What's New in Quick Bid 4.9.0.21
NOTE: This application is not compatible with Windows 2000, do not install this update if you are running Windows 2000.
Quick Bid 4.9.0 includes new features and several fixes to known issues.
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New Features :
- Quick Bid 4.9.0 is Windows 7 compliant. Previous versions of Quick Bid are not supported on Windows 7 because of incompatibilities with Windows 7 Security.
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Add ability to export the Job Budget file for the following Accounting packages:
- Intuit QuickBooks
- Dexter Chaney - Spectrum
- Foundation Software Construction Accounting
- Sage - Master Builder
- Make Open Database dialog sortable by size and date
- Markups Pie Chart updates based on the Section selected (or entire bid, if selected)
- Updates:
- Adjusted installer to correctly uninstall previous versions (4.9.0.20)
- Changing the UOM in Condition Details correctly displays Unit Cost on Conditions Tab (4.9.0.20)
- Project Name may include the '%' symbol
- The Condition level setting for Ignore Width and Depth remains checked when the bid is refreshed manually or reconnected
- When closing Quick Bid, the Ignore Width and Depth Option under Tools>Options>New Bid is saved
- The Area Quick Add dialog Name field now supports up to 47 characters
- Quick Bid remains open if a bid is deleted from On-Screen Takeoff while the Condition Details window is open
- Estimators who do not have Full Access to a database can no longer save defaults from the Indirect Expenses dialog box
- Unchecked areas are excluded from Quick Bid exports
- Additional Markup Defaults calculation updated
- 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)
Installing
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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.
Uninstalling
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To uninstall Quick Bid 4.9, 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 4.9 will no longer be accessible in previous versions.
FAQ
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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 4.9.
Q. How to I get to the Training Videos and the User Guide?
A. Click Help > Training Central
