Since we have released many DocuWare versions in the past, it can be confusing from which DocuWare version you can update. The following chart shows you the possible update paths you can choose, to get to your desired DocuWare version.
Chart Overview

* recommended update path
Other Resources
- You can also look at the article " How to update DocuWare correctly". This article shows you a few things to consider before planning an update.
- This article will give some of the recommended Update Paths to DocuWare 6.12.
Additional Information
NOTE: An ODBC file cabinet can be open in any version of DocuWare. DocuWare 5 thick client (Windows client) is a hybrid version that can act like a DocuWare 4 client. In other words, you can register or create any DocuWare 4 ODBC file cabinet with a DocuWare 5.x thick client. This will facilitate the conversion from DocuWare 4 ODBC type file cabinet to any version of DocuWare 5/6.x.
The chart reflects the most recent upgrade paths. This article is updated frequently, to add the upgrade path for the newest DocuWare version.
With best regards,
Jean-Francois Buée
Jr. Software Support Specialist Team BLUE EMEA
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Is there a definitive article for upgrade paths? We are currently on version 6.10 and would like to update to a more recent version.