# Software

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## Latest BactoBox® software is <code class="expression">space.vars.SW\_LATEST\_RELEASED\_VER</code>

Keep your BactoBox® software up to date. Follow [update BactoBox® software](/protocols/best-practices/update-bactobox-r-software.md).

See what [changed in <code class="expression">space.vars.SW\_LATEST\_RELEASED\_VER</code>](/encyclopedia/software/bactobox-r-software-changelog.md) and the [software update FAQ](/encyclopedia/software/bactobox-r-software-changelog/software-update-faq.md).
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## Overview

<table data-column-title-hidden data-view="cards"><thead><tr><th>Page</th><th>Summary</th><th data-card-target data-type="content-ref">Open</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Access</strong><br>Runs on your computer.</td><td>Export data, manage groups, create backups, contact support, and update software.</td><td><a href="/pages/WLqOGbtauoHPqvximyYA">/pages/WLqOGbtauoHPqvximyYA</a></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Dash</strong><br>Built into BactoBox®.</td><td>Measure, clean, browse menus, and check system info.</td><td><a href="/pages/teQIZyIIfT8ZyHW8IdpA">/pages/teQIZyIIfT8ZyHW8IdpA</a></td></tr><tr><td><strong>File formats</strong><br>Files used by BactoBox® software.</td><td>Reference for <code>.swu</code>, <code>.gmi</code>, <code>.csv</code>, <code>.zip</code>, and more.</td><td><a href="/pages/rBEpECnamAHM06Iv2Bzc">/pages/rBEpECnamAHM06Iv2Bzc</a></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Error codes</strong><br>Troubleshooting index.</td><td>Look up error messages and jump to the right guide.</td><td><a href="/pages/qSWUXrl8OW6dUEU9VZb9">/pages/qSWUXrl8OW6dUEU9VZb9</a></td></tr><tr><td><strong>BactoBox® software changelog</strong><br>Release history.</td><td>Track what we added, changed, and fixed in each release.</td><td><a href="/pages/C8yJjDhLmK61poMqufwG">/pages/C8yJjDhLmK61poMqufwG</a></td></tr></tbody></table>

## User interfaces

BactoBox® software has two user interfaces. [Access](/encyclopedia/software/access.md) runs on your computer. [Dash](/encyclopedia/software/user-interface.md) runs on the device.

Use them separately or at the same time.

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Dash and Access ship together as one BactoBox® software release.
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