.
6. CalderaDock will show the progress of the download for the latest version.
7. Once the download is complete, the installation of the new version will begin. You will be prompted to enter your computer credentials again.
8. (CalderaRIP only) A message will confirm that the update was executed and that a restart is necessary. Clicking "OK" will redirect macOS users to the article dedicated to granting full disk access and other required permissions.
9. After the installation is complete, you will see the following message:
   
10. Clicking the "Go to my licenses" button will let you verify that your license is properly attached. If it isn’t, click the link button (  ) before launching the software.

Considerations

PrimeCenter

As PrimeCenter version 3.X introduced significant changes that required substantial data migration, please refer to this guide for detailed information about the update.

CalderaRIP

Reattaching the license is not applicable in the following cases:

• You are using CalderaRIP on a virtual machine with a software-based license. Learn more.
• You are updating to an earlier version (e.g., from CalderaRIP V7 to V11), as the licensing processes differ. Please refer to the dedicated section if that applies to you.

You may be interested in reading: Recommendations before and after updating CalderaRIP