Alexey Posted May 15, 2015 Report Share Posted May 15, 2015 Hi everyone, I wonder, which is the most convenient way to install both WO5 and WO6 on the same computer? I'd like to use WO6 for the new projects, but it is still necessary to maintain the old projects, created with WO5. Of course, it is possible to use the virtual machine, but I think it is quite common issue, may be there is some simpler way to do it. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Fahl Posted May 15, 2015 Report Share Posted May 15, 2015 You should be able to do as follows: Install WO5 as usual. Zip the WO5 installation folder. Uninstall WO5. Install WO6 in another folder. Unzip the WO5 installation. You should now be able to use both versions. You may want to create shortcuts on the desktop to both versions of WATCHMAKER, since doubleclicking a .watch file will now always open in WO6. Instead, drag the .watch file to the desired shortcut on the desktop. Note that the default and recommended install location is at the root level of your hard drive; not inside the "Program Files" folder. This is particularly important on Win 8.1 and 10. So I suggest you make two folders at the root level; C:\WATCHOUT5 and then C:\WATCHOUT6 respectively. Let us know how this works out for you. Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jfk Posted May 15, 2015 Report Share Posted May 15, 2015 wow, private beta questions in the public forum? makes it hard to tell people they can not have it yet, don't you think? anyway, thank you Mike for that information, that is very helpful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alexey Posted May 15, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 15, 2015 Thank you Mike! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Fahl Posted May 15, 2015 Report Share Posted May 15, 2015 Whoops, Jim. Well, the public beta should be out shortly anyway, so no harm done. And the same procedure probably applies for previous versions of WATCHOUT as well. Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dropframe Posted May 16, 2015 Report Share Posted May 16, 2015 And how will we know when the public beta version will be out ? Through a POST in the FORUM and and not on the Website ! I have to admit to be VERRY eager to try Thanks ! Seb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Fahl Posted May 16, 2015 Report Share Posted May 16, 2015 I'll post the public beta here on the forum. It may also be featured on our web site. But rest assured that you guys here on the forum will be the first to know. Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex Ramos Posted May 17, 2015 Report Share Posted May 17, 2015 Will the V6 be free update or we need a new dongle ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walter van Maris Posted May 17, 2015 Report Share Posted May 17, 2015 You'll need a dongle upgrade. I already bought mine. Can't wait to test the beta next week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jfk Posted May 18, 2015 Report Share Posted May 18, 2015 Will the V6 be free update or we need a new dongle ? You'll need a dongle upgrade. I already bought mine. Can't wait to test the beta next week. ... and to be clear, the upgrade to any WATCHOUT 5 key to add version 6 is handled electronically. The process involves an exchange of encrypted text data via email. To start the upgrade process, using the License Manager in watchmaker (v5.5+), you extract data from your keys, email it to your vendor / partner, and after payment is arranged, a response email will contain text data you copy and paste into License Manager to apply the upgrade of your existing v5 keys. The v5 key never leaves your possession. The upgraded key retains v5 function, and adds v6 function. BTW All v5 keys purchased this year should already contain both v5 and v6. You can also check the versions your keys support with the License Manager in watchmaker Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alexey Posted May 19, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 19, 2015 Mike, both versions work perfectly on the same computer. Thank you again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bgarrett Posted January 26, 2016 Report Share Posted January 26, 2016 So does that mean a version 6 dongle will work with a version 5 project? Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jfk Posted January 26, 2016 Report Share Posted January 26, 2016 So does that mean a version 6 dongle will work with a version 5 project? Thanks. Yes, all v6 USB License keys will work with version 5.5.1 and later. Some v5 USB License keys upgraded to v6 will work with v5 and later. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jfk Posted May 10, 2016 Report Share Posted May 10, 2016 BTW To see this technique taken to an extreme, my WATCHOUT test computer desktop shortcuts ... Note, I always install the most recent version of WATCHOUT last. What this does provide is the ability to open a customer show in the same version it was made in so that any edits I provide will work on their system. What it does NOT provide is a valid test of any bugs in any version but the current one. Some references are shared by all versions, so older versions may be running with newer versions of some support functions (like codecs, etc.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pencenk Posted May 12, 2016 Report Share Posted May 12, 2016 Jim, how to create watchpoint with no logo? thanks.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jfk Posted May 12, 2016 Report Share Posted May 12, 2016 Jim, how to create watchpoint with no logo? thanks.. Got the perfect forum search term there ( nologo ) search is your friend ... Hide Watchout logo + progress bar while updating show Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saraedward Posted December 3, 2016 Report Share Posted December 3, 2016 good sir Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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