Updates and New Modules

ICATS updates keep your system current by installing new software versions and downloading any drill modules your system is authorized to use.

Updates are normally simple, but it’s important to understand when they occur automatically and how to start one manually when needed.

Automatic Updates (Most Common)

Under normal circumstances, ICATS will notify you of available updates when the system starts.

• If an update is available, you will be prompted to approve it (Y / N)
• Approving the update installs:
  • Program updates
  • Any newly authorized drill modules

This is the recommended and most common update method.

Manual Updates (When You Should Use Them)

In some cases, you may need to initiate an update manually. Common reasons include:

• You purchased a new module
• ICA support asked you to update
• You believe your system is not current

How to manually update ICATS

1. Right-click on an open area of the table
2. Click Settings
3. Click Update

ICATS will then check for available updates and download anything your system is authorized to receive.

Two-Phase Updates (Important)

Occasionally, an update happens in two steps:

1. Program update (ICATS software itself)
2. Content update (drills and modules)

If this occurs:

• You may be asked twice to approve an update
• This is normal behavior

Do not interrupt the process.

Module Authorization

Only modules your ICATS system is authorized for will be downloaded.

Examples include:

• Target Practice
• Statistics
• Pattern Breakdown modules

If you believe you are missing a module you purchased:

• Run a manual update
• Confirm your system completes the update successfully

When Not to Use Forced Update (U)

The shortcut key U forces an update and is primarily intended for:

• ICA support troubleshooting
• Exceptional cases

For normal use, Settings → Update is preferred and faster.

Common Questions

“I ran an update but nothing changed.”
If no updates were available, ICATS will simply continue running the current version.

“Why didn’t my new drills appear?”
Confirm:

• The purchase was completed
• You approved the update prompt
• The update finished without interruption

If needed, run a manual update again.

Related Topics

• Shortcut Keys Reference
  Learn what the U key does and when to use it.

• Loading Drills
  Where updated and newly downloaded drills appear.

• File Manager: Copy, Delete, Rename, Favorites
  Organize and manage new drills after updates.

• Drill Types: ICA, Image, and Hybrid
  Understand how newly downloaded drills behave when loaded.

• Aiming Ball: How to Read It
  Learn how guidance elements in updated drills should be interpreted.