How Client Updates and Asset Sync Work

What's New
This page explains, at a high level, how SWG Secura keeps your client and the server in step so you do not see missing text, odd visuals or mismatched item data.
What gets updated on your client
Asset type
What it controls
String tables (
.stf)
Quest text, NPC dialogue, system messages, item tooltips
User interface (
ui/ and 
ui-4k/)
Layouts, HUD, button bars, fonts, 4K interface
Datatables and templates (
.iff)
Skills, weapon stats, schematics, appearances, quest data
CRC tables
Checksums so client and server agree on object templates and quest IDs
How it reaches you
Build: source data is compiled on the development cluster.
Stage: finished files are collected for distribution.
Download: the SWG Secura launcher verifies your files and downloads anything new before you launch.
FAQ and Known Details
Do I have to do anything? Just start the game from the launcher.
Why does the launcher sometimes download files? A feature or fix shipped with new client data.
[NOTE] 4K users: select the 4K toggle in the launcher only on monitors that support it. See the 4K Resolution page.