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-> '''6.''' When you're done with the integration instructions, fix any sync buttons you orphaned in step 3 above, and teach your hosted file about any filtering you were doing in GZ4: [[downloading found sets | filtering]]. Remember, filtering was done in GoZyncMobile in version 4 and is now done in your hosted file (which is cool since you can now tweak filtering without deploying new versions of your files).
-> '''7.''' Finally prep your mobile file, possibly [[seeding FLM | seeding the Field Level Merge database]], and send that to your local copy of GoZyncHosted: [[distributing mobile files]].
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-> '''6.''' As of GoZync 5.09: Ensure your gz_ModTimeStamp fields in your *hosted* file are set to number fields, and that their auto-enter calculation matches the calculation within the sample WorxHosted file.
-> '''7.''' When you're done with the integration instructions, fix any sync buttons you orphaned in step 3 above, and teach your hosted file about any filtering you were doing in GZ4: [[downloading found sets | filtering]]. Remember, filtering was done in GoZyncMobile in version 4 and is now done in your hosted file (which is cool since you can now tweak filtering without deploying new versions of your files).
-> '''8.''' Finally prep your mobile file, possibly [[seeding FLM | seeding the Field Level Merge database]], and send that to your local copy of GoZyncHosted: [[distributing mobile files]].
-> '''7.''' When you're done with the integration instructions, fix any sync buttons you orphaned in step 3 above, and teach your hosted file about any filtering you were doing in GZ4: [[downloading found sets | filtering]]. Remember, filtering was done in GoZyncMobile in version 4 and is now done in your hosted file (which is cool since you can now tweak filtering without deploying new versions of your files).
-> '''8.''' Finally prep your mobile file, possibly [[seeding FLM | seeding the Field Level Merge database]], and send that to your local copy of GoZyncHosted: [[distributing mobile files]].
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GoZync 5 is a paid upgrade and licensed user of any prior version of GoZync are eligible. You can [[http://sites.fastspring.com/seedcode/product/upgradetogozync5 | purchase an upgraded engine and licenses here]].
GoZync 5 is a paid upgrade and licensed user of any prior version of GoZync are eligible. You can [[http://sites.fastspring.com/seedcode/product/upgradetogozync5 | purchase an upgraded engine and licenses here]].
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GoZync 5 is a paid upgrade and licensed user of any prior version of GoZync are eligible. You can [[http://sites.fastspring.com/seedcode/product/upgradetogozync5 | purchase an upgraded engine and licenses here]].
GoZync 5 is a paid upgrade and licensed user of any prior version of GoZync are eligible. You can [[http://sites.fastspring.com/seedcode/product/upgradetogozync5 | purchase an upgraded engine and licenses here]].
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-> '''2.''' You'll do this work on a local machine, but pointing at your hosted files on your host or server... so you don't have to take those down. There is no license file in GoZync 5--the licensing functions have been added into GoZyncHosted.fmp12 so you don't need to bring down a copy of that file. Place your mobile file in the folder called "Local" you downloaded as part of GoZync5. Place your old copy of GoZyncMobile in this "Local" folder too, but rename it "GoZyncMobileOld.fmp12".
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-> '''2.''' You'll do this work on a local machine, but pointing at your hosted files on your host or server... so you don't have to take those down. There is no license file in GoZync 5--the licensing functions have been added into GoZyncHosted.fmp12 so you don't need to bring down a copy of that file. Place your mobile file in the folder called "Mobile" you downloaded as part of GoZync5. Place your old copy of GoZyncMobile in this "Mobile" folder too, but rename it "GoZyncMobileOld.fmp12".
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-> '''2.''' You'll do this work on a local machine, but pointing at your hosted files on your host or server... so you don't have to take those down. There is no license file in GoZync 5--the licensing functions have been added into GoZyncHosted.fmp12 so you don't need to bring down a copy of that file or of . Place your mobile file in the folder called "Local" you downloaded as part of GoZync5. Place your old copy of GoZyncMobile in this "Local" folder too, but rename it "GoZyncMobileOld.fmp12".
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-> '''2.''' You'll do this work on a local machine, but pointing at your hosted files on your host or server... so you don't have to take those down. There is no license file in GoZync 5--the licensing functions have been added into GoZyncHosted.fmp12 so you don't need to bring down a copy of that file. Place your mobile file in the folder called "Local" you downloaded as part of GoZync5. Place your old copy of GoZyncMobile in this "Local" folder too, but rename it "GoZyncMobileOld.fmp12".
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!! Deploying your new GZ4 files.
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!! Deploying your new GZ5 files.
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(:title Migrating from GoZync3:)
!! How can I move fromGZ3 to GZ4?
!! How can I move from
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(:title Migrating from GoZync4:)
!! How can I move from GZ4 to GZ5?
!! How can I move from GZ4 to GZ5?
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GoZync 4 is a free upgrade to our GoZync3x customers. Once you've downloaded GoZync5 from [[ http://www.seedcode.com/downloads | seedcode.com/downloads]] the upgrade process is pretty straight forward.
Much of this is re-integrating GoZync into your solution, but don't worry, version 4 makes the process simpler than it was last time, and some of your work (like defining fields) can be reused.
Much of this is re-integrating GoZync into your solution, but don't worry
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GoZync 5 is a paid upgrade and licensed user of any prior version of GoZync are eligible. You can [[http://sites.fastspring.com/seedcode/product/upgradetogozync5 | purchase an upgraded engine and licenses here]].
Once you've got the new files and license, much of the work in migrating to GoZync 5 is re-integrating GoZync into your solution, but don't worry some of your work (like defining fields and making layouts) can be reused.
Once you've got the new files and license, much of the work in migrating to GoZync 5 is re-integrating GoZync into your solution, but don't worry some of your work (like defining fields and making layouts) can be reused.
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-> '''1.''' Pull down a copy of all your files, including your mobile files, and back them up.
->You actually don't have to make any changes to your hosted [[glossary | mothership]] files as the field you added for GoZync3 is all we need. The new versions of GoZyncHosted, GoZyncLicense, and GoZyncMobile will replace the GZ3 versions of those files on your desktop.
-> '''3.''' Enteryour licenses into GoZyncLicense. If you don't remember doing that last time, read this: [[licensing]].
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-> '''1.''' Pull down a copy of all your files, including your mobile files, and back them up.
-> '''2.''' You'll do this work on a local machine, but pointing at your hosted files on your host or server... so you don't have to take those down. There is no license file in GoZync 5--the licensing functions have been added into GoZyncHosted.fmp12 so you don't need to bring down a copy of that file or of . Place your mobile file in the folder called "Local" you downloaded as part of GoZync5. Place your old copy of GoZyncMobile in this "Local" folder too, but rename it "GoZyncMobileOld.fmp12".
-> '''3.''' Enter your licenses into GoZyncHosted. If you don't remember doing that last time, read this: [[licensing]].
-> '''2.''' You'll do this work on a local machine, but pointing at your hosted files on your host or server... so you don't have to take those down. There is no license file in GoZync 5--the licensing functions have been added into GoZyncHosted.fmp12 so you don't need to bring down a copy of that file or of . Place your mobile file in the folder called "Local" you downloaded as part of GoZync5. Place your old copy of GoZyncMobile in this "Local" folder too, but rename it "GoZyncMobileOld.fmp12".
-> '''3.''' Enter your licenses into GoZyncHosted. If you don't remember doing that last time, read this: [[licensing]].
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-> '''5.''' Now follow our [[integration | integration]] instructions as if this were a new integration. But know that you've likely created our required fields already. The only exception to this would be local child tables where we only required one field in GZ3: in GZ4 we require the same 4 "gz_..." fields in all local tables.
-> '''6.''' When you're done with the integration instructions, fix any sync buttonsyou orphaned in step 3 above, and teach GoZyncMobile about any filtering you were doing in GZ3: [[downloading found sets | filtering]].
-> '''7.''' You can also delete any sync layouts from your mobile file that you created specifically for the sync in GZ3. We use the layouts in GoZyncMobile now in GZ4, not those in your file.
-> '''8.''' Finally prep your mobile file, possibly [[seeding FLM | seeding the Field Level Merge database]], and send that to your local copy of GoZyncHosted: [[distributing mobile files]].
-> '''6.''' When you're done with the integration instructions, fix any sync buttons
-> '''7.''' You can also delete any sync layouts from your mobile file that you created specifically for the sync in GZ3. We use the layouts in GoZyncMobile now in GZ4, not those in your file.
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-> '''5.''' Now follow our [[integration | integration]] instructions as if this were a new integration. But know that you've likely created some of our required fields already. When you get to adding layout contents in GoZyncMobile you can copy the layouts you made in "GoZyncMobileOld.fmp12". Same with the relationship graph you'll make in the new GoZyncMobile file: you can use the one in GoZyncMobileOld.fmp12 for reference.
-> '''6.''' When you're done with the integration instructions, fix any sync buttons you orphaned in step 3 above, and teach your hosted file about any filtering you were doing in GZ4: [[downloading found sets | filtering]]. Remember, filtering was done in GoZyncMobile in version 4 and is now done in your hosted file (which is cool since you can now tweak filtering without deploying new versions of your files).
-> '''7.''' Finally prep your mobile file, possibly [[seeding FLM | seeding the Field Level Merge database]], and send that to your local copy of GoZyncHosted: [[distributing mobile files]].
-> '''6.''' When you're done with the integration instructions, fix any sync buttons you orphaned in step 3 above, and teach your hosted file about any filtering you were doing in GZ4: [[downloading found sets | filtering]]. Remember, filtering was done in GoZyncMobile in version 4 and is now done in your hosted file (which is cool since you can now tweak filtering without deploying new versions of your files).
-> '''7.''' Finally prep your mobile file, possibly [[seeding FLM | seeding the Field Level Merge database]], and send that to your local copy of GoZyncHosted: [[distributing mobile files]].
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Hosting your new GZ4 files will replace the current copy of GoZyncHosted and once you do that your GZ3 users won't be able to sync any more. So here is how to make this as seamless as possible for your users.
-> '''1.''' Have all your users sync and then once they're done,delete both GoZync mobile files from their devices. (Both GoZyncMobile and your mobile file.)
-> '''2.'''Process the inbox in GoZyncHosted or just visit the inbox to make sure all records there are processed. When they are, close and remove GoZyncHosted and GoZyncLicense from your FileMaker Host or Server.
-> '''3.''' Host the new GoZync5 versions of GoZyncHosted andGoZyncLicense.
-> '''1.''' Have all your users sync and then once they're done,
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-> '''3.''' Host the new GoZync5 versions of GoZyncHosted and
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Hosting your new GZ5 files will replace the current copy of GoZyncHosted and once you do that your GZ4 users won't be able to sync any more. So here is how to make this as seamless as possible for your users.
-> '''1.''' Have all your users sync and then, once they're done, ask them to delete both GoZync mobile files from their devices. (Both GoZyncMobile and your mobile file.)
-> '''2.''' Once you've confirmed this has been done for all users (you can review their most recent sync log in GoZyncHosted's "Zync Logs" tab) close and remove GoZyncHosted and GoZyncLicense from your FileMaker Host or Server.
-> '''3.''' Host the new GoZync5 versions of GoZyncHosted and your mobile file (if you took your file down to do this).
-> '''1.''' Have all your users sync and then, once they're done, ask them to delete both GoZync mobile files from their devices. (Both GoZyncMobile and your mobile file.)
-> '''2.''' Once you've confirmed this has been done for all users (you can review their most recent sync log in GoZyncHosted's "Zync Logs" tab) close and remove GoZyncHosted and GoZyncLicense from your FileMaker Host or Server.
-> '''3.''' Host the new GoZync5 versions of GoZyncHosted and your mobile file (if you took your file down to do this).
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-> '''5.''' Once you're up and running you can remove the Sync layouts from your hosted files--if you made new layouts just for sync--you no longer use them in GoZync5.
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-> '''5.''' That's it.
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'''Background'''
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'''Getting Started'''
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Just follow these instructions carefully, and take your time. And if you need any help, please don't hesitate to [[
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Just follow these instructions carefully, and take your time. And if you need any help, please don't hesitate to [[http://www.seedcode.com/contact | get in touch]].
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Much of this is re-integrating GoZync into your solution, but don't worry, version 4 makes the process simpler than it was last time, and some of your work (like defining fields) can be reused.
Just follow these instructions carefully, and take your time. And if you need any help, please don't hesitate to [[/contact | get in touch]].
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-> '''5.''' Now follow our integration instructions as if this was a new integration. But know that you've likely created our required fields already. The only exception to this would be Local child tables where we only required one field in GZ3: in GZ4 we require the same 4 gz_... fields in all local tables.
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-> '''5.''' Now follow our [[integration | integration]] instructions as if this were a new integration. But know that you've likely created our required fields already. The only exception to this would be local child tables where we only required one field in GZ3: in GZ4 we require the same 4 "gz_..." fields in all local tables.
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-> '''1.''' Pull down a copy of all your files, including your mobile files, and back them up.
-> '''2.''' You'll do this work on a local machine, but pointing at your hosted files on your host or server... so you don't have to take those down. You actually don't have to make any changes to your hosted [[glossary | mothership]] files as the field you added for GoZync3 is all we need. The new versions of GoZyncHosted, GoZyncLicense, and GoZyncMobile will replace the GZ3 versions of those files on your desktop.
-> '''3.''' Enter your licenses into GoZyncLicense. If you don't remember doing that last time, read this: [[licensing]].
-> '''4.''' In your mobile file, delete all the scripts you imported from GoZync (they're probably in the GoZync script folder). This will orphan any "sync" buttons you added to your layouts, but you'll point these at newly imported scripts later.
-> '''5.''' Now follow our integration instructions as if this was a new integration. But know that you've likely created our required fields already. The only exception to this would be Local child tables where we only required one field in GZ3: in GZ4 we require the same 4 gz_... fields in all local tables.
-> '''6.''' When you're done with the integration instructions, fix any sync buttons you orphaned in step 3 above, and teach GoZyncMobile about any filtering you were doing in GZ3: [[downloading found sets | filtering]].
-> '''7.''' You can also delete any sync layouts from your mobile file that you created specifically for the sync in GZ3. We use the layouts in GoZyncMobile now in GZ4, not those in your file.
-> '''8.''' Finally prep your mobile file, possibly [[seeding FLM | seeding the Field Level Merge database]], and send that to your local copy of GoZyncHosted: [[distributing mobile files]].
-> '''2.''' You'll do this work on a local machine, but pointing at your hosted files on your host or server... so you don't have to take those down. You actually don't have to make any changes to your hosted [[glossary | mothership]] files as the field you added for GoZync3 is all we need. The new versions of GoZyncHosted, GoZyncLicense, and GoZyncMobile will replace the GZ3 versions of those files on your desktop.
-> '''3.''' Enter your licenses into GoZyncLicense. If you don't remember doing that last time, read this: [[licensing]].
-> '''4.''' In your mobile file, delete all the scripts you imported from GoZync (they're probably in the GoZync script folder). This will orphan any "sync" buttons you added to your layouts, but you'll point these at newly imported scripts later.
-> '''5.''' Now follow our integration instructions as if this was a new integration. But know that you've likely created our required fields already. The only exception to this would be Local child tables where we only required one field in GZ3: in GZ4 we require the same 4 gz_... fields in all local tables.
-> '''6.''' When you're done with the integration instructions, fix any sync buttons you orphaned in step 3 above, and teach GoZyncMobile about any filtering you were doing in GZ3: [[downloading found sets | filtering]].
-> '''7.''' You can also delete any sync layouts from your mobile file that you created specifically for the sync in GZ3. We use the layouts in GoZyncMobile now in GZ4, not those in your file.
-> '''8.''' Finally prep your mobile file, possibly [[seeding FLM | seeding the Field Level Merge database]], and send that to your local copy of GoZyncHosted: [[distributing mobile files]].
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-> '''1.''' Have all your users sync and then once they're done, delete both GoZync mobile files from their devices. (Both GoZyncMobile and your mobile file.)
-> '''2.''' Process the inbox in GoZyncHosted or just visit the inbox to make sure all records there are processed. When they are, close and remove GoZyncHosted and GoZyncLicense from your FileMaker Host or Server.
-> '''3.''' Host the new GoZync5 versions of GoZyncHosted and GoZyncLicense.
-> '''4.''' Email your users a link to the downloads page of GoZyncHosted: you'll find an email button on the downloads tab of GoZyncHosted. (More here: [[distributing mobile files]])
-> '''5.''' Once you're up and running you can remove the Sync layouts from your hosted files--if you made new layouts just for sync--you no longer use them in GoZync5.
-> '''2.''' Process the inbox in GoZyncHosted or just visit the inbox to make sure all records there are processed. When they are, close and remove GoZyncHosted and GoZyncLicense from your FileMaker Host or Server.
-> '''3.''' Host the new GoZync5 versions of GoZyncHosted and GoZyncLicense.
-> '''4.''' Email your users a link to the downloads page of GoZyncHosted: you'll find an email button on the downloads tab of GoZyncHosted. (More here: [[distributing mobile files]])
-> '''5.''' Once you're up and running you can remove the Sync layouts from your hosted files--if you made new layouts just for sync--you no longer use them in GoZync5.
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- enter your license
- pull sync layouts from
- prep your mobile file, seed it, upload to GZH
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1. Pull down a copy of all your files, including your mobile files, and back them up.
2. You'll do this work on a local machine, but pointing at your hosted files on your host or server... so you don't have to take those down. You actually don't have to make any changes to your hosted [[glossary | mothership]] files as the field you added for GoZync3 is all we need. The new versions of GoZyncHosted, GoZyncLicense, and GoZyncMobile will replace the GZ3 versions of those files on your desktop.
3. Enter your licenses into GoZyncLicense. If you don't remember doing that last time, read this: [[licensing]].
4. In your mobile file, delete all the scripts you imported from GoZync (they're probably in the GoZync script folder). This will orphan any "sync" buttons you added to your layouts, but you'll point these at newly imported scripts later.
5. Now follow our integration instructions as if this was a new integration. But know that you've likely created our required fields already. The only exception to this would be Local child tables where we only required one field in GZ3: in GZ4 we require the same 4 gz_... fields in all local tables.
6. When you're done with the integration instructions, fix any sync buttons you orphaned in step 3 above, and teach GoZyncMobile about any filtering you were doing in GZ3: [[downloading found sets | filtering]].
7. You can also delete any sync layouts from your mobile file that you created specifically for the sync in GZ3. We use the layouts in GoZyncMobile now in GZ4, not those in your file.
8. Finally prep your mobile file, possibly [[seeding FLM | seeding the Field Level Merge database]], and send that to your local copy of GoZyncHosted: [[distributing mobile files]].
2. You'll do this work on a local machine, but pointing at your hosted files on your host or server... so you don't have to take those down. You actually don't have to make any changes to your hosted [[glossary | mothership]] files as the field you added for GoZync3 is all we need. The new versions of GoZyncHosted, GoZyncLicense, and GoZyncMobile will replace the GZ3 versions of those files on your desktop.
3. Enter your licenses into GoZyncLicense. If you don't remember doing that last time, read this: [[licensing]].
4. In your mobile file, delete all the scripts you imported from GoZync (they're probably in the GoZync script folder). This will orphan any "sync" buttons you added to your layouts, but you'll point these at newly imported scripts later.
5. Now follow our integration instructions as if this was a new integration. But know that you've likely created our required fields already. The only exception to this would be Local child tables where we only required one field in GZ3: in GZ4 we require the same 4 gz_... fields in all local tables.
6. When you're done with the integration instructions, fix any sync buttons you orphaned in step 3 above, and teach GoZyncMobile about any filtering you were doing in GZ3: [[downloading found sets | filtering]].
7. You can also delete any sync layouts from your mobile file that you created specifically for the sync in GZ3. We use the layouts in GoZyncMobile now in GZ4, not those in your file.
8. Finally prep your mobile file, possibly [[seeding FLM | seeding the Field Level Merge database]], and send that to your local copy of GoZyncHosted: [[distributing mobile files]].
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4. Email your users a link to the downloads page of GoZyncHosted
- pull sync layouts from your hosted file if you made your own
- pull sync layouts from your hosted file if you made your own
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4. Email your users a link to the downloads page of GoZyncHosted: you'll find an email button on the downloads tab of GoZyncHosted. (More here: [[distributing mobile files]])
5. Once you're up and running you can remove the Sync layouts from your hosted files--if you made new layouts just for sync--you no longer use them in GoZync5.
Enjoy!
5. Once you're up and running you can remove the Sync layouts from your hosted files--if you made new layouts just for sync--you no longer use them in GoZync5.
Enjoy!
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(:title Migrating from GoZync3:)
!! How can I move from GZ3 to GZ4?
GoZync 4 is a free upgrade to our GoZync3x customers. Once you've downloaded GoZync5 from [[ http://www.seedcode.com/downloads | seedcode.com/downloads]] the upgrade process is pretty straight forward.
- enter your license
- pull sync layouts from your mobile file if you made your own
- prep your mobile file, seed it, upload to GZH
!! Deploying your new GZ4 files.
Hosting your new GZ4 files will replace the current copy of GoZyncHosted and once you do that your GZ3 users won't be able to sync any more. So here is how to make this as seamless as possible for your users.
1. Have all your users sync and then once they're done, delete both GoZync mobile files from their devices. (Both GoZyncMobile and your mobile file.)
2. Process the inbox in GoZyncHosted or just visit the inbox to make sure all records there are processed. When they are, close and remove GoZyncHosted and GoZyncLicense from your FileMaker Host or Server.
3. Host the new GoZync5 versions of GoZyncHosted and GoZyncLicense.
4. Email your users a link to the downloads page of GoZyncHosted
- pull sync layouts from your hosted file if you made your own.
!! How can I move from GZ3 to GZ4?
GoZync 4 is a free upgrade to our GoZync3x customers. Once you've downloaded GoZync5 from [[ http://www.seedcode.com/downloads | seedcode.com/downloads]] the upgrade process is pretty straight forward.
- enter your license
- pull sync layouts from your mobile file if you made your own
- prep your mobile file, seed it, upload to GZH
!! Deploying your new GZ4 files.
Hosting your new GZ4 files will replace the current copy of GoZyncHosted and once you do that your GZ3 users won't be able to sync any more. So here is how to make this as seamless as possible for your users.
1. Have all your users sync and then once they're done, delete both GoZync mobile files from their devices. (Both GoZyncMobile and your mobile file.)
2. Process the inbox in GoZyncHosted or just visit the inbox to make sure all records there are processed. When they are, close and remove GoZyncHosted and GoZyncLicense from your FileMaker Host or Server.
3. Host the new GoZync5 versions of GoZyncHosted and GoZyncLicense.
4. Email your users a link to the downloads page of GoZyncHosted
- pull sync layouts from your hosted file if you made your own.
