Software Updates
Check for and apply software updates.
How It Works
The update system supports two update types:
- Render Hot-reload — downloads only the render plugin and reloads it in-place without restarting the application.
- Full App Update — downloads the complete application package and restarts.
The system automatically selects the lightest update path. If only the plugin has changed, a hot-reload is used; if the core has changed, a full app update is required.
Updates are gated by your license. The system checks that the target version's major number matches the major version your license permits. A wildcard license (*) allows any version.
Displayed Information
Current Version
Shows the running plugin name and version, Core API version, and license status including the licensed user name and expiry date (if applicable).
Available Actions
Check for Updates
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Type | Action |
Contacts the update server on the selected channel and reports whether an update is available. Displays the version number, download size, and update type (hot-reload or full app) without downloading anything.
Install Render Update / Install Full App Update
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Type | Action (conditional) |
Appears only after Check for Updates finds a pending update. Selecting it presents a confirmation prompt showing the version, download size, and whether a restart is required. Choose Confirm Installation to proceed or Cancel to abort.
Force Full App Update
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Type | Action |
Bypasses the automatic hot-reload path and forces a full application download. The app will restart after installation. Use this if hot-reload updates are causing issues and you want a clean full-package install.
Submenus
Update Channel
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Type | Submenu |
| Default | stable |
Select the update channel. Available channels are fetched from the server (e.g. stable, beta, dev). Changing the channel resets any pending update check. Different channels may require different license tiers.
Available Versions
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Type | Submenu |
Lists all published versions for the current channel. Selecting a version initiates a rollback — the system downloads and installs that specific version via hot-reload. If the target version requires a newer Core API than the one running, a full app update is needed instead; the menu will indicate this and direct you to Force Full App Update.
Menu Path
Main Menu > System Information > Software Updates