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Release Notes 2020
Release Notes 2020

A log of updates in Fergus made in 2020.

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Released on 15 Dec 2020


Improvements

  • New look Plumbing World landing page in the Integration Centre

  • We can now handle up to 4 decimal places in unit cost for paper invoice entry

  • Added an option in Forms Templates to use a 2/3 column layout

  • Updated labels on the Job Card

  • Added loading animation for Checklists and integration centre under settings

Bug Fixes

  • Cory's pricebook update fix, Cory's pricebook items will now be updated correctly with the new prices

  • Pricebook $ sign fix: When there is $ sign in the pricebook, prices will now be imported correctly instead of changing to 0

  • Fixed a bug where Recurring jobs scheduling would show the wrong time in the calendar

  • Fixed an issue where Currency changes didn't update the currency symbol in Employee pay

  • Fixed some incorrect text in the SMS integration setup screen

  • Minor text and interface fixes


Released on 9 Dec 2020


Improvements

  • We made some backend improvements to the price books that should make it work smoother for new users

  • Speaking of Price Books, we've added an option to upload a custom price book csv

Bug Fixes

  • Fixed the favourites interface not using available screen space properly

  • Fixed a bug where changes to a line item name would not save

  • Fixed a couple visual issues with the hazard templates.

  • Minor text and interface fixes


Released on 1 Dec 2020


Improvements

  • O'Brien's landing page now has help link, which takes you to the help article for any integration help with O'Briens

  • We have put preventive measures to ensure the correct calculation when manually entering invoices

Bug Fixes

  • Fixed an issue where invoices synced with MYOB Essentials were uneditable

  • Fixed an issue when users could still see financial data without permission

  • Fixed a display issue in the login page

  • Fixed a display issue in SWMS and Datasheets pages


Released on 24 Nov 2020


Bug Fixes

  • Fixed Quote builder to warn about missing details

  • Fixed a bug when there is no notification when a customer has replied to an automated SMS

  • Fixed a bug when the date showing as today on the calendar was a day prior

  • Fixed a bug when Google Calendar event was using NZ timezone for Aus customer

  • Minor text and interface fixes


Released on 17 Nov 2020


Improvements

  • Work is done to support My Plumbing Depot's new invoice format. Once My Plumbing Depot completes their new format configuration, drag and drop/bulk import for invoice function will start working

Bug Fixes

  • Fixed a bug when site visit schedule reminder was going out for no reason

  • Fixed a bug when SMS messages were being sent at the incorrect time

  • Minor text and interface fixes


Released on 10 Nov 2020


Improvements

  • You can now download your Custom Pricebook

  • We have made a slight improvement to emailed pdf sizes, extreme cases may still be too large for emailing but most should have improved somewhat

  • O'Brien's invoice integration is going live for Hamilton, Rotorua and Taupo branches. You can get invoices imported automatically from those stores

  • We've improved the colours in the Customer Source Report

  • You can now duplicate a Form Template

  • Added an Invoicing notice block when company bank account number is not set

  • Added a Tooltip over Charge-up on New Job page

Bug Fixes

  • Fixed a bug where you were unable to see activity in Xero on the Business Activity Report

  • We have fixed the issue around special characters in csv invoices, and can now support invoices that contain special characters

  • We have fixed the issue around rounding the price after discount

  • Fixed a bug when trying to access the Business Performance Report where it sometimes failed to load

  • Fixed a bug when invoiced time entries on charge ups couldn't be edited even with permission

  • Minor text and interface fixes


Released on 21 Oct 2020


Bug Fixes

  • Fixed the override line item modal in the favourites screen

  • We've updated the Carters invoice import to now accept the order number properly

  • Some improvements to how timezones are managed in the background, more improvements in the pipeline here.

  • Minor text and interface fixes


Released on 14 Oct 2020


Improvements

  • Renamed 'Edit Price Book Line Items' button

Bug Fixes

  • Fixed Myob Invoice Sync void/delete behaviour

  • Fixed user not being notified when their query is resolved

  • Fixed price book import v2 not working on Corys and Chesters

  • Fixed a bug in the invoice builder to address to a customer

  • Fixed CSV button disappearing from recurring jobs list

  • Fixed a display issue in the calendar causing top part of the Job List to be cut off

  • Minor text and interface fixes


Released on 30 Sep 2020


Bug Fixes

  • Fixed an issue with Avatar images not being able to be changed

  • Fixed a bug with Google autofill adding numbers into some addresses

  • Minor text and interface fixes


Released on 22 Sep 2020


Improvements

  • We've made some improvements to how we receive invoice payments from MYOB that should make the integration more reliable

  • Likewise, we've also added some improvements to the Xero integration that should make it retrieve payments that failed to sync better.

  • Made some updates to the Cory's integration page (NZ only) to make it a bit more inline with other suppliers

Bug Fixes

  • Fixed a bug where some accounts did not have the integration center in the settings

  • Fixed a rare bug where the status board could crash without giving a reason why

  • Fixed a rare bug where the new job page could mix up customer data

  • Minor text and interface fixes


Released on 9 Sep 2020


Improvements

  • Made some tweaks to the Financial Summary Report based on customer feedback

Bug Fixes

  • Fixed display bug where a banner would display over the Create Invoice Modal

  • Fixed a bug when sometimes customers address field would not update

  • Fixed an issue with resolved queries not notifying the account user

  • Minor text and interface fixes


Released on 2 Sep 2020


Improvements

  • We've added a warning to the Electrical certs that will tell you if you have added a supervised worker without a licence number listed.

Bug Fixes

  • Fixed a bug where notes and history would omit the site visit number in the logs for a user being assigned to a job/site visit

  • Minor text and interface fixes


Released on 26 Aug 2020


Bug Fixes

  • Fixed a known issue where refunds could be processed the same way as a payment

  • Minor text and interface fixes


Released on 11 Aug 2020


Improvements

  • We have replaced the Fergus Pay button with a direct URL. This may not look as nice, but it should make the payment link look less suspicious to spam filters

  • As part of this, we have also updated the default invoice email template to make it look less dubious to spam filters as well

  • We have made some updates to the user permission profiles so they are more clear on what type of staff they are for, and added an additional one for the contractor

  • We have updated the getting started page for MYOB and Xero to include an Import customers feature

Bug Fixes

  • Fixed a bug where assigning a job to someone and changing the end time, the start time remained within the hour

  • Minor text and interface fixes


Released on 5 Aug 2020


Bug Fixes

  • Recurring Jobs list should now sort by next date in the dashboard again

  • Some further tweaks to the google maps integration, improvements are ongoing

  • Fixed the calendar so it retains display settings between the scheduling on the job and the main calendar page

  • Fixed some odd behaviour when closing an event on the calendar

  • Updated the price book upload so that the button does not allow you to queue an upload multiple times by mistake

  • Fixed a bug where the status board could go blank under certain conditions

  • Minor text and interface fixes


Released on 29 Jul 2020


Improvements

  • Updated the price book importer to remember the columns you chose last time for that supplier

  • Added standalone Electrical COCs (NZ Only)

  • Moved the settings pages for integrated Apps/Suppliers into the Integration Centre

Bug Fixes

  • Fixed a bug involving forms and disabled users

  • Fixed a rare bug where a user could end up without a type

  • Fixed some issues with the map causes by updates to google

  • Made some improvements to the rounding of uncharged hours

  • Fixed a minor display bug with the new forms and checklists settings table

  • Minor text and interface fixes


Released on 22 Jul 2020


Improvements

  • Updated Checklists and Forms tables to use the new button theme

Bug Fixes

  • Fixed a display error in Tiered pricing causing the filter suppliers dropdown to be hidden

  • Minor text and interface fixes


Released on 12 Jun 2020


Bug Fixes

  • Updated the Carters .CSV uploader

  • Fixed an issue where Full Users wouldn't get notified when Terms of Trade were accepted

  • Minor fixes and improvements


Released on 29 May 2020


Bug Fixes

  • Fixed a bug with COC & Safety cert and supervising workers

  • Fixed invoices no longer showing under the Supplier Documents Tab

  • Updated Middy's logo in the integration centre

  • Fixed refund button not appearing sometimes on Fergus Pay

  • Fixed an issue with paper invoices from suppliers that use more than two decimal places

  • Minor fixes and improvements


Released on 20 May 2020


Bug Fixes

  • Fixed an issue when CMP would not import into Fergus

  • Minor fixes and improvements


Released on 13 May 2020


Bug Fixes

  • Resolved an issue with margins not appearing on Forms when generated from mobile

  • Resolved issue with long text being cut off in Forms

  • Fixed a bug with drag and drop on the calendar when editing an event

  • Fixed an issue with Forms not being able to generate a PDF correctly

  • Fixed minor issue with system tag for terms of trade

  • Resolved a bug causing the save button to disappear when changing user profile colour

  • Fixed minor issue with groups being able to have hidden characters

  • Minor fixes and improvements


Released on 23 Apr 2020


Bug Fixes

  • Fixed a bug which was causing forms not being able to load on mobile

  • Fixed issues with events imported from Google calendar not using the correct timezone

  • Fixed a bug when the invoice date wouldn't match the customer invoice report

  • Fixed a bug with the trial banner after you've entered credit card details

  • Minor fixes and improvements


Released on 9 Apr 2020


Bug Fixes

  • WIP report completed status now shows in the status column

  • Fixed a rounding issue with Reece

  • Notification settings and user preferences display the same now change when either one is edited

  • Fixed an issue when sending a SMS template for schedule estimate/quote would send a different template instead

  • Fixed the Sites Jobs section not sorting by date correctly

  • Fixed job on hold shows as 'archived' when searched

  • Adjusted taskbar being too long when there was a pinned note

  • Margin icon on quote shows as 'invoice margin'

  • Update Invoice Importer to Separate Carters item values

  • Minor fixes and improvements


Released on 11 Mar 2020


General

  • Improved the way we handle disconnecting a supplier from Fergus

Bug Fixes

  • Fixed a bug where you couldn't download your Fergus Bill

  • Minor fixes and improvements


Released on 28 Feb 2020


General

  • Updated the financial summary report hours section

Bug Fixes

  • Fixed bug where you couldn't change orientation of the page when printing

  • Fix to allow users to disable auto renewal on free sms trial

  • minor fixes and improvements


Released on 19 Feb 2020


General

Bug Fixes

  • Fixed bug with SMS reminders not displaying the correct time

  • Fixed issue with supplier documents handling certain characters

  • Minor text and interface improvements


Released on 21 Jan 2020


Bug Fixes

  • Fixed an error when attempting to download Terms of Trade Template

  • Minor text and interface improvements


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