11/05/2013 - Version 11.55 Update Information
Last week, a new Maintenance Release was published for PowerChurch Plus Version 11.5 users (and PowerChurch Online users) that included a free update to Version 11.55, with a list of new and upgraded features. Visit http://www.powerchurch.com/products/pcplus/update_version1155.php to view the full list.
We have also published two new videos on our YouTube channel detailing some of those new features. You can find them here in the support Knowledge Base as well.
Automated Messaging Service: http://www.powerchurch.com/support/kb.php?id=426&type=4
New & Updated Reports: http://www.powerchurch.com/support/kb.php?id=427&type=4
10/30/2013 - Version 11.5 Maintenance Release
A new Maintenance Release dated 10/30/2013 has been released for Version 11.5. This release also provides a free update to Version 11.55, with new and updated features. Visit http://www.powerchurch.com/products/pcp ... on1155.php for a detailed feature list.
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.
Aside from the new features in Version 11.55, this Maintenance Release also resolves the following issues:
Membership
- Integrated Data Entry - Double click empty row in Family Members list opens Maintain Personal Profile
- Church Directory in Detail Layout skips suffix when full name format is selected
- Church Directory listing for spouses with different last name does not use preferred name
- Deacon Report can error if data files in use by another
- Family Update Form has a blank page at end of report
- Cancel button on Attendance > Mailing Labels/Mail Merge screen does not cancel
Contributions
- Delete designations with posted history does not show message box
- Read Receipt request does not work when sending Contribution Statement e-mails
- Import Contributions should ignore additional fields in the file
- Maintain List of Contribution Funds screen loads slowly with large data set
- Maintain List of Designations screen loads slowly with large data set
- Selected Contributors report XLS exports address into wrong column
Accounting
- Reconcile Bank Accounts can show incorrect account balance if future months have been reconciled
- Detail Changes in Equity report shows hyphens with no number when no account activity
- Maintain List of Accounting Funds can show account numbers without hyphens
- Sub-account Report column header does not fit when budget amounts are included
- Certain state tax withholdings are not saved when adding a new employee
- Customer can be changed on Accounts Receivable invoice after payment applied
General
- Constant Contact sync can overwrite changes from previous updates
- Import Pictures - Enable Preview option unchecked by default in PC Online for better performance
- List of backups to restore can be displayed out of order
09/20/2013 - New training video series
We have just added the Events and Check In training video series to the site. Visit www.powerchurch.com/videos to watch a preview or purchase them now.
08/07/2013 - Barcode Scanners In Stock
Barcode scanners for use with the Check In system are now back in stock. Any backordered items can now be processed and shipped out!
08/01/2013 - Quarterly Newsletter - Summer 2013
We have published the Summer 2013 e-mail newsletter. If you are not on the mailing list, you can subscribe at Update Subscriptions or view the full document in the Knowledge Base. There is also a new page on the site to view newsletter archives.
07/08/2013 - Version 11.5 Maintenance Release
A new Maintenance Release dated 07/08/2013 has been released for 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.
This Maintenance Release resolves the following issues:
Fund Accounting
- Bank reconciliation report doesn't accept double click
- Bank reconciliation report is now sorted by statement date, then reconciliation date.
Accounts Receivable
- All Account Statements report ignores "Customer Type" selections
- Customer Type entries should automatically be capitalized
- Credit memo calculations on Account Statement can be incorrect in certain scenarios
Payroll
- Create Accounts Payable entries for deductions can create transactions with unknown account numbers
General
- Maintenance Release auto-updater may incorrectly show that the latest update is already installed
- E-mail sending report can list those with errors before and after those that successfully sent. Moved success e-mails to the end of the list.
06/26/2013 - Version 11 Maintenance Release
A new Maintenance Release dated 06/26/2013 has been released for Version 11.
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.
This Maintenance Release resolves the following issues:
Activities & Attendance
- Maintain List of Attenders can cause duplicate entries
Contributions
- Maintain Pledges screen now in descending date order
- Pledge Statement report should not have an e-mail button in report preview
- Imported contributions do not have entry date and time
Accounts Payable
- Repeating item for last day of the month does not set next release date
Accounts Receivable
- Zero balance credit memos should not be available to apply
- Delete customer should create an Accounting Audit Log entry
- Maintain Customer Records opens slowly while checking linked profiles in Membership
Payroll
- Oregon state tax table layout has changed
Equipment Inventory
- Delete inventory item is not working properly
- Delete item should ask for confirmation before deleting
General
- Install .NET 2.0 runtimes for Windows 8
- E-mail system update for Windows 8/64-bit compatibility
- E-mail error reporting system is vague
- E-mail system reports a successful connection even when there are authentication issues
- Antivirus/Security software can cause the Maintenance Release validation to show the latest version is already installed.
06/24/2013 - Online Training Videos
Online training is back! We have launched a series of online training videos. When you purchase a video series, you and everyone else in your organization will have online streaming access to the videos for one year. Each training video series is made up of short videos that can be watched individually, or in a playlist from beginning to end. If you have a promo code for a free Intro to PowerChurch online training class, you can still redeem it for the Intro to PowerChurch training video series. Video series can be purchased individually or in bundles at a discounted rate! We will be adding new series in the future.
Visit www.powerchurch.com/videos/ for more information and pricing.
06/17/2013 - New Demo Tutorial Videos
We have launched a new online video tutorial series to accompany the full working PowerChurch Plus demo.
Visit http://www.powerchurch.com/demo/video/ for online streaming.
06/03/2013 - Version 11.5 Maintenance Release
A new Maintenance Release dated 06/03/2013 has been released for 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.
This Maintenance Release resolves the following issues:
Accounts Receivable
- An invoice can show twice on the Open (Unposted) Items report
- The customer balance shown on the Maintain Customer Records screen might disagree with the balance shown on reports
- Reports reference "Last Buy Date" instead of "Last Invoice Date"
Backup & Restore
- Windows XP errors when backing up cdrlog.log file