LCSoft Version 1.8.3 - Release Notes

New Features:

  • Split Database - LCSoft now has a split front-end/back-end database format.  You'll now see two files: lcsoft.#.#.#.accde and lcsoft_be.#.#.#.accde.  All of your data will be store in the _be file, while the other file is strictly front-end application stuff.  This makes a few things possible:
    • You can now just backup the _be database.
    • You can move the _be database anywhere and "Relink" the application to the backend database using the built-in relinker tool found in the top bar.
    • You can share just the _be database with a co-fts.
    • Two people can use the same database at the same time.  Putting the _be database up on a network share, another user can relink their frontend database to your _be database.  Both people can be doing data entry at the same time, but we caution users to stick to different breeds/records so there are no write-conflicts. 
    • As long as the minor number doesn't change, the "8" in 1.8.3 in this instance, you can just point your new version frontend, say 1.8.4 to the old backend without having to perform an "Import from Access" migration.  If the minor version changes, something might have changed in the backend and it is advised to perform a full "Import from Access" migration.
  • Fillable Forms - LCSoft ships with current AKC Fillable forms for event applications as well as event secretary reports.  When generated from within the program, a new fillable pdf will be created and populated with information from LCSoft such as trial info, entry counts, commitee personnel, judges and assignments, etc... The fillable form will be on screen for you to finish, such as putting in a credit card number, because some stuff we don't want to store in a database, and then you can save or print your pdf form for submission. 

Updates:

  • Updated the FastCAT electronic submission format.
  • Fixed issue with import from Excel.
  • Fixed issue with Breeder/Kennel stake miscalculating total when a dog was entered in more than one stake in the trial.
  • Fixed issue with New Trial -> Start Date acting really annoying and weird.  Hopefully, the imput mask behaves itself better.
  • Fixed CKC Sprinter multipier.
  • Skipped a few build numbers (1.8.0 -> 1.8.3) due to in-house and specialty builds for certain events.
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