# SoftwareUpdate

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To enter the SoftwareUpdate keyword in the command line, use one of the options:

- Type **SoftwareUpdate** 
- Type the shortcut **Softwareu**

## Description

The SoftwareUpdate keyword is a function keyword which is used to update the software of every MA device or program in the network.

For more information on how to update the software and requirements see [Update grandMA3 Consoles](/grandma3/2-4/update_consoles/).

## Syntax

SoftwareUpdate \[StationType] \[ID/"Name"] "release\_type\_x.y.z.a.xml;/Path/to/MALightingTechnology/installation\_packages"

## Example

**Requirement:**

1. The grandMA3 onPC runs on Windows®
2. Copy the files of the ma folder of the grandMA3\_stick\_v1.6.3.7.zip file to C:\ProgramData\MALightingTechnology\installation\_packages

- To update the first console within your network to grandMA3 v1.6.3.7, type:

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| ![](/img/grandma3/2-4/icon_commandline-input_logo_v2-0-a59235.png) | User name\[Fixture]>SoftwareUpdate Console 1 "release\_stick\_1.6.3.7.xml;C:/ProgramData/MAlightingTechnology/installation\_packages"  |