Lee B Posted February 27, 2013 Report Share Posted February 27, 2013 I copied the ATX Blog about the next update, since it's so big, plus they're adding several new functions. It has the potential to either fix a lot of problems or make giant mess??? Frankly, I'm hoping it works! Update 2/26 2:30 PM EST: We are in the process of completing a new Release Candidate (RC) that incorporates some items that are shared between ATX 2012 and FAM. We will be spending the rest of today and tomorrow regression testing these changes. This changes our target release date from Wednesday, Feb 27th to the morning of Feb 28th. As a reminder, we will be posting the 12.10 update to the Solution Center. It will not be placed on Automatic Update. This will allow our network users to download and install the 12.10 update following the instructions below.Reminder Information for Network Users Install version 12.10 on the server first. Make sure all other workstations are logged out of ATX 2012 before installing the update to the server. This will prevent files from being locked during the update process. You MUST run netsetup.exe on all workstations Following the steps outline above ensures the registry entries are the same for all workstations, which will also ensure that all your fixed asset data is stored in the proper data directories. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------Update 2/26 1:00 PM EST: Below are some more detail around the stability and performance improvements that are resolved with the 12.10 program update.Stability Improvements The stability improvements will not resolve all crashes, but significantly decreases and in some instances eliminates them in the follow situations: When the application is attempting to lock resources (lock files) Several crashes identified during the loading or editing of the Client Letter Showing Print Packets Printing to PDF Crashes when opening returns caused by a corrupt form master. See Re-download forms in marked returns for more details Restoring an entry Inserting a note on a detail sheet Using return filters Displaying forms that have a particular kind of bar code Forms containing inserted texts or images Viewing the billing form Cancelling return delete and then selecting Return Manager Printing a state/local form Deleting a row on a statement where there is a single row Application crashes that are preventing application start up Performance/Memory Improvements Increase memory limit before seeing the "Low Resource" message when opening up to three returns at one time Fixed excess memory utilization when adding/modifying fixed assets Fixed excess memory utilization when modifying records in a detail data grid Update 2/22 12:20 PM EST: We will be adding a new menu option to Support>Customer Service Utilities titled Refresh Application Configuration. This will allow user to get updated e-file rules if they need them before the system auto-updates to them or if there is an issue with the system getting the update e-file rules.Update 2/22 9:30 AM EST: We will be building a new release candidate today for 12.10 to go through our testing cycle. Our original target date of Tuesday, February 26th has been moved to Wednesday, February 27th. It will be placed on the Solution Center first.(Added 2/22): Restoring the ability to have up to 3 returns open at a time. We made changes in 12.8/12.9 to prevent memory allocation crashes with up to 3 returns open. We set the limit too low which is generating a "Low memory" error and not allowing most people to open more than 1 return at at time. Original Post Below are some items that are planned to be released and/or corrected with the ATX 2012 Program Update 12.10. Please note that this is not an all-inclusive list. It will be placed on the Solution Center firstImportant Information for Network Users Install version 12.10 on the server first. Make sure all other workstations are logged out of ATX 2012 before installing the update to the server. This will prevent files from being locked during the update process. You MUST run netsetup.exe on all workstations Following the steps outline above ensures the registry entries are the same for all workstations, which will also ensure that all your fixed asset data is stored in the proper data directories. Performance and Stability Improvements Our work in the area of program performance and stability continues. This release includes more improvements in these two areas. New Functionality Re-download forms in marked returns: This allows you to mark one or more returns in Return Manager and re-download the updated versions of the forms used in those returns. Client Letter: You can rename the Blank customer template, or edit the federal return Cover Sheet. Resolved Issues 1065 K-1 values are now being updated correctly. The fields marked as estimates on the 1099-R Input sheet can now be unmarked so that e-filing can proceed. By selecting the Complete check box, the current date will be properly posted in the Paid preparer section of the return. Printer properties are now being saved properly The Fix Rejected Bank Apps function has been repaired. Fixed Asset Issues Resolved Depreciation recapture calculation has been corrected to read the current year business use percent as it is being edited. Form 8865 (w/other) was added to the list of available activities for federal signature Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grandj48 Posted February 28, 2013 Report Share Posted February 28, 2013 Loaded 12.10 , It seems to load returns a little faster, but still extremely slow in comparison to ATX 2011. Lost some functionality on the Page print bar on the menu oftion. Can't print any of the letters including our engagement letter which is really a bummer. Program still blanks and response is very slow. Print takes way to much time to load the forms for selection. Don't try to roll over a return if you have a return open. The program is still a heaving pig compared to last years ATX. Forget the so called bells and whistles and give us back our functionality. It isn't even intuitive like 2011 especially when entering non cash contributions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
norcalea Posted March 1, 2013 Report Share Posted March 1, 2013 Whats the verdict - install or wait if your not having problems? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
norcalea Posted March 1, 2013 Report Share Posted March 1, 2013 Oh well havent had a crash with 12.9 in a week - need to enter a ton of Fixed assets for a new client and now it starts to crash..guess Ill have to suck it up and risk 12.10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack from Ohio Posted March 2, 2013 Report Share Posted March 2, 2013 Whats the verdict - install or wait if your not having problems? Oh well havent had a crash with 12.9 in a week - need to enter a ton of Fixed assets for a new client and now it starts to crash..guess Ill have to suck it up and risk 12.10 Dowload from the site. Follow the instruction for installation EXACTLY as written on the download page. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TAXMAN Posted March 2, 2013 Report Share Posted March 2, 2013 Jack I had a small corporation 4k revenue 3 items dep added a fourth. 12-9 version crashed out to the point of delete return and start over. What will happen when I run into my clients with 100 items in depreciation do you suppose? Post if you go to 12-10 and it does any better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joanmcq Posted March 2, 2013 Report Share Posted March 2, 2013 For me depreciation was fixed. I still need to go back to a return where I had to override the current dep since it was calc'd wrong, but I did a return last night, and the FAM was impressive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
norcalea Posted March 2, 2013 Report Share Posted March 2, 2013 I can concur that my problems on the return in questions with fixed assets crashing the program were fixed with the update. wheeew...scary 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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