Version 10.08.01 - August 15, 2007

Versions 10.08.01 has worked on making the user interface more pleasing.  It has also changed the Date Fields to only require input of six digits (08l15l07 instead of 08/15/2007). This version incorporates the use of Microsoft SyncToy for making Backups and Restorations of RTDATA.mdb file (the file that contains all of your data).  It also makes use of Replication so that the program and data can be shared amongst two users.

Version 9.10.03 - September 24, 2006

Versions 9.10.03 has fixed a bug that caused the program to go blank when first trying to print a claim document when initially entering a claim record.  There has also been changes in the initial letter writing screens so that the user more easily can make the selection of the individual that the letter is going to be addressed to.  We also notice that in some instances the program does not respond when trying to write a letter to a General Chairman.  In that case, the fix is to make changes to three different queries in the program.  This is tied directly to the computer being used and this fix is rarely required.

Version 9.09.02 - February 1, 2006

Versions 9.08.01  and 9.09.02 have made further minor user interface enhancements.  There was an issue with backing up the database and that has been resolved.  Some of the UTU logos were not displaying correctly on documents that the program generates and that was fixed.

Version 9.07.01 - December 15, 2005

Version 9.07.01 has made minor user interface enhancements.  The program automatically detects when the user is trying to enter a date in the Local Appeal page and enters the correct formatting for the user, eliminating the need for the user to manually enter slashes (/).  Also, when entering Additional Claimants or Claims, the focus now automatically goes to the field that should get the focus.  This was not happening before.

Version 9.06.08 - August 15, 2005

Version 9.06.08 has corrected a problem that was causing the Appeal Document generated with the user's Union Logo to not display the text on the first page of the document.  This was happening in the first screen when the appeal record was entered.

Version 9.05.08 - August 1, 2005

Version 9.05.08 has corrected a problem that was caused whenever a claim record was shown withdrawn.  Now any record that is shown withdrawn will stay in withdrawn status indefinitely. Also, when a claim is in General or Waiting to be Paid status, the report that will generate will be a summary report of the claim activity, rather than a formal appeal letter.  I have added the Reference field in some of the Look Up screens, so that it will help the user locate a current claim.  Finally, the user is now able to also search for a claim record by the Reference number that was originally entered in the claim record.

Version 9.04.05 - May 1, 2005

Version 9.04.05 has corrected a problem in the way that the application sends data from one user to another user.  This may require some minor changes in a User's RTDATA.mdb file in order for this procedure to work successfully.  If you are interested in being able to have an assistant enter claim information on one computer and sending that information to you from RailTrak 2000, contact the author for detailed information. 

The Registration Screen no longer displays information on the subscription expiration date.  Users are given 7 days advance warning when a Trial or Subscription is set to expire.

Version 9.03.01 - January 1, 2005

Version 9.03.01 has corrected a problem in the way the newer UTU Logo displayed in the UP Form 10 that Union Pacific Western Lines Local Chairs use. 

This version also brought back the Scheduler Screens to the application.  Now the User is able to keep track of both his or her own schedule as a Local Chair, but also is able to enter and keep track of the employee vacation schedule.  This is useful for those Local Chairmen who assist in scheduling vacations for their members.

Version 8.16.12 - December 1, 2004

Version 8.16.12 has corrected a problem that was caused when the User changed the status of a claim record to "Withdrawn".  This would cause the program to be unable to restart. 

When the User changes the status of a claim record to "Withdrawn", he or she will be able to generate a withdrawal of claim letter addressed to the claimant.  Thirty days after the date of the withdrawal of claim letter, the claim record will be automatically updated to "Closed" status.

When the status of a claim is updated to "Waiting to be Paid", the claim record will show up in that Status Basket.  Going to the screen that allows that claim to be updated, allows the User to print out a Claim Report for the claimant, as well as Formal Appeal Letters or Conference Documents.

Version 8.15.11 - November 8, 2004

Version 8.15.11 has made changes to correct issues with the queries controlling writing letters to  the General Committee, and also the viewing of those letters. 

The Notes screens have also seen similar changes that mimic the screen colors that were now used in Version 8.14.11.  RailTrak 2000 has moved to a more generic Windows color scheme.

Version 8.14.11 - November 1, 2004

Version 8.14.11 has made changes so that it is compatible with the new BLET logo.  It also installs the new UTU logo.  These logos are used in the letterheads printed out for union correspondence. 

The Expense screens have been redesigned.  The user now has the ability to enter and manage Expense Categories.  It is now much easier to view or print Expense Reports from a new  Expense Reports screen.

The user can now work with another user by logging claim records on one computer and then sending those records to another user via email (Using Microsoft Outlook or Qualcomm's Eudora.  This would allow a Vice Local Chairperson to handle claim writing, giving the Local Chair and easy way to keep up to date on the records generated.  This would also allow the Vice Local Chair to enter claim records, send them to the Local Chair, and then have the Local Chair review (maybe edit) and then print the claim document(s).

Version 8.11.04 - April 1, 2004

Version 8.11.04 has fixed some problems with letter writing to the General Committee. 

The problems associated with the Additional Claimants screens have been resolved.

Version 8.09.12 - December 1, 2003

Version 8.09.12 has fixed the ability to print an envelope from the Letter to Member(s) screen.  

The ability to change claim status to Local Appeal and print a batch of selected claims from the Claims To Process screen

Version 8.07.08 - July 1, 2003

Version 8.07.08 has fixed the ability to print batch appeal documents from the Claims To Process Screen, the Claims in Conference Screen, and the Claims Under Local Appeal Screen.  

Changes have been made in the Claim Entry and Claim Update Screens.  The ability to save the Certified Receipt Number for use in subsequent appeal records has been fixed.  A button has been added to the right of this field to make it easier to initiate the save action.  Two check box fields have also been added to the Conference page in these screens which allow the user to mark the appeal as having been either allowed in local conference or allowed under local appeal.

Changes have been made in the installation procedure which should now allow the RTFonts to be installed properly upon initial installation.  This does not affect current users.

Version 8.06.08 - July 1, 2003

Version 8.06.08 changed the location of the Preferences table from the program file to the data file (RTDATA.mdb).  This was done so that future update installations do not require the user to re-enter the user preferences.

This version also included update to the Codes table and the Descriptions table - the addition of a "select" field which enables the program to allow the user to manage the drop down lists of Claim Codes and Brief Descriptions.

The queries that make to letter screens work were refined so that the program loads those screens more quickly and so that programs running in Access 2000 are more reliable.

RailTrak 2000 is developed and written by Erik Cross - RailTrak Software Tools.  6870 South Lasch Lane      Lake Nebagamon, WI  54849   (715) 374 3318 or (218) 310 5025.

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