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Patch files are small and designed to resolve a few issues. They must be installed using the FIMS Update and Patch Utility. These steps are different from those used to do a full upgrade.
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You do not need to run the patch on each workstation. Once you run it on one workstation other users will see the updated version.
Patches can be installed from any workstation and users can still be logged in while a patch is being installed. Full installations are different and have separate instructions.
1. Download the patch file to your computer.
3. Log in to FIMS
4. Open Tools > System Utilities > FIMS Update and Patch Utility.
5. Click Browse and select the patch file.
6. Begin the process by clicking Install.
The patch shown below is just an example, you may be installing a different patch for example a hotfix given to you by support. Either way, all patches are installed in the same manner.
You do not need to run the patch on each workstation. Once you run it on one workstation other users will see the updated version.
Patches can be installed from any workstation and users can still be logged in while a patch is being installed. Full installations are different and have separate instructions.
1. Download the patch file to your computer.
- Contact support to get the patch file
3. Log in to FIMS
4. Open Tools > System Utilities > FIMS Update and Patch Utility.
5. Click Browse and select the patch file.
6. Begin the process by clicking Install.
The patch shown below is just an example, you may be installing a different patch for example a hotfix given to you by support. Either way, all patches are installed in the same manner.
NOTE: If you see a ‘single-user mode’ error, please see below.
7. You will see files being compiled:
8. FIMS will close and re-open when the patch is complete
9. In FIMS, select Help> About FIMS
10. Click on the button "Patch Level".
11. The patch you just applied should be listed at the top. Click ok and ok to close out of window. Your patch is now complete.
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