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Announcing A New Version
Version 8.1 - Release Date: Monday, June 15, 2009

We upgrade CompuDance based upon user suggestions each June.
Minor updates are available here as needed.  See Most Current Versions below.

This is a CompuDance Customer Care service that we are happy to provide for our users . . . one more reason why CompuDance is the world's most-used Dance Management program.

Most Current Versions

Module                  Version       Release Date    Build           
Student/Income          8.10.00       Jun 15, 2009    [07.23.09.07:40]
 Expenses/Payroll        8.10.00       Jun 15, 2009    [06.03.09.10:12] 
 The Music Locator       8.10.00       Jun 15, 2009    [05.29.09.10:32] 
A File of Some Friends  8.10.00       Jun 15, 2009    [05.28.09.14:59]
 CDWNT                   8.10.00       Jun 15, 2009    [06.07.09.15:41]
 

What Version Do You Now Have?
To find the version you are currently running, from the CompuDance Main Window click File,
then About CompuDance.  If the dates on your modules are earlier than those above,
you should download the appropriate update.

You must also look at the numbers in brackets (the Build).
For example, the most recent Build for the Students Module is: [07.23.09.07:40].
This refers to the [Month.Day.Year.Hour:Minute] the release was compiled.
If your version was compiled prior to that time, you must download the update.

                                               Important Note About Updating

When updating to a newer version, CompuDance does not change your data files so that you have to re-enter any data!  The only difference between the update and your current version is that you will be able to take advantage of the new, enhanced features and the latest fixes.  Your data stays the same!  Therefore, you can update at any time; you do not have to wait until you create a New Year.  The new updated version will be able to access data created with versions of CompuDance from 6.2, 7.0, 7.1, 7.2, and 7.3 and 8.0 See FAQ #9 for more details about updates.

Version 8.0 History

Student/Income 

8.10.00, 6/15/09

     -Added Reply-To Address in E-Mail Configuration
    -Enhanced city/zip code drop down box in SRD & FRD
    -Enhanced Record Analysis - changed # of Temp Deleted Students
        'added % of Temp Del Students
        'printout enhanced
    -Added update warning to CC & EFT Global Payment Operations
    -Changed class selection method when printing Attendance Roster
    -Added two additional (optional) columns of Year-to-Date income and
        receivables data to the Audit printout. These require Level 2 access.
    -Fixed Global EFT Pay and Apportion-now works Ok
    -Fixed incorrect display of "$" on Status Bar Panel 2
    -Fixed CC & EFT global payments so that the status would be correct
    -Fixed the Query Have E-Mail Address error message for some addresses
    -Added operation to send Bulk E-Mail to Multiple Classes
    -dded operation to print Mailing Labels for students who owe from AR List
    -Daily Audit Display now breaks out Total Checks and Total Cash
    -Eliminated Horizontal Scrolling for Master Income Ledger
    -Eliminated Horizontal Scrolling for Account Ledger
    -Changed Internet Connection code in About CompuDance- now accesses ANY browser
    -Added Memo2 - click Show More Info from the SRD Menu Bar - ability to enter more defined notes per student
    -Eliminated color on bottom of SRD & FRD-for Vista/other default colors
    -Fixed BackUp operation - BackUp now backs up all .txt files in Year/Studio directory
    -Changed LOGO, colors the "look" of CompuDance

8.00.04, 01/01/09
     - Removed all references and all files for Alliance ACH.
     - Removed complete CC Account Numbers from transaction
       printouts for greater security.
     - Updated Privacy Policy.
     - Global EFT payments now apportion correctly.
     - Clarified Attendance Roster form.
     - Changed ownership references.

 8.00.03, 10/01/08
     - The file UserPath.TXT is now UserPath.INI.  It is still located in the CDW folder.
     - When you post a global charge, the details are sent to Clipboard.
       If you want a printed record of global postings, you will need to print it out
       immediately before the clipboard changes.  You can use WordPad or Notepad.
       Change the font to Courier New for best results.
     - Fixed the file not found error when posting Global Credit Card payments.
     - The List of Students & Registration Dates is now sent to the Clipboard.
     - The ApportionMaster.txt file is now created correctly.
     - You cannot Temporarily Delete a client who has Credit Card or EFT data.
       You must remove that data first.
     - Fixed the print mailing labels for Who's Not Here operation.
     - You now get the correct E-Mail address when entering 2 letters in SRD Find.
     - Added a one-page Studio Privacy Policy statement you can use.  It can be found
       under Options in the EFT Window.

 8.00.02, 08/11/08
     - Fixed classes list by Teacher when names are similar.
     - Eliminated Stop statement in printer Configuration.
     - Changed the Open/Close A Class operations.
     - Fixed the problem with student in the FRD not being in the same classes
       as shown in the SRD.
     - Fixed problem in deletion of an EFT account.
     - Ctrl/C from SRD can also print all SRD data.
     - Added additional security to EFT/CC Password access.
     - Fixed the problem of E-Mailing a Statement to One Student.
     - Fixed list of students in a specified grade.
     - Enhanced the Import 1 operation to run faster.
     - Fixed Delete a Class operation.
     - Fixed the inadvertent sending of encrypted EFT data file to SPS.
 

 8.00.01, 07/05/08
     - Changed the EFT Registration Form.
     - Fixed problem with Classes window not displaying correct Comments.
     - Fixed conversion of E-Mail Addresses.
     - Added label in Account Ledger for Current Tuition.
     - New Credit Card List - all clients w/CC data.
     - Birthday List in Clipboard now has a Header.
     - Fixed problem with finding incorrect people in File of Friends.
     - Fixed problem with search over past years.
     - Fixed Master Income Ledger when displaying Non Stud. transactions.
     - Cleared the Clipboard before displaying an Audit to be sent to ClipBoard.
     - Make sure CDW understands Zero when deciding to display or not the "$"
       on the SRD or FRD Status Bar.
     - Allow Ok and Cancel buttons on exit message.
     - Fixed problem of posting a charge to FRDs.
     - E-Mail Statement Maintenance file can contain 300 entries.
     - Added Statement Message Maintenance operation (GoTo in AR Window).
     - Fixed Delete Bulk E-Mails operation.
     - Fixed list classes by Teacher problem when teacher names are similar.

 8.00.00, 06/02/08
     - See a summary of changes on the New Features Page.

Expenses/Payroll
 8.00.01, 07/07/08
     - Fixed problem with printing a Payroll Report.

 8.00.02, 07/27/08
    
- Fixed error message in Multi-Year Profit Loss Report.

  8.00.03, 01/01/09
    
- updated ownership

 

Version 7.3 History

Student/Income
 7.30.01, 07/05/07
     - The Number of Hours label in the FRD has been fixed to show two decimal places only.
     - Change the Income Date from Red to bright Blue in SRD & FRD.
     - Made certain the Amount Remaining in Pay Window is in Red.
     - Fixed the calculate Tuition function when dropping a class greater than 7+ classes.
     - Added option to include classes with no students when printing Attendance Rosters.
     - Several cosmetic changes to compensate for Vista GUI.

 7.30.02, 08/01/07
     - Fixed the SRD/FRD calculations after changing data in the Classes Window.
     - The last Restore Point Date now displays correctly.
     - Printout of Tuition Scale 2 has been expanded.
     - Fixed the Temp Deleted Family problems.
     - CompuDance now allows the user to change the CDW Path in order to store data files
       on another Drive - a Flash Drive or local Server.  Or, you can use it to allow
       two computers to access a common set of data files at one location.
       It creates a UserPath file in the Installation Directory (CurDir).
       You can copy files to and from the UserPath and the CurDir.

     - Fixed the inability to access the drop down list in the Cities Combo Box.
     - Fixed the inability to tab to the Cities Text Box.
     - Fixed the inability to select the Comments Drop Down Box in the Classes Window.
     - Some cosmetic changes.

 7.30.03, 09/04/07
     - The One Per Page printout option in the SRC Window has been simplified.
       Click the 4 x 6 SRC - one per page, then click Print for more information.
     - Fixed the Backup operation to work on Win98 and Vista.
     - Fixed Transfer a Family and Transfer a Student operations so that
       the number of classes and minutes do not transfer.
     - Make certain latest version of the E-Mail objects are in Windows\Sys32 directory.
     - Corrected Error message on some computers when creating EFT Files.
     - Eliminated error message when transferring files from Old Year to New Year.
     - Fixed Double-clicking "Abort" when changing Active Location.
     - More cosmetic changes.

 7.30.04, 10/01/07 to 02/14/08
     - Fixed the FileNotFound error when looking for Deleted Students and there are none.
     - Fixed File Already Open error after having opened the Deleted Students
       or the Deleted Families file.
     - Eliminated the duplication of the first check in the printed Deposit Slip.
     - The program should now hold the SRD/FRD tuition values when using a Tuition Scale
       after switching back and forth from year to year or from studio to studio.
       When there is a "Z" in the Student Code field and/or when there is a "Z"
       as the first character in the FRD Misc Field, CompuDance will not change
       Tuition values in the SRD or FRD.
     - Fixed Transfer Balances operation that did not work in all possible cases.
     - If you had trouble accessing the Calendar (Tax) Year window, it's now Ok.
     - After changing the System Date from CompuDance, the program instantly
       recognizes that date for posting charges, payments, and adjustments.
     - The file containing your Passwords is no longer in the \Windows directory.
       It is now located in the CDW directory with all other CompuDance files.

CDWNT
 7.30.01, 02/21/08
     - Fixed the error message when using Ctrl/F from the FRD.  

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