Updating from Opus 10 to Opus 12. Precautions?

[Leo]

@edou

Do I have to uninstall Directory Opus 10 before installing Directory Opus 12 or can I install Directory Opus 12 over Directory Opus 10 directly?

You can install Opus 12 over the top of Opus 10.

Uninstalling the old version isn't needed, and would wipe your configuration.

(Config backups from Opus 10 can be loaded into Opus 12, so if you have a backup it doesn't matter as much, but uninstalling is still not required.)

Although the installer may not ask you to, it's best to reboot the machine after installing the update, to ensure the old Opus 10 components are no longer being used by other software. (You don't normally need to update when installing later Opus 12 updates, though.)

@edou

What are the changes in the appearances, working of Directory Opus 12 which I should expect out of the box when moving from Directory Opus 10?

There are six years of changes since the final Opus 10 update and the current Opus 12 release, which is too much to summarise (or remember!).

We have some videos on YouTube covering the main features added in Opus 12.0 and 12.10 (but not Opus 11):

What's New in Directory Opus 12

Part 1/4 - Directory Opus 12.10 Tutorial/Highlights

Part 2/4 - Directory Opus 12.10 Tutorial/Highlights

Part 3/4 - Directory Opus 12.10 Tutorial/Highlights

Part 4/4 - Directory Opus 12.10 Tutorial/Highlights

@edou

Are there any precautions that I need to take BEFORE I install Directory Opus 12?

Making a config backup (Settings > Backup & Restore) is always a good idea, even if you shouldn't normally need it.

Also, keep this FAQ in mind:

Your old toolbars are still there after you upgrade

See also: How to create a Styles tab-bar (like Opus 9) Directory Opus Pro: If you install a major upgrade of Directory Opus over a previous version then you'll see the new default toolbars when it first launches. Don't panic, your old toolbars have…