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Changes in upgrade from 0.196 to 1.32

Major Changes:
- On Condition List, add Context Menu option (right mouse click) to UN-verify all.
- Ability to set status of bids from Bids List by right-clicking. Can also select multiple bids.
- Restrict Estimators' Bid List View to only show bids for which they are listed as Lead Estimator or on Estimating Team.
- For interactive bids, change hours/day value set by OST to default to hours/day of Quick Bid new bid option.
- Add estimators via Windows Authentication.
- Add Material Price to Item List.
Updates:

Payroll report and export now show active payroll class.
Updating a chained item that uses styles or styles with sizes, keeps default size instead of autosize.
Correct folder grouping is displayed when Bid Navigator is grouped by Job Status.
Alternates are no longer being created randomly when a bid is set to interactive (coincided with On-Screen Takeoff 3.6.1 release).
Tweaked the print preview of condition detail for a metric bid in Metric database to show correct condition height.
Equipment and Other tabs are now retaining column width.
Updated the wage type on the Labor tab.
eQuotes can now be created for a bid by copying items or conditions from another bid.
eQuotes can now be created if items were part of alternate eQuote and alternate has been deleted.
Group by area option for Bid Summary report no longer displays Subs/Equip or Other tab item separately.
Tweaked reports from Metric Database height field.
User with Read Only login access to only "Others Bids" and "Master Items" can now modify item detail Labor Cost code in a condition.
Print multiple copies of Reports in Windows XP.
User can no longer change/edit Item detail and labor tab details for an interactive bid when it is locked in DPC mode.
User with restricted access to master tables can now do copy paste on Sub/Equip or Other tab in same database.
Accepting eQuote displays icon in the accepted supplier column.

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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