Some states have custom plugins available that include specific reports required by the state. These instructions will guide you through downloading and installing custom plugins.
Because new releases can take some time to run, MCS Software recommends upgrades be performed at the end of the day and that
no users are logged in during the process.
If there is a report available in WinFSCA and you do not see that report in Newton, please notify us by submitting a case via
the Customer Portal.
Download, Installation, and Setup
- Login to the Customer Portal and select Download Software from the Common Links section.
- Locate and click on the Newton folder to open it.
- Locate the Plugins folder and click to open.
- Choose your State or District plugin and click on it to download.
- Login to Newton.
- Locate and click on the Administration and Maintenance tab and select Advanced Setup. Then, click External Plugins.
In the External Plugins window, click the Add button.
If you have an older plugin loaded, you may see "Error" as the status. This is due to the plugin and version of Newton not being compatible with one another.
- Locate and click on the correct XXXX_Upgrade_x_x_x_x.zip file. Then, select Open.
The Install Plugin window will appear notifying you of the plugin version you are about to install. Click OK to install the plugin.
You will receive a message stating the plugin is not compatible if the plugin you selected does not match your version of Newton.
- You will see the plugin in the External Plugin window. Notice the status is "Not loaded." Click Close.
- You must close and restart Newton to apply the plugin.
- Once you have logged back into Newton, locate and click the Administration and Maintenance tab. Then, select System Settings.
- Click on the Misc Values tab. Use the drop-down arrow under "Claims" to select to select your state's claim format. Then, click Ok.
Locate and click on the Administration and Maintenance and select Cafeteria Setup. Then, click Cafeterias.
Complete Steps 14 - 18 if you export your claims to your State.
Select a cafeteria and click Edit.
Click the Schools tab and enter the State Code if it does not already exist. Then, click Ok.
If you do not know the State Code, you can locate the information in WinFSCA.
- Repeat the Steps 14 and 15 for each cafeteria.
- After you have entered all Sate Codes, click Close in the Cafeteria Maintenance window.
Run Report(s)
- Complete the process for claims as noted in Reimbursement Claims - Creating a Claim.
- Locate and click the Reports and Letters tab and select Claims for Reimbursement. Then, click on Claim.
User the drop-down arrow to select a Claim Period. Then, click Ok.
Depending on your District/State regulations, various claim reports may be available. Select the type of claim you wish to view. Then, click Ok.
Export Report(s)
- Locate and click the Administration and Maintenance tab and select Advanced Setup. Then, click on Exports.
- In the Setup Exports screen, click the Add button.
- Select the Claim Export. Then, click Ok.
- In the Configure Export window, enter a description name for the export. Then, click the Setup button.
- In the Configure Claim Export window, complete the configurations according to your District/State regulations. Then, click Ok.
- In the Configure Export window, click Ok.
- In the Setup Exports window, click the Close button.
- When you are ready to export the claim, locate and click the Utilities tab and select Export Data.
- Select the Claim Export and click Run.
