Check for Updates is a feature that allows the user to search the Internet for software updates of DesignShop. To use this feature, go to Tools->Check for Updates. DesignShop automatically searches for updates. When an update is found, the user is prompted to download the new software. The download time depends on your Internet connection speed. After the download is complete, the InstallShield Wizard guides the user through the installation process. The user must have DesignShop closed in order to install the update.