STOCKYARD Release Notes

 Outcross Systems are embarking on an exciting phase of development to renew our technology platform and products from our base of industry leadership. 

 We are investing in people and technology to ensure that we continue to be your trusted provider of technology solutions for your business.

 Release notes are part of that development, and here you will find a list of our updates.  

5.5.0 (27 Sept 2024)

  • Added an option to record ‘Estimated Carcase Weight’ to lot entry
  • Added more weights for Cattle in ‘Estimated Live Weights’
  • Added a ‘Category’ field to Sale Type with options: Prime, Store, Private, Other
  • Fixed an issue where ‘Part Weigh Detail’ weight setting did not open the next lot after saving
  • Fixed Progeny not updating on screen display while editing in lot entry
  • Fixed issue where a blank RFID CSV file was generated for ways that didn’t exist in the sale
  • Fixed ‘NVD Image (Agent Copy)’ when using ALL AGENTS and corrected the email subject title

 

5.4.1(12 Sept 2024)

  • Fixed issue with saving weights when progeny information was missing under some circumstances
  • Fixed issue for DCM sites with syncing progeny data

5.4.0 (09 Sept 2024)

  • Added “Progeny” to the program and updated all affected areas and calculations for head counts to include progeny. 
  • Added a new RFID Summary Report (CSV)
  • Added the ability for Rebate, Transit Insurance and Due Days to display in the Vendor Tab
  • Added the ability to multi-select Schedule Agent Reports
  • Added the reference column and contractor breakdown in Sale Summary Report
  • Improved Report Screen selection workflow when switching reports
  • Performed routine removal of obsolete tables
  • Fixed issues with charges and restrictions
  • Fixed a bug with Species when changing Sale Type 
  • Fixed visual duplication of lots with same mark code
  • Fixed a bug when sending Purchaser Information XMLs via Transmit

5.3.0 (17 Jun 2024)

  • Added the ability to import PDFs into Stockyard
  • Added Vendor number to the “Vendor Information” report
  • Added the ability to select multiple email addresses when emailing from the Journal system
  • Added the ability to record part head in lots for single agent saleyard systems
  • Added the ability to use “Saleyard” NLIS accounts in agency office systems
  • Added more options to emailing “Vendor Information” reports to agents as part of the scheduled reports
  • Added logic to check that the Transit Insurance claims account is a client account
  • Added new fields to Screen Display: Dentition, Est avg wgt, and NVD details
  • Added a new file export format for Stockyard – PLASMA
  • Updated NLIS urls to match the current specifications
  • Updated the Agent’s end of sale Stockyard XML file to includes extra client information
  • Updated the NLIS interface to use any updated NLIS credentials without requiring a restart
  • Fixed issues with performing splits on the Weigh screen
  • Fixed issues with the display of the split interface on the ring screen
  • Fixed issues with skins not calculating correctly in single agent saleyard system
  • Fixed issues with importing some XML files that had blank spaces
  • Fixed issue with the unallocated amount not populating on Deposit Receipts
  • Fixed issue with reprocessing NLIS transactions that are stuck on pending
  • Fixed issue with printing the RFID replaced report

5.2.0 (24 May 2024)

  • Added a new Cash Book Report for auditing purposes
  • Added new Remittance Settings to Company Proxy section
  • Added a ‘Payment Number’ on Payment Advices
  • Added ‘Reference Type’ to Remittance Advices
  • Added an option to show/hide cheque payment details on remittance advice – see here for more information.
  • Added an option to print Payment Advices and Deposit Receipts for a date range
  • Added an option to partially mask Client Bank Account details on reports
  • Improved the options for handling GST in lots for sale yards
  • Improved Account Sale Report accuracy when using commission/head rate
  • Improved the handling of switching between payment advice and receipts when printing
  • Fixed an issue regarding spacing for additional phone numbers in Address Book

5.1.0 (16 Apr 2024)

  • Updated the  ‘Delivery Summary’ report to display Avg. Kgs
  • Updated the RFID Viewer to include an ‘Other Species’ line
  • Added new option to the scales interface to print a confirmation of the current weight
  • Added the ability to run the Sale Summary report for a selected date range
  • Added an “Actual” commission rate option for calculating commissions
  • Enabled more special characters in email addresses in address book
  • Improved the way reports are sent to email addresses
  • Improved rounding calculation for commission
  • Improved EOY processing
  • Improved the logic on charge management screens to only show fields applicable to the charge type
  • Improved the logic in the journal system to disallow users from editing journals created by livestock sales
  • Fixed issue with the “Sort Sequence” for the Pre Sale Summary Vendor Details report
  • Fixed issue with new bidder numbers not automatically creating a bidder record
  • Fixed issue with the displayed rate (not the calculated amount) on some reports
  • Fixed issue with printing the “Lot Display Card” report

5.0.12.425 (09 Feb 2024)

  • Added “Lot recognition” to the Office screen
  • Updated the Vendor NVD Lot Variation report to include Receival Pen
  • Updated the Saleyard Statistics report with correct names for QLD LGAs
  • Resolved issue with several reports displaying a large number when running report with Shell NVDs on them
  • Resolved issue with displaying Previous lots from the office interface in Screen Display

5.0.11.414 (25 Jan 2024)

  • Added Stockyard Mobile compatibility for remote sales for agents
  • Added a new settings screen in the remote load process
  • Added compatibility for new Scale: ‘Precia Molen’
  • Added the ability for admin users to change the Agent in the Office screen
  • Optimised the setup process for configuring new agents with remote Stockyard setup
  • Updated Stockyard services to be able to work in RDP environments
  • Updated Screen Display software to show more info when using the Office screen to process lots
  • Updated backend tables to make the remote sale “prepare” process work smoothly
  • Improved workflow for the remote sale load process to automatically add the workstation to the server if missing
  • Improved the workflow on the lot list. List no longer filters to just one agent when working in a multi agent sale
  • Improved the workflow in the Banking Deposits screen when taking cash payments
  • Resolved issue with importing Sale XML files that had invalid stocktype codes
  • Resolved issue to hide the accounting component in a remote workstation environment
  • Resolved issue with duplicate vendors in a DCM environment
  • Resolved issue with a system crash when sorting certain columns in clearing sales
  • Resolved issue with the Butcher’s Insurance reports displaying an invalid heading
  • Resolved issue with printing the sale summary report in bidder sales
  • Resolved issue with changing sale types in a remote system
  • Resolved issue with using remote sales in a DCM enabled environment

5.0.10.35 (18 Dec 2023)

  • Updated Screen Display software to show the “Lifetime Traceable (LT)” status of a lot.
  • Resolved issue with printing the Purchaser Way to logging printers

5.0.10.34 (09 Nov 2023)

  • Fixed issue with vendors not being properly updated in lots when a Shell NVDs is created.

5.0.10.33 (03 Nov 2023)

  • Fix issue with missing ‘Print NVD Image’ menu option in the right mouse click menu on the ‘NVD Select list’.

5.10.32 (20 Oct 2023)

  • Added Custom NVD fields to NVD screen and screen display – Click here for more information on how to set this up!
  • Added new options for ‘NCV’ and ”Passed In” when splitting lots
  • Updated NVD screen to show when images are attached to Shell NVDs
  • Updated NLIS Settings maintenance screen to include PIC and authority controls for sites with multiple NLIS locations
  • Increased the username and password field for emails from 30 characters to 255
  • Improved the livestock sale processing method to activate any inactive GL accounts involved in the sale.
  • Improved End of Period processing to activate any inactive GL accounts that have open journals
  • Cleaned up the sale maintenance UI for sites running a ‘Both’ system
  • Fixed a calculation issue with the Saleyard Statistics report in the YTD section
  • Fixed an issue with the “Open Livestock Invoices report” not calculating totals correctly when handling part payments
  • Fixed an issue with the way the pre sale summary report showed shell NVDs
  • Fixed an issue with adding vendors in a remote venue system
  • Fixed an FK constraint error when processing bulk bill banking deposits
  • Fixed a calculation issue under some circumstances when printing the Agent Banking distribution in bulk billing systems
  • Fixed an ATO GST calculation issue with re-processing Clearing sales after the End of Period process.

5.0.9.31 (10 Oct 2023)

  • Resolved an issue with editing lots in a remote venue system.

5.0.9.30 (28 Sept 2023)

  • Fixed an issue where the NLIS tool would stop after sending 1 beast enquiry.

5.0.9.29  (06 Sept 2023)

  • Fixed an issue with the way the ‘Sale Summary’ report was calculating rebates

5.0.9.28 (04 Sep 2023)

  • Improved the behaviour of the lot list when first opened and when sorting lots
  • Implemented new ‘Shell NVDs’ feature on NVD screen
  • Updated lot screen to handle ‘Shell NVDs’
  • Updated the lot build screen to handle ‘Shell NVDs’
  • Updated the way sale venues sync for DCM sites allow users to hide non-venue sales
  • Improved the way the update process handles files when downloading an update
  • Improved the Stockyard update procedure for sites that sync data
  • Added more logging to the update process
  • Added a ‘Download’ button to the NVD screen for agencies to download NVD images
  • Improved the way the NLIS interface handles connection timeouts
  • Implemented new data conversion process for new clients coming from LE products
  • Updated the ‘Mobile Activity’ tab to show lots that were set to active/inactive from a mobile device
  • Fixed an issue with importing sale XML files that had ‘&’ symbols in the NVD comment field
  • Fixed issue on the ‘Vendor Listing’ screen to display the Com% for agents running a ‘Both’ system
  • Fixed an issue when importing new clients into the Address Book

5.0.8.26 (10 Jul 2023)

  • Fixed issue with saving new bank details from ‘Banking Payments’ when processing payments

5.0.8.25 (19 June 2023)

  • Update report screen user interface to improve useability and performance
  • Updated ‘Purchaser Confirmation’ report to include carrier information when available
  • Updated ‘Purchaser Confirmation’ report to have a new “Destination Tick Status” field for purchasers to fill out
  • Updated lot entry screen to show Way description when selecting a Way with a description
  • Updated the ‘Purchaser Information’ and ‘Bulk Bill Invoice’ reports to display the “Way Description” field when available
  • Added capability to multi select RFIDs when performing ‘one-off’ NLIS transactions
  • Added options to ‘Force’ NLIS transfers as complete or incomplete
  • Added new ’Top Price Summary’ report in livestock sales
  • Updated process for posting online catalogues to not submit empty sales
  • Updated vendor lookup logic in a ‘Both’ system
  • Updated the skins data entry field to allow two decimal places
  • Improved the vendor lookup function when entering lots as an admin user
  • Disabled the ‘Remove from banking’ feature when operating as a bulk billing company
  • Updated the system copyright information
  • Fixed an issue with copy/pasting data with commas in it into control grid fields
  • Fixed the purchaser way description procedure when processing a sale so that it saved as expected.

5.0.7.24 (09 Jun 2023)

  • Fix issue with loading sales to remote system under some circumstances

5.0.7.23 (22 May 2023)

  • Updated the weigh log detailed mode to have increased space between lots
  • Fixed a fringe issue with saving RFIDs against lots
  • Fixed an issue with the touchscreen interface not always updating displays

5.0.7.22 (11 May 2023)

  • Added new “Contactor Information” report
  • Added new “Contactor Summary” report
  • Added ‘Export to CSV’ option to reports in the Accounting module
  • Added new ‘Bank type’ options in Address Book
  • Added missing fields to the agent history activity view
  • Added missing fields to lot history activity view
  • Updated Vendor Listing tab to display vendor email addresses
  • Updated Bulk Billing to handle extra charges for 3rd party suppliers
  • Updated the weigh log with a ‘Detailed’ configuration option
  • Updated the accounting view for bulk billing journals when processing payments/deposits.
  • Fixed issue with adding lot comments to lots without a vendor code assigned
  • Fixed visual bug in banking deposits with some transactions being replicated.

5.0.6.21 (01 May 2023)

  • Fixed issues with new Estimated Avg Weight and Dentition tables when syncing to remote sale systems for Clearing Sales
  • Implemented optional password prompt for accessing software updates

5.0.6.20 (21 Apr 2023)

  • Improved Saleyard Statistics report to include missing LGA (PIC municipalities) areas for QLD
  • Added option to Show/Hide Dentition in public reports and on public display

5.0.6.19 (12 Apr 2023)

  • Updated Lot build data entry screen to allow for new Estimated Avg Weight and Dentition values
  • Fixed issue with importing some XML files
  • Updated Sale List (All Lots) report with a new option to display vendor numbers
  • Added new NVD Lot Variation (Discrepancy) report that only shows unbalanced vendors
  • Updated default values in Estimated Avg Weight and Dentition tables

5.0.6.18 (17 Mar 2023)

  • Updated Profit and Loss Comparison Report to include cents.
  • Improved details in Lot Screen when viewing activity history
  • Updated database schema to facilitate Estimated Avg Weight changes
  • Updated database schema to facilitate Dentition changes
  • Updated Address Book to add new configuration item for mandatory Estimated Avg Weight
  • Updated Address Book to add new configuration item for mandatory Dentition
  • Updated sale type settings to enable and allow users to capture Estimated Avg Weight
  • Updated sale type settings to enable and allow users to capture Dentition
  • Updated Office data entry screen to allow for new Estimated Avg Weight and Dentition values
  • Set default values for new Estimated Avg Weight and Dentition tables
  • Fixed issue when reprocessing Bulk Billing sales

5.0.5.17 (02 Mar 2023)

  • Implemented fix to resolve issues with Bulk Billing sale re-processing

5.0.5.14 (17 Feb 2023)

  • Implemented new format for printing Cheques

5.0.5.13 (30 Jan 2023)

  • Updated Weigh screen to include “Edit Lot” button.
  • Implemented validation when changing the BAS code of an account
  • Implemented new Allflex NX readers protocols
  • Improved details in NVD Screen when viewing activity history
  • Improved Address Book screen when viewing activity history
  • Fixed formatting issue on Levy Payer Register Return report
  • Fixed issue with emailing Bidder Receipt report
  • Fixed exception when printing selling sheets with specific settings
  • Implemented fix to remove Postman’s winfax.dll dependency
  • Performed cleanup to remove unused and invalid data

5.0.4.12 (18 Jan 2023)

  • Fixed issue with calculating Buyer Rebates in some circumstances
  • Fixed issues with DCM sync compatibility for new database fields

5.0.4.11 (13 Jan 2023)

  • Updated VIC Sheep duty figures to match regulation requirements

5.0.4.10 (16 Dec 2022)

  • Fixed an issue where Settlement discounts are ignored in Journals and Invoices

5.0.3.9 (16 Dec 2022)

  • Added new filtering options to the Ageing report
  • Fixed issues with accounting journals when processing Clearing Sales from two computers
  • Update Sale Summary Report to include “Agent to 3rd Party” subheading
  • Update Sale Summary Report to include “Agent Earning” subheading
  • Added Entity Code field to database schema
  • Added Butcher’s Insurance to the calculations for the Sale Summary Report
  • Fixed some UI bugs in livestock reporting when selecting reports by purchaser
  • Fixed an issue when sending scheduled purchaser reports for a single buyer way
  • Fixed issues with the popup message when running transit insurance reports
  • Fixed a visual bug with ‘system’ data column on the standing batches journal selection screen
  • Re-enabled the auto selection of journals in the Banking Deposits screen

5.0.2.8 (21 Nov 2022)

  • Improve performance of “Bidder” Screen
  • Added configuration item to Agents to enable Mandatory Breeds
  • Updated Lot Entry to Check and Validate Based on “Mandatory Breed” in Agent Settings
  • Disabled/hid the ‘Autopay’ button if there are multiple bank accounts
  • Fixed calculation issue on Transit Insurance Report
  • Fixed issues with the list not refreshing correctly when remove payments in the Banking Payments screen

5.0.1.6 (21 Oct 2022)

  • Enabled printing of Debit/Credit notes from Accounting Journals for Livestock sales

5.0.1.5 (18 Oct 2022)

  • Implemented ‘About Stockyard’ help menu with product version and support contact information
  • Added current company and username in the application window header
  • Added ‘Auto-pay’ feature to banking payments to pay out a whole sale at once
  • Added validation to the ‘End of Month’ process to check out of balance EOY periods
  • Added filtering options to the banking payments screen
  • Fixed invalid account dissection classifications for client accounts
  • Fixed issue with ‘Buyer Rebate – Vendor Pays’ rebates not calculating correctly
  • Fixed issue with processing Clearing Sales with inactive bidder payments
  • Fixed issue with ‘Next’ and ‘Previous’ buttons for navigating journal batches
  • Fixed issue with descriptions in journals for sales with multiple contractors