Revision History 9/6/2023

Check back from time to time to see the revisions and changes in the program. Click on the version numbers to see more details on each version.

Previous Versions

Recent Revisions

released version main change
Pending 5.68
5/5/2024 5.67 revert plug in to 13.04
5/3/2024 5.66 Update for PSS
12/7/2023 5.65 Remove Cong Stats
9/6/2023 5.64 Updated SCE Importing of Data
9/1/2023 5.63 Importing from jw.org, CA Departments
12/3/2022 5.62 KMS Improvements
11/24/2022 5.61 update 318, KMS
9/15/2022 5.60 Added jwpub for SSWP
4/18/2022 5.59 Minor updates, Euro currency
4/2/2022 5.58 New Pio School Workshops
1/18/2022 5.57 Updates mostly for SCE
12/13/2021 5.56 Import Central Added
11/17/2021 5.55 Fix for no sections circuits
11/8/2021 5.54 SCE and CO Importing
9/30/2021 5.53 SCE Importing
9/16/2021 5.52 Improvements for SCE
8/28/2021 5.51 Improvements for SCE
8/16/2021 5.50 Fix for updating Assistant Data
8/8/2021 5.49 Tweaks SCE, updates SSWP
6/26/2021 5.48 Fixes, updated plug-ins
5/10/2021 5.47 Updates for Moving Circuits
4/18/2021 5.46 Many Minor fixes
2/16/2021 5.45 Fix for Sending Pioneer Books
2/14/2021 5.44 2 New Features!
1/25/2021 5.43 Fix for Book sending,etc
1/13/2021 5.42 Fix for PDF to Desktop for Workshops
1/10/2021 5.41 Fixes for Sending Workshops
1/7/2021 5.40 Fixes for Pioneer School
12/29/2020 5.39 Improvements to PSS and Texts(Mac OS)
12/20/2020 5.38 Minor Updates
12/16/2020 5.37 Add-Delete Visit Letter
12/14/2020 5.36 Layout cleanup
12/14/2020 5.35 PSS Picker and Description Layout improvement
12/14/2020 5.34 Upgrades PSS and FLC
12/6/2020 5.33 Updates for PSS
11/29/2020 5.32 Improvements for PSS
10/11/2020 5.31 Big Changes, Form filling
9/15/2020 5.30 Minor Tweaks
9/14/2020 5.29 British Currency supported
9/1/2020 5.28 Updated Calendar functions
8/24/2020 5.27 Fix for Meeting Schedule Printing
8/21/2020 5.26 Minor Fixes
8/14/2020 5.25 Fix for Turning Off Meeting Schedule
8/12/2020 5.24 New Meeting Schedule
7/15/2020 5.23 New Features with DynaPDF Plug in!
6/15/2020 5.22 Fixes and improvements
6/8/2020 5.21 Whole New Look!

New in Version 5.68

New in Version 5.67

  • revert plug in back to 13.04

New in Version 5.66

  • Updates for PSS
  • Updated Plug Ins

New in Version 5.65

  • Remove Congregation Statistics
  • Fixed bug where personal email address for Elders would be deleted upon Additional Imports were done

New in Version 5.64

  • Updated SCE Importing from branch docs

New in Version 5.63

  • Updated CA Department Designations
  • Added ability to import from jw.org under Persons, limited to what is on first page for person
  • Updated MBS Plugin

New in Version 5.62

  • Added ability to import KMS talk files into Carousel
  • Added ability to send KMS files in emails only to jwpub (use iOS devices to send by email not by computer)
  • Fixed Import feature for databases. Now you can take any CDOTG databases including older out of date ones and import them into a new freshly downloaded database.

New in Version 5.61

  • added ability to change start times for KMS depending on local preference. Change the start time in the Assembly Window Form and go to the program and it will update at the start times.
  • Changed "Platform" on the Personnel Roster to "Stage"
  • Changed Chairmans' notes in Spanish to say "PRESENTACIONES"
  • Updated to new s-318 form 11/22

New in Version 5.60

  • Added Congregation Figures to Agenda creator
  • Added importing and sending of jwpub for SSWP
  • Changed out emailing from the program to CDOTG from the old Support email to "circuitdataonthego@gmail.com"

New in Version 5.59

  • Update for colors and numbers for workshops in pickers
  • Adjusted Personnel Roster to print Portrait Orientation, removed addresses and personal email
  • Added Euros to Currency for Expenses

New in Version 5.58

  • Fix for Fonts sent to Comments for s-303
  • Reversed CBOE Phone numbers on popovers for SCE
  • Added demarcation in colors for SCE Running program
  • Updates in Tutorials to allow HTML Emails on Google without "Less Secure Apps" enabled
  • Added - Preview for HTML Emails
  • Updated to new Workshops for 18 Pioneer School Workshops
  • Fix for autoupdating for Mac for 12.3 users and beyond, will show in Version 5.59 after updating to 5.58
  • Fix for Expense report not always displaying in Form View

New in Version 5.57

  • Enlarged Notes Popover for Congregation Visits
  • Added Trigger Script to auto adjust Respond Now Date when days notice is changed under Assemblies
  • Adjusted locations of Send Buttons under Assembly of s-317 and Reminders to Elders, added descriptions to S forms
  • Added ability to view SCE Assistants in Portal and see where assignments need selection
  • Simplified SCE Instructor Settings. Many elements that did not apply were removed
  • Simplified SCE Contacts Layout to show mostly elements that can apply to SCE Contacts
  • Added ability to put name of other instructor at the end of the letter and an additional closing if desired
  • Added Export to Calendar for Assembly Events
  • Added back ability to add records to Assembly programs

New in Version 5.56

  • Major Addition! IMPORT CENTRAL - Improved and easier methods with videos to import all your data from one place
  • Removed the ability to add parts in Assembly Programs
  • Adjusted Task Reminder under Congregations to include SEC's if desired
  • Added ability to sort Students in SCE in various ways in the Picker Selector

New in Version 5.55

  • Fixed multiple issues that did not allow circuits without sections to view and work properly with Personnel etc
  • Added more improvements to the importing of PDF's for contacts

New in Version 5.54

  • Added check for missing Contact Key IDs
  • Changeover from CDOTG hosted images for HTML Emails to Dropbox and other sources
  • Added central location to add images Directory>Settings>Settings Button
  • Updates for SCE importing to accommodate more formats of importing
  • Added Import Central - All contact importing located in one place on new panel
  • Updated Plugins MBS to 11050003 DynPDF to 4.0.61.158

New in Version 5.53

  • Fixes for SCE mostly! Able to import PDF and docx files
  • Fix for congregation number showing on Workshop Letter

New in Version 5.52

  • Improvements for SCE importing
  • Removed Congregation Number for PSS Workshop letter

New in Version 5.51

  • Fixes for SCE mostly! Enhanced functionality and improved translation in Spanish

New in Version 5.50

  • Fixed an issue where when after an Assistants Part was assigned in the Workshop for pioneers and SCE, the data for them would not update if changed after adding the participant

New in Version 5.49

  • Fix for City Data not showing under Pioneer Students Information
  • Improved Congregation Report Printout for Next CO from Congregation Visits portion
  • Removed Requirement for local address for initial registration
  • Added additional Information on email for SCE assignments for Lead and Assistant Elders
  • Quick Delete Button added for deletion of extra Workshops
  • Fix for SCE Portal showing students when none are assigned to a school
  • NEW: Ability to adjust the importing to Carousel with different file names without updating program

New in Version 5.48

  • Updated MBS Plug in software to 11.030004
  • Updated DynaPDF Plug in software to 4.0.54.148
  • Fix for Contacts not showing in Circuit Personnel Picker Portal
  • Added a Separate Delete Option for Removing Expenses and not Shepherding Visits
  • Added Function to delete Former CO's Agenda Points if desired when importing your Settings
    • Improved Congregation Importing to address local import mapping issues from jw.org
  • Fix for issue on new Databases where Checkbox did not work on sending letter info to congs.
  • Fix to display correct owner program is registered to
  • Added Portal for Pioneer School selection of students alphabetically
  • Added "Pioneer School" to the subject line for emails
  • Added contacts printout for Running Programs
  • Fix for missing script on importing a Filemaker File under Settings
  • Further improvements for SCE Schools

New in Version 5.47

  • Fix for sending s-317 with proper section in Filename
  • Upgraded the "Import Settings" function to import your personal settings to a new database

New in Version 5.46

  • Adjusted Popovers for CA to not Show RC information
  • Added Functions to automatically delete extra Circuit Table and Congregation Table records if empty
  • Restored some iPhone layouts
  • Updated MBS Plug in to 11.1 and DynPDF plug in
  • Updated SCE Tutorials and Help Files
  • Fix for Rehearsal Portal to stay on Rehearsal Tab when selecting Part in Portal
  • Fix for s-302 to send Next CO after the start date
  • Updated Remove Confidential Information function to remove ALL PQR data points and other personal info when giving to sub
  • Added Contact Sheet for Assembly Participants to assist in JW Stream Studio Personnel
  • Fix for Expense Sheet for UK Currency

New in Version 5.45

  • Fix for Send ALL Pioneer Books where sending ALL Emails attaches additional books not wanted
  • Additional Tweaks for POWERDOWN® to stay on longer in Data Gatherer

New in Version 5.44

  • Fix for Colors in Workshop Rehearsal Portal
  • NEW FEATURE: POWERDOWN®, closes database when inactive
  • Improved Reminders for Assembly
  • Added Improved messaging for OSX for Rehearsals
  • Ability to add pictures to Contacts now in Pioneer Schools.
  • Added AutoTrim for Email addresses to eliminate spaces at ends of email addresses
  • Fix for sending Workshops to exclude Assistants, unchecked box not preventing sending to assistants
  • NEW FEATURE: SMART SPEAKER SELECT® now select speakers more quickly and accurately according to your preference!

New in Version 5.43

  • Fix for Error Message when Sending Pioneer Books when "All" is selected
  • Added "Reminders for CA"
  • Fix for adding JW Studio to not include address or commas in correspondence

New in Version 5.42

  • Bug fix for Feedback where indications were personal info missing when all is present
  • Critical Bug Fix: for PDF of Workshops sending wrong assignments to Desktop
  • Language Updates for Drop Down fields

New in Version 5.41

  • Improved functions in Routing Portal, when adding congregation for visit, stays in place in portal
  • Major fix needed for sending Workshop Parts where sending by clicking "Next" or "Send All" would not send the details on the second page

New in Version 5.40

  • Fix for multiple CBOE information on Pioneer Students
  • Reintroduced automated changing of start times for parts in Pioneer Session. Will automatically change times upon entering a new start time in Assembly Panel
  • Send ALL emails for Pioneer Students when sending broadcast now only sends to those attending

New in Version 5.39

  • Fix for sending s-367
  • Reversed CA Walkthrough and Rehearsal Reminder button
  • Fix for 3rd note not showing on Emails through Client for Cong Visit
  • Fix for Student total showing correctly in Pioneer Students
  • Complete revamp of sending Texts from FileMaker, quicker and simpler
  • Adjusted Name showing on Workshop Running Program to be shorter

New in Version 5.38

  • Minor updates so to release 5.37

New in Version 5.37

  • Added ability to add/remove letter to elders for Visit

New in Version 5.36

  • Layout cleanup

New in Version 5.35

  • Improved Picker to show various date formats
  • Adjusted Description Layout font to Arial

New in Version 5.34

  • Updated DynaPDF Plug-in to 4044123
  • Updated MBS Plug-in to 10050010
  • Added ability to add "City and State and Zip from PSS form"
  • Updated Language Classes for 10 day format
  • Updated PDF Handling for language class forms using new branch forms
  • Updated to new instructions and forms for Language Classes
  • Fix for entering email address under Pioneer Book form
  • Additional fixes for PSS Picker
  • Deprecated filling of s-373

New in Version 5.33

  • Update for Pioneer Picker for School to sort better and show congregations
  • Updated to show Branch Format for congregations in PSS
  • Added Ability to send Attachments with Pioneer School Letter
  • Updated so Emails no longer created for students not attending
  • Simplified adding Emails to Pioneer Students from Checklists
  • Removed 2 week PSS selection

New in Version 5.32

  • Updated layouts to new theme for Assembly Attachments
  • Replaced missing checkbox for "Routing Posted to jw.org"
  • Added Extract data from s-326 Form after filling
  • Fix for 3rd Attachment in Workshops, was connected to 2nd
  • Fix for Checklist going to correct layout for Pioneer School from the Directory
  • Fix for Help To learn s-326 location and filling from Directory>Help
  • Improved finding Members from Congregation>Members tab
  • Fix for Members from Congregations layout to remove icon when picture inserted
  • Added Duplicate Function for SCE Schools
  • Fixed Calendar icon for SCE School Layout
  • Updated Korean Translation
  • Fixed issue with PSS where congregations did not appear correctly for Students

New in Version 5.31

  • Updated the Congregation Data Info Sheet, now includes calculations for the week too!
  • Updated s-326 form to be produced now with DynaPDF, faster, easier to keep up to date
  • Updated s-369, 370, forms to be produced now with DynaPDF, and attached to email, one operation
  • Updated s-371 application, now fillable and will import all data into database automatically
  • NEW! Quick send a Contact Data Sheet and receive it back, quickly import
  • NEW! Sub CO Information Sheet on Visit easily sent and received for import into program
  • Deprecated the s-300 and s-305 forms
  • Fixed Bug with Shepherding and Appointments Calendar Exporting
  • Updated DynaPDF plug in to 4.0.41.118
  • Updated MBS Plug in to 10040010
  • Fixed issue with new layouts to send iMessage from Contacts in Congregation Visits
  • Added "Body of Elders" to the Visit Letter Option

New in Version 5.30

  • Fix for colon in Salutations in Spanish
  • Replaced Print functions in Match Members layout
  • Added Video Link for Help with Sending Emails under Support Request

New in Version 5.29

  • Added British Currency Units for Expenses portion
  • Improved Help Web Viewer Refresh, not always refreshing to latest Help content
  • Reorganized PDF Storage
  • Worked on Members Layouts, when deleting, removes record then goes to next.
  • Drop Down Members Portals now work smoother, stays in the congregation going to selected record
  • Added Failsafe so users cannot send Agendas without minutes or proper order
  • A Whole New Support Feedback Function

New in Version 5.28

  • Updated Calendar Functions for Mac, now events post more reliably and will update events already in Calendar
  • Added Additional Options for Sending of the Meeting Schedule for foreign language congregations
  • Fix for showing "Send Recommendations by" not showing in Emails

New in Version 5.27

  • Fix for Meeting Schedule Printing

New in Version 5.26

  • Minor Fixes

New in Version 5.25

  • Fixed an Issue where you could not turn off sending the Meeting Schedule
  • Other minor fixes such as for formatting of letters

New in Version 5.24

  • Add Circuit and Section designation to s-317 form above Location
  • Added Assistants for all Workshop parts, number automatically entered
  • Added ability to import 23 column csv files such as from Puerto Rico
  • Added CBOE Data for Assistants in Workshops and Student handling assignment
  • Adjusted Zoom Elders meeting to stay same every week in all fields
  • New Meeting Schedule! - User formattable and creates fillable PDF
  • Added All Assistants to Pioneer Schools
  • Created capability for 2 week Pioneer Schools
  • Added CBOE and other contact info for Workshops and SCE, now appears on Letters, Emails

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New in Version 5.23

  • Made it easier to add congregations with no publishers in them to Routing
  • Adjusted Carousel import to not create blank entries for non-existent files
  • Carousel Importing correct number of outlines automatically based on total Assembly Parts
  • Fixed issue where Assembly Program Data would not refresh in Box under Assembly from server
  • Simplified import for importing Elders, CBOE, SEC's and then keep them updated!
  • Ability to import Congregation data from jw.org
  • New! DynaPDF Plug in Software added, ability to import PDF documents, now able to include Contacts from jw.org
  • New! DynaPDF Plug in Software added, ability to import PDF documents, now able to include Kingdom Halls and CO's from jw.org
  • New! Ability to print to PDF 302, 303, 317, 318, forms without Adobe Reader and quickly attach to emails where needed
  • Fixed issue where Expenses sent to Congregation could not be checked or unchecked
  • Adjusted Delete Members when matching to jw.org to continue to show congregation members
  • Fixed issue where Members layout from Visits, did return to correct layout upon entering first name
  • Added 3rd paragraph to Visit HTML Emails

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New in Version 5.22

  • Adjust Shepherding Visits portion to accommodate Bible Studies
  • Fixed issue where icon did not disappear on Picture on Members Layout
  • Fixed Add New Congregation function
  • Fixed issue where new programs might not load Portal Header Labels on Agendas
  • Added ability to apply Themes to Agendas
  • Replaced Switches in Settings
  • Changed the way Emails sent for Assembly parts, can opt out of sending to CBOE if no email for participant
  • Adjusted SCE so it will open to correct year layout when no elders entered
  • Adjusted Assembly Programs so you cannot enter Carousel unless program created
  • Adjusted to make easier to select Font colors in Agenda

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New in Version 5.21

  • Sporting a Whole New Interface!
  • Improved Color selection for Agenda, new Layouts
  • Improved sending through jwpub, copy and paste information
  • Easy importing from other sources (FileMaker 18)
  • Many other features!

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