What's new in DataplateX

Current and historic updates:

• Build 1242 9 July 2021
  ▶Bug fix in delivery notes when selecting printer dialog option in Printer settings
  ▶Windows 11 preparation and testing phase
  ▶Development testing with Microsoft Visual Studio 2022 and .net framework 6 for future compatibility and functionality
• Build 1241 24 June 2021
  ▶Added Build status bar at foot of main program form
  ▶Added additional barcoding on delivery notes (customer specific update)
• Build 1240 10 May 2021
  ▶Fixed bug in adding new suppliers / customers when including a reapproval date
  ▶Fixed bug in job tracking that caused 'Too many fields defined' error
  ▶Analysed system check data shows database connectivity may need the Access Database Enigine (ADE) reinstalled due to Microsoft Office version conflict
  ▶Added ADE driver refresh to system check
• Build 1239 22 April 2021
  ▶Added company name on DataplateX title bar
  ▶Added System Performance Check in Tools. This is intended to provide each workstation a value in ms of time taken to run a database test write operation. (The lower the number the faster the network)
  ▶System Performance Check (SysChk) will request to run a 'first off' test on each workstation initially to obtain a reference value. The SysChk will create a syschk.log file in the server location.
  ▶Added last run SysChk values in Settings>System Administration>Users & Workstations tab
• Build 1238 16 March 2021
  ▶Added prompt when attaching documents to jobs and parts to check the correct job/part option is selected
  ▶Core System update
• Build 1237 25 January 2021
  ▶Added part pricing & timing / area matrix weighing feature
  ▶Minor bug fix in invoicing - VAT rounding.
• Build 1236 18 December 2020
  ▶Added part pricing & timing / area matrix features
  ▶Minor bug fix in Quick Sales Analysis
  ▶Added ability show data by either customer or process finish in Quick Sales Analysis
  ▶Added ability to change report day date in Quick Sales Analysis
• Build 1235 7 December 2020
  ▶Bug fix in attached documents. Error trapping added when attempting to attach a file with a file name bigger than 50 characters.
  ▶Bug fix when "Close this job as complete" jobs may have been recorded with incorrect date format (12/07/2020 instead of 07/12/2020 etc.)
  ▶Multiselect added to chemical table views to allow Ctrl+A, Ctrl+C and paste into Microsoft Excel etc.
  ▶Added information in System Administration workstation status to include display resolution and installed plugin data
• Build 1234 17 November 2020
  ▶Bug fix in Quick Sales Analysis report when no jobs ready for invoicing
  ▶Added delivery priority / advice information (turnaround) printable on certificates of conformity using DXOF command 'List.AdviceInfo'
  ▶Added status / concession printable on certificates of conformity, delivery notes and invoices using DXOF command 'List.Status' or 'List.Concession'
  ▶Added pricing matrix printing options on Job cards using 'Text.FullMatrix'
• Build 1233 11 November 2020
  ▶Program update to align with Dataplate website changes
  ▶Added workstation status in system administrator (Users & Workstations tab) to show DataplateX Build information on all computers running DataplateX
  ▶Added delivery priority / advice information (turnaround) printable on delivery notes and invoices using DXOF command 'List.AdviceInfo'
  ▶Changed name of Sales & Turnover to Quick Sales Analysis and added extra functionality
• Build 1232 1 November 2020
  ▶More Dataplate GUI graphics added to program
  ▶Added custom email message body for Quotation, Certificate of conformity, Delivery, Purchase order and moved Invoice in settings.
  ▶Improvement to emailing output documents
  ▶Added email ability to attached documents
  ▶Settings layout improvement
• Build 1231 25 October 2020
  ▶DataplateX initialisation and system checks at start up.
  ▶DataplateX update improvements
  ▶When running reports users (with Microsoft Office 2016 installed) may see "Microsoft AceCore failed to start" message. This can be fixed by reinstalling the Data Connectivity Components
  ▶Business Objects Report Manager settings added.
  ▶New Dataplate graphics added to program
• Build 1230 20 October 2020
  ▶Improved Business Objects database connection using User DSN: \HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\ODBC\ODBC.INI\DataplateDSN
  ▶Added jigging to pricing matrix on part data form
• Build 1229 15 October 2020
  ▶Oper / Pax drop down list reduced to 3 month history to select
  ▶Bug fix in invoicing when high values calculated
• Build 1228 12 September 2020
  ▶Fixed dimension bug in part pricing matrix.
  ▶Order complete email function change to accomodate restricted authorisation Windows configuration.
  ▶System Administartion form change to allow other application access while open.
  ▶Inspection report error trapping fix to mandate job number selection.
• Build 1227 17 August 2020
  ▶Update to DataplateX security.
• Build 1226 28 July 2020
  ▶Added pricing matrix to part data form.
  ▶Reduced delivery method options list based on used in last 3 months
  ▶Auto email invoice timing for multiple page invoices increased to ensure pdf is created.
• Build 1225 7 May 2020
  ▶Fixed bug that caused crash after creating multiple certificates.
• Build 1224 14 April 2020
  ▶Added 'On hold' status check box for jobs in order processing due to COVID-19 causing some changes in processing and delivery schedules etc
• Build 1223 7 April 2020
  ▶Added Document Engine attachment ability to DataplateX YouTube video here
  ▶Added document attachment ability to Customer Record.
  ▶Added document attachment ability to Supplier Record.
  ▶Added document attachment ability to Quotations.
  ▶Added document attachment ability to Delivery Notes.
  ▶Added document attachment ability to Certificates.
  ▶Added document attachment ability to Purchasing.
  ▶Added document attachment ability to Invoices.
  ▶Added document attachment ability to Audit Reports.
  ▶Added document attachment ability to Test Reports.
  ▶Added document attachment ability to Inspection Reports.
  ▶Added document attachment ability to Specifications.
  ▶Added document attachment ability to Job Batches.
  ▶Added document attachment ability for gerneral documented information.
• Build 1222 17 March 2020
  ▶Fixed order confirmation email where still set to test@dataplate.co.uk. Now uses correct customer email address.
• Build 1221 1 March 2020
  ▶Added ability to convert proforma invoice to standard invoice.
• Build 1220 21 February 2020
  ▶Minor amendment to user database registration.
• Build 1219 5 February 2020
  ▶Work around for Order deletion caused by Microsoft Office bug. Only applies to certain Office updates.
• Build 1218 1 January 2020
  ▶Known Microsoft Office bug introduced 12 Nov 2019 caused some database errors over networks. Microsoft Office information here
  ▶Added Aesthetic Cosmetic Quality Inspection Acceptance Criteria dropdown text box in customer record. (Use 'Text.Criteria' in JobSheet.dXof)
  ▶Added Email customer for booked out job notifications. Select tick box in customer record to activate.
  ▶Behind the scenes look at the programming of this update. YouTube video here
• Build 1217 8 November 2019
  ▶Fixed bug printing part photos from multiple document print
  ▶Added part price review days in Parts record and shows on History tab in Order Processing
  ▶Added double click in Customer field in Order Processing to bring up Customer record
  ▶Added double click in Parts field in Order Processing to bring up Parts record
• Build 1216 18 October 2019
  ▶Added 'Release' field in certificates of conformity for specific approval and / or meeting specific customer requirements.
  ▶Added signature, stamp, certificating person and release printing in certificate batch printing module that was previously missed in build 1215.
• Build 1215 4 October 2019
  ▶Increased recognition colours introduced in build 1192. (Orange, Pink, Champagne, Copper, Lime and Purple)
  ▶Added signatures and quality stamp capability in user settings (for user log in mode)
  ▶Added username, signatures and / or quality stamp capability in certification module (for user log in mode)
  ▶Ability to keep certificate of confomity original creator sign off or update with current user sign off in certification (for user log in mode)
• Build 1214 7 September 2019
  ▶Increased finish description field to 200 characters
  ▶Added jobs in progress colounm order and size profiles. Customising the jobs list view.
  ▶Added 'How to' YouTube Library webpage link in the help menu. Various DataplateX instruction and demonstation videos to be added to over time.
• Build 1213 17 August 2019
  ▶Added Job progess (0-100%). Control by Process Engine or Job Tracking
• Build 1212 15 August 2019
  ▶Added PRG field in jobs (Job Progess 0-100%) for up coming update
  ▶Bug (Introduced in build 1209) fix in searching parts and viewing batches ready for delivery
• Build 1211 6 August 2019
  ▶Added IPR (Inward Processing Relief) check box in customer record (to meet HMRC record keeping requirements if applicable)
  ▶Added Intrastat check box in customer record (to identify transactions with EU customers to complete monthly trade declarations if applicable)
• Build 1210 16 July 2019
  ▶Added 'Customer Quality Terms and conditions agreed?' check box in contract review
  ▶Added search 'By customer' back into Job Tracking
  ▶Fixed 'Hide in search' check box in Part record
• Build 1209 12 July 2019
  ▶Added new DataplateX output file template support: 'Proforma.dXof' Designed to be specific to proforma invoices
  ▶Fixed RoHS compliant tick box on part and contract review record
  ▶Invoice terms for proforma invoices added
  ▶Added 'No delivery note' check box on customer record for customers that don't need delivery notes
  ▶Added hide on parts record to hide certain obsolete parts from searches
  ▶Replaced system security key prompt with auto renew security certificate
  ▶Added 'Alert prompt' check box in System Administration to show prompt in Order Processing when quality alerts are attached
• Build 1208 5 October 2018
  ▶Added Account Type to customer and supplier record
• Build 1207 7 September 2018
  ▶Added Department work centre to Jobs in Process tab
  ▶Enhanced 'On Stop' customer controls in Jobs in Process
  ▶Prevent booking out and delivery to customers 'On Stop'
  ▶Fixed photo list problem in 'Edit Part'
  ▶Added increased functionality in Jobs in Process with part / job photo list view
• Build 1206 3 July 2018
  ▶Bug fix with attaching job documents for universal parts
  ▶Added prompt if exiting without saving after adding job attachment
  ▶Added new user authorisation to delete jobs (May need administration in user settings)
  ▶Bug fix with Server & Picture path '\' issue
  ▶Bug fix for job order date amendment and saving
  ▶Added fields in suppliers and customers to record risk, category and scope of business
• Build 1205 29 May 2018
  ▶Bug fix with displaying and printing part images
  ▶Bug fix for database update 280518
  ▶Added roll back option on DataplateX support page in the event problems with update persists
• Build 1204 28 May 2018
  ▶Added purchase order history in product listing
  ▶Added accounts package support for Xero
  ▶Added ability to align job order date to order received date by double clicking << icon
  ▶Added ability to attach documents to either parts or current job only
  ▶Added attached document support for part images and job images
• Build 1203 4 May 2018
  ▶Added editing invoices capability
  ▶Added error trapping to capture illegal ' character in contract review
  ▶Fixed bug when booking in purchased stock
  ▶Added risk evaluation in contract review
  ▶Fixed date format when adding contract review
  ▶Added 'Search any part of the document number' for Quotations, Deliveries, Certification, Purchasing and Invoices
• Build 1202 13 February 2018
  ▶Added consent to contact on the customer profile by email, phone and / or send letter
  ▶Added customer contact consent report
  ▶Updated Business Objects Universe for above report
• Build 1201 16 December 2017
  ▶Added work flow capacity management in Report menu
  ▶Fixed network (\\) picture path issue
• Build 1200 17 November 2017
  ▶Introduction of RL releases (Red Line pre build updates) for quicker update availability
  ▶System update to .NET Framework objects
• Build 1199 1 September 2017
  ▶Turnaround / Lead time constraint / capping settings added
  ▶Turnaround / Lead time constraint warning when booking in
• Build 1198 14 March 2017
  ▶Performance improvement to sales order report
  ▶New website functionality
  ▶Added finish and specification listing displayed alphabetically
  ▶Added direct link to online support in help menu
• Build 1197 17 November 2016
  ▶Added capability to email customer order confirmation pdf. Requires OrderConfirmation.dxof file saved to Output folder.
  ▶Contract review status enabled on job cards (Text.CRYesNo / Text.ContractReviewed)
  ▶Ability to add custom EmailBody to dXof files when emailing output documentation
• Build 1196 17 June 2016
  ▶Added capability for customer specified bar coded delivery notes. Requires Code 39 Fonts installed.
  ▶Creation and printing of PO prevented while supplier is 'On Stop'
  ▶Original booking in user record preserved and displayed in jobs in process listing
• Build 1195 9 May 2016
  ▶Fixed contract review saving bug in order processing > part information tab
• Build 1194 10 April 2016
  ▶Added capability for job text lines 1 to 6 to be printed on invoices
  ▶Fixed turnaround working day bug for 20 working days and above
  ▶Added support for job card part 2 with Nadcap type job cards
• Build 1193 16 January 2016
  ▶Fixed photo preview in jobs in process.
  ▶Enhancement to invoice emailed & printed indicators
• Build 1192 8 January 2016
  ▶Added order received date on order processing
  ▶Fixed customer address on job card bug
  ▶Added colour recognition in process finish for use on job cards
  ▶Added quick access to contract review in order processing (ISO9001:2008 / AS9100C 7.2.1 & 7.2.2)
• Build 1191 4 December 2015
  ▶Added Process Operation Code (POC) in part detail.
  ▶Minor bug fix in security key request
• Build 1190 26 October 2015
  ▶Added additional search fields in job tracking (Finish & Specification)
  ▶Fixed illegal character bug in booking in / out (')
  ▶Improved job card format selection
  ▶Attach documents (drawings, design data, photographs etc) at quotation stage
• Build 1189 25 September 2015
  ▶Added Certificate, GRN and expiry date from opened in product stock control
  ▶Updated Framework for Windows 10
  ▶Upgrade of development tools to Microsoft Visual Studio 2015
  ▶Updated Business Objects Universe
• Build 1188 23 May 2015
  ▶Fixed NCR detail in job alert
  ▶Added non-conformance, root cause and corrective action data definition code / phrase fields in NCR (AS9131)
  ▶Training and help videos available from DataplateX update download page (6 May 2015)
  ▶Fixed order date resetting when in job edit mode
  ▶Enhanced Non-conformance reports (NCR) in line with RCCA Nadcap Style
• Build 1187 2 April 2015
  ▶Fixed .Net Framework 4.0 upper case µ character bug
  ▶Improved security key validation process
• Build 1186 22 February 2015
  ▶Added customer label to invoice customer text box
  ▶Safeguards added when printing in training mode - Documents indicate SAMPLE TRAINING DOCUMENT ONLY
  ▶Further safeguards added in training mode - Will not allow emailing of documents or account csv activity
  ▶Improved 'Pause Refresh' check box effect in Sales & Turnover
  ▶Fixed part job profile bug in contract review
• Build 1185 7 February 2015
  ▶Added part picture preview in job tracking.
  ▶Fixed part exists 'Add' button enabled problem.
  ▶Fixed part job profile retrieval bug when in search mode on part form
• Build 1184 1 February 2015
  ▶Fixed customer notes bug in order processing.
  ▶Contract review Delivery Time Scale check box added
• Build 1183 26 January 2015
  ▶Multiple job card menu improvement - select different output formats
  ▶Added update notification improvement
• Build 1182 22 January 2015
  ▶Fixed sub contract operation colour indication in Jobs in Process
• Build 1181 18 January 2015
  ▶Fixed printer dialog settings and cancel bug
• Build 1180 10 January 2015
  ▶Fixed Sales & Turnover menu disabled bug
  ▶Added Case.UPPER / Case.lower / Case.Title / Case.Default output toggle to override text case (Jobcard only)
• Build 1179 2 January 2015
  ▶Added White text ability on output documents (White on coloured background)
  ▶Further process operation barcode enhancement
• Build 1178 23 December 2014
  ▶Process operation barcode enhancement
  ▶Further backend optimisation for plug-in modules
• Build 1177 11 December 2014
  ▶Fixed manual turnaround date editing bug
  ▶Backend optimisation for plug-in modules
• Build 1176 28 November 2014
  ▶Added "PartNoIssName" and "PartNoIss" print text & list object for printing Part No, Issue and / or name.
  ▶Certification status kept when keep customer is ticked on booking in
  ▶Minor bug fix when creating a sub con batch
  ▶Updated Business Objects universe file
  ▶Added quotation price book reference for parts when re-quoting
• Build 1175 19 November 2014
  ▶Fixed parts form bug introduced in last update
  ▶Fixed job tracking bug
  ▶Added Post-it Memo instruction here
  ▶Added Part revision / issue instruction here
• Build 1174 18 November 2014
  ▶Fixed certificate of conformity check box staying on top of drop down menu in parts form
  ▶Added job post-it memo
  ▶Added part revision / issue control that maintains job history
  ▶Fixed minimum order job bug in invoicing
  ▶Added Keep Customer tick box to keep customer on new order when order processing
  ▶Added certificate of conformity check box to prompt on booking out in settings
• Build 1173 25 October 2014
  ▶Pause Refresh check box added to Sales & Turnover Customer table to allow user review
  ▶Added Requires Certificate of Conformity on Part form (Does not affect Customer Certification Requirement)
  ▶Added Last refreshed date / time on list of jobs in processed
  ▶Added Processed value to Quantity & Price in Job Processing
• Build 1172 11 October 2014
  ▶Check box added to settings and JIP to preview part photos
  ▶Re prioritised alerters over sub con ops in JIP
  ▶Added sub con colour highlights in JIP (Orange=Requires S/C, Blue=Out at S/C, Green=Returned from S/C)
• Build 1171 4 October 2014
  ▶Minor bug fix in sub contract batch return date
• Build 1170 1 October 2014
  ▶Minor bug fix in purchasing
• Build 1169 26 September 2014
  ▶Part process data cloning added to part job profile form
  ▶Print preview bug fix - Now prints all pages
  ▶Added system SQL administration
  ▶Graphical artwork changes
  ▶Added sub-contract process operations
  ▶Added sub-contract delivery note for sub-con jobs - Download dXof file here if applicable.
• Build 1168 15 September 2014
  ▶System administration form hidden bug fix
  ▶Reset Certificate of Conformity & RoHS check box on new order
  ▶Booked out batches in job number order on delivery notes
  ▶Part history price precision increased to 0.0001
  ▶Ability to print job card before saving is disabled (Print preview still available)
  ▶Review and recover deleted jobs in job tracking
  ▶Default part unit of measure used when part selected
  ▶Customer / Supplier form opens in fixed position - (doesn't slide down on each open)
  ▶Added jobs in process lime highlight when job status marked as 'sub con' or 's/c'
  ▶Added part contract review checklist on job profile tab
  ▶Updated Business Objects universe
• Build 1167 26 June 2014
  ▶Added Certificate Reference (List.Cert or List.Certificate) on Delivery Notes where applicable
  ▶Added Delivery Note Reference (List.Del or List.Delivery) on Certificates of Conformity where applicable
  ▶Added "Search" menu item
  ▶Added contacts list on search menu for customers and suppliers
  ▶Added Job Tracking link to search menu (Opens Tracking form)
• Build 1166 27 May 2014
  ▶Added job number sorting on multiple booking out list
  ▶Fixed booking out OPER / PAX field retrieving choose from list
  ▶Added contacts to suppliers and updated Business Objects Universe
  ▶Added invoice right alignment on surcharge value & additional value
  ▶Added auto select unit of measures "Lot, Ea & Order Charge" when using charge type check boxes
• Build 1165 21 May 2014
  ▶Added part photo view in jobs in process list on order processing
  ▶Fixed job card issue number on next job and new order
  ▶Added formatting to part price ("0.00##") on part form
  ▶Fixed - Last processed date on parts recorded on multiple job booking out
  ▶Total Ordered & Total Processed formatted to "0.##" on part form
• Build 1164 12 May 2014
  ▶Removed tab index 10, 11, 12, 13 & 14 from text property to tab order in Part form introduced in 1163
• Build 1163 10 May 2014
  ▶Removed dispatch method prompt on delivery notes
  ▶Moved "Credit Terms" label to align on Add/Edit Customer form
  ▶Fixed Credit Terms bug in Quotations
  ▶Moved "Email PDF" button in Quotation to the right to prevent overlapping "Pages to print" data
  ▶Added Part reference (Prime OEM) column to part listing in Parts form
  ▶Updated Business Objects Universe file
  ▶Added invoice right alignment on price values
  ▶Supplier minimum order charge defaults to 0.00
• Build 1162 25 April 2014
  ▶Fixed order number deletion bug when deleting a single job on the order
• Build 1161 24 April 2014
  ▶Added processing summary on part information tab on order processing
  ▶Added dXof commands for part jig quantity, jigs per load & load processing time and processing summary
  ▶Fixed processed qty bug when batch booked out and multiple book out same job
  ▶Updated Business Objects Universe for Invoice Analysis Report
  ▶Added processing summary for calculating job processing time on Part Information tab
• Build 1160 21 April 2014
  ▶Fixed training database from accessing settings to override database connection
  ▶Added day book price review check box in System Administration > Company Accounts & Invoice Settings tab
  ▶Added functionality to enable review of completed job prices before submitting to invoicing
  ▶Included updated Business Objects Universe for DBS (Day Book Status) reporting
  ▶Added part jig / wire quantity, jigs / wires per load & load processing time for scheduling reports
• Build 1159 14 April 2014
  ▶Fixed job profile prompt bug in build 1158
• Build 1158 12 April 2014
  ▶Fixed purchase order Unit Qty dxof printing bug
  ▶Purchase order enhancement
  ▶Fixed minimum order invoice bug
  ▶Added "InvoiceType" print command
  ▶Added "Prompt for part price at book out" checkbox in settings
  ▶Fixed "FOC" reset on next job / order
  ▶"Type Job No>" gets focus after booking out and updating job
  ▶Sales & Turnover form location set at 0,0. Will not drift down to the right
  ▶Added prompt to advise user when job profiles are used
  ▶Extended Finish, Specification and Process row width by 100%
  ▶Part price change recorded for all methods of change
  ▶Added label on order processing form "Last price change date"
  ▶Added label on part edit form "Last price change date"
  ▶Added "Always review price" check box on Part form to display message when booking in
  ▶Added "Show internal notes" check box on Part form to display internal notes when booking in
  ▶Added job card command "ReviewPrice" to print when a part always requires a price review
  ▶Added "Highlight processes" check box in settings to differentiate finish / spec / job processes in booking in
  ▶Added "Prompt when parts have attached documents" in settings
• Build 1157 8 April 2014
  ▶Username remembered in booking in when form reset or new order clicked
  ▶Parts with same name and part number distinguished by customer when not a universal part
  ▶Added settings check box option to clear output pdf's (temporary files) on exit
• Build 1156 5 April 2014
  ▶Corrected typo in prompt to include Customer order number.
  ▶Extended illegal character bug (') replacement (`) in contact and address fields on customer form.
  ▶Fixed quantity decimal point SQL calculation bug to two decimal places (0.01)
  ▶Added UOM dXof invoice commands
• Build 1155 31 March 2014
  ▶Corrected typo in finishes & specification form.
  ▶Disabled Email pdf button on invoicing before saving.
  ▶Added attempt to connect to remote network database when using VPN link
  ▶Minor bug fix - replaced hidden notes on booking in form
• Build 1154 25 March 2014
  ▶Added this What's New webpage to list updates and fixes accessed via Help menu.
  ▶Added part dimensions to part information tab on booking in form.
  ▶Disabled print button on invoicing before saving.
  ▶Minor bug fix in Invoice when retrieving credit notes.