Updating Tornado

Automatic Update Check

Tornado automatically checks for updates when the application starts:

• Connects to the update server

• Compares the current version with the latest release

• Runs silently in the background

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Update Notifications

When an Update is Available

• A notification appears in the bottom-right corner of the screen.

• Displays the new version number.

• Includes a "Download" button.

• The notification remains visible until acted upon.

When No Update is Available

• No notification is shown.

• The application continues to operate normally.

• This confirms that the current version is up-to-date.

When the Update Check Fails

• A brief notification appears in the bottom-right corner.

• Disappears automatically after a few seconds.

• No user action is required.

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Download Process

1. Starting the Download

• Click the "Download" button in the notification.

• The download begins automatically.

• Progress is displayed in the notification area.

2. Installation Steps

For Windows:

• Wait for the download to complete.

• Close Tornado.

• Run the newly downloaded executable file.

For macOS:

• Download the new .dmg file.

• Close Tornado.

• Open the downloaded .dmg.

• Drag the application to the Applications folder.

For Linux:

• Download the new binary file.

• Make it executable by running:

  bashCopy codechmod +x ./tornado

• Restart Tornado.

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Troubleshooting

Common Issues

Update Check Fails:

• Ensure an active internet connection.

• Restart Tornado and let it check again on the next launch.

• The issue usually resolves automatically.

Download Issues:

• Verify internet connectivity.

• Restart Tornado and retry the download.

• Ensure sufficient storage space is available.

Installation Problems:

• Confirm that Tornado is fully closed.

• Verify write permissions in the target directory.

• Clear temporary files if necessary.

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Best Practices for Smooth Updates

1. Complete any running collections before updating.

2. Export important data to avoid interruptions.

3. Close the application when prompted during installation.

4. Follow the installation steps for your platform.

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After Updating

1. Verify that the application is running the new version.

2. Check that existing configurations are intact.

3. Test connections to cloud platforms to ensure everything works as expected.

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Reminder

Updates will bring essential features and improvements. Tornado’s automatic update check ensures you’re notified of new versions while staying unobtrusive.