Software Update Interface
Last Updated on July 30, 2024 | 3 min read
Note: The screen captures on this page are intended to show the regions and the location of various parts of the interface. The icons and elements may be different in your distribution and version of the software.
This section describes the NIVOMAX Viewer Software Update interface, available on the Data Server and the NIVOMAX Viewer Desktop Edition. For Library Downloads and Updates, refer to the Download Manager Interface.
This interface appears when a new version of the NIVOMAX Viewer is available, providing a straightforward method to download and install the latest updates, ensuring access to new features and enhancements.
When a Software Update is Available

Note: When updating from version 3.1.0 to 3.4.1 or 3.4.2, users will see the software update interface that was present in version 3.1.0, and not the descriptions shown in the figure above.
How to Use
- Update Available:
- The
System Update Available icon in the Main Toolbar turns green.
- The
- Initiate Download:
- Click the GET button to start downloading the installation file for the newest version.
- More Information:
- Refer to the NIVOMAX Installation Guide.
NIVOMAX Viewer Desktop Edition
- Up-to-Date:
- A message appears stating the software is the latest version and shows the edition in use.
- Update Available:
- The
System Update Available icon in the Main Toolbar turns green.
- The new software version details, including the release date and a short description, are displayed for download.
- The
NIVOMAX Viewer Network Edition (Data Server and Client Viewer Apps)
- Up-to-Date:
- A message appears stating the software is the latest version and shows the edition in use.
- Update Available:
- The “System Update Available” icon turns green.
- The new software version details, including the release date and a short description, are displayed for download.
- Client Viewer Download Link:
- The client viewer download link is always available on the Data Server.
- Data Server and Client Viewer Update:
- When the Network Edition has a new version, both download links (Data Server and Client Viewer) are shown on the Data Server. Software Download Interface is omitted in the Client Viewer.
Download Progress and Notification
After starting the download, users can leave the updates interface and continue using the application. A notification banner appears, showing the download progress. The banner can be moved on the screen and disappears when the download is complete. Once the download is complete, users can install the latest version.
WARNING!
Do not exit the NIVOMAX Viewer application while the update is downloading.
The notification banner will state:
“DO NOT EXIT: NIVOMAX Viewer Desktop Edition v.3.4.1 update is being downloaded in the background | 41%”
Available in the Following Editions
- NIVOMAX Viewer Desktop Edition
- NIVOMAX Viewer Network (LAN) Edition on both the Data Server and the Network Client Viewer.