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Common Version Tasks

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Common Version Tasks #

Frequent version management scenarios.

Task 1: Releasing a Standard Update #

Scenario: You have bug fixes and improvements ready.

Steps:

  • Go to DDLS > Versions > Add New
  • Enter version number (e.g., 1.2.1)
  • Select product
  • Write changelog (be specific)
  • Click Publish (or Save Draft)
  • Return to edit the version
  • Use the Files section to upload the new file
  • Leave “Beta” unchecked

    • Task 2: Releasing a Beta Version #

    Scenario: You want early adopters to test new features.

    Steps:

  • Go to DDLS > Versions > Add New
  • Enter version number (e.g., 2.0.0-beta)
  • Select product
  • Write changelog with “BETA” warning
  • Check “This is a beta version”
  • Publish or save, then attach beta file via Files section

    • Tip: Email beta testers to let them know.

    Task 3: Emergency Hotfix #

    Scenario: Critical bug found, need immediate patch.

    Steps:

  • Create patch (fix the bug)
  • Test minimally but thoroughly
  • Go to Versions > Add New
  • Use patch version (1.2.2 if current is 1.2.1)
  • Write urgent changelog explaining the fix
  • Publish immediately, then attach patched file
  • Email customers about critical update

    • Task 4: Deprecating Old Version #

    Scenario: Version 1.x is end-of-life, want customers on 2.x.

    Steps:

  • Edit old version
  • Add deprecation notice to changelog
  • Update version description: “DEPRECATED – Please update to 2.x”
  • Keep available for download (some customers need it)
  • Email customers about migration

    • Task 5: Checking Version Adoption #

    Scenario: Want to know how many customers updated to v2.0.

    Steps:

  • Go to DDLS > Downloads
  • Filter by product
  • Set date range: Since v2.0 release
  • Look at Version column
  • Count unique customers on v2.0 vs older versions

    • Related Topics #

    • [Creating a New Version](#)
    • [Publishing a Version](#)
    • [Managing Version Files](#)
    • [The Downloads Screen](#)

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