Check Printer

Information about the new Beta2 of Check Writer.

This project is being terminated. Source code will be sold Exclusively to the highest bidder. Bid deadline is 12/31/2008.
The beta expiration was extended to 12/30/2008 - download the executable here and extract it to the installation folder confirming overwrite of the original. Email Bid offers to salesATeftechusa.com.

This software was in the third beta release. It contains about 98% of all features. This last beta release will expire 12/30/08.
While (nearly) fully functional it is buggy/not yet stable.

No technical support is provided at this time.

Check Writer was planned be released in 3 editions: Lite (Home Edition, two wallet accounts), Pro (Business Edition with unlimited accounts and check sizes) and Enterprise (all of the Pro features and check making capability).
The code is written in Delphi, reliance on Microsoft's buggy DLLs is limited and Registry use is limited to 1 key only at this time.

At this time the program is compatible with windows NT/XP/Vista only.

News:

11/5/06 - First beta released.

4/29/07 - Beta2 released.

6/11/07 - Beta3 released.

7/30/07 - Beta3 update1 released.

12/31/07 - Beta3 update2 released.

Release Notes

-- Beta3 update2 (build 3693):

Void check printing fixed
Signature no longer printed on void checks
Account creation routines updated. This should fix issues with creating new accounts and being unable to access accounts already created if one contained a comma or dot in the name.

-- Beta3 update1 (build 3690):

New Icons
Payee export to XML fixed
Import issues with payees (XLS) fixed
Carbon copy feature now works
Date is now allowed as "extra line"
Duplicate word amount in "extra line" fixed
Spanish translation bug fixed
Fixed a bug where settings weren't saved under proper account when accounts were switched
An option to cancel printing (begin of batch only) is now available
Signature preview in settings now display properly
Other minor fixes

-- Beta3:

Database structure rebuilt, not backward-compatible with beta1 or beta2, see installation instructions below
Improved indexing and payee ID assignment = less errors
Notes, Payee and Self Address multiline print fixed. This didn't work if a change was made to Layout
Fields activated before saving Layout did not appear on preview
Import from CSV now works
Queue now shows address
Payee/Register allows import from Check Printer 5.x
Payee/Register import now appends instead of replacing records
Updated default QMP port name
Check numbering fixed - it shows next check not current
Rename account now works
QMP manual option no longer shows errors on QMP disabled
Installer/Uninstaller now included
Basic Voucher feature fixed

-- Beta2:

Word Amount translation fixed
Word Amount in French and Spanish added - all language specific number spelling rules included. If you feel your language
needs to be added please post a suggestion!
Layout settings now a part of Layout Editor
Program now prompts to save layout
QMP feature working (see QMP.htm in the archive)
QMP automated printer install for Win2000/XP/Vista
Printer selection now works; 3 options: win default, ask for printer, always use selected
VOID check printing fixed (use Print submenu)
VOID no longer added as payee name
Menu shortcuts now wok
Memo field extended from 30 to 50 chars (on new accounts created in beta2)
Reprint Last now works
Canadian (Block) format now supported
Basic Voucher feature introduced
Tab order fixed
Numerous small bugs and annoyances fixed

Known Issues:

None at this time

Installation:

Program includes installer, use default setting for beta installation. If your beta expired, download the executable here and extract it to the program folder confirming overwrite.
If you have beta1 or beta2 already installed and configured please do NOT install beta3 over it. The structure of databases has changed and your data will no longer be accessible. Please export Payees and Register to Excel (xls) files from your current
installation then import them to your new beta3 install.

Download location: Main Site

By downloading you agree that you have basic understanding of PC usage and filesystem. Software author(s) are not obligated to immediately provide support for your particular issue. This is beta software and putting it in a production environment and any resulting downtime resulting from the software not performing are your own responsibility, not the author's.

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