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 We’re
pleased to say that version 4 has finally arrived. Our users have helping us do exhaustive
testing of the system since October.
Some have liked the results so much that they’ve jumped the gun
and have gone live already! Version
4.0 is now well and truly LIVE.
It’s extremely futuristic in approach, and even includes
automatic updates. If you are on
version 3, or even version 2 (the old Dos system) then get in touch. We
can upgrade you without any loss of data, and that’s fairly unique in
this industry!
Version 4.1, which will include on-line integration with
Printprices.com for contract pricing, progress chasing, re-orders and
finished stock for your customers will be with you in a matter of
days. Current version 4 users
will be automatically upgraded.
Version 4.2 is already in testing. This brings with it all the remaining
functionality of 3.5 and a whole lot more, including job costing, shop
floor data capture, purchase order processing, and stock control. Watch this space...
In 2006 we had a very serious setback to our development
when Microsoft revealed the full details of the way the new Windows
Vista would work with new 64 bit computers. What it meant in
practice was that we had to throw away several years’ worth of
development and start again. We’ve now nearly completed a full
re-write using the latest technology. The new system is
completely future-proof and works in either 32 bit or 64 bit computers
running Vista, XP, W2000, Me,
W98. Data storage uses SQL Server and will be extended to offer
other databases in due course. There is a full upgrade path from
version 3 to version 4 : no data will be lost.
The new Printpak
desktop allows at-a-glance review of all your records, manipulation
of multiple jobs simultaneously (e.g. for deliveries etc.), the
ability to switch from part to part seamlessly within the calculation
of a job. A salesman table automatically records performance
details. Forms are handled with a new and powerful integrated forms
generator, and a visual production scheduler is included. The
whole look and feel of version 4 is up-to-the-minute, and the controls
are both simple and very powerful.
Version 4 will be released in 2 stages. Version
4.0 will include estimating, workflow and invoicing, with
all supporting functions and forms. Version 4.1 adds job costing, shop
floor data, stock control, purchase order processing, material
catalogues and fully replaces all version 3 functionality.
We are now about to release the Beta version of 4.0,
following which we will be slowly rolling it out to users.
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