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How to Update a PowerPack Add-on

Post Author: Joe D365 |

PowerPack add-ons are a great way to add functionality to your Dynamics 365 system. All of the add-ons are constantly being enhanced with awesome new features, so it's always a good idea for users to make sure their PowerPack add-on are up-to-date.

Updating an add-on is quick and easy! Simply follow these 5 steps:

1.)Grab the latest solution .zip file from the respective PowerPack web page

2.)Log into CRM and navigate to Settings > Solutions

3.)Click Import and walk through the import steps. Remember to select the options to Overwrite Customizations and activate and processes upon re-import. If presented with the option to "Stage for update", leave the checkbox un-checked.

Note: Choosing to Overwrite Customizations will only overwrite any back-end plugins that may have been updated since the previous version was installed.




4.)Once the import has completed navigate back to the solutions list and double click on the PowerPack you just imported to open the configuration. Here you may be asked to clean up the components of the solution. If prompted, select ok.

How to Update a PowerPack Add-on

How to Update a PowerPack Add-on

5.)Once the clean-up has completed, select Submit to re-sync your registration with the PowerObjects registration system and you are done!

How to Update a PowerPack Add-on

Now you've learned how to update a PowerPack add-on for Dynamics 365!

Not using any of the awesome PowerPack add-ons yet? There are free 30 day trials available of each add-on, which can be found on the PowerPack web pages. If you have questions, you can always contact our PowerPack Team at powerpackpro@hcl-powerobjects.com

Happy CRM'ing!

Joe CRM
By Joe D365
Joe D365 is a Microsoft Dynamics 365 superhero who runs on pure Dynamics adrenaline. As the face of PowerObjects, Joe D365’s mission is to reveal innovative ways to use Dynamics 365 and bring the application to more businesses and organizations around the world.

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