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
12/4/2012 1.47 Ready for new Calendar year
Manual Update 1.46 SPC fixes
9/24/2012 1.45 Assembly Letter Fixes
8/21/2012 1.44 Map It! and Today! Also Various Bug fixes
7/23/2012 1.43 Sync Tool for Mac Address Book!
6/19/2012 1.42 Fixes for Assembly Program Selector and Names
6/18/2012 1.41 Addition of Foreign Language
4/24/2012 1.40 DC Improvements Agenda Changes
3/21/2012 1.39 Some DC Enhancements, PDF fill fix
3/18/2012 1.38 Additional Enchancements
2/1/2012 1.37 Fix for Out of Date message
1/22/2012 1.36 Improved Selectors, Pioneer School Enhancements
1/10/12 1.35 Bug Fixes, added Menu items, Age Calc
1/1/2012 1.34 Fixed a bug in opening database in new year
12/16/11 1.33 Fixed bugs in posting to jw.org
12/13/2011 1.32 Details on Update Box,Host Log Creator
11/28/2011 1.31 SMS and Expenses Manager
11/1/2011 1.30 SPC update, New Help System
10/11/2011 1.29 Auto Checking for Latest Version
9/23/2011 1.28 TOForms import and s326
9/20/2011 1.27 Improved iPad function
8/20/2011 1.26 Applied Additional Lion Updates
8/5/2011 1.25 Added Additional Layout
7/30/2011 1.24 Lion compatibility
7/4/2011 1.23 More Email Support for CA programs
7/4/2011 Before 1.23 All versions before 1.23

Version 1.48

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Version 1.47

  • Minor bug fixes
  • Remove Bible reading schedule

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Version 1.46

  • Added Paste Function to Main form to quickly paste multiple addresses for families
  • Added fix for SPC comments and other minor fixes
  • Added additional functions so posting to website won't fail if smart quotes are included

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Version 1.45

  • Added Improvements to Assembly Expenses Functions
  • Fixed Assembly Letter Creation, now previews correct letter
  • Fixed Select Assembly Letter Version function, remembers previous setting
  • Added "Settings" Function to eliminate incorrect viewing of pioneer numbers
  • Fixed bug where Congregation Visit ID was not being set, new ID set with this version
  • Removed Hours Average for Recommendations
  • Improved Language selection function, now rechecks on opening database
  • Fixed bug in delete Assembly Function where parts were deleted that were not supposed to

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Version 1.44

  • Added ability to add three more PDF pages to District Convention Assignments
  • Improved email reminder for Assemblies, now just sends for current program only
  • Added Totals to Expenses Manager to see amounts outstanding from congregations
  • Fixed phone number not transferring to PQR
  • Fixed Notes at bottom of Pioneer School Schedule for second school
  • Adjusted Pioneer School Schedule title
  • Added iCal Calendar Export for DC rehearsals
  • Bug fix for Attendant listing in Personnel Portal, Fixed Translation
  • New Feature, "Today!" showing current day's rehearsals and walkthroughs
  • Added Ability to store two different Assembly Letters to Participants (great for mixed language circuits!)
  • Added Circuit Language Abbreviation to Circuit Designation
  • Fix for sending of s302 in Spanish, now attaches and fix for language in email
  • Now with "Map It!" Quick mapping of rehearsal locations
  • Bug fix for exporting visit weeks to calendar
  • Fixes for Upgrades, some were not able to download the correct update

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Version 1.43

  • Fix French Month Appearance for September on dates
  • Fixes in Pioneer School Schedule
  • Fix for "Show Message on Meeting with SVC on Agenda"
  • Adjusted Pioneer Seating Chart Picker to Alphabetical
  • Added Suffix to Circuit Overseer's Name
  • Returned DC Parts Layout to show all contacts for name
  • Instant Address Book Synchronization Added!
  • Routing and Agenda Layouts Refined
  • Updated Congregation Bible Study Length to reflect new arrangement
  • Fixed Bug where Section designation would not appear on s-317 with only SAD showing
  • Time and Message for SVC now centers on Agenda and time can be switched on and off
  • Eliminated Circuit Number on Congregation Form
  • Fix for DC Running Program selection for printout
  • Fix for Feedback Email now showing correct User Registration
  • Fixes and additional Dialog boxes for Import from TOForms
  • Another improvement to "Print to 317" function in case duplicate dates for assemblies

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Version 1.42

  • Rehearsal Sheet for Assemblies selectable for all or current program
  • Gender and Elder or MS selected depending on "Serves As" privilege
  • Fix for Assembly Selector and other drop down fields due to Foreign Language upgrade

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Version 1.41

  • Fixed Bug in Send 317 by email script
  • Refinements and improvements in Circuit Personnel Selection
  • Bug fix for USPS Address Lookup
  • Addition of Foreign Language Translation for Spanish and French for print outs
  • Addition of S-302 form in Spanish
  • Auto Downloading and Import of correct Assembly Programs based on Assembly Date
  • Improved and Streamlined Updating Engine
  • Improved Speaker Pick System and Rating Adjustment method, with print out
  • All Congregation Visit Stationery now set up for foreign language
  • Updated Assembly Duplicator and Deletion to new internal structure
  • Automated formatting for Middle Name, now automatically inserts period or not depending on entry
  • Improvements to DC letters and emailing
  • Fix for Kingdom Hall creation and connecting to congregations
  • Improved portals for Assembly rehearsals
  • Added Mobile Phone Carrier Lookup Ability

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Version 1.40

  • Changed Stationery 2 to Times New Roman Font
  • Added ability to send all Expenses Receipts or just current
  • Fixed Closing of Settings Window after going to Export Page
  • Fixed iPad reporting to jw.org functions for Recommendations
  • 'Quick Find' has now been enabled and refined on all layouts
  • All Phone fields now filtered, enter or paste anything you want, it always comes out right
  • MAJOR UPDATE: Convention Program Data Importing now available
  • District Convention Layouts and Functions streamlined
  • Congregation Visit and Assembly Layouts fitted with new Navigation Buttons
  • Ability to send agenda to all elders or just CBOE
  • MAJOR UPDATE: Fixed underlying database structure for Assembly Programs, can now schedule more than one assembly on same date.
  • This version allows future versions of Filemaker 12 to autoupdate!
  • MAJOR OVERHAUL! Agenda creation has been simplified and expanded! Now add up to 10 points on the Agenda and virtually unlimited sizing of text! Now rate your favorites!
  • Fixed address fields so that they are formattable.
  • Improved layouts, Circuit Totals, Appointed persons for Week of Visit, Agenda
  • District Convention portion ready for inputting and sending of data
  • Improvements in Pioneer School Portals and in Sending Emails
  • Revamped Circuit Personnel Roster Creation
  • Fixed bug in Pioneer School Schedule Layout for second school

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Version 1.39

  • Improvements to creating Stage Layouts
  • Fixed 302 function for Incoming Circuit Overseer
  • Fixed PDF filling of forms, sometimes obtained error message

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Version 1.38

  • More Enhancements to Pioneer School Creation
  • Fixed Placecard Sheet, showed opposite schools
  • Improved Emailing of Assignments for Assemblies
  • Fixed bug where congregation name and city does not display properly on Visit Letter
  • Added Report Bug to Menu and added more information transmitted
  • MAJOR CHANGE: All Portals are now "Click Row to Select Record"
  • MAJOR CHANGE: Complete Makeover of Congregation Visit forms - now more consolidation
  • Composition combined - Letters along with Email notes
  • Added labeling on congregation meeting information form
  • MAJOR CHANGE: User can clean text of all font characteristics on pasted entry, then under "Settings" can allow 'in-field' adjustment to text.
  • Automatic deletion of extraneous files generated from producing PDF's
  • Added Option to include SEC in Mailings to CBOE
  • Added Password Protection Option
  • Added Optional Registration of Database software
  • All extraneous .xsl, fdf, and .pdf files are now deleted off your computer automatically
  • Fixed Address checker after USPS.com Web site change
  • Changed way backups are saved, now user chooses location

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Version 1.37

  • Fix for Out of Date Message

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Version 1.36

  • Bug fix for Welcome Screen out of date message
  • Removed Pioneer Enrollment Record Report
  • Improved Gender selector, now compares name with 4200 names in the database
  • Improved Selector operation for Circuit Personnel and SPC and other selectors
  • Fixed bug where s-302 would not show as needing to be sent if Work Week
  • Added more features to enhance ability to create Pioneer Schools easier and with new instructions
  • Fixed some stationery pages that did not return properly
  • Changed speaker selection function to show only elders, Circuit Section, and Rating
  • Added "Quick Look" views under Assembly program portals under "Overview" tabs
  • Removed ability to create mass emails from Main form, removed fields

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Version 1.35

  • Bug fix for Send Letter and Mark as Sent Script
  • Fixed bug where when printing all Pending Recommendations, it flagged VCard records to be updated
  • Added items to Menu - now ability to log into support and jw.org from anywhere in program, changed menu name to Support
  • Added Filemaker Help Menu to program
  • Simplified VCard Exporting and added ability to exclude notes of Contact on Export
  • Reworked Age Calcuation - Now more accurate taking into account 'leap years'

Version 1.34

  • Fix another bug in "Mark as Sent" function for Sending of Branch s302
  • Fix a bug in Assembly Duplicator, now moves part dates to proper date
  • Fixed bug in opening program in new year

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Version 1.33

  • Fixed "Mark as Sent" bug in send 302 and Visit Letter functions
  • Fixed bugs in post to jw.org function after recommendation page changes from branch
  • Addition of Web Form Contact Parsing Function

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Version 1.32

  • Ability to see details in advance of update while updating.
  • Now with "Check checker" with the ability to keep track of checks received
  • Ability to add optional signature to emails from main form, using settings option
  • Adjusted Congregation contacts to be consistent with Main form
  • Added ability to automatically "check off" if expenses sent
  • Added ability to automatically "check off" if Letter and if s302 sent to congregation
  • Fixed Bug in Auto-Modification Timestamp where contacts showed being updated when they were not
  • Fixed Bug in Field Service Reporting Applescript to jw.org
  • Added ability to add TMS #2 Assistant for Assembly programs
  • Automatically deletes leftover files on desktop
  • Eliminated Web Form View for Updating Program, added "Update" on Menu Bar
  • Updated Bible Reading for 2012
  • Added "Host Log" Creation and report

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Version 1.31

  • Added ability to include or exclude Circuit Overseers or others from Routing Mailings
  • Fixed bug in field for note to CBOE regarding mailing, was using wrong text field
  • Changed notes on emailing on routing, body of email ONLY needs to be entered, salutation and closing automatically included
  • Fixed bug that might allow Circuit Information on Circuit form to be created with no record, preventing future upgrading of data
  • Eliminate dialog boxes to congregation visit form when no congregation being served
  • Change "Data Gatherer" to grey out buttons instead of eliminating them
  • Improvements to Field Service reporting to jw.org, fixed bugs in iPad version, where forms took user back to wrong form
  • Fixed "Help" button on "Settings" to direct to new web form help
  • Fixed bug where CO's name and Circuit would not transfer to the s-326
  • Added notes on the routing for the week, to assist in avoiding conflicts
  • Added ability to adjust "Day" for the elder's meeting
  • Added ability to add field service time for recommendations and spouse, using auto-calculate field
  • Need for s-302 to be inserted to program optional, can produce high quality image of official branch s-302 or user can use branch 302
  • Added ability to insert expenses into program, can be directed to visit week or assembly and holds copies of receipts
  • Added ability to send SMS messages from the program, via SMTP internet connection, can broadcast to a group at one time
  • Function added to give users more information on updates while updating the program.

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Version 1.30

  • Fixed bug in "Show All Weeks" under Congregations so the function will work in "Other Activity" Weeks
  • Changed wording in iPad Dialog boxes to match function being tried when it will not work on iPad
  • Added 3rd Circuit Overseer you may conflict with in your routing in Kingdom Halls
  • Modified Windows version to not check for update on entry
  • Modified Windows version greyed out all web posting buttons, with dialog message explanations
  • Major Adjustment in entering information regarding CO's you share Kingdom Halls with. Less work in future.
  • Modified and improved Timestamp comparison and method of exporting VCards
  • Added ability to insert recommendations into Agenda
  • Built-in Help system made completely web based, still built in, but dynamic, with links for videos.
  • Streamlined agenda point suggestion filling. Eliminated dialog box, now automatically fills.
  • Added new fields to the Agenda Layout rearranged to match Circuit Totals format
  • Added expandable fields to Congregation Report layout
  • Added fields to Special Committee Letter for more personalization
  • Added ability to delete an entire assembly program

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