As of 21 January 2015
Build
– Support for Color ChainLink
– Customer number validation: when creating a new build, Account name and DC is now displayed before you get to the System page.
– Combined Walk Gates with Single Swing Gates
– When a build(project) has an incorrect part or can’t find a part, highlight or mark field when user return to Build page
– When adding multiple gates using the gate quantity dropdown in the Plan page, QM now adds enough materials (gate posts, gate hardware, etc.)
– When using Pipe for Bottom, QM now adds additional pipe.
– Commercial: DS Gate Post Selection – fixed error when build is CQ and gate post is DQ
– Truss Rods are added but there are no truss tighteners
– Removed copying of changes from Order Entry to Summary Page

Draw Program
– Fixes and improvements
– Added compass to drawing tool

Material List
– In the Material List page, made Requested (Build) quantity and UOM values absolute (non-editable) for all users
– Made Sold UOM editableBranch Defaults
– Branch Defaults Maintenance: use of part number to retrieve Item Group
– GBB Branch Defaults validation button
– Branch Defaults (Templates): separate Fabric chooser for ‘6ft & up’ and ‘under 6ft’ to support selection

29 October 2014
– [10/23/14] Material List shows incorrect pricing calculation for parts with UOM conversions
– [10/28/14] Added “In development” label in E-Catalog and online catalogue images
– [10/28/14] Double click issue when opening a Branch Default Template in System Maintenance
– [10/28/14] Fly-out menu now minimizes after selecting System Maintenance sub-menu items

23 October 2014
– [10/20/14] Unable to complete a Security build: nothing happens when clicking Next from Build page.
– [10/21/14] Associates who are Branch Administrators can’t get to System Administration to manage Branch Defaults/GBB Templates
– Build can now be saved with Customer name &/or Job Name/PO #
– Improved gate panels UI alignment in Build page
– Improved gate popup UI alignment in GBB Branch Maintenance
– Added Created By, Date Created, Modified By and Date Modified info to Branch Defaults Maintenance
– Breadcrumbs label “Order Entry” changed to “Cart” (for contractors)
– Changed middle rail requirement for 6ft and above (none should be allowed to proceed with a warning)
– Added gate quantity field on Plan page
– Made selling quantity in Order Entry editable

20 October 2014
– Print button in Material List
– Summary Page button in Material List
– Show Prices button for Associates
– Added Disclaimer to Material List
– Customer information fields in Material List are now editable
– Build now saves with Job Name after editing job name in Material List page
– Fixed error when using part # to retrieve set item group in Branch Defaults (Templates)
– In Branch Defaults Maintenance, added Latch question/chooser for Double Swing Gates for Commercial
– Fixed duplicate DQ option in post choosers
– Fixed selection for Latch and Keeper for Residential Double Swing gates
– Add Text box to Drawing tool

06 October 2014
> Deployed 4-pages Associates version
> QM now supports builds without Terminal posts
> Added Latch chooser for Double-Swing gates
> Added chooser and calculation for Top Tension Wire when used as Top Rail
> Order Entry page renamed to Material List in the QM Associates version

In progress:
– Security Gates for Security System.
– Chain Link Residential Color: not showing 1 3/8″ gate options for Single Swing
– E-Catalog
– Contractor version of Quote Master

KNOWN ISSUES
Build Issues
– Not calculating correct quantity of brace bands when Build has Barb Wire (not adding for Term Post)
– Tension Bars gets added to system without ability to select part (will be addressed when we make the changes to Brace and Truss)
– Commercial: Rolling Gates – no CQ for track options
– Chain Link Residential Color Templates: not retrieving correct diameter of Terminal Post

Maintenance Issues
– Customer Templates and Branch Templates: issue with saving with the same ID

User Interface
– Android tab – no scroll bar if there are multiple Styles (e.g. Montage), System page doesn’t display entirely (UI issues)
– Branch Defaults GBB List page is cutoff at the bottom on some laptops’ screens

IN THE PIPELINE
> Splash screen after you login for “What’s New?” whenever a new version of QuoteMaster is released
> Add stocking type to choosers
> Security Gates
– At present, QM adds/uses Commercial gates to Security ChainLink; this is because we use to not have data for Security gates. We are actively doing data entry for ChainLink gates and we’re working on the piece of code to support this data. [Update: Security Double Swing gates are in use by QuoteMaster]
> Brace and Trusses (Click here for additional information)
– add choosers for brace rail/truss rod and fasteners
– support option to remove brace (with disclaimer message) or add to below 6′
> Support Plates and Slats (Click here for additional information)
> Support transoms on Tennis courts and Security
> Show all conversions of Material List
> Material List: option to “round off” parts
> Material List: “Do you want to add?” (addons) selection

> Branch Builds (Templates)
Gates
– add columns for Gate height and gate diameter
– add additional fields for optional/add-on parts (3)

> Reports: Builds, Quotes/Orders. Daily, Weekly, Monthly.
– send report to Email

> Helpdesk “Click Here” button to contact the DC

> In progress: DATA WORK (Data Entry to add parts without XUDC and cleanup to slim down selections for Branch Default Builds)

Cosmetic changes:
> Re-label – “Active Builds” / “Inactive Builds”

For discussion/consideration
> Separate chooser for hinge and bolts (gates)
> discuss National Builds (ability to delete/rename National Builds)

As stated in the WHAT’S IN THE PIPELINE? and KNOWN ISSUES FAQ page, we are working on the code so that QM will be more flexible with regards to Brace and Truss. In the near future, you will have the ability to remove bracing (there will be a disclaimer message that build doesn’t comply with ASTM specifications) to 6′ and above, as well as choose parts for the bracing.

You will also have the option to add bracing to below 6′ if you’d like to overbuild your fence.

Workaround: manually change the parts when you get to Material List.

HTTP Status 408 – The time allowed for the login process has been exceeded. If you wish to continue you must either click back twice and re-click the link you requested or close and re-open your browser

HTTP Status 400 – Invalid direct reference to form login page

Solution: Delete “secure/j_security_check” from the URL and hit enter. You should get the login page then login as usual.

This is an upcoming function that we are working on. This requires additional programming due to the considerations that goes with Slats (posts and wall considerations to determine whether fence structure could support the additional weight, etc).