Updating an App in FLECS Core

Prerequisites

Before installing an app, ensure your device has an active license.

🔍 How to check:

1. In the sidebar, navigate to System.

2. Verify that your device is activated.

3. If not, activate your device license.

Access the Marketplace

• From the sidebar, select Marketplace.

• You can now browse, search, and update your apps.

Find the App to Update

Use the search and filter options for a targeted search.

Filter Options:

• 🔍 Search by Name: Enter the app’s name.

• ✅ Availability Filter: Enable Show Available Apps Only.

• 📂 Category Filter: Select a specific category.

• ⚙️ Advanced Filters: Click the Filter button for additional options.

ℹ️ Tip: Apps with updates available are marked with an exclamation mark (!) in a star icon.

Update Process

1. Locate your app in the Marketplace.

2. Click on the app to open the details.

3. Choose the version you want to update to.

4. Click Update to start the installation.

✅ Automatic Update:

• FLECS updates the app automatically, preserving all existing data, settings, and configurations.

• The process runs in the background, you may close the window.

Monitor Update Progress

• Open the Installation Status section to track the update progress

• Progress Tracking: Monitor the update under 'Installation Status'.

Using Your Updated App

After the update completes:

1. Navigate to Apps in the sidebar.

2. FLECS automatically creates a new app instance with the latest version, including all previous configurations and data.

Managing Versions

• ✅ Successful Update: If everything works as expected, you can remove the older app version.

• 🔙 Revert if Needed: If you encounter issues:

  1. Stop the new instance.

  2. Select Start new instance on the previous version to roll back.

Troubleshooting

For any assistance or troubleshooting during the installation process, contact us anytime.