This documentation version is out of date. Please check the [latest version 2026.1](https://hog.readthedocs.io/en/latest/).
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# How to convert an existing project to Hog
Converting an existing project to Hog means: copying the source files into a git repository, adding Hog as a submodule, creating the Hog list files (text files containing the names of your source files), and writing a `hog.conf` file, storing the project's properties.
This documentation version is out of date. Please check the [latest version 2026.1](https://hog.readthedocs.io/en/latest/).
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# How to update Hog to a newer release
This guide will help you to update Hog to the version you want. We assume you already have a repository handled with Hog that is hosted on CERN Gitlab.