Sharp Stock

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Updates & Version Alignment ​

Sharp Stock employs a distribution model based on major mainstream app stores, aiming to provide you with the most secure and stable automatic update experience.

1. Automatic Update Mechanism ​

Binary updates for this software are fully managed by the distribution platform where you initially installed it, ensuring the program is always up to date:

Microsoft Store ​

On the Windows platform, the app store typically detects and downloads updates in the background automatically. You can also perform a manual check:

  1. Open the Microsoft Store.
  2. Click "Library" in the bottom-left corner.
  3. Click the "Get updates" button.

Steam Platform ​

Steam provides excellent silent update support:

  • When a new version is released, the Steam client will automatically download and install hotfixes or full packages before the application starts.
  • The application remains locked until all update tasks are complete, ensuring version consistency.

Mac App Store ​

  • Updates are performed automatically based on your macOS system settings.
  • You can also manually refresh in the "Updates" tab of the App Store.

2. Database Protocol Detection & Alignment ​

In addition to the software program, the core database of the asset library (assetlib.db) is also version-aware:

  1. Automatic Structure Upgrade: When new software detects an older database version, it will attempt an automated, non-destructive database structure upgrade.
  2. Version Conflict Alert: If a team member has upgraded the asset library using a higher version of the software and your software version is lower, the system will pop up a "Database compatibility version incompatible" warning.

Solution:

  • Please close the application immediately and go to the corresponding app store to update the software, ensuring your tool version is synced with the team.

3. Important Notes ​

  • Team Version Consistency: In a multi-user collaboration environment, we strongly recommend that all members enable the "Automatic Update" feature in their app stores to prevent database access blockage due to outdated software versions.
  • Configuration Data Protection: The application update process only targets program files; it does not affect your asset library path configurations, UI preferences, or custom tag data.

4. Active In-App Reminders ​

To ensure you stay informed about feature iterations, Sharp Stock includes intelligent version detection:

  1. Silent Detection: The application automatically checks for new version releases upon startup.
  2. Status Notification: If an update is detected, a prominent notification marker will appear above the ⚙ Settings icon in the left navigation bar.
  3. Rapid Upgrade Entry: On the [Settings] → [About Product] page, you can directly click "Update Now," and the system will automatically guide you to the corresponding store page.

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The above in-app features serve only as reminders; the actual download and installation process is still securely performed by the app store.