5.7.1.6.  Check for updates to classifications and thread tables

PARTproject checks whether there is an update for classifications and thread tables.

If an update is available, you can recognize this by the PARTproject symbol in the task bar as well as by the status message at the bottom right.

Update notifications

Update notifications

There are three triggers:

  • Automatic

    When PARTproject is started, the system waits the set interval to check for updates.

    Click on Extras > Settings > Messages to configure the interval. If the display duration (s) [Display time (s)] is set to 0, no notification is displayed. If the notification is switched on, a notification that an update is available is displayed at the bottom right.

    News [Messages] setting

    News [Messages] setting

  • Manual

    Click In the menu bar, click the On Updates for Check classifications and thread tables to determine [Check for updates to classifications and thread tables] the status.

    Updates dialog box

    Updates dialog box

    If the required authorizations are available, you can install the updates directly via Open PARTadmin.

  • Test [Test directory] before executing the directory [Test directory]

    The Updates dialog box is also displayed as a message before the Test directory is executed.