How to Install or Update EzSeries: EzServer, EzDenti and Ez3Di to Latest Version 6.2 or Higher

Before updating to latest version of EzSeries Suite, there are a few things that you will want your IT consultant to do first. Please ensure this process is handled by a certified IT consultant to handle all aspects of the upgrade process.

While this task is a very simplified process, we do recommend that only IT consultants follow these guides to ensure proper upgrade occurs and all data is retained as required by HIPAA. Vatech Support will require IT to be invovled in order to support Server side installation or updating of the EzSeries Software due to data retention requirements in the event of an error occurs.

Failing to follow the update process or using incorrect versions may incure loss of data or incompatibility, please be sure to review all the guide before proceeding.
 

A. Understanding Software versions: 

In order to ensure you are updating and installing the proper versions, use the following break down to determine the proper verison combinations to use.

New Version support list: Must update all software to matching versions as follows or newer* on Server Location (Where database is installed), Capture PC, and All Workstations.
 

Current Version: 

Green X21 Users

EzServer: 6.2 (Service Version)

EzDent-i Version 3.5.3

Ez3D-i Version 5.5.4

Clever Version 1.0.0.0

3DDX Sender to version 1.2.0

Davis Toolkit to version 2.2.16

File manager Use Port: 43112

Note: Must reboot after upgrading or installing this version.


NOTICE: Before updating to latest version suite, the site must be on EzSeries Version 6.2 or newer* If on a previous versions before 6.2  site must update please verify compatibilty before updating*.

You can locate the current version you are on by looking at "Add or Remove Programs" or from control pannel "Uninstall A Program", look for 'EzServer' in the list and it will be noted the version currently installed.

Updating / Previous versions steps:

To update or install previous version:

 How to Install EzSeries 5502 or Previous  / Prevoius Version Installers

B. Download Installation Files:

Select the EzSeries Package installer; as outlined by the most recent version under Section 1 for new installations/updating or previous versions based on your specific version requirements. You can also click the 'Download All' to start the entire download package vs selecting each individual file.

Downloads are availilbe on Vatech America's website under service and support and Common links.

Core Programs:

Download EzSeries Package 

- Click 'Download All' to start the download for the core installation files.

• EzServer                 - Server Location
• EzCommonTools     - Server Location
• Consult Videos        - Server Location
• EzDenti-i                  - Workstations
• Ez3D-i                      - Workstations
• Davis Took Kit          - Workstations
  (For 3D)
• 3DDX Sender           - Workstations

Implant Library:

Download Implant Library Version to match your

• Implant Database    - Server Location

C. Backing up the database.

Before updating EzServer, we advise that you first Backup the database by following the Backup Documentation Guide located here.
It is required that a full and complete backup is made and confirmed before proceeding.

D. Software Updating:

All can be ran as update over the top of existing version by Clinical IT. No additional support is normally required however -  Vatech America can assist with updating EzServer and Capture PC; however Clinic IT will be required to ensure working backup is in place before updating and also assisting with updating Workstations.

In some limited cases EzDent-i and Ez3D-i might prompt to uninstall too old of a version before installing the new version. SImply use add/remove programs to uninstall the program first before updating (This excludes EzServer)

Installing/Updating EzServer:
 

To update the EzServer after the required backup is completed;

• Locate the downloaded EzServer installation files from step A.
• Right Click on the Setup Wizard and click "Run as Administrator"
• First the extraction wizard will run simply allow it to finish and will automatically close.
  
  
  
   
• If installing for the first time:
  You will be prompted to install
  
  
   
• if you desire the Data storage path to be different than the default installation path such as secondary hard drive please select the installation path during this setup process.
  
  
   
• If you are updating from existing version:
  You will then be prompted to upgrade the version, click Upgrade and next all the way through*
  
  
• *if updating from previous version 5.5.2 to Version 6.2 you will be prompted to Upgrade &  convert the data during the installation process*, Click 'OK' to proceed.
  
  
   
• Once EzServer has been Updated or Installed; you will then want to install the updated Consult Data and Implant database; Simply Right click and Run-As Admin, next all the way through both installers.
   
• Activate Floating Licesnse System:  Floating Licesnse System Activation Guide.

Pro Tip:
If you need to update the storage file path (Post installation) to where you would like to move the data file path, please follow this guide:

• Please follow the EzWebServer Storage Path Guide in order to set the proper location settings for the server to read/write images to.
• If you would like to change the default file path of the Storage Data - please download and follow the EzWebServer Storage Path Guide

Installing or Updating EzDent-i

To update the EzDenti on the Capture PC* and Workstations*:

• Locate the downloaded EzDent-i  installation files from Step A.
• Right Click on the Setup Wizard and click "Run as Administrator"
  
  New Install: You will be prompted to install fresh, select next all the way through.
  Existing/Updateing: You will then be prompted to update version, click OK and next all the way through.
   
• If prompted to select the installation type you will choose the following: Workstation or Console (Capture PC) select the proper type based on the station you are on. Note: All stations OTHER than the Capture PC are considered 'Workstation' type.
• After update is finished; you will need to Run EzDent-i from the desktop launcher to connect / point to the database* Section E.
  
  
  

Updating Ez3D-i

To Install or update the Ez3Di on the Capture PC* and Workstations*:

• Locate the downloaded Ez3D-i  installation files from step A.
• Right Click on the Setup Wizard and click "Run as Administrator"
• You will then be prompted to update version, click OK and next all the way through.
• After update is finished; you will need to Run Ez3D-i from the desktop launcher to connect / point to the database* Section E.
  
  

E. Connecting to the server

When installing EzDent-i and Ez3D-i for the first time you will be prompted to select the quick settings as shown below. This will occur on every new PC.


 

Selecting the Database Location:

• Click Search to locate the IP address.
  
  -If the data base is local select 127.0.0.1
  -If the data base is remote select the IP from the list.
  
  
   
• Click OK to save.

Additional Settings:

• Leave the Settings Location as 'Local', Do not use 'Server' as it will result in errors if you use it.
• Change the Teeth Code from FDI to Universal System
• Save options can be selected for user preference but Vatech recommends to set all options to 'Auto Db Save'
  
  
   
• Click OK to save.