Question
When upgrading to a newer Flownex release, is there any advantage to opening and saving projects in each intermediate version before moving to the latest release? For example, if a project was created several years ago, should it be upgraded through multiple releases, or can it be opened directly in the latest version?
Answer
It is not necessary to upgrade a Flownex project through intermediate releases before opening it in the latest version. Existing projects can typically be opened directly in the most recent release without first saving them in older versions.
However, it is recommended to create a backup copy of the project before opening it in a newer release. Each Flownex release may contain updates, enhancements, bug fixes, or changes to component models and solver behavior that can affect the results of an existing network. These changes are typically documented in the release notes for each version.
Maintaining a backup allows users to compare project behavior between versions if differences are observed. It can also help identify when a particular change was introduced by reviewing the relevant release notes and, if necessary, opening the project in previous versions to compare results and determine the source of the change.