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title: "Version 7 Beta Release Notes (Jan 2021)"
slug: "version-7-beta"
updated: 2021-02-12T15:07:39Z
published: 2021-02-12T15:07:39Z
canonical: "documentation.decisions.com/version-7-beta"
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> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://documentation.decisions.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Version 7 Beta Release Notes (Jan 2021)

.NET Core Architecture ChangeVersion 7 uses .NET Core in place of .NET Framework.

- ALL custom libraries will need to be recompiled for .NET Core
- Custom assemblies will need to be re-written

**Considering an Upgrade?**  
Learn more about [](https://documentation.decisions.com/v99/docs/about-version-7)[Version 7 Features](https://documentation.decisions.com/v7/docs/version-7-features) ahead of [Upgrading Decisions](https://documentation.decisions.com/v7/docs/updating-decisions)...IMPORTANT

- Keep timely back-ups of the database(s), Keys.dat file, and File Storage.
- It will be necessary to "uninstall" older versions ahead of installing v7 due to the change in .NET library architecture.
- Running v7.0 and v6.x with the same database is **NOT** supported.
- Upon upgrading to v7.0, downgrading back to v6.x is **NOT** supported.
- Projects using XML/XSD data structures may lose their Flow mappings, and may need to be re-mapped again when upgrading from v6 to v7.
- V7 Dev and Prod environments can only connect to a v7 Repository server
- Custom Less Files are not support in V7
- V6 less files are note supported for V7 use

### **WARNING: VERSION 7 BETA IS NOT FOR PRODUCTION USE!**

Please note this beta version of the Decisions platform is still undergoing testing before its official release. The platform and all content found on it are provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis. Decisions does not supply warranties, whether express or implied, as to the suitability or usability of the beta software.

Decisions will not be liable for any loss, whether such loss is direct, indirect, special or consequential, suffered by any party as a result of downloading, installing, and/or using the Decisions Version 7 beta platform. As such, any beta platform use is done at the user’s own risk and the user will be solely responsible for any damage to any computer system or loss of data that results from such activities.

Please [contact the Support Team](https://decisions.com/support) to submit valuable platform feedback!

### Not Supported in the Beta:

- Multi Tenant
- Agent
- Built-in Windows Authentication
- Custom Login Pages
- Restarting Services from the System Folder
- WCF and Web Service Integrations
- Sharepoint versions prior to "Online"

**NOTE:** Internet Explorer (IE) is NOT supported in v7

### Recommended Install

Use the "Self Hosted" installation option for the simplest configuration of the 7.0 beta.