Version 8.5.0.0 has now been released and includes a number of improvements requested by our users as
well as all known outstanding issues and bug fixes.
We have revisited the code behind accessing the database
particularly where MyCourts is
networked and have both speeded up processing as well as
assisted with avoiding clashes. Network Administrators should note that the
database engine relies heavily on the operating systems sharing capabilities to
manage access. Therefore, the database should not be accessed directly by
MyCourts if used on the physical database server. If MyCourts is to be used on
the server machine, the database itself should also be accessed via the shared
directory and not the physical directory.
IMPORTANT:
We have also moved the local machines configurable setup options (printer,
tooltip display etc) to the MyCourts Main Program. Immediately after upgrading
MyCourts to Version 8.5.0.0 you must check that the upgrade process has
correctly copied these settings for you. From the Main window, select Tools
-> Setup for details.
In multi-use networked situations, the facility pages are now correctly updated
when a change is made via another instance of MyCourts.
Receipts are
now being correctly printed from each workstation. Please see the note above and
make sure the printer for that instance of MyCourts is properly
selected.
Recurring
bookings can now be recorded where the recurring booking's last
booking period immediately preceeds the next occupied booking
period.
It is important that you note the following before
attempting to upgrade:
MyCourts Version 8 has a new database engine and
therefore you cannot update Version 7 installations of MyCourts without first
obtaining a converted database. Please contact us for instructions. Please also
check in the About section of Help to make sure your support contract has not
expired.
We continue to respond to your requests for
improvements, additions etc so please let us know what you need and we will try
to incorporate the function in early course.
EVALUATION
KEYS: If you need more time to evaluate these or other updates
please send us an email - we will be pleased to send you a key to extend the
evaluation period.