ECMap is upward-compatible so that you are always able to use maps created in an earlier version of the software. However, you must use this utility every time you upgrade your software or whenever you run a map that you created with an older version of the software. For instance, if you copy a map or import a project with all of its associated maps, you might need to use this utility.
As with most software, ECMap is not guaranteed to be downward-compatible. If you attempt to run a map created with newer software than the version that you are running, you are alerted that you need to update your database structures. You can use the Update Database Structures utility to do this, but there is no guarantee that it works correctly.
