WodAppUpdate simplifies the process of adding over-the-web update functionality by allowing developers to deploy their updates on the host site with just one line of code. Users can easily download updates in seconds.
WodAppUpdate uses a configuration file that is located on a server of your choice, whether that be HTTP, HTTPS, or FTP. After locating the configuration file, the component then determines if the local files need to be replaced. This feature is applicable to any development tool capable of creating apps that can host an ActiveX control.
Additionally, you can send any additional information via URL to your server. This can be used to determine whether a user is allowed to update an application, if they're using a licensed version, or any other criteria. WodAppUpdate doesn't care about the specifics of what you send or do on the server side.
WodAppUpdate can also be utilized to provide admin messages to your end-users. You can prepare messages and store them on the server, and your application can display them to users whenever necessary. When it comes to updating, the component offers full control over its behavior. You can change file versions, their paths, and even force whether or not they're downloaded by setting the NeedReplace property. Alternatively, users can cancel an ongoing update at any time.
In terms of the user experience, there are options for how the update process is displayed. You can hide wodAppUpdate and silently perform the update, or you can use your own progress window to show the update process. Ultimately, the component is designed to make the update process as simple as possible, while also giving you full control. Additionally, you have the option to integrate it completely into your application UI with customized dialogs.
Overall, the WodAppUpdate component is an excellent tool for software developers who want to provide automatic updates that are secure and user-friendly. It's easy to implement and provides plenty of options for customizing the update process.
Version 1.5.7:
1.5.4 February 13, 2011
* ReplaceRules now can be changed per file basis
* File.Update method to recalculate file's properties
Version 1.5.4:
1.5.4 February 13, 2011
* ReplaceRules now can be changed per file basis
* File.Update method to recalculate file's properties
Version 1.5.3:
1.5.3 May 20, 2010
* Component now does not force restart if unlocked file is replaced
Version 1.5.2:
1.5.2 February 11, 2010
* File object has new UncompressedSize property
Version 1.5.1:
1.5.1 January 22, 2010
* Distribution now contains x86 and x64 binaries
Version 1.4.1:
1.4.1 February 26, 2009
* Timeout and UpdaterTimeout properties are now added
Version 1.2.7:
1.2.7 November 9, 2007
* UpdaterName is now checked upon startup. If there is another
application running with same UpdaterName, your methods will fail
(duplicate UdapterName causes problems between apps, since one
app can try to update another)
Version 1.2.5.0:
1.0.4 October 30, 2006
* Add ReplaceRule, Date and NewDate properties. Now wodAppUpdate can
use local/remote dates (if specified) to decide if files
should be replaced or not
Version 1.2.1.0:
1.0.4 October 30, 2006
* Add ReplaceRule, Date and NewDate properties. Now wodAppUpdate can
use local/remote dates (if specified) to decide if files
should be replaced or not
Version 1.0.49:
1.0.4 October 30, 2006
* Add ReplaceRule, Date and NewDate properties. Now wodAppUpdate can
use local/remote dates (if specified) to decide if files
should be replaced or not