GDC 5.00 upgrade guide

This section describes differences you may encounter when upgrading to Genero Desktop Client (GDC) 5.00.

Important:

This is an incremental upgrade guide that covers only topics related to the Genero Desktop Client version specified in the page title. Check prior upgrade guides if you migrate from an earlier version. Make sure to also read about the new features for this version.

Corresponding new features page: GDC 5.00 new features.

Previous upgrade guide: GDC 4.01 upgrade guide.

This minor release does not require you to complete specific instructions or be aware of changes when upgrading from the previous version.

GDC support consolidates on the most recent version

Starting with Genero 5.00, the most recent version of the Genero Desktop Client will be the only supported version. It will work with all supported versions of FGLGWS and the GAS. Any bug fixes or feature additions will occur in this version only; older versions will no longer be maintained. For more information, see GDC 5.00 and Genero compatibility.

GDC rendering depends on the DVM version

For applications running on FGLGWS 3.21, GDC uses native rendering. For applications running on FGLGWS 4.01 or greater, the GDC uses Universal Rendering. For information on when the GDC uses Universal Rendering versus native rendering, see GDC 5.00 and Genero compatibility.

Changes in earlier versions

Make sure to check the upgrade notes of earlier versions, to not miss changes introduced in maintenance releases. For more details, see GDC 4.01 upgrade guide.