Update helper for Gordons Reloading Tool
It's a simple Perl script to update Gordons Reloading Tool from a ZIP file. It updates the existing installation while keeping configuration files intact. A Win32 executable is provided so it can be run without Perl installed on a Windows machine.
Just run the exe file.
Note that previous Windows Defender virus definitions could mark the executable file as a false positive. Make sure your virus definition is updated to at least 1.329.2017.0. If you encounter similar issue in the future, let me know so I can notify Microsoft.
You'll need Strawberry Perl to compile library prerequisites and run the script. After installing Strawberry Perl with MinGW (https://strawberryperl.com/), you need to install necessary libraries by running:
cpan Config::Tiny Prima Win32::File::VersionInfo Win32::Process::List
Then run the grt-update.pl file.
If you need to run it on multiple machines and don't want to install Perl and libraries everywhere, you can compile it yourself. Just run make_exe.cmd and it will create an executable for you.
Unfortunately, I don't have a Linux machine with X11 at the moment. Feel free to send me patches.
First, you need to download a new version of GRT, either from the website or from Patreon. Your browser will save it in Downloads directory. After running the update tool, you'll see a pretty simple GUI window.
Press Ctrl+O to open ZIP file. By default, the Open File dialog will open your default user downloads folder. Select the version you want to install and click "Open".
Installation directory by default is pointing to your LocalAppData. If you already installed GRT in some other place and want to coninue using it, type the existing path; otherwise, move on.
Press "Install" button. The tool will install the new version, and also will keep your existing configuration files (for both GRT and plugins).
The tool will not install when:
- GordonsReloadingTool.exe is already running: you'll need to exit the program.
- The version you're trying to install is already installed
- The version you're trying to install would downgrade the existing installation
- ZIP file is corrupted.
As soon as everything is installed (it will take less than 10 seconds), you may click "Exit" or press Alt+X.
If there's an existing installation (whether you already had GRT installed or just installed it new), you can also create desktop and quick launch icons by clicking a corresponding button.