Update Evaluation Studio¶
After completing this guide you will have downloaded and installed the latest version of Evaluation Studio.
Before you start¶
- Evaluation Studio is installed and running (see Setup).
- Your machine has internet access.
- If you use beta installers, you need a valid API key (provided by your administrator).
Steps¶
- Click the Updates button at the bottom-left of the application to open the Updates panel. The application automatically checks for updates and the status banner reports the result. To check again manually, click Check for Updates.
| Status | Meaning |
|---|---|
| "You are on the latest version." | No action needed. |
| "There is an update available." | A newer release was found — continue to step 2. |
| "There is a critical update available, please update now." | A mandatory release was found — continue to step 2. |
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Click Download Update. A spinner appears while the installer downloads. When the download completes, the banner turns green: "Update will run when you close the application."
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Close Evaluation Studio when you are ready to install. The installer launches automatically on exit.
Tip
To install immediately instead of waiting, close the application right after the download completes.
Automatic update checks¶
By default, Evaluation Studio checks for updates each time it starts. If a newer version is found, a prompt appears:
- Click Yes to download the update (or No to skip).
- Once the download finishes, a second prompt asks when to install. Choose Now to close the application and install immediately, or On Exit to continue working — the installer will run the next time you close the application.
To disable automatic update checks:
- Uncheck Check for updates on startup in the Updates panel, or
- Check Don't ask me again when the startup prompt appears.
You can re-enable the setting at any time from the Updates panel.
Use beta installers¶
Beta installers give you access to pre-release builds from the private repository.
- Check Use Beta Installers in the Updates panel.
- Enter your API key in the field that appears and click the save (pencil) button.
- Click Check for Updates to query the beta channel.
Warning
Beta builds may contain unfinished features or known issues. Use them in non-production environments.
Verify¶
After the installer finishes, relaunch Evaluation Studio and open the Updates panel. The App Version field shows the new version number.
Troubleshooting¶
| Symptom | Cause | Fix |
|---|---|---|
| "Your internet appears to be down." | No network connectivity. | Check your proxy, firewall, or VPN settings and retry. |
| "Your API key has expired or is invalid." | The stored API key is no longer accepted. | Enter a current key in the Updates panel and save. |
| "An API key is required to use beta installers." | Beta channel is enabled but no key is configured. | Enter an API key or disable Use Beta Installers. |
| "Http Error" | The update server returned an error. | Check your internet connection, retry later, or contact support if it persists. |