Update BIMcollab Zoom and BIMcollab BCF Managers

Update BIMcollab Zoom and BIMcollab BCF Managers

Staying updated is essential when working with BIMcollab tools. This guide outlines the processes for enabling automatic updates, performing manual updates, and managing installations through the BIMcollab Installer. It provides clear instructions for both Windows and Mac users, ensuring that all users can keep their software current, benefit from the latest features, and resolve known bugs efficiently.

BIMcollab Zoom 

Automatic check for updates

BIMcollab Zoom allows users to enable automatic update checks, which can be configured in the Settings page.
  1. In Windows: Go to the Extra tab and select Settings. For Mac users: Click on the BIMcollab Zoom tab at the top of your screen and select Settings.
  2. On the General page under System, users can toggle the option to enable or disable automatic checking for BIMcollab Zoom updates.
 

  1. Whenever a new version of the software is available and automatic update checking is enabled, a software update banner will appear upon starting BIMcollab Zoom, prompting users to install the latest version. This banner includes details about new features, improvements, and bug fixes.


  2. If Remind me later is selected, an update icon  will appear in the top-right corner of the application, allowing users to access the banner at a later time. This red arrow also serves as a general indicator that BIMcollab Zoom requires an update. 

Manual check for updates

  1. Launch your BIMcollab Zoom application.
  2. In Windows: Navigate to the Extra tab and select the Check for updates option. For Mac users: Click on the BIMcollab Zoom tab at the top of your screen and select Check for updates.
  3. If updates are available, a software update banner will appear, prompting users to install the latest version of BIMcollab Zoom.
  4. If no updates are available, a pop-up will appear saying, "You're up to date!".

     

Notes
To check the version of BIMcollab Zoom installed on your computer:
In Windows: Navigate to the Extra tab and select the About BIMcollab Zoom option. For Mac users: Click on the BIMcollab Zoom tab at the top of your screen and select About BIMcollab Zoom.

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BIMcollab Helpcenter

  1. Alternatively, you can use the Downloads article to check if a new version of BIMcollab Zoom is available for installation: Downloads
  2. Subscribe to the BIMcollab Tech Tips for updates and information about the latest releases here: BIMcollab Tech tips
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You do not need to uninstall the existing version of BIMcollab Zoom before downloading and installing a newer version.

BCF Manager

In-App Updates

If there is a new version of a BCF Manager available, an update icon will appear on top of the application, allowing users to update after clicking. This red arrow also serves as a general indicator that BIMcollab Zoom requires an update.





Notes
To check the version of BIMcollab BCF Manager installed on your computer:
Navigate to the BCF Manager Menu and select Info to view the version of the tool. 

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BIMcollab Helpcenter

  1. Use the Downloads article to check if a new version of the BCF Manager is available for installation: Downloads

BIMcollab Installer 

The BIMcollab installer is an application which helps you to manage all of your installations for BIMcollab Zoom and the BCF Managers.
When opening the BIMcollab Installer, it will scan your computer for any software for which a BCF Manager is available, and show you if there are updates or new installations available.
  1. Up to date : The most recent version of the software is installed
  2. Update available : A more recent version is available, or has not yet installed for this program.

For more information about the BIMcollab installer, refer to this Help Center article: BIMcollab Installer


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