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* If you have a "Save As" window then use the browser to choose {{FilePath|Desktop}} and click {{Button|Save}}. | * If you have a "Save As" window then use the browser to choose {{FilePath|Desktop}} and click {{Button|Save}}. | ||
{{Tip|iconsize=small|text=If you are using an alternate Browser (e.g. {{DataValue|{{icon|chrome}} Google Chrome}} or {{DataValue|{{icon|firefox}} Mozilla Firefox}}) this will automatically download to your {{FilePath|Downloads}} folder.}} | {{Tip|iconsize=small|text=If you are using an alternate Browser (e.g. {{DataValue|{{icon|chrome}} Google Chrome}} or {{DataValue|{{icon|firefox}} Mozilla Firefox}}) this will automatically download to your {{FilePath|Downloads}} folder.}} | ||
| − | * The download should take anything between {{DataValue|3 seconds}} and {{DataValue|3 minutes}} depending on the speed of your Internet connection, and should be around {{DataValue| | + | * The download should take anything between {{DataValue|3 seconds}} and {{DataValue|3 minutes}} depending on the speed of your Internet connection, and should be around {{DataValue|16Mb}}. |
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| + | == Early Adopter Download == | ||
| + | Occasionally we hold a feature out of the main download and make it available separately for only those that need it. | ||
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| + | [https://www.catalyst-updates.co.uk/setupfiles/platwin_vat.exe If you need to set up the new 12.5% temporary reduced rate of VAT for hospitality, holiday accommodation and attractions in your system then you should update Platinum from the Early Adopter download here.] | ||
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| + | Recently we have been enhancing Platinum to extend the number of VAT rates supported in order to make room for the new rate. | ||
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| + | We are working on this enhancement in stages. Right now we have the following areas completed in the Early Adopter download: | ||
| + | * Sales Ledger | ||
| + | * Purchase Ledger | ||
| + | * Nominal Ledger | ||
| + | * Reports and Settings | ||
| + | * Stock Control | ||
| + | * Sales Ordering | ||
| + | * Purchase Ordering | ||
| + | * Booking and Hire | ||
| + | * Unit Sales | ||
| + | * Workshop | ||
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| + | Once the remaining areas of Platinum have been completed it will become a part of the standard Platinum download. | ||
== Running the Update == | == Running the Update == | ||
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{{Information||text='''VERY IMPORTANT INFORMATION''' - To run an update from the downloaded file make sure '''ALL''' users including you are out of Platinum.}} | {{Information||text='''VERY IMPORTANT INFORMATION''' - To run an update from the downloaded file make sure '''ALL''' users including you are out of Platinum.}} | ||
| − | * Double click the | + | * Double click the downloaded file on your desktop or downloads folder. |
* Click {{Button|Yes}} to update your software. | * Click {{Button|Yes}} to update your software. | ||
* When the update has finished choose {{Button|Close}} then read the changes displayed on your screen. | * When the update has finished choose {{Button|Close}} then read the changes displayed on your screen. | ||
Revision as of 14:09, 30 September 2021
Contents
Summary
Our software updates are available to everyone with a current maintenance contract for their copy of Platinum Software. (Software Rentals include all software updates.)
- You can easily check on how up to date your Platinum system is by checking here.
 | If you let your maintenance lapse, you are missing out on our constant development process.
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 | These download instructions are written based on ' Microsoft Internet Explorer'. You may find slight differences in this procedure if you are using an alternative Browser e.g. In ' Google Chrome' or ' Mozilla Firefox' how\where your downloads are stored may differ from these instructions slightly. |
Downloading Platinum
Use the " Help Software Support Download Latest Version" from within Platinum to get to this page.
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Early Adopter Download
Occasionally we hold a feature out of the main download and make it available separately for only those that need it.
Recently we have been enhancing Platinum to extend the number of VAT rates supported in order to make room for the new rate.
We are working on this enhancement in stages. Right now we have the following areas completed in the Early Adopter download:
- Sales Ledger
- Purchase Ledger
- Nominal Ledger
- Reports and Settings
- Stock Control
- Sales Ordering
- Purchase Ordering
- Booking and Hire
- Unit Sales
- Workshop
Once the remaining areas of Platinum have been completed it will become a part of the standard Platinum download.
Running the Update
Payroll Users
 | It is important if your system has Payroll installed and there has been a change to the Tax Rates mid way through the month, that your Platinum update should be run at the Start of a new payroll period in all cases except the Payroll Year end update. |
Updating
| VERY IMPORTANT INFORMATION - To run an update from the downloaded file make sure ALL users including you are out of Platinum. |
- Double click the downloaded file on your desktop or downloads folder.
- Click [Yes] to update your software.
- When the update has finished choose [Close] then read the changes displayed on your screen.
Troubleshooting Warning Messages
Occasionally when running an update the system will give you an error message and stop you going any further until the issue is resolved. This section helps you solve the most common Platinum update issues.
Update Should be Run on Server PC
| If you get a message when running the update headed "Platinum for Windows" that says "In order to update certain Platinum files, please run this update again on the server PC" it means the Platinum system needs to update or convert some important Platinum files. As such this update will need to be run on your Server or Main PC, (i.e. the PC where Platinum is stored). After the update is finished it is important you log into Platinum to trigger any conversion processes which will automatically start and can be left running. Conversions can take some time depending on the size of the files in question. |
Users logged in to Platinum
| If you get any error messages referring to "Files in use" this means the system believes there are still people in Platinum.
Make sure no users have gone back into the system by using the " Reports & Settings User Monitor Screen" option.
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What's New
Click here to see what's new in Platinum.
- Use the RSS news feed on the 'What's New' page to keep up date with the latest developments in our software.
- You can see the last ten modifications to Platinum from your login screen.
WebDaemon
- Download the WebDaemon to install or update your Web Daemon add-on service.
See also
- How do I check when I last had a Platinum update?
- Updating Platinum Software to the Latest Version
- How do I Check the Effective Dates of my Parts & Price Files?
- How do I clear locked users?
- Remote Support
- How do I set up Platinum shortcuts on a new PC?
