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title: "Introduction new software releases"
slug: "introduction-new-software-releases"
updated: 2026-09-02T05:51:29Z
published: 2026-09-02T05:51:29Z
canonical: "docs-linescan.alliedvision.com/introduction-new-software-releases"
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> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs-linescan.alliedvision.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Introduction new software releases

The Allied Vision online product documentation also provides information regarding new host software releases.

## Downloading new software

New software versions can be found on our homepage for users to download and install. These updates are essential for ensuring that your devices operate smoothly and efficiently.

> [!NOTE]
> Download for GCT Software (Viewer and SDK)
> 
> [https://chromasens.de/en/GCT-current](https://chromasens.de/en/GCT-current)

## Software versioning

Software versioning is implemented in a semantic manner. This approach utilizes three numerical components for each software version, following the Major.Minor.Patch sequence. When a major, minor, or patch update occurs, the corresponding number is incremented.

- Major version changes are related to incompatible software changes.
- Minor version changes are related to adding new functionality in a backward-compatible manner.
- Patch version changes are related to bug fixes which are also backward compatible.

The version number is incremented by one digit, based on the nature of the modifications implemented in the new versioning.

For instance, software version 1.3.1 indicates that the software is in its first major version, with three additional functionalities incorporated, along with one patch fix applied. When a developer addresses a bug in that version, the subsequent release is designated as version 1.3.2.

## Follow new software releases

You would like to stay up to date, then follow the articles, as soon as a new release appears you will receive an automatically generated email about new updates.

| 1. Select the software that interest you, therefore navigate to the article on the left side. | ![Release notes section highlighting new software releases and updates for users.](https://cdn.document360.io/eca58697-9c2f-461e-9f0a-e6205b74b693/Images/Documentation/release.PNG) |
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| 1. Click the **follow** button | ![A button labeled 'FOLLOW' with icons for notifications and sharing options.](https://cdn.document360.io/eca58697-9c2f-461e-9f0a-e6205b74b693/Images/Documentation/follow.PNG) |
| 1. To subscribe to the article, please enter your email address in the designated field and click on **follow**. | ![Email subscription prompt for article updates with input field and follow button.](https://cdn.document360.io/eca58697-9c2f-461e-9f0a-e6205b74b693/Images/Documentation/subscribe.PNG) |