General information about installing and upgrading Workbenches

When a Workbench installer is run, it performs the following tasks:
  1. Extract and copy files to the installation directory The Workbench software is installed into a directory. It is self contained. The suggested folder name to install into reflects the software name and the major version line. For example, for a CLC Genomics Workbench with major version 23, the default installation location offered on each platform would be:

    Windows
    C:\Program files\CLC Genomics Workbench 23
    macOS
    /Applications/CLC Genomics Workbench 23
    Linux
    /opt/CLCGenomicsWorkbench 23

    To install the software into central locations, like those listed above, generally requires administrator rights. Administrator rights will also be needed to install licenses and plugins for installations in central locations. The software can be installed to another location, if desired. When only a single person will use the software, this can be useful. Installing to an area they have permission to write to means that licenses and plugins can then be installed without needing administrator rights.

    General recommendations for installation locations

    • For minor updates, you will be asked whether you wish to:

      • Update the existing installation Generally recommended for minor updates. New files will be installed into the same directory as the existing installation. Licensing information and installed plugins remain in place from the installation already present.

        OR

      • Install to a different directory. Configuration will be needed after installation. E.g. licensing needs to be configured, any desired plugins will need to be installed, etc.

    • For major updates. The suggested installation directory will reflect the new major version number of the software. Please do not install a new major version into the same folder as an existing, older version of the Workbench. Configuration will be needed after installation. E.g. licensing needs to be configured, any desired plugins will need to be installed, etc.

  2. Set the amount of memory The installer investigates the amount of RAM on the machine during installation and sets the amount of memory that the Workbench can use.

  3. Establish shortcuts (optional) On Windows and Mac systems, an option is provided during installation to create a shortcut for starting the Workbench. On Linux systems, this option is also presented, but it has no effect.

Updating workflows after upgrading a CLC Workbench is described in Updating workflows.