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Upgrade Template

Template updates in each new release may introduce important changes and new features. However, it is neither necessary nor recommended to install a new template directly over an existing one.

For detailed steps, follow the guide for your specific template.

important

Always back up your databases and Central Point folder before importing or updating templates to prevent accidental data loss or overwriting.

  • Install and test new templates on a dedicated test environment (Test Central Point) first.
  • Only apply changes you want to keep in your production environment, either manually or using the template import tool.
  • The original template and all existing data models, dashboards, and configurations remain usable after an upgrade.

Template import and udate behavior​

During import, the tool will compare unique identifiers (GUIDs) to match elements such as Data Models, Views, Dashboards, Reports, and Cubes between the template and your Central Point.

  • Elements ready to add will have checkboxes marked in the Add column; those already present or unchanged will be marked Skip.
  • If you select Update, the system replaces Central Point contents with template contents—including deleting any modifications since the previous template installation.
note

Version numbers on Data Models, Views, Dashboards, and Reports reflect their state at the last template install and may not always be fully reliable.

Special element matching​

  • Global Selection Pages, Application Links, Language dictionary entries, and Global Scripts are also matched by GUID.
  • Global Variables are matched by their key (for example, @@MyVariable).
  • Global Parameters are matched by their defined name.