Upgrade Reference Number: Vijeo Designer 6.2
You cannot use VJDSNDT62UPG without proving you own a previous version. To find your old reference number:
If you cannot locate any proof of purchase, contact Schneider’s Software License Support with the serial number of your USB dongle or the email address used for initial registration. They can retroactively issue a reference number.
The standard upgrade reference for Vijeo Designer 6.2 follows the pattern: vijeo designer 6.2 upgrade reference number
VJDSND62-UPG-01 (Single license) or VJDSND62-UPG-10 (10-pack)
| Segment | Meaning | Risk if Incorrect |
| :--- | :--- | :--- |
| VJDS | Vijeo Designer Suite | Incompatible with legacy project archives |
| ND | No Dongle (soft license) / or ND for network deploy | Activation server rejection |
| 62 | Target version 6.2 | Cannot open .vdz files saved in 6.2 format |
| UPG | Upgrade path (not full license) | Requires a valid v6.0 or v6.1 base license to function | You cannot use VJDSNDT62UPG without proving you own
Interesting Note: The reference UPG-00 exists internally at Schneider but is never customer-facing—it indicates a beta upgrade that bypasses version checks.
When upgrading HMIs (Human Machine Interfaces) or software environments within the Schneider Electric ecosystem, the term "Reference Number" can refer to two distinct concepts: the Commercial Order Code (Part Number) required to purchase the upgrade license, or the Hardware Reference stored inside the Magelis HMI terminal that dictates compatibility. Understanding the distinction between these two is critical for a successful upgrade to Vijeo Designer 6.2. If you cannot locate any proof of purchase,
Before ordering using the reference number or starting the upgrade, check the following:
Before spending time (or budget) on an upgrade reference number, confirm your eligibility. Use the table below.
| Your current version | Target version | Correct action | Required reference number |
|---------------------|----------------|----------------|---------------------------|
| Vijeo Designer 6.1 | 6.2 | Upgrade | VJDSNDT62UPG or VJDSNDT62UPGY |
| Vijeo Designer 6.0 | 6.2 | Upgrade | VJDSNDT62UPG or VJDSNDT62UPGY |
| Vijeo Designer 5.x or older | 6.2 | Full purchase required (no direct upgrade path) | VJDSNDT62F (full license) |
| No previous license (new user) | 6.2 | Full purchase | VJDSNDT62F |
Critical: If you are using a "Runtime Only" license (embedded on a panel, not a development PC), you do not normally need an upgrade reference number for the development software. The runtime is tied to the panel firmware.
You cannot use VJDSNDT62UPG without proving you own a previous version. To find your old reference number:
If you cannot locate any proof of purchase, contact Schneider’s Software License Support with the serial number of your USB dongle or the email address used for initial registration. They can retroactively issue a reference number.
The standard upgrade reference for Vijeo Designer 6.2 follows the pattern:
VJDSND62-UPG-01 (Single license) or VJDSND62-UPG-10 (10-pack)
| Segment | Meaning | Risk if Incorrect |
| :--- | :--- | :--- |
| VJDS | Vijeo Designer Suite | Incompatible with legacy project archives |
| ND | No Dongle (soft license) / or ND for network deploy | Activation server rejection |
| 62 | Target version 6.2 | Cannot open .vdz files saved in 6.2 format |
| UPG | Upgrade path (not full license) | Requires a valid v6.0 or v6.1 base license to function |
Interesting Note: The reference UPG-00 exists internally at Schneider but is never customer-facing—it indicates a beta upgrade that bypasses version checks.
When upgrading HMIs (Human Machine Interfaces) or software environments within the Schneider Electric ecosystem, the term "Reference Number" can refer to two distinct concepts: the Commercial Order Code (Part Number) required to purchase the upgrade license, or the Hardware Reference stored inside the Magelis HMI terminal that dictates compatibility. Understanding the distinction between these two is critical for a successful upgrade to Vijeo Designer 6.2.
Before ordering using the reference number or starting the upgrade, check the following:
Before spending time (or budget) on an upgrade reference number, confirm your eligibility. Use the table below.
| Your current version | Target version | Correct action | Required reference number |
|---------------------|----------------|----------------|---------------------------|
| Vijeo Designer 6.1 | 6.2 | Upgrade | VJDSNDT62UPG or VJDSNDT62UPGY |
| Vijeo Designer 6.0 | 6.2 | Upgrade | VJDSNDT62UPG or VJDSNDT62UPGY |
| Vijeo Designer 5.x or older | 6.2 | Full purchase required (no direct upgrade path) | VJDSNDT62F (full license) |
| No previous license (new user) | 6.2 | Full purchase | VJDSNDT62F |
Critical: If you are using a "Runtime Only" license (embedded on a panel, not a development PC), you do not normally need an upgrade reference number for the development software. The runtime is tied to the panel firmware.