Revision History
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.
Revisions
| released | version | main change |
|---|---|---|
| 11/20/2017 | 4.58 | Bug fixes |
| 11/15/2017 | 4.57 | Fixes for drop down fields |
| 11/11/2017 | 4.56 | Fixes for jwpub.org and Audit |
| 11/9/2017 | 4.55 | More fixes for jw.org inbox |
| 10/31/2017 | 4.54 | jwpub.org Features Added! |
| 9/23/2017 | 4.53 | Critical Bug fix for KMS-MS School |
| 8/24/2017 | 4.52 | RC Importing,Bug Fixes |
| 8/10/2017 | 4.51 | Improved Pioneer School features, date format |
| 7/24/2017 | 4.50 | Improved Pioneer Book sending |
| 7/23/2017 | 4.47 | Improvement for Pioneer Book sending |
| 7/23/2017 | 4.46 | Pioneer School Improvements |
| 6/26/2017 | 4.45 | FLC Improvements |
| 5/25/2017 | 4.44 | Major Bug fix for S-372 filling |
| 5/18/2017 | 4.43 | Fixes for Pioneer School Roster, Registration Check |
| 5/9/2017 | 4.42 | Order Pioneer Books |
| 5/2/2017 | 4.41 | New! Foreign Language Classes! |
| 4/11/2017 | 4.40 | Improvements for RC's |
| 3/25/2017 | 4.39 | NEW FEATURE! Add Participants! |
| 3/20/2017 | 4.38 | Bug fixes |
| 3/9/2017 | 4.37 | New Agenda Templates |
| 3/3/2017 | 4.36 | Fix for Pioneer Student Add Issue part 2 |
| 3/3/2017 | 4.35 | Fix for Pioneer Student Add Issue |
| 1/28/2017 | 4.34 | S-303 Fix for new form |
| 12/27/2016 | 4.33 | Minor bug and layout fixes |
| 11/29/2016 | 4.32 | Updated Plug in to assist with Print Dialog |
| 11/7/2016 | 4.31 | Added Ability to Changes Branch on Letterhead,new plugin |
| 10/18/2016 | 4.30 | Bug fixes |
| 8/23/2016 | 4.29 | Added RE's and PS's |
| 8/9/2016 | 4.28 | New! Auto Start! |
| 7/11/2016 | 4.27 | Bug Fixes |
| 7/4/2016 | 4.26 | Pio School Improvements, jw library pub added |
| 6/21/2016 | 4.25 | Bug Fixes mostly |
| 5/23/2016 | 4.24 | RC Intros Implemented, 303 bug fix |
| 5/16/2016 | 4.23 | Bug Fixes, Database Updated Notice |
| 4/26/2016 | 4.22 | New Feature! Circuit Audit! |
| 4/2/2016 | 4.21 | New Feature! Track Shepherding! |
| 3/22/2016 | 4.20 | Notability Export, New Search feature |
| 2/15/2016 | 4.19 | HTML Fixes, 303 for Windows |
| 1/26/2016 | 4.18 | Adjusted Field Reporting |
| 12/7/2015 | 4.17 | Meeting Schedules languages |
| 11/10/2015 | 4.16 | Meeting Schedules updated |
| 10/20/2015 | 4.15 | Improved Plug-In, other fixes |
| 10/5/2015 | 4.14 | Expenses Manager, Chairman's Intros |
| 8/11/2015 | 4.13 | Refinements for Checklist, SSWP |
| 8/2/2015 | 4.12 | New Checklist features! |
| 7/14/2015 | 4.11 | Changed Plug-in; Export Settings! |
| 7/10/2015 | 4.10 | New Runtime! New Plug In |
Version 4.58
- Fix for Circuit Sections showing properly under Congregation Send to Inbox
- Added ability to send Mailing to Personal Email
- Fix for Sending Expenses from Congregation Visit to proper email address
Version 4.57
- Fixes for drop down fields for Agenda Creator
- Improvements in email fields for Assembly Parts
- Ability to send emails to Congregations' Inbox in Circuit Sections (See Congregation Form)
- Ability to quickly import Congregation Inbox Address in other Branches now!
Version 4.56
- Fix for sending Audits by SMTP or jwpub.org inbox
- Improvements in indexing for Expenses
- Improvements in Power Search in Contacts, shows only sections you have in Circuit
- Fixed an issue where an error dialog came up when sending S303 Form to Branch or Congregation, saying "Branch has no Inbox"
Version 4.55
- Now sends Agenda to Inbox for Congregation according to new instructions instead of to individual elders
- Critical fix for sending Assembly Parts through HTML - was trying to use the jwpub.org address instead of GMAIL when HTML selected.
- More fixes for places to send to jwpub.org address.
- Selectable as to who you want to send appointment letters
- Reduced field indexing on thousands of fields. Database size has been reduced to half it's previous size! Easier to send to your iPad or iPhone by Airdrop or a shared folder!
Version 4.54
- Updated Plug in to 7.4. All users will be prompted to update their plug in. Restart Filemaker and in some cases restart the computer to complete installation. This update will fix some bug
- Fix for Portal that shows upcoming Speakers and their assignments. Did not always show in portal
- Implemented use of the new jw.org inbox throughout. Ability to still use HTML Emails and also use instead jw.org inbox for sending information to congregations and branch!
Version 4.53
- Fix for Sending Email to All Pioneers, now fills correctly and completely
- Eliminate Check for Upgraded Stars for Agenda Points, no longer needed
- CRITICAL FIX: Bug fix for KMS program for MS where sometimes the program would not return to the correct layout after going to post data on jw.org inbox
Version 4.52
- Fix for Agenda Date bug
- Fix for Importing RC Data
- Remove AutoCheck for User Email Address when going to Circuit Info where program was hanging
Version 4.51
- Bug Fix for Sending S373 form, now inserts correct Instructors Name
- Restored operation of Finding History of Speakers
- Bug fixes for Language Classes to show correct numbers on S373
- Ability to email AO and AAO Rosters with birthdates
- Simplified and revamped Personnel Sending to AO, AAO and Convention Coordinators
- Added designation "Talk with Video, Audience Participation
- Added new KMS School designations, now with Elder Program and MS program separate
- Added New Date Format Selection in Circuit Info for "MDY","DMY","YMD"
- Added New TV Banner Feature for Pioneer School Class Sessions
Version 4.50
- Improved Pioneer Book sending by regular mail (Update)
Version 4.47
- Improved Send Pioneer Book by regular email
Version 4.46
- Add adjustments to Chairman's Notes, added Copy and Paste for last name of speaker
- Improve RC Introductions to always go to the correct Day for the Chairman's Script (Tip: Be sure you are on the first participants when opening the Chairman's Introductions until fix is issued)
- Fix for PSS Seating Chart bug, one seat would not seat a student accurately for different schools in 11x5 chart
- Fix for RE and PS for Circuit Assembly Letters - Were not recalculating in fields correctly
- Total Revamp for Sending Pioneer Books - Easier to use, more selection and flexibility with what you can send and in which languages!
Version 4.45
- Fix for FLC Instructor Names not populating correctly for those not listed in Contacts
- Fix for delay in Opening Circuit Info, sometimes does not always check CO email accurately
- Improved Portal for FLC students with better sorting
- Fix for button to send S-372 not from Portal, now sends to correct student
- Fix for Year of Regional Convention not showing correctly on all Letters to Participants
- More improvements in FLC functions! Now enter Students right from Student Portal Form
- Now Fills S-373 Form with all student in FLC Class for a Roster to send to Elders
- Added "Completed Rehearsals" Checkbox to view completed and past rehearsal times
- Beginning 2018 number of participants entered with fields for entering names (English, Spanish first available then other languages being added)
- Added Signature to all Layouts for Letter to Branch for Brothers Handling Complex Matters
Version 4.44
- Bug Fix for Filling S372 form, student information would not fill
- Other enhancements and improvements in FLC function
- New Feature! Congregation Data Sheet for Subs, helps in importing Sub CO data from their visit
Version 4.43
- Registration Check Feature Added. All users will automatically receive a check of their registration status when updating
- Updated Language Codes to match Branch for ASL Regional Convention Outlines
- Updated Plug-in to 7.2, new features for Windows added
- Updated Pioneer School Rosters to reflect only those attending
- Updated Check in Slip - More Translation included
Version 4.42
- Added S373 Form to send to Branch and Sent Date
- NEW FEATURE - Ability to automatically fill Regional Convention programs
- Fixes for Formatting on different layouts - check-in slips etc
- Fill orders and track for Pioneer Books
Version 4.41
- NEW FEATURE! Now Set up and manage Foreign Language Classes
- Fix for Spanish 302
- JUST ADDED! Chairman's Outlines for RC Convention (English at this date.)
Version 4.40
- Fix for Importing RC Outlines
- Fix for some Storage Fields not exporting (4-9)
- Copy Name Field from Contacts, now copies Full Name, not just Nick Name
- Adjusted Data Gatherer to match Publisher Record Cards order
- Fixed bug where Composing Regular and Alternate Letter did not return to correct layout after preview
- Added ability to turn off "Accept" and "Decline" on responses for assemblies
Version 4.39
- Continued Replacement of Sliders with Tabbed Controls
- Additional Bug Fix for Congregation Names for Pio Students
- Added Full Names to Name Lists instead of just first and last
- Overhaul S-318 Form to new format and fields
- NEW FEATURE! Assembly Participants now included, appear on rehearsal and Running Program sheets
- Moved Access to certain functions for more logical workflow
Version 4.38
- Bug Fix - Congregation would not update on Pioneer Student who moved to a new Congregation
- Fixed issue where additional Congregation Records were created
- Added Korean (English Dates) to program
- Removing Sliders and Added Tabbed Controls in place
Version 4.37
- Added Brazilian Portuguese version of S-302, 303, 326
- Change Term, "Special Committee" to "Complex Matters"
- Expanded Comments on Rehearsal Sheet
- Adjusted CheckBox for "No Rehearsal Needed" to not conflict with CO or Visiting Speaker Part
- Adjusted Assembly Participant email and contact info - Does not show if CO is Speaker
- Updated Import of Congregation Data from jw.org to support Canada Branch
- Improved importing of CBOE and SEC for US branch
- Added 5 Agenda Templates
- Added Enhanced RC Layouts for Letters
- Fix for "Remove Student" from school, deletes date as well
- Bug fix for Kingdom Hall Picker for Pioneer School
Version 4.36
- Additional Fix for Pioneer School Student Selection Issue
Version 4.35
- Fix for Pioneer Student School Selection, now orders them correctly for quick selection
Version 4.34
- Fixed issues related to Alternate Letter and Mailing, now documents accurately reflect Alt selections made
- Removed a number of fields no longer needed for mailings
- Added Email Address verification for Contacts and Circuit Info
- More warnings for missing email addresses on Assembly Participants
- Warning messages added for wrong file locations for your database
- Haitian Creole Updated
- Fix for filling new S-303 form
Version 4.33
- Fix for Inserting KH's into Rehearsal Place Field
- Added Kingdom Hall Selection for Pioneer School Workshop Rehearsals
- Fix for "Assembly Letter Email Sent" box when selecting "Send All" now box will show selected
- Improved Highlighting in Checkboxes in Portals for Assembly Parts, especially checklists
- Fix for jw.org links, new links inserted in program
- Added Comma on RC Letter
Version 4.32
- Added ability to quickly check off newly added RC Speakers to database
- Added SMTP Debug checking from Email Feedback
- Added Filter for RC ratings top popover, to navigate more quickly to speakers
- Fix for UPPERCASE Street Address not accepted by Branch Website for Ratings, now Titlecase
- Updated Plug-In Software, now assists with printing dialog box to show "Print" not "Save" due to a bug between Filemaker and Sierra
Version 4.31
- Added ability to add your own Branch Legal Entity and Address. Now it will appear correctly on letters where needed.
- Upgraded Plug-in to Version 6.4 to be more compatible with Filemaker 15 and Sierra
Version 4.30
- Added ability to select full address to CBOE for Visits on letter or just congregation name
- Added ability to remove student from class, but not delete them, so as to keep original branch roster in tact, and include ability to add a comment
- Bug fix for opening and emailing letter to congregations about CA-br assembly. (Workaround, open letter save as PDF and attach manually to created email instead of attachment already included)
- Fix for Circuit Section to appear correctly in Audit Email Subject Line
- Bug fix for Setting Locations for Assembly Locations, now sets correctly
- Fix bug where Blank Assembly records would not delete with "Delete" icon
Version 4.29
- Fix for importing Chairman Intros from Documents Folder, not from Server
- Fix for Regional Convention Date to continue with current year on into next year on letter
- Added Ability to Send Emails in Succession from Assembly Participants
- Major Revision to Sending of Letters to Congregations, no more 1 page PDF's, all sent with the plug in as attachments
- Update S326 for 4/16 Revision in Spanish
- Addition of "RE" and "PS" to Visit and CA Letters
- Added ability to include/exclude Other Instructor name for Pioneer School
Version 4.28
- Bug Fix for Auto Set for Rehearsals - Can give error that date is after Assembly Date
- Fix for Printouts for "E" sections, they appear now for Elder, MS and Totals printouts
- Bug fix for email content for sending Pioneer Books
- Reworked Walk Through Functions for Workshops
- Fixed bug for Sending Audit Reports where they did not show as a PDF
- Added Ability to send texts to multiple persons on iPad and iPhone directly from Contacts to iMessage
- Fix for names not showing in email when choosing to "Send All" Pioneer Books
- Fixed Bug in S326 English where "Other" text field was copied from Secular Skills
- Readjusted Tabs Controls on Contacts Layouts
- Added Nick Name format to Circuit Assembly Personnel
- Added Quick Language Check for Assembly programs and Introductions
- Fixed Find Feature for getting weeks that need a Visit Letter Sent
- Fixed language translation appears now in "Email Notes to Participants"
- Updated Spanish Translation of "Respond as Soon as Possible" in Assembly Assignment Emails
- Fixed missing translation of dates in HTML Emails for assignments
- HUGE ADDITION!: Now ability to auto start program for new Users! Place 3 files in program (tested in US Branch English) and program is set to go for use!
Version 4.27
- Adjusted program to allow for individual Outlines to be imported into Carousel
- Fixed bug where Pioneer School Workshop assignments said it was going to a different person.
- The Following Languages were added to the Carousel for CA-co, CA-br and SSWP: Dutch, Karen (S’gaw), Laotian, Marshallese, Mixtec (Guerrero), Papiamento (Curaçao), Punjabi (Some are marked as pending and will be added when we see the language code for these newly added languages.)
Version 4.26
- Added "PT14_X.jwpub" to selections for sending to Pioneer School students
- Clear Comments on S-326 added for previous report. Be sure to save your report in the Circuit File!
- Added Dialog box and function to prevent users from not seeing if a newly added downloadable assembly program has been added,if the program was created before it was ready
- Further enhancements and fixes for Circuit Auditing Functions
- Fix for Email routing to CO's where email addresses do not show up in Send Field
- Fix for Sending EMail for Visit twice to SEC
- Added Commit Records Step for Sending Workshops so Assignment Sent Box would check
- Fix for importing S-317 SSWP files into the Carousel
Version 4.25
- Fix for Filemaker Go Update, had stopped working
- Updated Pioneer School Function to remove leftover records in database of Pioneer Students
- Fix for Sending to S300 form. Sometimes if a "Hide on S300" week is scheduled, it does not always pick the right month to send. Uncheck the "Hide S300" then Check the "Sent S300" box and then Check the "Hide S300" box again, and it should send as a workaround.
- Fix for error on layout for Agenda with Recommendations. A fatal error caused the PDF's to not be created correctly. An element was eliminated on that layout, fixing the issue.
- Fix for Sending S302 to fillable, where layout would move to the left on sending.
- Finish Introductions for Spanish, now showing proper day designations
- Fix for Assembly Duplicator
- Added Variable Delay for reading USPS forms to allow for slow loading of USPS verification form depending on internet speed
- Totally reworked S-326 for English
- Fixed Bug introduced in 4.24 with RC Intros, did not import CA-CO and CA-BR correctly
Version 4.24
- Added Manual Check for Verification for USPS in case Postal Code must be entered manually
- NEW! Ability to Create Regional Convention Introductions in English and Spanish
- Updated Adding Sub CO Function to Routing, now add under Contacts, Select in Routing and cc Sub on Letter to Congregation!
- Added ability to add other Circuit Overseers to your Routing, such as when a CO serves a language congregation in your circuit, will now appear on Routing and Conflict Reminder is added
- Added Shepherding Visits Printout option
- Eliminated S2 Functions
- Fix for Open and Filling S303 bug, introduced in 4.23
Version 4.23
- Added additional Email Preview Window to Audit Messages
- Added additional Drop Down Categories for Assembly Parts, now accommodating videos
- Updated Drop Downs Menu Items for Spanish, Portuguese, Haitian Creole,French,Hawaiian
- Bug fix for sending audit emails to Assembly Overseer, now includes AO email
- Fix for duplicating of Workshops, conflict of Key Id removed
- New Feature - Last date of database updated records, view on Home Screen
- Fix for Plug In Installation for 4.22, not always installing properly for new users
Version 4.22
- New Feature! Manage and Track Circuit Audits, Automatically!
- Updated Shepherding Feature, Now View Past Visits for each congregation!
- New! Access Shepherding Feature from the Directory!
- New Feature! Added Ability to Add Subs Names to Routing
- Fix to allow imported time data for RC's to show properly
- Fixes for Power Search to function better
- Updated S-300 function to new directives (see jw.org regarding S-300 form)
- Additional Fixes for Sync to Address book (Mac Only)
- Improvements to Haitian Creole Date Translation
Version 4.21
- Fix for bug in Selecting Kingdom Hall for the Pioneer Service School
- New Feature! Shepherding Records! Keep track of visits you have made, include vital information/
- Adjusted program to not show ability to see Outline Text in Windows, as this feature is not available on that platform
- Added ability to add up to 4 Pioneer Service School Textbooks to be sent at once, track and choose which books will be sent to each student!
- Ability to send Pioneer Books to all students with 1-click
- Added Ability to Email Pioneer Letter to Students out of Circuit
- Adjusted Checklist Function from Directory to include Pioneer School Letters and Pictures Received
Version 4.20
- Added safety feature to disallow trying to enter past dates such as Rehearsal Dates
- Completed Hawaiian Translation of Program
- Completed Haitian Creole Translation of Program
- Adjusted word for Song in Spanish
- Bug fix for Date continuing to show for Posting Recommendations, even when deselected
- Fixed Spanish format dates in Emails for sending S302
- Adjusted program to include ASL English and Spanish Importing to Carousel for SSWP
- New Feature! Added Multiple Congregation Search Feature!
- Added Get (UUID) function for Congregation Visit Records Key ID, will help in avoiding duplicate weeks
- Added Get (UUID) function for Points for Agenda Key ID, will help in avoiding duplicate Points
- Added Get (UUID) function for Expenses Key ID, will help in avoiding duplicate Expenses
- Added Get (UUID) function for Assembly Key ID, will help in avoiding duplicate Assemblies
- Added Get (UUID) function for Assembly Parts Key ID, will help in avoiding duplicate Assembly Parts
- Added Get (UUID) function for Assembly Key ID, will help in avoiding duplicate Assemblies
- Added Get (UUID) function for Field Service Key ID, will help in avoiding duplicate Field Service Reports
- Added Get (UUID) function for RV Key ID, will help in avoiding duplicate RV records
- Added Get (UUID) function for KH Key ID, will help in avoiding duplicate Kingdom Halls
- Added Get (UUID) function for Pioneer Student Key ID, will help in avoiding duplicate Pioneers in school
- Added Get (UUID) function for Pioneer School Key ID, will help in avoiding duplicate Pio Schools
- Added Get (UUID) function for Personnel Key ID, will help in avoiding Personnel Entries
- Added Get (UUID) function for KH Shared Key ID, will help in avoiding duplicate Shared KH Entries
- Eliminated "Get Highest Serial Function" in Import script due to Get UUID function, will import after update quicker
- Added New (4th) Outline Preview Window for Assembly Part Outlines for easier review of part outline
- New Feature! Export data for quick import into Notability.
Version 4.19
- Added ASL to Language Programs for Circuit Assemblies
- Fixed issue where S303 would go directly to Print instead of filling form
- Updated Plug in to 06000009
- Improved KH Selection for Rehearsals
- Fix for HTML Emails, time incorrect for Program Time for #3 Template
- Fix for language translation on HTML Emails for Visit
Version 4.18
- Added Spanish Date Formatting for HTML Visit Emails
- Fixed "Send S62" Email Calculations to show as desired on all Emails sent
- Improved Handling of Sending of Convention Rosters
- Updated Forms in Program to reflect new Meeting Designations
- Begin Adding "Help Assistants" to direct users how to do certain functions
- Added ability to send "Others" AND "Roster" to Convention Overseer in one sheet
- System Check updated
- Added Check for Latest Version of Filemaker 14
- Note: We are updating some things for the new posting of Recommendations as well as changing the new way of reporting placements and showing of videos. Some of these adjustments are in process and you will see these eventually giving way to the new methods of reporting and handling in the future.
Version 4.17
- Fix for filling of S318 form where dates of assembly did not line up with the correct fields
- Fix for Sending SMTP message to one contact, now sends correct content
- Fix for Approve Appointments where all might be approved, or not correct ones when selecting.
- Update for new meeting schedule to send to congregations in all languages
- Improvements for iPhone layouts, Contacts now, more coming!
Version 4.16
- Fix for Opening CDOTG website with El Capitan
- Fix for S302 Formatting in Central America under Mexico Branch
- Adjusted box for "RC Speaker" to show when Female
- Adjusted Meeting Schedules for mailings (Be sure all mailings have been sent through end of December before updating, or use your backup to send remaining Mailings)
- Added Warning Filter for bulleted parentheses in filling S-303 forms (ie: cannot use "1)" or "2)" or similar)
- Improved 64 bit installation of plug in on Windows 64 bit machines
Version 4.15
- Fix for importing Chairman's Intros from Documents sent by Friend
- Adjusted Chairman's Notes so "Afternoon" label appears AFTER entire morning session
- Fixed bug for Sync to Mac Address Book where State Abbreviation did not sync
- Updated Plug in (0504001) to fix attachments not attaching in SMTP Emails in OS X
Version 4.14
- Fix for Exporting Assembly Program Data, importing of correct dates to program
- Fix for Spanish dates in Email for 302
- Bug fix for CO Name in Sent HTML Emails not showing properly
- Added Ability to Add a Picture for Contacts in "Edit Members" layout
- Fixed USPS Address Verification
- Added Ability to quickly compose Assembly introductions in all languages
- Total revamp of Expenses, now easier to move individual expenses to Assemblies and to Visit Weeks
- Added ability to add miscellaneous expenses such as for Pioneer School, Apartment, etc
- Added 64 bit plug in for Windows - Click Install Plug in in Settings to install
- Improved Contact Syncing for Mac Address Book
Version 4.13
- Fix for viewing Outline Text in SSWP under Participants. (Text viewable in Carousel)
- Added Badge Alert for Notes on Assembly Participants and Cong Visits
- Ability to Add Lunch Providing Congregations
- Updated "Today! Portals for Assemblies, showing Walk throughs and Rehearsals better
- Added "Walkthroughs" and "Rehearsals" to Checklists
Version 4.12
- Added "Elders" to speaker selection filter for Assembly participants
- Rebuilt Agenda Creator with new Functions for managing Favorites!
- Improved Import of Settings - Now a Sample Settings file Available!
- Import of Settings for iPad use!
- Improved Import for Adobe Responses and updated Contact Form.pdf
- Sample Import Settings File Provided!
- Update Contact Information through NEW Checklist Function, update Members by congregation
- Send Pictures for Pioneer School
- Added ability to send 2 Pioneer Books for foreign language schools
- Fix for importing of docx files for Special Session with Pioneers
- New Runtime for Windows now Available!
Version 4.11
- New Feature! Export Settings! Bring in your settings from your database to one you 'take over' from the previous brother!
- Changed Plug in for Windows to 32 bit version 5.1
Version 4.10
- New Plug in 5.2
- New Update procedure for Runtime, now moved to Applications folder