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Altair® Monarch®

 

Upgrading Monarch

Monarch upgrades may be considered a minor upgrade, an example of which could be installing Monarch version 2020.1 after installing Monarch version 2020, or a major upgrade, an example of which could be installing Monarch version 2021 after initially installing Monarch version 2020.

The upgrade process may generally be summarized as follows.

Steps:

  1. Determine what type of upgrade you wish to implement. You will not require a new license or activation code when making minor upgrades. However, when making a major upgrade, a new license or activation code is required.

  2. If you wish to perform a major upgrade, obtain a new Monarch license or activation code. Fill out the form that displays when you click Contact Support in the Altair Community page. Select Licensing from the categories available and request for a new  license or activation code. Remember to include your old activation code or attach your old license file to your ticket. Our support staff will initiate the process of generating a new code or license file for you and guide you through the rest of the upgrade process.

    3. If you wish to perform a minor upgrade, skip Step 2 and move on to Step 3.

  3. Download a newer version of Monarch from the Altair Marketplace.

  4. Run the installer and activate your copy of the application as usual.

 

You can install a newer version of Monarch via one of two ways:

  • Install the new version over the existing application. This option is preferred when performing a minor upgrade. If you upgrade a previous Monarch version that was activated via an activation code or license key file, the upgraded version is automatically activated using this code or file.

  • Uninstall the old version and then install the new application. This option is preferred when performing a major upgrade.

    When uninstalling a previous version of Monarch activated with an activation code, the Uninstall Wizard will ask whether your Monarch license should be deactivated.

    If you intend to perform a minor upgrade, select No to enable automatic activation when your Monarch is upgraded.