Upgrading to Platform Pro 1.5.1 - how?

[Michael_J 3]

A bit confused here. The Readme instructions say: - Rename the new theme (for example "PlatformProNew") and upload to themes folder - Visit WP Admin and switch theme to new version This makes no sense, as the selected theme is supposed to be PLATFORM BASE, not Platform Pro.

[cmunns 16]

If you haven't touched PlatformPros main files then you can just update the original. Do a backup first though...this is the point of having a child theme.

[Michael_J 3]

I am using Platform Base. But how do I update Platform Pro? I'm completely confused.

[Simon 248]

Joseph? Are you on 1.5.0? If so you see an auto upgrade very soon.

[Michael_J 3]

Now it says I'm on 1.5.1 for Platform Pro and 1.0.4 for Base. But I am not supposed to Activate 1.5.1, correct? Despite the instructions that say to activate it? Because I'm supposed to be using Base as the activated theme? Meantime, who's on first?

[Simon 248]

Yes, thats right, 'base' is the child theme, you shouldnt need to update it. All your custom edits go into the base theme, so when you update platformpro ( the parent ) your changes are preserved.

[Michael_J 3]

How do you update the parent? The instructions say to Activate it, but if you Activate it then you are no longer using Base.

[Simon 248]

If its 1.5.1 then its already upgraded, leave 'base' activated, there is nothing left to do.