# Starting Updates

When a new interoperation is created, the chosen update interval specifies how frequently the interoperating repository will be polled. However, it is sometimes necessary to start an interoperation update manually, without waiting on RIB's interoperations scheduler to start the update. This is often the case when there is a change in the interoperating repository and waiting for the scheduled update is undesirable.

To start an interoperation update, select (left-click) the interoperation(s); then right-click the selection, and choose "Start an update". Once RIB's interoperations scheduler has been contacted and instructed to start the interoperation, the update is carried out in a background process. This allows continued use of the RIB interface while the update is in progress. Click the "Refresh" button at any time to update the interoperations list and monitor progress.