Upgrading i2 TextChart Premium client

Upgrading i2 TextChart Premium 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 and configuration

  2. Uninstall the current version of i2 TextChart Premium client

  3. Install the new version using the standard installation procedure

  4. Restore database content and reconfigure server connections

Prerequisites

Before beginning the upgrade:

  • Ensure you have administrator privileges on the workstation

  • Verify that no users are actively using i2 TextChart Premium or i2 Analyst's Notebook

  • Obtain the installation package for the new version

  • Note your current server connection settings for reconfiguration

Procedure

Step 1: Back up your existing database

  1. Close all instances of i2 Analyst's Notebook and i2 TextChart Premium.

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

    a. For SQL Server databases: Use SQL Server Management Studio or other database 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.

  3. Open the TextChart Text Analytics Configuration application.

  4. Navigate to the Local DB tab and click Clear to clear the existing database content.

    Note: This step prepares the database for the new version while preserving your backup for restoration if needed.

Step 2: Uninstall the current version

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

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

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

    • Use Windows Add or Remove Programs from the Control Panel


    TextChart uninstaller

  2. Wait for the uninstallation process to complete before proceeding.

Step 3: Install the new version

Follow the standard installation procedure documented in Installing i2 TextChart Premium.

Step 4: Reconfigure server connections

After successful installation of the new version:

  1. Follow the configuration steps in Connecting to Server to restore connectivity to the TextChart Manager and TextChart Data Access.

  2. Restore your database content from the backup created in Step 1, if required.

  3. Test the installation by processing a sample document to verify that all components are functioning correctly.

What's next

After completing the upgrade, consider reviewing the release notes for the new version to understand any new features or configuration changes that may benefit your deployment.