Converting QAD CRM 6.4 B2 / 6.4 B6 Databases to QAD CRM 6.4 B8
Perform the following steps to upgrade QAD CRM database from version 6.4 B2 / 6.4 B6 to 6.4 B8.
1 Modify QADCRM64InstallDir\compile\qadsfamaupgrade.pf to connect to the QAD CRM 6.3 B1 / 6.4 B2 databases. You do not need to connect QAD Enterprise Applications databases.
2 Run the Upgrade utility. Choose Start|All Programs|QAD CRM 6.4|QAD CRM Upgrade Utility in order to apply df / data.
3 Select the value of “Parameter file” and “Input file” as shown in the following screen and then select the OK button. The following screen assumes that QAD CRM 6.4B8 is installed in the d:\qadcrm64 folder.
Input File
If you are upgrading from 6.4b2 to 6.4b8, specify the following:
d:\qadcrm64\compile\conversion\data\v64b2-v64b8\upgrade_v64b2_v64b8.txt
If you are upgrading from 6.4b6 to 6.4b8, specify the following:
d:\qadcrm64\compile\conversion\data\v64b6-v64b8\upgrade_v64b6_v64b8.txt
4 When you select OK, the following screen appears:
5 Make sure the CRM 6.4B2/B6.4B6 databases are backed up and select Yes. The following screen appears:
6 Select No. The following screen appears:
7 Select the correct Company (Business Unit) from Select Company combo and make sure that the “Load from file” option is selected and the value of “Input file” is correct as shown in the above figure.
8 Select the Load Data button. The following screen appears.
9 Make sure databases are backed up and select Yes. The following screen appears.
10 Select No. The original interface remains visible on the screen.
11 Select the Close button to close the interface.
