Contents Upgrading MI ProPrint page Upgrading MI Pro Read this section if you are upgrading to version 2024 R2 from an earlier release of Granta MI Pro. This section contains the following topics:Why should you upgrade?Ansys releases a new major version of the Granta MI software every 6 months. Each release delivers new features, bug fixes, and improvements to quality, performance, and usability, plus updates to materials data in the MI Pro Materials Data database. Upgrade workflowUpgrading a Granta MI Pro installation involves the following tasks.Automated upgradeRead this section if you are upgrading to a new version of Granta MI Pro using the Automated upgrade method. Interactive upgradeRead this section if you are doing an Interactive upgrade. Adding new/updated Ansys reference databasesAfter upgrading the Granta MI software upgrade, add any new or updated Ansys reference databases to your MI Pro system. « Adding system usersWhy should you upgrade? »