Friday, November 24, 2017

Patching Overview

Patching is the process of installing application updates to one or more Sage X3 folders. A patch may install issue fixes or custom modifications.

A system administrator will be tasked with applying patches to the software. Patching is the process of installing application updates to one or more folders. A patch may install issue fixes or custom modifications.

It is important to read and understand any documentation provided with the patch. The patch documentation will include information about the purpose of the patch but it may also include instructions to be performed before and after the patch.

The patching process is a sequential process. That means patches must be installed in the order specified. If you have a problem with a patch, it is important the problem be resolved or determined to be inconsequential before additional patches may be installed.

Patches for Sage X3


There are patches that must be installed as part of the initial installation of . To prepare, you should copy the .dat files from the SageX3Patch directory from the download to the ..\PATCH directory in the root folder of the solution.

How to determine the Sage patch level of a folder


Although there are several methods you can use to check the patch level of a folder, it is recommended that you use the Sage X3 management console.

In the Sage X3 management console, click Solutions in the Left bar

  1. After the solutions display, click the folders icon.
  2. After the folders display, check the Update version column to see the current Sage patch level of the folder.



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