How can I update STN Express support files manually? 

STN Express 8.3 and Newer

Why should I update STN Express Support Files?

The support files are vital to STN Express functions such as display, reports and tables, dictionaries and more.  Updates are issued to match changes in STN databases when files are added or removed or when formats are enhanced.  Updating to current support files ensures that you have the best STN Express experience and value.

How are STN Express Support Files updated?

The default in STN Express is to automatically detect available updates and, when available, download and update support files.  If you or your IT staff has disabled automatic updating, you have two methods to manually update support files.

If you have taken the default settings for user file location as My Documents, then the EXE (executable) file method is recommended.  The installer will perform the update for you.

What about STN Express 8.2 or earlier version?

Versions prior to STN Express 8.3 have automatic update.  If the auto-update function has been disabled, the methods presented here will not work.  We strongly recommend that you update to the latest version of STN Express.

Using the EXE method:

1.Exit STN Express.
2.Download the EXE file from the STN Express support site:

https://casweb.cas.org/stnexpress/html/english/login.html

http://www.stn-international.de/stn_downloads.html

3.Run the executable file and respond to the prompts.
4.Restart STN Express.  Support files will be updated at the first restart of STN Express.

Using the ZIP file method:

This method requires a hands-on user and may be best for those with non-default locations for user file folders.

1. Download the ZIP file from the STN Express support site:

https://casweb.cas.org/stnexpress/html/english/login.html

http://www.stn-international.de/stn_downloads.html

2. The content of the ZIP file needs to be placed in the \Data folder of your STN Express installation.  For versions 8.3 and newer, that is generally in your My Documents folder in Windows XP or in Documents folder in Vista or newer.
Finding the exact path:  

• Start STN Express, click on the Prefs button and then from the menu choose General

• The path in the User Scripts: field can be used to navigate to your \Data folder.
• Exit from STN Express after finding the path.

Unzipping:

• Use WinZip or any other file extraction tool compatible with WinZip files.
• Unzip to the \Data folder and accept over-writing files with the same name.

3. Restart STN Express.