Unlike a simple "buy now" button, Schneider Electric uses a specific alphanumeric code to differentiate between full licenses, minor upgrades, and major version migrations. If you are currently running Vijeo Designer 6.1 or earlier and need to move to 6.2, you cannot use a new full license key. You need the exact .
Schneider Electric uses specific alphanumeric codes (part numbers) for procurement. When upgrading to version 6.2, you cannot simply buy a standard retail license unless you are purchasing the software for the first time. Upgrade reference numbers are heavily discounted but require a valid prior license key during activation. The Core Upgrade Reference Numbers
If you already own a valid license for an older version of Vijeo Designer, you do not need to buy a full new license. Instead, you use an upgrade reference number.
Never install a software upgrade without securing your source files. Open your current version of Vijeo Designer. Go to .
Once you have obtained your reference number (e.g., VJDSNDT62UPG), the process involves three phases: purchasing, software installation, and license migration.
: Standard reference for a Single User License upgrade from a previous version (e.g., 5.1 or 6.1) to 6.2 [ 1.2.2 ].
An Upgrade Reference Number (or part number) is a specific alphanumeric code used by Schneider Electric to categorize software purchasing paths. Instead of ordering a brand-new retail copy of Vijeo Designer, users with existing licenses utilize these reference numbers to buy the upgrade at a reduced price point. The reference number ensures that:
| Upgrade From | Required URN | Success Rate | Data Migration Quirk | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | VJDSND62-UPG-01 | 89% | Converts .xbt symbols to .svg but loses animation keyframes. | | Vijeo Designer 6.1 (any build) | VJDSND62-UPG-02 (note the 02) | 96% | Retains 99% of scripts; only HMIRuntime.Trace methods break. | | Citect SCADA 2018 | Not allowed (requires full license VJDSND62-FULL-01 ) | 0% | UPG references reject cross-product upgrades. |
As industrial setups migrate toward newer control ecosystems like EcoStruxure Operator Terminal Expert, understanding how to handle your , license validation, and project migration is critical to maintaining continuous operations. Key Reference Numbers for Vijeo Designer 6.2
Understanding Vijeo Designer 6.2 Upgrade Reference Numbers: A Complete Guide
New installation or upgrading standalone legacy versions (e.g., V5.1). VJDUPTRPRV61M (Superseded) Updates legacy Intelligent Data Services report engines. ⚙️ Operating System & Hardware Compatibility
Understanding Vijeo Designer 6.2 Upgrade Reference Numbers: A Complete Guide
(approximate, varies by region):
: Vijeo Designer 6.2 Upgrade License from V6.x to V6.2 (Digital/Paper License).
[V1.0 to V4.2 Projects] ──> Import into V4.3 ──> Save as .VDZ │ [V4.3 to V4.5 Projects] ──> Import into V4.6/V4.7 ─┘ │ Save as .VDZ ──> Import into V6.1 ──> Open Directly in V6.2
Launch the tool (installed automatically with the software). Click on Activate .
As part of the upgrade process, users frequently encounter prompts for a "Reference Number" or "Upgrade Reference Number." This number serves as a key to unlock the software or specific features within it.
: Vijeo Designer Standalone Run-Time license for Windows PC platforms. Why Upgrade to Vijeo Designer 6.2?