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Downloading Service Packs and Upgrades

Special Note to Anthology / PCCharge Users : In order to comply with industry requirements for increased security concerning credit card handling; Anthology has added new functionality beginning in version 4.5.001 and higher to meet these demands. As a result customers using PCCharge software for credit card authorization will be required to upgrade their PCCharge Payment Server to version 5.7.1D or higher before applying any Anthology upgrade higher than 4.5.001 to their system.

Summary: If you upgrade to a version of Anthology 4.5.001 or higher you MUST be on PCCharge Payment Server version 5.7.1d or higher. If not your PCCharge will stop working. If you are interested in upgrading your Anthology system - you should make arrangements with PCCharge to upgrade their Payment Server to the proper version BEFORE you upgrade your Anthology software. Click here to read the full story.

Please read before you upgrade your Anthology system

Although Anthology upgrades are easy to apply there are still situations, such as lack of network permissions that may cause these installations to run unsuccessfully and in some cases deny you access to the Anthology software. Because of this we at Anthology ask that you plan your system updates so they coincide with Normal Support hours (9am to 5pm Monday thru Friday). Anthology Emergency Support is not designed to aid in recovering from such an incident.

NOTE: Version 5 is an upgrade and must be installed on the server and all workstations in your Anthology network. There have been several changes to the software and Anthology has prepared a "What's New" document in PDF format for you to review. To view this document [Click Here].

Download Section

Downloading Anthology upgrades has changed. Please read the information below.

  • File location: Upgrade files for both Visual Anthology and the Help System are now located in the same location.
  • Password required: Anthology's download site now requires you to supply a user name and password to gain access to the download files. This is the same password that will be used to run the upgrade after download. When prompted for a username, enter "anthology" (without the quotes). The password may be obtained from Anthology Support. The user name and passwords are case sensitive - use only lower case letters.

Download Instructions:

  • Call Anthology to obtain the password.
  • Access the FTP site to download the desired upgrade. Simply double click on the file you wish to download (Visual Anthology or Help file) and choose save (as you did before).
  • View the instructions for installing the upgrade:

Once you have your password - [Click Here] to enter the FTP download site and download the upgrade.

 

What's New in the Help System

  • Added information about working with costing and historical records.
  • More information about selling used books via third-party vendors like ABE and Amazon.
  • How to use multi-select.
  • How to reassign inventory items to new vendors, sections, departments etc.
  • Many updates throughout.

Note: To obtain the password to this upgrade or service pack, please contact Anthology Support at: (231) 933-0093.

Printer Drivers

PLEASE READ: The drivers listed on this page have been installed and tested to ensure compatibility with Anthology products. These drivers have in no way been modified from the originals. Due to the diversity of driver/printer/system configurations; installation or configuration of printer drivers is not covered under your normal Anthology Maintenance Agreement.

Pre-Releases of Visual Anthology

Anthology provides pre-release builds of the current version of the Visual Anthology Software. These versions contain features and enhancements to the current version that are being tested for release. These are not released versions and should only be downloaded and installed after consulting an Anthology Support Technician. Some features will not be supported by the existing Help system.

** There are no pre-release versions at this time **

Installing Upgrades

Downloading

  • First - You should back up your Visual Anthology files.
    • From the Visual Anthology menu choose the Tools | Quick Backup menu option and follow the on screen instructions.
  • Access the FTP download site.
  • Double click on the Upgrade5.14.002.exe file.
  • A file download message box appears asking you Open, Save or Cancel. Choose Save.
  • Next you are asked to choose a directory to save the file to on your system. Choose the same directory where your Visual Anthology is installed. This is generally on the Server or Stand Alone computer in the C:\Program Files\Anthology directory.
  • After the file download is complete the service pack file will be in your C:\Program Files\Anthology directory. Using Windows Explorer navigate to this directory.
  • Make sure Visual Anthology isn't running on any computer and double click on the downloaded file (upgrade5.14.002.exe).
  • Follow the instructions below for running the Upgrade.

Installing Server/Stand Alone Upgrade - You will need to perform the next steps on the server/stand alone computer first. These instructions assume you are sitting at this computer.

  • You will need to contact Anthology Support (231) 933-0093 to obtain the password.
  • Using Windows Explorer navigate to the C:\Program Files\Anthology directory.
  • Make sure Visual Anthology isn't running on any computer. It is always a good idea to close all other programs as well and we recommend that you do. Double click on the downloaded file (Upgrade5.14.002.exe).
  • Follow the on screen instructions for running the Upgrade.
  • On the third screen titled "Type of Upgrade" you should select the option Server or Stand Alone if not already selected. Click Next.
  • The next screen asks you to choose the location. The default is C:\Program Files\Anthology, if this is correct click Next. If not, use the browse button to select the correct location. Warning: You cannot "push" the upgrade to another computer on the network. If you attempt to do this, the computer you are attempting to upgrade will not be upgraded correctly.
  • You are now ready to start the upgrade. Click Next.
  • You should have already contacted Anthology Support for the password.
  • After the Upgrade has finished you should start Visual Anthology on the server only. This completes the installation on this computer - your system is not upgraded until you run the program.
    • If you are upgrading ONLY a single (stand alone) computer - you're done.
    • If you have more than one computer running Visual Anthology you will need to go to the next section and upgrade the workstations.
  • Close out of Anthology on the server but do not turn off the computer - you will need the network connection to upgrade the workstations. Move to the first workstation.

Workstation - You will need to perform the following steps on each computer running Visual Anthology on your network. These instructions assume that your network is installed and in working order.

  • From your workstation computer use Windows Explorer and navigate across the network to the location on the server where you downloaded the Upgrade file. Remember you can't "push" but you can "pull" the upgrade.
  • Make sure all other programs have been closed.
  • Double click on the Upgrade5.14.002.exe file.
  • When you get to the screen "Type of Upgrade" choose the Workstation option. Click Next.
  • You are ready to begin the workstation upgrade. Click Next.
  • The password is the same. Enter the password and click OK.
  • You will need to follow the above steps for each computer running Visual Anthology.

Downloading Help Files
You may update your help system by downloading the most recent help file. This file should be saved in the Anthology\Help directory. You will be asked to replace the current version of the file. Answer yes.

  • Access the FTP download site.
  • Double click on the AthoWin.chm file.
  • A file download message box appears asking you Open, Save or Cancel. Choose Save.
  • Next you are asked to choose a directory to save the file to on your system. Choose the Help directory under your Visual Anthology directory. This is generally on the Server or Stand Alone computer in the C:\Program Files\Anthology\Help directory.
  • You should be asked to replace the existing file - If not, you are saving to wrong directory. Choose Yes to replace the file.
  • You are done. No installation is required.

 

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