In-Place Upgrade to ThingWorx Navigate 9.x
We’ll upgrade ThingWorx Navigate using the ThingWorx Navigate Setup tool. In the sections below, you’ll find more information to help you set up your system.
Open the Tool for Upgrade
According to the package that you downloaded, unzip the download, and then open the installer file:
• Windows—ThingWorx-Navigate-<version>-Windows-installer.exe
• Linux—ThingWorx-Navigate-<version>-Linux-x64-installer.run
For Windows, double-click the file to open the ThingWorx Navigate Setup tool.
For Linux, make sure you run ThingWorx Navigate Setup with the root user.
Welcome to ThingWorx Navigate
Let’s begin with the ThingWorx Navigate upgrade. Click Next to begin.
License Agreement
1. Read the license agreement, and then select I accept the agreement. You can print a copy of the agreement.
2. Click Next.
Authentication
Based on your authentication type, the ThingWorx Navigate Setup tool leads you to one of the following:
• Creating and validating your ThingWorx administrator application key
• Entering your ThingWorx administrator password
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For SSO and Windchill Authentication: Create and Validate Your ThingWorx Administrator Application Key
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For Fixed Authentication: Provide Your ThingWorx Administrator Password
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1. Create a ThingWorx application key. Refer to the "Creating an Application Key" section in the Application Keys topic of the ThingWorx Help Center.
2. Copy the value under Key ID.
3. Back in the ThingWorx Navigate Setup tool, paste the value in the box next to Application Key and click Next.
Your application key is validated.
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1. Enter the password for your ThingWorx Administrator account.
2. Click Next.
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Begin Your Upgrade
Now’s the time to review your settings. If you need to change anything, click Back. When you’re ready, click Install.
The upgrade process can take several minutes.
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ThingWorx Navigate is installed in the same location as your existing ThingWorx Foundation installation.
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Success!
ThingWorx Navigate is upgraded. Click Finish on the Success! page. You’re all set to use ThingWorx Navigate.
Non-administrator users must be granted permission to access ThingWorx Navigate tasks. For more information, see the topic Modify ThingWorx Permissions: Users and Groups.