Upgrading an existing installation of Studio for InDesign and InCopy

An upgrade of Studio for InDesign and InCopy is an installation on a system on which Studio for InDesign and InCopy is already installed.

Tip: See how to check the version of Studio for InDesign and InCopy that is installed.

Before you start

Before upgrading, read the Release Notes for any important changes or upgrade instructions. Verify this for all versions that were released after the version that is currently installed.

Note: In case changes to the configuration needs to be made, see where this can be done in Configuring Studio for InDesign and InCopy.

Upgrading Adobe InDesign and InCopy

When also upgrading to a new version of Adobe InDesign and InCopy (for example as part of an upgrade of Studio Server), part of the process is converting the files that have been created with the current version to make them compatible with the newer version.

Doing so prevents users running into unforeseen issues, ensures a smooth transition and maintains the integrity of the content throughout the workflow.

This involves converting layouts, layout templates, articles, article templates, and libraries.

To do this, follow the steps as outlined in Converting files to a higher version of Adobe InDesign and InCopy.

Reviewing optional steps (before upgrading)

Depending on the version of Studio for InDesign and InCopy that you are upgrading from or to, some additional steps may be need to be performed.

Review the following information and implement when necessary.

Upgrading to Studio for InDesign 16.3.1 or higher

• Working with Element Labels. When upgrading from a previous version of Studio for InDesign in which a modified list of Element Labels is used, the configuration file in which this list is stored is automatically moved to a new location. Make sure therefore that this file is still in place until the installation of version 16.3.1 or higher is completed, or first make a copy of the file before uninstalling any older version and manually move it to the new location. For details about the old and new location, see Working with Element Labels in Studio for InDesign.

Using Single Sign-On (SSO) on a macOS system with two versions of Adobe InDesign installed

As part of the installation on macOS, the WoodWing Studio IDP application is installed. This identity provider (IDP) application is used for the communication between a Web browser and the Studio for InDesign and InCopy plug-ins.

When two versions of InDesign are installed on the same system (for example for Adobe 2022 and Adobe 2023) and Single Sign-On is used, make sure that the highest version of Studio for InDesign and InCopy is installed last. If the lowest version is installed last, the Studio IDP application of that lower version is installed which does not support the Single Sign-On protocol for the higher version of Studio for InDesign and InCopy.

Note: This means that when installing Studio for InDesign and InCopy for a lower version of Adobe while a higher version also exists on the system, Studio for InDesign and InCopy for the higher version needs to be re-installed as a final extra step.

Installation

To upgrade an existing installation of Studio for InDesign and InCopy, simply run the installer for the new version. The old version does not need to be uninstalled first.

Follow the same steps as for a new installation.

After installation, Studio for InDesign and InCopy is ready for use. The About WoodWing window will show the new version.