# Updates & version compatibility

GeoDin Onsite includes an **automatic update check**. Shortly after launching the application, the system connects to the GeoDin resources server to verify whether a newer version is available.

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* If an update is found, a notification box will appear.
* Selecting **Update** will download the latest installer.
* The installer automatically removes the previous version and installs the new one.

This process ensures that users always have access to the most recent features, improvements, and security fixes.

#### 1. Backward Compatibility

All new versions of GeoDin Onsite are designed with **backward compatibility**. This means that any data created in older versions can still be opened and used in newer releases.

#### 2. Forward Compatibility

However, the reverse is not guaranteed. If a colleague is working with a newer version and creates a file, that file may not be accessible in an older version of the software. For this reason, it is strongly recommended that all team members keep their installations up to date.


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