Notes:
- The tool automatically creates a backup of the CAF before upgrading it. See the Backup Files section if you need to revert to the saved backup file, or for more information.
- The Define Hardware button is disabled if the open CAF requires an upgrade and hardware is undefined.
To upgrade a system:
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From the File menu, select Open. A dialog box asking which release mode the CAF should be opened in appears.
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Select the CAF that requires the upgrade and click OK. One of two dialog boxes appears, depending on whether the file you selected requires module upgrades:
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If the file requires module upgrades, a dialog box appears displaying a list of standard and user-defined modules. Standard modules are included as part of the upgrade process. For more information about these standard modules, see Upgraded Modules.
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If the file does not require module upgrades, a smaller dialog box appears prompting you to upgrade the CAF.
Note: If the CAF has a field device that is not available in the current release mode, you will be prompted to change the CAF's field device. The CAF is converted to target a different device during upgrade if your device is not supported in the new release mode or you don't have a package for the device in your new release mode. -
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Click OK. The tool upgrades the system to the latest version.
Notes:- If you do not want to upgrade the system or you want to upgrade the system at a later time, click No.
- At any time, you can perform this process by selecting System Upgrade from the Tools menu.
- After the upgrade, complete the steps in Next Steps After Upgrading.