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description: The Update page is where you can update Generate to the most recent version.
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# Update

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Generate has auto-update functionality that can be done from the Generate application. We know that in some cases states may not be able to update from the application and need an alternative. Most of these alternatives will need technical staff to perform the Generate system upgrade. We have a list of alternative ways to update generate here.&#x20;
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\*need to add who has access to this functionality.

\*add how they are notified about updates and the link to the release schedule and how to join office hours.

From the Update Generate page, you can update Generate to the most recent version. Each version that is available will display on the page. Updates will remain available indefinitely on the Update Generate page until they are processed.

To check for available updates in Generate:

1. Click on Settings
2. Click on Update

![](https://2887782118-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FrRyeWMyPKDUxlv4sroOL%2Fuploads%2FQ92UY0SUiXYjWPoQuTsN%2Fimage.png?alt=media\&token=0aa3c839-bdb2-4fcf-ae4c-790629b23adf)

### Update Generate <a href="#update_generate" id="update_generate"></a>

Updates that are available for download display in chronological order, must be run in chronological order and can only be applied one at a time. This means that if multiple updates are pending, _**only the next version should be**_

_**downloaded**._ For example, if an SEA is running Generate 11.1 and wants to update to Generate 12.0, the SEA must update to version 11.2, then 11.3, before updating to 12.0.

If updates are not available, the “Update Generate” page will display the following message:

![](https://2887782118-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FrRyeWMyPKDUxlv4sroOL%2Fuploads%2FhQHOYAca6r7zPt5JHMGy%2Fimage.png?alt=media\&token=c59e0c93-ac1e-451c-9249-c2050385446a)

If updates are available, they will display on the page below the header “Available to Download.” The page includes the version number, the date the version was released, a short description of what is included in the update, suggestions for backing up the database prior to running the update, and a link to the Release Notes.

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\*Add that if you were notified that there was an update and you do not see it, then clear your browser cache and refresh the page. If you are still not seeing the update, please reach out to your TA.

### **Release Notes**

Each version of Generate has accompanying release notes that are available as a link on the Update Generate page.

1. Click on the VIEW button below the Release Notes column to view the release notes.
   1. The Release Notes will open to their location on CIID’s website as a new page in your browser.

![](https://2887782118-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FrRyeWMyPKDUxlv4sroOL%2Fuploads%2FGbDlWY0LYoVDgYXbASQy%2Fimage.png?alt=media\&token=4f6b5af2-4275-4c0c-bc60-f505766849ef)

### Processing Updates

The process below outlines the steps you need to take to update the application to the most recent version.

1. To download the updates, click on the DOWNLOAD NEXT UPDATE button at the bottom center of the Update Generate page.

![](https://2887782118-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FrRyeWMyPKDUxlv4sroOL%2Fuploads%2FJbTK8Sant7GyLIcgM8wR%2Fimage.png?alt=media\&token=cb636e98-93a1-4805-995c-82679bcfe3da)

A new page will display that has two sections:

> **Available for Download:** Displays the most recent version of updates pending in Generate. The updates in this section cannot be applied until older versions are run first.

> **Downloaded and Ready to Apply:** Automatically displays the oldest version first which must be run **before** any other versions can be processed.

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1. To quit the update process, click **DELETE UPDATE**.
   1. The system will return the user to the “Update Generate” page.
2. To process the update, click **APPLY UPDATE**.

When **APPLY UPDATE** is selected, a popup window will display the following message:

![](https://2887782118-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FrRyeWMyPKDUxlv4sroOL%2Fuploads%2FvYWR4uh4lVxJoJNRrstX%2Fimage.png?alt=media\&token=aca7c3fc-49b1-4c35-8aff-1b99e6619639)

1. If you do not want to proceed with the update, click **CANCEL**.
   1. This will close the message and return you to the previous page.
2. If you want to proceed with the update, click **OK**.
   1. This starts the update process.

When **OK** is selected, the following message will display while the update is processing.

![](https://2887782118-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FrRyeWMyPKDUxlv4sroOL%2Fuploads%2FtXiZbYNybejqHBLfFbNS%2Fimage.png?alt=media\&token=5f24aa04-caa6-4dd6-bf07-a9cda94d2a40)

When the system has completed the update, the page will automatically refresh and the next version that is available for updating will display in the “**Available to Download**” section.

<figure><img src="https://2887782118-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FrRyeWMyPKDUxlv4sroOL%2Fuploads%2FhDA0GMAGK1DMMvz4Dj2F%2Fimage.png?alt=media&#x26;token=f6055ac5-4946-469d-9b16-64c9ff309bf1" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

1. Click “**DOWNLOAD NEXT UPDATE**” to process the next update.

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1. To quit the update process, click **DELETE UPDATE**.
   1. The system will return the user to the “Update Generate” page.
2. To process the update, click **APPLY UPDATE**.

A popup window with the following message will display.

![](https://2887782118-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FrRyeWMyPKDUxlv4sroOL%2Fuploads%2FzxHVI7zKRkwgilbJcoov%2Fimage.png?alt=media\&token=f24296d5-ef54-44c6-967a-278b7e64c769)

1. If you do not want to proceed with the update, click **CANCEL**.
   1. This will close the message and return you to the previous page.
2. If you want to proceed with the update, click **OK**.
   1. This starts the update process.

When **OK** is selected, the following message will display while the update is processing.

![](https://2887782118-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FrRyeWMyPKDUxlv4sroOL%2Fuploads%2FsL2ODFzTEFrrEfDXLe1Q%2Fimage.png?alt=media\&token=cb2a18f4-1c98-4b4e-a5a8-92194887343b)

When the page refreshes and there are no additional updates to apply, the page will display “**No Updates Available**” as shown below.

![](https://2887782118-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FrRyeWMyPKDUxlv4sroOL%2Fuploads%2F5Sra9sXVIfz8kranGdMq%2Fimage.png?alt=media\&token=200056be-96ea-418f-807a-f13b445852ce)
