update trial version

[jamesx2]

I have a request to update the trial version of the program. Because our data base is downloaded from another program, I must test the compatibility of the program with bridge before I can update the program. We are currently stuck on version 5.7 until the trial version is updated. I would love to be able to use alot of the new things you have added to the program. I know you are busy, but please please if you can find some time to update the trial version for us.

[drtech]

Since Open Dental is open source, If you want to download Microsoft visual c# express for free from the MS website(http://www.microsoft.com/express/download/), download a program called Tortise SVN (http://tortoisesvn.net), and then download the source code (http://www.open-dent.com/manual/developers.html) you can make a full functioning program yourself anytime-completely up to date and not worry about when Jordan has time to update the trial version. It takes a little bit of know how, but if you are up some learning you can do it.

[jordansparks]

There are good reasons why we haven't updated the trial version. We are working on the installer for 64 bit computers. So it will probably be some time within the next week. We'll see.

[jamesx2]

Ok, I have downloaded the current code into a folder. How do I now use this information? The OD icon on desk is directed to the old OD folder. Do I just copy the downloaded info into the old OD folder? Or do I have to do some sort of update?

[drtech]

if you don't know how to proceed it may be more than you want to tackle.

If you want to try here it is:
You have to have Visual c# installed also. Then open the *.sln file with Visaul C# in the folder you downloaded from the SVN. Then once it is loaded, make sure the box says release instead of debug near the toolbar. Click the build | rebuild solution menu. Then you can navigate with explorer to the Opendental\bin\release folder and all the files you need will be there. Copy all those over the files in c:\program files\opendental and then you can use your icon to launch the program.

[jamesx2]

everything is pretty easy until I get to the last step. I see the file labeled Opendental on the right hand side but there is no bin/release folder. Where did I make the mistake?

[spike]

The "Release" folder is inside of the "bin" folder. The "bin" folder is inside of the "OpenDental" folder. The "OpenDental" folder should be at the same level as your ".sln" solution file.