Multiple Runtime Versions
Once you're finished evaluating HELIO and wanna start using it for serious product development, you should think about where to store the HELIO Runtime Directory.
Why should I keep multiple runtimes?
Keeping previous runtime versions is a safety measure when upgrading HELIO to a newer HELIO Runtime version. It is good practice to keep the previous HELIO Runtime Directory while you're upgrading until you can confirm that the migration was successful. By the way: HELIO uses its HELIO Data Directory to keep backups of your project data.
Where should I store them?
Basically you can move the extracted Runtime Directory to any location on your hard drive that your user has permission. Depending on your operating system you might use some standard locations.
- On Windows
- On Linux
- On macOS
Program Files directory
Move all the
HELIO Runtime Directory to a directory that you have
full access to.
For example you can store it in your Program Files folder:
| Recommended | %ProgramFiles%\HELIO-X.X.X |
|---|---|
| Example | C:\Program Files\HELIO-24.1.0 |
User Directory directory
You don't have the necessary permissions to move HELIO into Program Files
directory? Use your User Directory and create a folder to store
your HELIO-Runtimes there.
| Recommended | %HomePath%\HELIO-Runtimes\HELIO-x.x.x |
|---|---|
| Example | C:\Users\YourUserName\HELIO-Runtimes\HELIO-24.1.0 |
| Recommended | /opt/HELIO-X.X.X |
|---|---|
| Example | /opt/HELIO-24.1.0 |
| Recommended | /Applications/HELIO-X.X.X |
|---|---|
| Example | /Applications/HELIO-24.1.0 |