When upgrading from Foxtrot (version 15.1.12 or below) to RPA (version 16.x and higher), you may want to test your botflows (aka scripts) before upgrading your production environment to the new version.
It is suggested that you set up a test environment for RPA so that you can prepare the environment, import your botflows and test. Also, since RPA uses RPA Central instead of Foxtrot Administrator, you will have to get used to some of the changes. Please see the FAQ at the bottom of this article.
Steps to Upgrade from Foxtrot to RPA on the same machine:
**Please note, you cannot install RPA on the machine unless you uninstall Foxtrot first.
- Backup your botflows (aka scripts) that are located by default in c:\ProgramData\FoxtrotSuite
- Deactivate your license key in Foxtrot Administrator. See help article:
- Uninstall Foxtrot Suite
- Go to Release Notes Page for downloads of the newest versions of RPA Central and RPA Bot: https://help.nintex.com/en-US/platform/ReleaseNotes/NintexRPA.htm
- Follow the steps in the Pre-Installation Checklist and Installation guides below:
https://help.nintex.com/en-US/rpa/Central/Preinstallationchecklist.htm#Review_the_pre-installation_checklist
https://help.nintex.com/en-US/rpa/Central/Installation.htm#Set_your_Nintex_RPA_Central_URL%C2%A0and_security_certificate -
Install RPA Central
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Install RPA Bot
- Import your botflows from backup that you created in step 1. Once you open the bot, click Botflow in the toolbar and choose Bulk Import to select the folder where you saved your botflows.
**Please note that the conversion tool will help you convert your botflows from Internet Explorer to Chrome or Edge, please see the help document below or sent an email to Support@nintex.com for assistance: https://help.nintex.com/en-US/rpa/Environment/Convert_Actions.htm
Additional Information
Frequently asked questions:
Can you run both versions on the same machine or server setup? No, even though they are separate instances, they both use the same resources to run the botflows and this would cause conflicts.
Will my botflows automatically convert? If they have an extension that is .FSP or .FOX, they will automatically convert to the new .RPA. If they are .FSF, they will need to be manually converted. Botflows are, by default, saved at c:\Program Data\FoxtrotSuite for versions 15.x.x and below. It is a best practice to create backups of your botflows so you will not have to start from scratch in the event of an unforeseen circumstance.
Having a test environment with a trial key is a good way to make sure you are ready to move over to the new version. This way you can keep your production environment running while you test your botflows on the new version and make any adjustments before turning that new version live. To request a 30-day trial key, please send an email to Support@nintex.com and ask for a trial version of Nintex RPA LE (Legacy Edition).
Browser information: The new versions of RPA work best with Chrome and Edge, but they can still work with Internet Explorer. Just keep in mind that Microsoft has discontinued support for IE so you will eventually need to retarget your botflows in Chrome, but you can put it off for a little bit while you get used to the new version of RPA and get everything else set up.
Conversion Tool: FYI, version 17.8 of RPA Bot will automatically convert most of your browser actions from IE to Chrome or Edge and also between Chrome and Edge.
