If you are entitled to updates, you can update your CGS Labs SW through the Update functionality. It can be accessed on the CGS Labs ribbon, or at every start of CGS Labs SW.
About window informs us if there is any update available for the version we are using, and if the user is entitled to get it.
The functionality of the update process differs in CGS Labs 2027 version, compared to earlier versions.
CGS Labs 2026.1 or earlier versions
CGS Labs 2027.0 version
STEP 1: Click Download and wait a few moments.
STEP 2: Once available, click Update to.
A warning message is shown that the program should be closed.
A new window will open to show the progress of the download process.
STEP 3: Once finished, it will save the installation file to Downloads and automatically run the installation.
Follow the steps in the installation wizard. First, select the option to Set up a workstation.
Then you get the Install option.
Read the note to close all Windows programs before you continue with Next.
Read the License agreement, which you need to agree to, so you can continue with Next.
Select the products that you want to install. For Plateia, Ferrovia, or Aquaterra products, you can only select all of them together. It is recommended to select the Site Design option along with these products.
If not sure, you can leave all the products selected. Continue with Next.
In the next selection option, you will have the option to select the CAD platforms installed on your computer. Supported files for the selected CAD platforms will be installed, and you will be able to use CGS Labs SW on top of them.
It is recommended to select only the CAD platforms, on top of which you will use CGS Labs SW. The number of selected CAD platforms affects the installation speed performance. (You can add new platforms later with a reinstall.)
Continue with Next.
In the last selection option, you will have the option to select the country (language) version you will be using.
It is recommended to select only the country version you will be using. The number of selected country versions affects the installation speed performance.
Continue with Next.
Set the installation folder; we recommend using the default folder. The space requirements are checked.
Continue with Next.
Review the settings in the last step, and go back if you need to change any settings. If everything is OK, continue with Next.
First, the dependencies are installed.
You get the installation progress bar to monitor the installation process.
Once finished, you get a new window, with the options to
- open the instructions document
- and run the CGS Labs Profile Creator, which creates shortcut(s) to run the CGS Labs SW. This is described in a different article. CGS Labs Profile Creator
CGS Labs 2026.1 or earlier versions
STEP 1: Click Download and wait until the download procedure is finished.
STEP 2: In the window, click Update to.
A warning message is shown that the program should be closed.
STEP 3: Confirm that you would like to update.
STEP 4: Update process starts. Click Next.
Software is updating.
STEP 5: Finish the update process.