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12/28/2015 - Quarterly Newsletter


Part one of the year-end 2015 issue of the PowerChurch Software newsletter was published today. Part two will follow in a few days. If you aren't on the list, visit www.powerchurch.com/email to sign up now!

www.powerchurch.com/support/448/5/powerchurch-software-newsletter-year-end-2015-pt-1

View the archive here: www.powerchurch.com/newsletter



12/28/2015 - Version 11.5 Maintenance Release


A new Maintenance Release dated 12/28/2015 has been released for PowerChurch Plus Version 11.5.

The program will automatically download and install this update by going to Help > Download Maintenance Release, or you can manually download and install the Maintenance Release installer by visiting http://www.powerchurch.com/mr in your web browser.

PowerChurch Online servers will updated automatically overnight, so PowerChurch Online users need not take any action to receive this update.

This Maintenance Release resolves the following issues:

Contributions

  • Maintain List of Contribution Funds - Find - Label text cut off at 200% DPI
  • Pledged/Unpledged Totals report value, type, or count is invalid error

Accounting

  • Maintain Vendor Records - Find - Variable is not found error at 200% DPI
  • Payroll time off calendar should not have event time showing on each entry

Events

  • Event Calendar - Month view should not have event time showing on each entry


12/22/2015 - Version 11.5 Maintenance Release


A new Maintenance Release dated 12/22/2015 has been released for PowerChurch Plus Version 11.5.

The program will automatically download and install this update by going to Help > Download Maintenance Release, or you can manually download and install the Maintenance Release installer by visiting http://www.powerchurch.com/mr in your web browser.

PowerChurch Online servers will updated automatically overnight, so PowerChurch Online users need not take any action to receive this update.

This Maintenance Release resolves the following issues:

Accounting

  • 1099 and W2 e-file updated for 2015
  • Quick Add Vendor at 125% DPI shows "Screen cannot be started" warning

Contributions

  • Enter Contributions when data entry only person does not have access to pledges shows "Unknown member" error
  • Maintain List of Contribution Funds at 125% DPI shows "Variable not found" error
  • Unused Envelope Numbers report at 200% DPI shows "Variable not found" error


12/16/2015 - Version 11.5 Maintenance Release


A new Maintenance Release dated 12/16/2015 has been released for PowerChurch Plus Version 11.5.

The program will automatically download and install this update by going to Help > Download Maintenance Release, or you can manually download and install the Maintenance Release installer by visiting http://www.powerchurch.com/mr in your web browser.

PowerChurch Online servers will updated automatically overnight, so PowerChurch Online users need not take any action to receive this update.

This Maintenance Release resolves the following issues:

Contributions

  • Enter Contributions - Data Entry Only users will see an error

Fund Accounting

  • Unknown member error on Import Accounting Transactions
  • Reconcile Bank Accounts white text on light blue background

General

  • Minimum height and width of program window should increase with font size scaling
  • Background image can be off-center after closing the Quick Tasks menu
  • Quick Menus do not remember last onscreen position and open centered


12/14/2015 - PCO Servers [Resolved]


We are experiencing ongoing issues with the PowerChurch Online service. If you are unable to connect, please give it some time before trying to reconnect. We hope to have service restored and running at full capacity soon. In the meantime, we appreciate your patience and apologize for the inconvenience.

[Update]This issue seems to be resolved now. We are continuing to monitor it, but have now rolled out additional servers to help carry the increased load that is coming here at year end.



12/08/2015 - Version 11.5 Maintenance Release


A new Maintenance Release dated 12/08/2015 has been released for PowerChurch Plus Version 11.5.

The program will automatically download and install this update by going to Help > Download Maintenance Release, or you can manually download and install the Maintenance Release installer by visiting http://www.powerchurch.com/mr in your web browser.

PowerChurch Online servers will be updated overnight, so PowerChurch Online users need not take any action to receive this update.

Special Note for PowerChurch Online Users:

A new IDS Client update will soon be published for Windows users which resolves some known issues and also adds DPI scaling to the IDS Client. This means that if you have large fonts enabled on your Windows computer, PowerChurch Online will now scale properly. It also allows Windows Themes support, so the program will look more like current generation Windows apps. The IDS Client update will be gradually released across each of our servers over the next few days and will download and install on your computer automatically when ready.

A new IDS Client for Mac users was published back in October for El Capitan compatibility. Visit http://www.mypowerchurch.com to download and install the new Mac client if you have not already done so.

This Maintenance Release resolves the following issues for all PowerChurch users (both desktop and online):

General

  • Visual styles, colors, and icons updated across the entire program
  • PowerChurch Plus is now DPI aware and should scale text and fields according to Windows display settings
  • Calculator button in Accounting & Contributions now launches Windows Calc if possible

Membership

  • Country field lengthened to 30 characters

Accounting

  • Fund Accounting advanced posting options should maintain currently selected month
  • 1099-MISC form updated for 2015
  • Payroll time off calendar control updated
  • W3 form updated for 2015

Contributions

  • Import Contributions - Unapply from pledge is ignored
  • Import from Vanco - Donation date is now determined by Settlement date, rather than Processing date

Events

  • Task reminder e-mails generates an error
  • Calendar control updated

Equipment Inventory

  • Adjust Equipment Values form is not wide enough to contain dropdown list


10/27/2015 - Version 11.5 Maintenance Release


A new Maintenance Release dated 10/26/2015 has been released for PowerChurch Plus Version 11.5.

The program will automatically download and install this update by going to Help > Download Maintenance Release, or you can manually download and install the Maintenance Release installer by visiting http://www.powerchurch.com/mr in your web browser.

PowerChurch Online servers was updated automatically overnight, so PowerChurch Online users need not take any action to receive this update.

This Maintenance Release resolves the following issues:

E-mail

  • Improved error reporting
  • Include server response text when e-mailing connection fails

Contributions

  • Vanco integrated import can miss contributions in some scenarios
  • Vanco integrated import will include contributions that may have previously been missed


10/13/2015 - Check In Maintenance Release


A new Maintenance Release for the PowerChurch Check In system has been published, dated 10/13/2015.

There are no longer separate installers for kiosk and server components. The kiosks will update automatically after connecting to the server the first time.

Visit http://www.powerchurch.com/mr to download and install this release.

PowerChurch Online users will be updated automatically and do not need to install Maintenance Release updates.

This update fixes the following issues:

  • Two parent labels print when checking one child into two activities
  • Various calls to the server from the kiosk were combined to make better use of network bandwidth
  • Log file does not capture detailed information
  • Errors can occur if no printers are installed or print spooler service is not running
  • It is possible for the Check In Kiosk program window to open behind other windows


10/12/2015 - Version 11.5 Maintenance Release


A new Maintenance Release dated 10/12/2015 has been released for PowerChurch Plus Version 11.5.

The program will automatically download and install this update by going to Help > Download Maintenance Release, or you can manually download and install the Maintenance Release installer by visiting http://www.powerchurch.com/mr in your web browser.

PowerChurch Online servers will be updated automatically overnight, so PowerChurch Online users need not take any action to receive this update.

This Maintenance Release resolves the following issues:

Contributions

  • Enter Contributions - "Not found" shows in name field after changing envelope number
  • Vanco Import - Transactions not splitting properly across months in Fund Accounting

Events

  • Sending Event reminder e-mails should use family e-mail as secondary
  • Sending Task reminder e-mails should use family e-mail as secondary


09/28/2015 - Version 11.5 Maintenance Release


A new Maintenance Release dated 09/28/2015 has been released for PowerChurch Plus Version 11.5.

The program will automatically download and install this update by going to Help > Download Maintenance Release, or you can manually download and install the Maintenance Release installer by visiting http://www.powerchurch.com/mr in your web browser.

PowerChurch Online servers will be updated automatically overnight, so PowerChurch Online users need not take any action to receive this update.

This Maintenance Release resolves the following issues:

E-mail

  • Local image files do not attach properly
  • Error in PowerChurch Online when hotlinking an image
  • Better error logging
  • E-mail Event Task Reminders error
  • Ignores port number designation in server address


Family Mailing List

  • Family e-mail field added to Import Data utility
  • Import Data now displays schema on introduction screen


Education Library

  • Reference field is now 13 characters (ISBN)


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