Applications, data files, and profiles created and saved in earlier versions of ScanTools software can usually be migrated to ScanTools version 7.1 (and later). The migration rules vary however depending on the ScanTools software version you are migrating from. Before proceeding, be sure to check the requirements described below for your ScanTools software version and make backup copies of each application and profile you plan to migrate.
CAUTION: Be sure to backup all application files and profiles before migrating.
If you are migrating to a new version of ScanTools software, we recommend that you prepare as follows:
Use Make Application Disk in the version of ScanTools you are migratingfrom to copy all files associated with your applications to a specified directory location. Be sure to include background form image files if you are migrating from Image ScanTools.
Use Install Application in the version of ScanTools you are migrating to, to copy all files associated with these same applications into ScanTools Plus.
Applications, profiles, and data files created and saved in ScanTools Plus software (versions 6.0 - 7.0) are compatible with ScanTools Plus software version 7.1.
Data files saved or created in 7.1 are no longer backward compatible.
Once saved in the newer format, the applications remain backward compatible to the same earlier version of ScanTools Plus software, providing the following features are not being used within the ScanTools definition file:
If you select features (other than what is listed above) or performed operations in ScanTools Plus version 7.0 or 7.1 that were not available in the earlier version, they will simply be unavailable.
Profiles are backward compatible to ScanTools Plus software (version 6.0 - 7.0) providing new features have not been used.
Applications, profiles, and data files created and saved in Image ScanTools software (version 4.2 or later) are compatible with ScanTools Plus software version 7.1, with one possible exception:
If you are using background form images in your Image ScanTools application, you may need to update the location of the background form image files:
Otherwise, no migration actions are required, although you will have the option of specifying the scanner light source via the Set Light Source dialog the first time you open the application.
Data files saved or created in 7.1 are no longer backward compatible.
Once saved in the newer format, the applications remain backward compatible to the same earlier version of ScanTools software, providing the following features are not being used within the ScanTools application definition file:
If you select functions or performed operations in ScanTools 7.0 or 7.1 that were not available in the earlier version, they will simply be unavailable.
You may need to reset the paths to your background form images, if you use them, in the Replace Background Form Images for Sheet # dialog.
Profiles are backward compatible to Image ScanTools software (version 5.0 or later) providing new features have not been used.
Applications, profiles, and data files created and saved in ScanTools II software (version 1.0 or later) are completely compatible with ScanTools Plus software version 7.1. They require no migration actions although you will have the option of specifying the scanner light source via the Set Light Source dialog the first time you open the application.
Data files saved or created in 7.1 are no longer backward compatible.
Once saved in the newer format, the applications remain backward compatible to the same earlier version of ScanTools software, providing the following features are not being used within the ScanTools definition file:
If you select functions or performed operations in ScanTools Plus 7.0 or 7.1 that were not available in the earlier version, they will simply be unavailable.
Profiles are backward compatible to ScanTools II software (version 1.0 or later) providing new features have not been used.
You can use applications, profiles, and data files that were created in ScanTools (16-bit, Windows 3.x or later environment) software version 1.2 or later. When you open the application or an associated profile from this earlier version, the Application Migration Options dialog appears. You must decide whether or not to save it in the newer 32-bit ScanTools format. Once saved in the newer format, the file cannot be used in ScanTools software (16-bit, Windows environment).
When migrating an application from ScanTools (16-bit, Windows 3.x or later environment) software version 1.2 or later, the following are set in ScanTools Plus:
None. Applications and profiles saved in ScanTools Plus 7.1 cannot be used in ScanTools software (16-bit, Windows environment).
NOTE:Sample Application 701 was created in the 16-bit, Windows version of ScanTools to demonstrate application migration.
You can use applications, profiles, and data files that were created in ScanTools (DOS environment) software version 2.5b or later. When you open the application or an associated profile from this earlier version, the Application Migration Options dialogappears. You must decide whether or not to save it in the newer ScanTools format. Once saved in the newer format, the file cannot be used in ScanTools software (DOS or 16-bit Windows environment).
When migrating an application from ScanTools (DOS environment) software version 2.5b or later, these ScanTools Plus values are set as defaults for the application:
None. Applications and profiles saved with ScanTools Plus 7.1 cannot be used in ScanTools software (DOS or 16-bit Windows environment).
When using the Image Enable/Disable Utility program installed with ScanTools software, the Application Migration dialog is not displayed. Converting applications with this utility automatically saves them in the newer ScanTools format. For details, see Image Enable Disable Utility Overview.
Existing applications using the iNAME Image Archive function will run the same as in your previous version of ScanTools software.
If you are running an existing iNAME Image Archive function, we recommend you update your iNAME implementation to take advantage of the ease of operation provided by the integrated interface. To do this, open your application, select Settings from the Application menu, remove iNAME.dll from the User Exit box, Enable iNAME, and save your application.
Existing applications using the iNAME Merge functionality will run the same as in your previous version of ScanTools software.
NOTE: iNAME image archiving, including the iNAME Merge function, is integrated with ScanTools Plus software. If you are running an existing iNAME image archiving application, we recommend you update your iNAME implementation to take advantage of the ease of operation provided by the integrated interface. See iNAME Image Archiving Overview and Scanning with iNAME Scan-Time Image Archiving for additional information.
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