July 2004
WinQS Version 5.9.0.6 is NOW available
The latest version of WinQS contains the following new features/enhancements as a result of
all of our Clients' input.
CONVERTING Projects to WinQS-SQL
During the past six months, WinQS has been undergoing a MAJOR re-write. WinQS was developed back
in 1996 when most clients ONLY had Windows for WorkGroups (Windows 3.1). At that stage the best
database option to use was a Paradox database. This has become outdated (even though more than
2000 WinQS clients still successfully use it.) As part of the ongoing development and improvement
of WinQS, we have implemented a whole NEW database behind the familiar WinQS screens/forms. This
modern database is a true 32bit database and has better multi-user /networking capabilities.
What does this mean to YOU - the WinQS user?
The WinQS interface with you, the User will not change significantly. That is, the way you work
will not be impacted and the database change will not be obvious to you.
However, there will be a significant improvement in speed and reliability, particularly in a
networking environment.
When will the Conversion happen?
It is anticipated that the Sequel version will be released before the end of 2004
How will the Conversion happen?
In preparation for the move to WinQS-SQL we have included in WinQS Version 5.9 a SINGLE click
convert facility to move your whole project into the NEW WinQS-SQL version.
BILL PRINTING:
Check for quantity splits will no longer report on hidden dimensions Numbering of Notes &
Text Bills on Sectional Summaries has been corrected. Order of Bills/Sections on Final Summary
Page automatically checked and corrected Automatic "BillSort" coding on Sectional documents
corrected.
General Settings:
Allows you to set the thickness of the lines in the bill print.
Date and Time:
Select your own date and time format.
Headers:
You may now have four lines of headers. The top of the bill page (or header portion) may now have
a single underline right across the page.
Summary Pages:
The Name and/or Number of the Section/s and Bill/s may now be printed at the top of Collection
pages, Sectional Summaries and the Final Summary or NOT! as you choose. Numbering of Sections/Bills
on Summary pages may now be switched off.
PAGE REF COPY
Page References will now be COPIED even when the Project has been "locked" for CCR purposes. This
will assist clients who are doing variations in the same project.
Valuations/Financial Review
Valuations Input - Item by Item:
The totals displayed on the input form now displays Gross Valuation (for the Project) and Gross
Valuation (for the current Location).
Valuation Reports:
You may select the extent of the detail displayed in your reports. You may ALSO print condensed
or abridged reports.
Financial Review (Cost Report):
You may select the extent of the detail displayed in your reports. You may ALSO print condensed
or abridged reports.
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