Computer Admin Version History
2.2
4/28/2001
Fixed a bug in Duplicate Software which wouldn't duplicate more than 10 licenses.
Fixed bug in Software, printing a list showed only the first product name, now all products show.
Modified the Computer Detail report to show peripheral Model and monitor/drive size.
Fixed a help button in Utilities that would display information from a different tool.
Added an "In Progress" option to the status in trouble calls.
Added field for IRQ in Peripherals.
2.1
1/26/2001
Removed all references to Y2K compliant.
Added User name, phone and email to the Trouble call list view.
Fixed the Detailed List Print of Trouble Calls to properly display the Problem.
Computers that are tagged "Down" or "Out for Repair" now show up in Red in Computer
Listing.
Added buttons to check Version Tracker and Windows Tracker for updates from
Software.
Removed blank row in Computer/Installed Software.
Licenses now sort by Serial / Registration number in Software - Licenses.
Cleaned up some minor display glitches on a few reports.
2.01
8/6/2000
Correct typo in a warning dialog box.
If no name is entered for a user the user now shows up as "no name entered".
Fixed the "New" record button in Computers which was broken in version 2.0.
Added description to Peripheral report in Custom Reports.
2.0
7/6/2000
Computer Admin is now available for FileMaker Pro 5.x.
Minor navigation fixes.
Color coded the main 5 sections to clarify what section the user is in.
Updated auto email send with current version number.
Depreciation Rate (years) can now be overridden for any individual computer.
Added ability to check / uncheck the Installed checkbox in Computer / Installed
Software.
Manufacturer List in peripherals now grows dynamically.
Printing the Computer Software report now sorts by Serial Number to group products
with the same site license.
Expanded the width of the Serial Number fields on the Computer Detail report.
Serial numbers and asset numbers for peripherals are now displayed when printing
the Computer Detail screen.
Specific Peripherals can now be selected in Trouble Calls.
Added new option in Trouble Calls to print a more detailed list of all calls
being viewed.
Fixed Print List in Trouble Calls.
Changed default report menu to User requested reports.
When creating a trouble call in Computers user is now prompted to set the status
to "Down".
Added Printer and Scanner options to list of Standard Peripherals.
1.9
12/14/99
Added Recover button to the Utilities screen to allow recovery of any data file
that becomes corrupted.
Changed Hardware Address field to User Defined since MAC address duplicates
this information.
Added a button to duplicate an entire computer record including installed software
and all peripherals attached.
Added the ability to add software titles to a computer directly from the Software
Installed screen.
Changed Monitor Size, Hard Drive size value lists to be based on previously
entered data so they can build dynamically.
Fixed the Add Software bug that just wouldn't die.
Added a new option for selecting a computer from peripherals for those with
hundreds of computers to sort through.
1.8
6/29/99
Fixed a nasty bug that could crash Computer Admin when adding software.
Added a button in Utilities to turn multiuser access on or off. This is only
active for files opened with FileMaker Pro.
Printing the list view of Computers now defaults to printing all records being
browsed rather than the current record.
Place of Purchase fields now show a popup list of all places previously entered.
Installer now built with Installer VISE 6.0 for Macintosh and Installer VISE
3.0 for Windows by MindVision Software.
Fixed scripts for updating serial numbers which the system uses to maintain
links between files.
Changed some display fonts to default to Arial to help display more evenly on
Windows platform.
Added options in Software:Licenses to add many licenses at once, add licenses
for all computers at once, delete all licenses for a single software package
at once.
Added price information to the Computer Very Detailed report available on the
User Requested Reports screen. Prices now show for each software package and
each peripheral.
New option in Preferences allows user to have all windows Maximize or display
as normal.
Added serial number to the Find screen.
Added MAC address field to Network information and Find screens.
Made some minor display adjustments/improvements.
Removed passwords from all files so any file can be opened first.
Created a new user requested report: All trouble calls per machine. Access this
report on the User Requested Reports screen.
You can now select, in preferences, what character will precede any dollar amounts
entered. "$" is default.
Increased software installed report to show up to 70 items per computer.
Computer data find screen now includes serial and asset ID numbers.
User name now correctly shows up when printing full user information.
Added Port Address field to network tab in Computer file.
Monitor size now correctly shows up on 'computer info / network' report.
Printing Users list now correctly prints user names.
Added Delete and New buttons to Users list view to make editing of users simpler
You can add directly on the Users List view or on the Users data entry screen.
1.7
2/15/99
Fixed Y2K checkbox display in Peripherals List view.
Added Company Information screen for entering company name and address.
Added a button on the User screen to automatically fill in company address information.
Fixed print screen button for a single Trouble Call to print properly.
Fixed printed reports: Computer List, Computer Form, Computer Detail Report,
Installed Software view.
Updated contact information and version number in the About Computer Admin screen.
Added new user requested report: More detailed report of each computer.
New field added to computers and peripherals to show current depreciation of
equipment based on 3,5 or 7 year depreciation.
Peripherals can now be removed from a computer and assigned to "none"
or deleted from the Computer record.
Added Computer Serial Number to "Computer with Peripheral" report.
Fixed display of fields on "Computer with Peripheral" report.
Modified error messages when entering dates incorrectly in Computers/Maintenance
area.
Main Menu is now available from each file by hitting command-1 on Mac or Control-1
on Windows from any layout.
Fixed some typos in dialog boxes and changed text in information display on
the Utilities screen.
1.6
11/11/98
Trouble calls can now be assigned to specific users for instances when the user
is not the 'main' user of the computer.
Added new field for Software License Notes for information on installation etc.
Updated information on the About screen to show the new web address.
Separated out "Installed" field in Software so you can now 'assign'
software to be installed on computers.
Added some additional message windows to avoid errors when trying to view or
delete nonexistent records.
Modified list view in Trouble Calls to show first line of the problem.
Spiffy new customized icons are now included.
Altered portal displays so they are easier to read and consistent across all
files.
Added dropdown menus to the computer system, model and manufacturer fields.
Modified some reports to print properly.
Added fields for Y2K compliance for computers, peripherals and software.
Fixed bad button in 'Edit Locations' dialog.
Fixed a bug in the Add Peripherals script that would leave the user with no
visible screens.
1.52
9/14/98
Fixed Portal from Computer / maintenance to Trouble Calls which was broken in
v. 1.51.
Corrected typo in Reports.
Added two new user requested reports.
Added field in Computer Network info for hardware address.
Added warranty information for peripherals.
Fixed a display bug in computer maintenance.
Fixed software license by computer report to properly display computer name.
Added POP username and password fields in User file.
Minor display modifications.
1.51
9/7/98
Can now add a license for a single computer directly from the computer file.
Changed relationships to be based on ID numbers rather than names. This allows
users to change/correct a computer name, user name or software title without
affecting relationships.
Fixed delete script in Users.
Added field on Maintenance screen for Anti Virus software updates date.
When you first add peripherals there is now an option to create the most common
ones at once.
Script to open Trouble Calls now works with no open calls.
New location field for room or office numbers.
Added utilities for to help in importing, exporting, maintaining and upgrading
to new versions.
IP address field is included in Computers list-view layout.
Corrected some typos.
Corrected some installer errors.
1.5
MacAddict Release
1.4
7/17/98
Computer Admin no longer requires a separate database program to run.
Added Trouble Call tracking file.
Made pop up lists in peripherals file editable.
Field added to track specific Asset Number.
Another spelling error corrected.
All filenames now are 8.3 compliant for cross platform consistency.
1.3
5/20/98
You can now click on the Company Website header in Software to go to that website
(FileMaker 4 or higher).
Added computer warranty and extended warranty information tracking.
Added notes tab and field in Computers as well as a status display for monitoring
record modifications.
You can now select days (on new preferences screen) for automated backup script
to be performed at Exit (registered users only).
User contact information is now tracked in its own file.
Purchase Order information can now be viewed in the PO file.
Created report of all items on a PO for easier asset tracking.
Software is now distributed with Installer Vise thanks to their shareware development
program.
Minor display adjustments.
* Thanks to my current users for the suggestions.
1.2
4/20/98
Purchase Order fields added.
Fixed one of the reports to show values correctly.
Made Locations List editable.
Fixed computer report to show values correctly.
Repaired script for changing version numbers.
Other minor fixes and enhancements.
1.11
4/8/98
Added Import / Export ability which should have been in version 1.1.
Other minor modifications.
1.1
3/14/98
Corrected typos and spelling errors.
Cleaned up the interface.
Added more of a trendy 3D look.
Added Current Estimated Value Field to the Peripherals and Computers.
1.0
First public release.
2/2/98