Update path for legacy software

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Update path for legacy software

Post by ridekp »

Hi all,

Hopefully this should be an easy to answer question. I currently have a mill with a rev4 acorn running 4.64. Would I need to update in steps or is it ok to jump straight to 5.1? I have quite a few custom macros so I know those will need to be brought over manually. Thanks in advance!
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Re: Update path for legacy software

Post by Gary Campbell »

Rename your existing cncm folder, screenshot your wizard pages and upgrade to the latest version
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Re: Update path for legacy software

Post by Ken Rychlik »

It's not really an update, You have to do a new installation. Having all of your old settings and info will be critical. If you want centroid to do it for you, I think they are $120 per hr.
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Re: Update path for legacy software

Post by ridekp »

Gotcha,

Clean install is easy, just wanted to make sure the board didn't need to see any other versions before the current one as it updated firmware etc.

Thanks!
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Re: Update path for legacy software

Post by cnckeith »

cnc12 takes care of the Acorn's firmware for you so no worries. current version of CNC12 v5.1 is compatible with every Acorn every made.

CNC12 software installation guide.
https://www.centroidcnc.com/centroid_di ... ctions.pdf
Need support? READ THIS POST first. http://centroidcncforum.com/viewtopic.php?f=60&t=1043
All Acorn Documentation is located here: viewtopic.php?f=60&t=3397
Answers to common questions: viewforum.php?f=63
and here viewforum.php?f=61
Gear we use but don't sell. https://www.centroidcnc.com/centroid_di ... _gear.html
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