Upgrading Libraries

The update to Author-it 5.1 contains database modifications, so requires a library upgrade.

If you open an existing Library created with an earlier version of Author-it, you will be prompted that the database needs upgrading before it can be used. To upgrade the library, open the Library with the Author-it Administrator program and follow the prompts.

Important: If you receive any errors during the upgrade process, revert to the backup created and try again. Do not attempt to carry on working in a library that has been partially upgraded. Once your library has been upgraded to 5.1, it cannot be opened with earlier versions of Author-it.

SQL Server:

If using SQL Server, the library will not be backed up automatically. You are strongly advised to export the database to JET first, or follow your normal backup procedure prior to upgrading the Library.

Localization Manager

Each target library must also be upgraded before you can access Localization Manager. You will also need to upgrade the previous update for each locale before you can use the Library Compare function.