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What's New in QB 4.8

New Features:

New eQuote feature to request, track, store and award Material Quote Requests.
New option to Save As Default has been added to Indirect Expenses dialog.
Added options to Import and Export Bid Packages.
Added Print and Copy options in the Typical Areas dialog.
CSI MasterFormat 2004 specification compliance.
Added ability to modify Indirect Expenses for the entire bid.
Typical Areas have been added to the Area filter on the Condition tab.
OCS Report Builder Integration.
New Production Updated column to the Labor tab.
Now able to perform Labor Overrides in the Markup Detail by settings a Labor Override option in Payroll Settings.
Added ability to resize Coversheet dialog.
New Ignore Width and Depth Feature for EA conditions.

Other Enhancements:

Added ability to resize Coversheet dialog.
Major improvements to QB and OST interaction (Requires OST 3.6).
Now have ability to change printers in the print dialog in Vista.
Subs tab printout is now wrapping to next line.
Numerous other enhancements to issues found in versions 4.5, 4.6, & 4.7

System Requirements

Before installing make sure your computer meets the system requirements.

Installing

Vista users please read this FAQ before installing: http://www.oncenter.com/support/faq/WebHelp/Installation/Vista_Installation_Error.htm

On Center Software recommends that if you have bids due that you wait to install any upgrade until you have sufficient time. It is also a good idea to make an archival backup of your database files before installing any upgrade.

Note: Your data files will not be affected until they are accessed in this version of Quick Bid. Once accessed in 4.8, your databases will be upgraded to the new format and will no longer be accessible in previous versions. Users accessing a SHARED database must upgrade at the same time in order to retain access to the database. If you are sharing a database, it is best to contact your IT Department so they can coordinate the installation.

You must have Administrator priviliges on the machine on which you are installing Quick Bid to complete the installation process.

NEW Installation of Quick Bid 4.8 (no previous version)

Step 1 - Double click the QB480xSetup.exe file to begin the installation wizard

Step 2 - Follow the instructions within the Installation Wizard to install the application

Step 3 – Download and install the Security Device Driver - http://www.oncenter.com/support/sentinel.html

Step 4 – Open the application and click FILE>Check Authorization

Step 5 – Enter your Client ID and click REAUTHORIZE

You should see est in the bottom right corner of your application – this indicates you are fully authorized and ready to use the application.

Upgrading from Quick Bid 4.5 and newer

VERIFY that you are eligible for the upgrade BEFORE installing Quick Bid 4.8. If you are unsure whether you are eligible for the upgrade, contact your Account Manager 866.627.6246.

Step 1 - Double click the QB480xSetup.exe file to begin the installation wizard

Step 2 - Follow the instructions within the Installation Wizard to install the application (this installer will first uninstall your current version, then install 4.8. Your DATA will not be modified during the installation process).

Step 3 – Open the application, you will be prompted to upgrade all open databases, choose Yes (if you are 100 % sure you are eligible for this upgrade AND all other users in a shared environment are ready to upgrade).

Step 4 - Click FILE>Check Authorization

Step 5 – Verify your Client ID and click REAUTHORIZE

You should see est in the bottom right corner of your application – this indicates you are fully authorized and ready to use the application.

Upgrading from Quick Bid 4.4 and older

1.) Upgrade to Quick Bid 4.6.1 http://www.oncenter.com/downloads/qb461_download.asp Follow the downloading instructions above and then double click to install Quick Bid 4.6.1
2.) Open ALL databases you are going to access in Quick Bid 4.8 in Quick Bid 4.6.1 to upgrade them to the 4.6 version.

Once you have upgraded all of your accessible databases to the 4.6.1 version, you can follow the instructions above for upgrading Quick Bid 4.6 to Quick Bid 4.8.

Uninstalling

To uninstall Quick Bid 4.8, open the Windows Control Panel

Located Add/Remove Programs

Select Quick Bid 4 from the list

Choose "Remove" from the options list

NOTE: uninstalling Quick Bid does not affect your data files. Any database opened in 4.8 will no longer be accessible in previous versions.

Known Issues

Payroll Report breaks differently than previous versions of Quick Bid.
Production Report breaks differently than previous versions of Quick Bid.
Purchasing Report breaks differently than previous versions of Quick Bid.
Stocking Report breaks differently than previous versions of Quick Bid.
When filtering the Section Markup Report, when no areas are selected but at least one typical areas is selected on the Section Markup Report, the Grand Total displays zero.
When filtering the Unit Cost by Cost Code Report, some filters are not applied correctly.

Troubleshooting

In order to print reports on both sides of the paper, you will need to set adjust your Printer's DEFAULT Printer Preferences using Windows Control Panel.

FAQ

Q. I receive the following an error message indicating the "ENGINE" is not installed. What do I do?

A. Download the newest MSI Engine here MSI3 and follow Microsoft's instructions for installation.

Q. After installation, all my databases appear to be in Read Only mode.

A. You more than likely need to re-authorize your application. Click FILE>Check Authorization, then click "Reauthorize". If you are using a Floating License, you will need to contact your System Administrator to ensure the OCS License Manager server is reauthorized before attempting to use Quick Bid 4.8.

Q. How to I get to the Training Videos and the User Guide?

A. Click START>Programs>On Center Software>Quick Bid 4

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