Upgrading i2 TextChart Standard

Upgrading i2 TextChart Standard requires a complete uninstallation of the previous version before installing the new release. This procedure ensures a clean installation and prevents potential conflicts between versions.

About this task

The upgrade process consists of the following stages:

  1. Back up your existing database configuration

  2. Uninstall the current version of i2 TextChart Standard

  3. Install the new version using the standard installation procedure

Prerequisites

Before beginning the upgrade:

  • Ensure you have administrator privileges on the workstation

  • Verify i2 TextChart Standard and i2 Analyst's Notebook are closed

  • Obtain the installation package for the new version

  • Close all related applications before starting the upgrade process

Procedure

Step 1: Prepare for the upgrade

  1. Close i2 Analyst's Notebook.

  2. If you are using a local TextChart database, create a backup:

    a. For SQL Server databases: Use SQL Server Management Studio or other database administration tools to create a full backup of your TextChart database.

    b. For embedded databases: Navigate to the database directory at C:\ProgramData\TextChart\databases\Rosoka (or C:\ProgramData\Rosoka\TextAnalytics\databases\Rosoka for older versions) and create a copy of the entire folder structure.

Step 2: Uninstall the current version

  1. Uninstall i2 TextChart Standard using one of the following methods:

    • From the Windows Start menu, locate and run the TextChart uninstaller

    • Navigate to C:\Program Files\TextChart\ and execute Uninstall.exe

    • Use Windows Add or Remove Programs from the Control Panel


    TextChart uninstaller

  2. Follow the uninstaller prompts and wait for the process to complete before proceeding.

Step 3: Install the new version

After successful removal of the previous version, install the new version by following the procedures documented in Installing i2 TextChart Standard.

What's next

After completing the installation, restore your database content from the backup created in Step 1, if required. Test the installation by processing a sample document to verify that all components are functioning correctly.

Consider reviewing the release notes for the new version to understand any new features or configuration changes that may benefit your deployment.