Upgrading from 5.x to Current Version

Instructions for upgrading from a previous Calibration Control

Follow these instructions to ensure a clean migration from a previous version of Calibration Control 5.x to the most current version.  Unlike 5.4 and earlier, 5.5 and later use a method for storing program, data, and settings files in a method compliant with Windows Vista and 7 in addition to XP.  These changes were addressed with issues 130 and 138 (sign-in required).

Step 1:  Backup Your Data

Be safe and backup your data just in case something goes wrong.  See the help page on backing up your database file in the help section.

Step 2:  Uninstall Previous Version

Although the current version should automatically uninstall previous versions, uninstalling the current version first will ensure this is true.  Your data file (apecal.mdb) or data stored on SQL Server will not be affected.

Step 3:  New Product Key

You will need a new product key.  If you purchased a copy of any version 5.x, you can get a free upgrade to the current version for a limited time.  Otherwise, you can get a large upgrade discount with an older key.  See what you qualify for by performing a free upgrade check (sign-in required).

Step 4: Download and Install

Whether you have a new product key or not, you can still download the newest version of Calibration Control (sign-in required) and it will remain fully functional for 30 days.  Be sure to follow the instructions on the download page relating to the Microsoft prerequisites.  The current version will not erase any of your data but it should uninstall the previous version automatically.

Step 5:  Using Your Existing Database

The good news is that the current version uses the same database format as previous versions of Calibration Control, 5.2 and higher.  This means that no importing is required and that all you need to do is to move your current database to a new location or to tell Calibration Control where your current data resides (e.g., network server).

If you maintain your database file in a central location, like a network server, or you use SQL Server version to manage your database, start Calibration Control and follow the prompts for connecting to your existing database.  Otherwise, Calibration Controls should be able to find your previous databases.  If it cannot, it will ask for your help.

If Calibration Control needs your help finding your database to find your current database file (apecal.mdb) and move it to the new default data folder in one of these two locations, dependent on your operating system:

• Windows XP C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Documents\Ape Software\Calibration Control\
• Windows Vista and 7 C:\Users\Public\Documents\Ape Software\Calibration Control\

And that’s it! Start Calibration Control and it should find your database.

Final Step:  Removing Extra Files

After your new copy of Calibration Control is up and running, you may want to clean up your hard drive by removing any remaining settings files left behind by the previous versions.  You will find these files in one or both of the following folders:

• In Windows XP systems, Calibration Control stored the program, settings, and data files all in the same folder located at: C:\Program Files\Ape Software\CCV5.  You can delete this folder and everything in it after moving your apecal.mdb database file.
• In Windows Vista and 7 systems, Calibration Control stored the program files in the same folder as the XP systems (above) but stored the settings and data files in the folder identified in our Locate Your Database help topic.  You can delete this folder and everything in it after moving your apecal.mdb database file.

Last updated:  7/7/2011