Pix4Dfields V2.0.0 – Update vs Upgrade
Update (Minor Release / Patch)
- Definition: A minor release or patch designed to improve stability, fix bugs, or enhance performance.
- Availability: Generally included for free if your Support & Upgrade (S&U) contract is active.
- Examples:
- Bug fixes for drone image stitching.
- Support for new drone or camera models.
- Improved calculations of vegetation indices.
- Minor performance enhancements.
- Versioning: Updates are incremental, e.g., v2.1 → v2.2 → v2.3.
Upgrade (Major Release / New Version)
- Definition: A major release introducing new tools, workflows, or significant functionality changes.
- Requirement: Active Support & Upgrade license required; otherwise, purchase/renewal is necessary.
- Examples:
- New prescription map generation (SHP / ISO-XML export).
- Timeline monitoring to compare multiple flights.
- Advanced machine learning algorithms for anomaly detection.
- Significant UI redesign or addition of brand-new features.
- Versioning: Upgrades move between major versions, e.g., v2.x → v3.0 → v4.0.