Newton 9.1 Release Notes

Newton 9.1.1 - September 27, 2018

Database Upgrade

A database upgrade is required for this version.


New Features

  • Import Roles - Added the ability to import and map roles utilizing SQL Server, Active Directory, and/or a Text File
    Admin & Maintenance | Advanced Setup | Role Imports

Enhancements

  • Review Letter Batches - Review Letter Batches has been changed in the following ways:
    • Changed the UI in the Review Past Letter Batches screen to tab-based functionality.

      Added User Defined Text column.
      Reports & Letters | Review Letter Batches

    • Changed the UI in the Review Letter Batch screen to tab-based functionality.

    • Added visibility to the batch via displaying Batch Details.

    • Removed unnecessary data tables.

    • Added multi-select and the ability to only print selected letters as well as continued ability to reprint the entire batch.

    • Made changes to the system to display historical amounts at the time the initial letter batch was created.

    • Made changes to the system to display historical “principal” amounts at the time the initial letter batch was created.

      Student Specific Information

      If a student’s contact information has changed between the initial letter creation and the time of reprint, the letter will display the student’s current contact information (e.g. address change)

      Reports & Letters | Review Letter Batches | selected letter batch

  • Cashier Over & Short Enhancement - Added an option to “Include Records with Zero Variance
    Reports & Letters | Central Office | Cashier Over and Short Report

  • POS Customer Search - Added the ability to search via autofill for a school on the POS Customer search screen versus drop-down menu
Newton 9.1.0 - Private Beta