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Another Checkout 3.5 hint

Fri, 01 Jun 2012 09:19:38 -0400

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What’s different with this picture?

A hint about Checkout 3.5?

Thu, 17 May 2012 11:56:31 -0400

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Recent picture from the NYC office. A hint for what’s coming in 3.5?

Checkout 3.1.1 is now available

Mon, 26 Mar 2012 12:17:00 -0400

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Today, Checkout 3.1.1 was released.

This update resolves several issues, including:

The Store Manager window is now resizable. The default size is larger.
A rare login issue that caused anonymous (employee) transactions to be created. All unknown employee transactions will be assigned to the first employee.
Issue with product variations UI when viewed on Lion. When scrolling, lines would appear in the product list.
Several rounding issues that caused crashes when viewing/exporting the Ledger.
When exporting the Ledger to AccountEdge, illegal characters (tabs, carriage returns, etc) have been removed, and the memo field will have a 256 character maximum length.
Synced Enstore Orders were causing the Ledger to crash.
Enstore Orders with multiple tax rates didn’t print the taxes correctly.
When printing an unallocated Order, the Total including Tax would print as the Tax amount.

Checkout 3.1 is now available

Mon, 27 Feb 2012 17:24:00 -0500

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Today, Checkout 3.1 was released.

This update includes minor enhancements and resolves several issues, including:

Resolved an issue where a crash would occur in the Stock Room, when working with newly created Products
We now support rounded product prices amounting to 6.99 including tax (as an example). At the same time, we addressed rounding throughout Checkout to ensure that Bankers Rounding was being used consistently. It is possible, in some cases, that the tax inclusive prices of some products may have a difference of 0.01 when compared to the previously calculated price in Checkout.
The thermal receipt was modified to print the last 4 digits of the credit card, card type (if the card was swiped) and approval code. The receipt was also modified to better handle multiple credit card payments of a single Invoice.
The Online Payments report was renamed to be the Processed Payment report and now displays/prints the last 4 digits of the credit card, card type (if the card was swiped) and approval code.
The Ledger export now allows integration with AccountEdge Basic as well as AccountEdge (including Plus, Pro and Network Edition).
The Enstore sync has been optimized to handle larger stores.
Issues are now reported more consistently, if an error is encountered when a store is being backed up.
When an Invoice is created, the Pay window now comes up automatically, if the option is enabled in your store’s Preferences.

Checkout 3.0.8 (build 7093) update released

Thu, 17 Nov 2011 16:05:18 -0500

This update includes a unified build that works on 10.5.8, 10.6.x and 10.7.x

Notes: If you use Checkout on multiple Macs, you will need to update it on all of them. Safari 5.0.6 (or greater) is now required to ensure that invoices and receipts render properly.

Improvements
- Fixed issues regarding MacOS X 10.7 (Lion).
- Fixed an issue where receipts were printing smaller after upgrading to Safari 5.0.6 or later.
- Fixed a crash when selecting a customer’s ship to address.
- Fixed a crash when syncing with Enstore.
- Fixed an issue where deposits did not print on receipts.
- Fixed the tooltip issue in the tax regions view (crash on showing tooltip)
- Fixed two DYMO label printers that printed in the wrong orientation

Checkout Heads West

Wed, 19 Oct 2011 13:06:27 -0400

The birthplace of Checkout, as many of you know, is (and always will be) beautiful Amsterdam. But events of the past few months have led us to assemble a new team in a new place. We’ve recently launched Acclivity NYC in Manhattan and we’re decidedly enthusiastic about this new chapter in Checkout’s history. The impact for customers? Initially, very little. You’ll continue to be supported by the same team in our New Jersey-based customer center. Over time, though, we expect the impact to be significant. We are building a larger team, which will, in turn, deliver a broader, deeper product. More features, faster response times, enhanced stability.

Did we mention we’re hiring?

Thank you Steve Jobs

Wed, 05 Oct 2011 21:47:55 -0400

Today, we all lost an inspiration whose vision helped shape the way we interact with the world around us. Thank you Steve.

Lion Compatibility of Checkout 3

Wed, 17 Aug 2011 15:58:28 -0400

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A Lion compatible version of Checkout is available from this link. Please note that this version is not yet compatible with Leopard and Snow Leopard. If you are running 10.5.8 or 10.6.8, please download Checkout from this link.

We will be releasing a version of Checkout that is compatible with 10.5.8, 10.6.8, and 10.7 in the near future. When this update is available, you will automatically be notified if you have selected the option to Check for software updates online (found in Manager > General > This Mac tab). If you do not have this option enabled, you can manually check by selecting Check for Updates which is located under the Checkout menu.

As is our policy, older versions of Checkout (i.e. versions 1 and 2) are not being tested, as they are no longer supported.

Lion Compatibility of Checkout 3

Thu, 28 Jul 2011 11:13:00 -0400

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We are aware of several issues that will prevent you from running Checkout on Lion, and are in the final stages of testing a Lion compatible Checkout update. We recommend that you delay migrating to Mac OS X Lion until this update is available. If you would like to receive this update, before it is released to all Checkout users, please contact Checkout Support.

When this update is available, you will automatically be notified if you have selected the option to Check for software updates online (found in Manager > General > This Mac tab). If you do not have this option enabled, you can manually check by selecting Check for Updates which is located under the Checkout menu.

As is our policy, older versions of Checkout (i.e. versions 1 and 2) are not being tested as they are no longer supported.

Please view our latest Lion blog entry.

New Enstore Manager released

Thu, 28 Jul 2011 10:45:50 -0400

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After months of hard work, the Enstore team rolled out a major update today. Details are available in the Enstore blog.

Most of the Enstore documentation was also rewritten.

Lion Compatibility of Checkout 3

Thu, 07 Jul 2011 12:18:00 -0400

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As many of you might know, Mac OS X 10.7, aka Lion, is rumored to be released in the next few weeks. We’ve been testing Checkout’s Lion compatibility and are aware of some issues that will prevent you from running Checkout on Lion.

As we’re working on a Lion compatibility update, it is highly recommended that you hold off from upgrading to Lion until this update is available.

As is our policy, older versions of Checkout (i.e. versions 1 and 2) are not being tested as they are no longer supported.

Please view our latest Lion blog entry.

Big news from Amsterdam

Fri, 10 Jun 2011 12:08:07 -0400

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Our friends and partners at Sofa have been acquired by Facebook. Yes, that Facebook. It seems Facebook recognizes world-class design when they see it. The Sofa team will be relocating to Silicon Valley in the coming months and working at Facebook HQ full-time.

So what of Checkout and Enstore?

Acclivity and (an affiliate of) Sofa have simultaneously agreed, in principle, to a deal where Acclivity will own, develop and sell both Checkout and Enstore going forward. We’re beyond excited at what the future holds for both products.

In summation, Checkout and Enstore customers won’t notice a difference in the short-term. Acclivity will be working hard on expanding Checkout and Enstore capabilities. The Sofa guys will be friending/unfriending people for the foreseeable future. Let the champagne flow….

How's your store doing?

Mon, 09 May 2011 11:42:54 -0400

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While Checkout helps you keep tabs on your sales, stock, and customers, how is your store really doing?

You have other expenses, such as rent, utilities, payroll, and insurance. Checkout helps you determine how healthy your bottom line really is by exporting General Journal entries to AccountEdge, so that you can run financial reports and get a better understanding of your profitability.

AccountEdge (including Plus and Network Edition) needs to be installed on the Mac that you’re doing the configuration on. This video covers how to configure the export, and how to import the General Journal Entries.

We're looking for new Checkout Resellers

Tue, 26 Apr 2011 09:56:55 -0400

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We’re actively seeking resellers to join our growing list of world wide consultants. If you would like to join our Checkout Reseller Program, drop us a line, and a member of our reseller team will be in touch to get you started. You’ll find reselling Checkout to be a rewarding way to grow your business. We look forward to adding you to our family of resellers.

Helping Japan

Tue, 22 Mar 2011 17:17:02 -0400

One day of Checkout sales will go to help in Japan. Read on at the Checkout blog

We were shocked to hear about the earthquake and subsequent tsunami in Japan. Our thoughts are with everybody who was hurt in this horrible event.

To try and help, we will donate all of today’s Checkout sales to charities that are making a difference in Japan right now. If you were ready to buy a copy of Checkout, but still have some days left in your trial, or if you could use an additional copy in your store, we’d like to ask you to seriously consider buying today so we can donate 100% of your purchase to relief efforts in Japan. Or alternatively, please consider donating directly.

Any sales between the moment this post has gone live and 9am (GMT) this Thursday, March 24, will be split between Doctors Without Borders, Habitat for Humanity and the Japanese Red Cross.

Sadly, because this is all so last minute, we won’t be able to include sales from our partners or from retail stores in this action. So to participate, make sure you get Checkout directly from our website.

Thank you for your consideration, together we can make a difference.

Sincerely,

Your friends at Werck, Acclivity, Sofa and Checkout Australia.

PS: Also see this post at the Sofa blog for a similar campaign with Sofa’s other apps.

Additional reports available for download

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 16:48:00 -0400

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We now have some additional reports available for download. These are in addition to the reports made available in the July 13th, 2010 blog post, and those available on the Extras page. To install a report, launch Checkout and then double-click the uncompressed report.

The first two will help you evaluate sales by Brand and by Tag.

Next some analysis reports to help you with your growing business:

Invoices where a Discount was applied DiscountsGiven.checkoutreport.zip
Invoices where the Price was changed PriceException.checkoutreport.zip
Listing of Stock Corrections StockCorrection.checkoutreport.zip
Breakdown of taxed and tax-free sales TaxAnalysis.checkoutreport.zip
Listing of all current Customers CurrentCustomers.checkoutreport.zip (added 3/16/11)

Finally a listing of all Products regardless of if they’re stocked or stockless with the Product Report.

As always, if you have a suggestion for a future report, please send us feedback with your request.

The importance of backing up your store.

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 13:36:55 -0400

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This blog entry is so important, that we’re posting it again.

We all have some form of insurance. Life, car, house, apartment, liability, health and maybe even pet. Would you be interested in some insurance that costs nothing?

When is the last time that you backed up your Checkout store? Has it been a while? What happens if your Mac had a hardware issue and your current hard drive wasn’t recoverable? How long would it take you to find your last backup and get it up to date?

If your answer to the last question gave you an uneasy feeling in your stomach, then the time to backup is now.

How do I backup? Launch Checkout and select Manage Stores from under the Checkout pulldown menu.

Where should I save the backup? It’s best to have it safely off of your Mac. While a CD/DVD or USB drive can be used, you can also compress the backup and email it to yourself.

How often should I backup? While once a day is suggested, the big question is how hard would it be to get up and running if you had to restore and use your last backup.

Hopefully this quick and free insurance will allow you to sleep a little better tonight. Pleasant dreams.

Tracking and paying Purchases created in Checkout

Fri, 04 Feb 2011 15:58:59 -0500

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Looking to track and pay the Purchases Orders created in Checkout? This document covers how to create the Payables in AccountEdge, so that you can write a check (cheque) to pay your supplier.

Checkout PCI DSS Update

Mon, 17 Jan 2011 08:16:00 -0500

Checkout 3.0.7 includes mandatory changes to credit card processing. Read on at The Checkout Blog.

Payment Card Industry - Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) is a mandatory compliance initiative driven by VISA and MasterCard to govern the way merchants store, process or transmit cardholder data. One of their primary objectives is to develop a more secure system. Read more about PCI DSS.

Checkout 3.0.7 is a mandatory update in order to achieve PCI DSS compliance, and is a free update for all registered Checkout 3 users. Please note that after installing this update you will not be able to process credit cards until you follow the steps listed below.

Important Setup Information

To start using Checkout to process transactions, you must first enter two key bits of information on the Payments Gateway. You will be asked to do this one time only. Instructions are as follows or, you can view a brief video on the setup procedure and also how to process credit cards.

    * You will need to enter your API Login ID and Secure Transaction Key into your Checkout software. If you have already been given your API Login ID and Secure Transaction Key, please proceed to step 5. If not, follow to step 2 to acquire your ID and Key.
    * Log on to the Payments Gateway. You received your login information via email or fax when you first enrolled. If you cannot locate your Payments Gateway login information you can call ACH Direct at 866-290-5400 option #2.
    * Click on Gateway Settings then on Gateway Key.
    * You will be prompted to generate your API Login ID and your Secure Transaction Key. Click the API Login ID Generate button to generate a ID code. Do the same with the Secure Transaction Key Generate button. Click Update. Please keep the generated codes for your records, you will need to enter them in your Checkout Store(s).
    * Log into your Checkout store as a Manager, select Manager > General > Credit Card Processing Setup. Enter your API Login ID and Transaction Key from above and click OK.

That’s it. You should be able to begin processing transactions. If you have questions, please call us at 877-788-1202.

Taxes in Checkout

Fri, 17 Dec 2010 13:27:44 -0500

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Have a question about how Checkout handles taxes? This brief video covers setting up taxes, and should do the trick.