What you need to know when upgrading to Bartender 2022
By: POSGuys Support - 5/15/2023

What you need to know when upgrading to Bartender 2022

More Flexibility

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	<li>New BarTender REST API &ndash; only available with BarTender 2022

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		<li>Connect to any business system (ERP, WMS, MES, etc.)</li>
		<li>Automate your labeling workflow
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			<li>Printing operations, label template management, label printing</li>
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		<li>60+ actions available to run programmatically</li>
	</ul>
	</li>
	<li>Flexible printer licensing &ndash; add on any number of printers anytime
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		<li>No new PKC needed</li>
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	</li>
</ul>

More Mobility

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	<li>New BarTender Mobile App &ndash; only compatible with BarTender 2022

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		<li>Print from anywhere, anytime on any device</li>
		<li>Reduce unnecessary steps &ndash; print at the source of work &copy; 2023 Seagull Scientific 6</li>
		<li>Available in both iOS &amp; Android App Stores</li>
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	</li>
	<li>Revamped Print Portal &ndash; faster &amp; more accessible printing
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		<li>Select &amp; print your labels from any device via web browser</li>
		<li>Friendlier UI design allows you to quickly select any webbrowser from any device</li>
		<li>Expanded remote printing access for teams/partners/suppliers
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			<li>Users only have access to content and services based on permissions you give them</li>
		</ul>
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	</ul>
	</li>
</ul>

Increased Productivity

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	<li>Improved label workflow &amp; production

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		<li>New Visual Workflow Designer &ndash; faster design, approval, and deployment</li>
		<li>New Print Portal&lt;&gt;Librarian integration &ndash; centralize label template management</li>
	</ul>
	</li>
	<li>Integrated PDF Engine
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		<li>Full BarTender control of PDF generation</li>
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	</li>
	<li>Expanded support for 20+ databases
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		<li>Including Excel Online &amp; Google Sheets</li>
		<li>New Microsoft Azure SQL database connector</li>
		<li>New SAP HANA database connector</li>
	</ul>
	</li>
</ul>

Not sure where to start?

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	<li>Get an Upgrade Assessment &ndash; quick plan to upgrading your software

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		<li>Schedule a Call </li>
		<li>Evaluate your current environment</li>
		<li>Offer suggestions &amp; recommendations</li>
		<li>Provide a high-level overview on how to execute</li>
		<li>Summary document</li>
	</ul>
	</li>
	<li>Other professional services offerings:
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		<li>Integration Design</li>
		<li>Template Design</li>
		<li>Integration Solution Evaluation &amp; Modernization</li>
	</ul>
	</li>
</ul>

Questions?

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	<li>Will my version of BarTender still operate even though it is unsupported?

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		<li>Your version of BarTender will still work but keep in mind you will no longer receive any upgrades or support. If something goes wrong, you will not be able to call in for help.&nbsp;</li>
	</ul>
	</li>
	<li>What is the cost of upgrading to BarTender 2022?
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		<li>As long as you have an Maintenance &amp; Support Agreement, the upgrade is include.&nbsp;</li>
		<li>If you do not have an active Maintenance &amp; Support Agreement, obtaining one will allow you to be upgrade eligible.&nbsp;</li>
	</ul>
	</li>
	<li>Do I need a new license/activation key to upgrade from BarTender 2016 to BarTender 2022?
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		<li>No, your existing Product Key Code will work.</li>
	</ul>
	</li>
	<li>Are there specific requirements for upgrading to BarTender 2022?
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		<li>Yes &ndash; Desktop OS (Windows 10 or 11) or Server OS (Server 2022, 2019, 2016)&nbsp;</li>
		<li>You will need a 64bit OS.</li>
	</ul>
	</li>
	<li>Can BarTender 2022 be installed on top of BarTender 2016?
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		<li>Yes, but&hellip;
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			<li>Only one version can be installed on a PC at a time</li>
			<li>BarTender 2022 will replace the 2016 version and you cannot rollback the upgrade.&nbsp;</li>
		</ul>
		</li>
	</ul>
	</li>
	<li>What is provisional activation? How long can you use provisional activation?
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		<li>Allows you to activate BarTender 2022 on 1 computer for a temporary period for 30 days (Pro/Auto) or 180 days (Enterprise)</li>
		<li>This allows you to setup and test BarTender 2022 on a Seperate Server to make sure you and your users are comfortable with the new workflow.</li>
	</ul>
	</li>
	<li>How do I get started with provisional activation?
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		<li>You need an active Matinenance Agreement.&nbsp;</li>
		<li>During the BarTender 2022 install, you will be prompted with the &ldquo;Provisional Activation&rdquo; option.</li>
	</ul>
	</li>
	<li>Will my existing printers work with BarTender 2022 after upgrading?
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		<li>Yes, along with the 8,000+ printer drivers available for optimized high-performance printing</li>
		<li>Seagull Drivers are specifically optimized to work best with Bartender</li>
	</ul>
	</li>
	<li>Do we upgrade the License Server first or will the Old Client work with the New License Server?
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		<li>Bartender 2016 and prior will not be able to connect due to a protocol change.&nbsp;</li>
		<li>For customers with an existing infrastructure working toward an upgrade, it is reccomended to setup Bartender 2022 on a seperate server and then begin rolling over users. As dependenices on BarTender 2016 are eventually removed, you can then deactivate Bartender 2016.&nbsp;</li>
	</ul>
	</li>
	<li>How should I proceed with upgrading if I have Bartender 2019 or newer?
	<ul>
		<li>Bartender 2019 and newer are backward compatibile but it is advised to setup Bartender 2022 on a new server and then begin rolling over users. This will allow you to integrate BarTender 2022 without bringing production to a stop and allow access to your older version while you adjust to a new workflow.&nbsp;</li>
	</ul>
	</li>
	<li>An important note about PDF Printing
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		<li>Bartender now had integrated PDF Printing but there is a limit of 5000 per printer, per 7 day period.&nbsp;</li>
	</ul>
	</li>
</ul>

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Upgrade BarTender software resources&nbsp;

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			<ul>
				<li>Updating your Software</li>
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			<td>
			<ul>
				<li>FAQ&#39;s</li>
			</ul>
			</td>
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			<td>
			<ul style="margin-left:40px">
				<li><a href="https://support.seagullscientific.com/hc/en-us/articles/4783855110935-Updating-to-BarTender-2022">Updating to BarTender 2022</a></li>
			</ul>
			</td>
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			<ul style="margin-left:40px">
				<li><a href="https://support.seagullscientific.com/hc/en-us/articles/360022609473-What-is-provisional-activation-How-do-I-provisionally-activate-my-software-">What is provisional activation?</a></li>
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			<ul style="margin-left:40px">
				<li><a href="https://support.seagullscientific.com/hc/en-us/articles/4831004284695-FAQ-for-customers-updating-to-BarTender-2022">Updating to Bartender 2022 FAQ&#39;s</a></li>
			</ul>
			</td>
			<td>
			<ul style="margin-left:40px">
				<li><a href="https://support.seagullscientific.com/hc/en-us/articles/360016328974-BarTender-supported-Windows-versions">BarTender supported Windows variations</a></li>
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			<td>
			<ul style="margin-left:40px">
				<li><a href="https://www.seagullscientific.com/solutions/integrations-and-technology/professional-services/">BarTender Professional Services Overview</a></li>
			</ul>
			</td>
			<td>
			<ul style="margin-left:40px">
				<li><a href="https://support.seagullscientific.com/hc/en-us/articles/5621508947479-Migrating-32-bit-ODBC-OLEDB-Database-Connections-to-64-bit">How to migrate 32-bit database connections</a></li>
			</ul>
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			<ul style="margin-left:40px">
				<li><a href="https://www.seagullscientific.com/support/2016-end-of-support/2016-eos-contact-professional-services/">Upgrade Assessment Request</a></li>
			</ul>
			</td>
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			<ul style="margin-left:40px">
				<li><a href="https://support.seagullscientific.com/hc/en-us/articles/360020526253-BarTender-net-SDK-and-BarTender-Version-compatibility">BarTender .net SDK and backwards compatibility</a></li>
			</ul>
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			<td>
			<ul>
				<li>Updating your Software</li>
			</ul>
			</td>
			<td>&nbsp;</td>
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			<td>
			<ul style="margin-left:40px">
				<li><a href="https://www.seagullscientific.com/software/bartender-feature-comparison/">BarTender 2022 Features by Edition</a></li>
			</ul>
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			<td>&nbsp;</td>
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			<ul style="margin-left:40px">
				<li><a href="https://www.seagullscientific.com/media/3194/bartender2022_whatsnew.pdf">What&#39;s New in BarTender 2022</a></li>
			</ul>
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			<td>&nbsp;</td>
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			<ul style="margin-left:40px">
				<li><a href="https://support.seagullscientific.com/hc/en-us/articles/4413434027799-BarTender-REST-API-Overview">BarTender REST API Overview</a></li>
			</ul>
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			<td>&nbsp;</td>
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			<ul style="margin-left:40px">
				<li><a href="https://www.seagullscientific.com/software/bartender-technical-specifications/">BarTender 2022 Technical Specifications</a></li>
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			<td>&nbsp;</td>
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