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Timeslips 2012 Service Release Issues

While the Timeslips 2012 Service Release does fix a few annoying issues, it creates a new "annoying issue".  We have found that after installing the Service Release for Timeslips 2012, all the bill layouts and reports have a right margin of approximately .25".  It's only a problem if you are printing a hard copy directly to the printer.  If you print to PDF and then print a hard copy of the PDF the margins are correct.  The other solution is to not install the service release.  Hopefully, Sage will issue another service release for Timeslips 2012 that addresses this issue.

Timeslips 2011 Service Release 2 Now Available

Sage Timeslips has just released Service Release 2 for Timeslips version 2011.  You can download the latest service release from your Timeslips program by clicking on HELP; Sage Timeslips on the Web; Download the Latest updates.  Here's a list of some issues that have been fixed with this service release:

• Security settings now apply to the Slip List
• Changing the classification for a reference will not affect other references
• Description text saves properly.  Timeslips now works with all Microsoft-supported rich text controls 
• Time Matters can now retrieve custom field information from Timeslips
• Timeslips now deletes the bill image for the oldest bill when it reaches its limit for stored bills
• References are no longer truncated in Slip Entry

It is always recommended that you make a backup before installing any updates.  Make sure everyone has logged out of Timeslips before installing the Service Release on the server.  Each workstation will automatically be updated when they log back into Timeslips.

Timeslips 2012 Service Release Now Available

The first Service Release for Timeslips 2012 is now available.  If you were waiting for the service release to come out before installing the new software, you can now go ahead with your Timeslips 2012 installation and install the Service Release at the same time. 

If you have already installed your Timeslips 2012, you can download the service release by clicking on Help on the Timeslips menu.  Select "Sage Timeslips on the Web" and then "Download Latest Update."

Free Technical Support for Timeslips 2012

Did you know that you are entitled to 30 days of FREE technical support directly from Timeslips when you purchase either an upgrade or new software?  The clock starts ticking on the date of purchase, so don't wait too long to do your installation if you want to take full advantage of the free support.

Timeslips 2012: Install Now?

My rule-of-thumb with all new software is to purchase now (or when prices are low) and install after the first service or maintenance release.  This is also the case with Timeslips 2012.  There have been a couple of issues that could be problem for some users.  Timeslips has issued "patches" for both problems.  I recommend that you contact Timeslips to get one or both patches if you need to install your Timeslips upgrade before the first service release comes out.  If you can wait for the service release, both patches will be included along with other minor program changes.

One thing to keep in mind if you are waiting for the service release before you install your software:  Timeslips free 30-day technical support starts on the day you place your order.  By waiting for the service release, you may forfeit your free 30-day support. 

 

Exercise While You Work...continued

I periodically come across an innovative idea or piece of equipment that makes it easier to work and exercise at the same time.  Exercise always seems to gobble up so much time.  Time spent on the mindless, hamster-like routine of walking or running on a treadmill could be better spent in so many other ways.  Now Steelcase has come up with the Walkstation...a combination monitor, keyboard and treadmill, so now you can do it all.  

Timeslips 2012 and Peachtree Warning

If you are using TalPro with Peachtree, you will have a problem when you first open Timeslips 2012.  You will get the message "Synching with Peachtree".  This message appears even if you do not have Peachtree open.  It completely locks up the program. You must End Task through the Task Manager (CTRL+ALT+DEL) in order to exit the program. 

The good news is that Timeslips technical support has released a patch to fix the problem.  Contact Timeslips directly to obtain the software patch.  It's easy to install and completely fixes the problem. 

 

Timeslips 2012 Upgrade Pre-release pricing now available

You can now order your Timeslips 2012 upgrades at the very lowest price of the year.  The products won't be shipping until later this summer (probably June or July), but you can save hundreds of dollars by placing your order now.  The special offer expires May 31, 2011.

Click here for Timeslips 2012 pricing and order information

Click here for Timeslips 2012 New Product Features

Bye-Bye Timeslips Remote

Sage has just announced that Timeslips Remote will no longer be sold after May 1, 2011.  If you are currently using Timeslips Remote, it will continue to work with your existing version as well as the new Timeslips 2012 when it is released later this year. 

Timeslips Remote is being replaced by eCenter, the web-based time and expense tracking system.  Most users find this product much easier to use than the Timeslips Remote.  We have been recommending Timeslips eCenter to most our clients with remote users for the past few years. 

If you would like to try it out, click here to be connected to the test version

Windows 7 and TS Timer

Do you like to use the TS Timer (It's that little red clock that sits in your system tray)?  If you are a fan, you may have noticed that when you upgraded your operating system or purchased a new computer with Windows 7, the TS Timer no longer appears.

Where did it go?  It's still out there and is still loaded at start up.  It just doesn't appear in the system tray.  The way around this is to go to START, Programs.  Select Timeslips and then right click on the TS Timer and create a shortcut.  Drag this shortcut to your desktop.  Double-clicking on the desktop icon will place the red clock back on the system tray. 

If you never use the TS Timer, you probably didn't notice anything was missing, however, this can still present a problem when you are trying to get everyone out of Timeslips.  Normally, we tell everyone to right click on the red clock and exit.  This isn't possible on the Windows 7 workstations.  You will need to go into the Task Manager (CTRL ALT DEL) and take a look at the Processes tab.  Once you locate the TSTimer.exe on the process tab, just select it and click on "End Processes".  You could also have your IT person go to the MSConfig set up and remove the TSTimer.EXE from the start up.