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Changes in upgrade from 186 to 193

Enhancements to functionality:
- New Request Support button has been added to the Main menu to allow for easy access to the OCS Technical Support department for trouble-shooting issues with the software.
- New How Do I...? button has been added to the Main menu to allow for easy access to the OCS Training department for asking question about how to accomplish something with the software.
- New option on Update Available dialog for getting the update when you close the program. Also, the Update Available dialog can now be resized.
Changes to functionality:
- Request Feature toolbar button has been moved to the menu and now goes to a web page that allows for easy online submittal of a feature or change request.
- eQuote QBQ file can now be imported into open database (using File > Import...) even when the database location has been changed after the eQuote request was sent.
Updates:
- eQuotes are now duplicated/copied with a bid.
- Drop-down list for sizes in condition detail dialog width is adjusted and user is now able view all the sizes/styles.
- Prevent crash when dragging Change Order or Alternate from one bid to another when the Bids tab is grouped by Job Status.
- [Bids.BidNo] field should now has a thousand separator in it on proposals.
- Sub bids is now sorted ascending by section number in proposals.
- Adding new section to markups tab now adds in the correct order.
- Unused section no longer will appear in bid after Alt from another bid was copy/pasted.
- On Refresh Material Pricing the Price Updated and Supplier column now update correctly if the master material price is the same as the supplier quote price being updated.
- Improved product stability and reduced General Exceptions.
Database Upgrade Required for all users upgrading to this version from any version previous to v.4.8.0.186 (4.8.0.175 and before)

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

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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