>Hi all,
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>I have an app. used by several customers. So far we install new updates manually.
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>Any way to update that app automatically?
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>I mean user starts the app. First thing that would happen is that there is a check on the net to see if there is a newer version of the app.
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>Overall things would be more complex than that. I mean there would be a check first to see if that customer paid for the new version if it applies.
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>Anyways I guess you all get the idea where I want to go with that.



West Wind Client Tools package has a feature to update apps...

wwCodeUpdate - Update your Applications
This useful class provides everything needed to have your applications check for version information online (in an XML file) and download and install updates. The class provides for online checking of the latest version available, version comparision, file download via HTTP, swapping files and restarting the current application.

Here's a link: https://west-wind.com/WestwindClientTools.aspx


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