Release History
finPOWER Connect 2.03.01
FIX: Loan Overdue Report; can fail with "Object reference not set to an instance of an object" error
The Loan Overdue Report can fail with the error "An unexpected error occurred running Report 'Loan Overdue Report'. Object reference not set to an instance of an object".
NEW: Script Templates; updated Object Event template script
The template script for Object Events has been updated so that the parameter "parameter" is defined as an ISKeyValueList rather than just an Object.
FIX: Workflows; Key Details page fails to compile with 'ambiguous' call in finSummaryPageFunctions
On certain Users' computers, the built-in Workflow Key Details Summary Page fails to compile with the following error:
FIX: Disbursement Accounts; Declining or Unwanting a Disbursement Account fails
Declining or Unwanting a Disbursement Account fails with the following message:
FIX: User Preferences, Accounts, General; Default Dealer not saved if there is only one External Party Dealer
The default Dealer defined under User Preferences, Accounts group, General page, is not saved if there is only one External Party Dealer.
FIX: Publish Documents wizard; showing error that fee can't be changed when no fee is applicable
In the Publish Documents wizard, if the Fee cannot be charged to the Account a warning icon (a red exclamation mark) is shown next to the Fee.
FIX: Accounts, Close Accounts wizard; "Write-Off Debit" can now be handled automatically
In the Accounts, Close Accounts wizard, Accounts set as "Write-Off Debit" can now be automatically closed if there is no Rebate/ Credit involved.
FIX: Workflows form; Action Scripts not working correctly
Any Action Scripts appearing in the Actions Bar of the Workflow forms were not working correctly.
NEW: Centrix NZ Credit and Wheels Reports; now include Status Messages
The Centrix NZ Credit and Wheels Reports now include Status Messages. These normally only apply when the overall Enquiry returns an error, but some status messages may be returned for a successful enquiry.
NEW: Scripts; Shared (Static) version of finPOWER Connect business layer now available for use in private Classes
Private classes within finPOWER Connect Scripts are unable to use the finPOWER Connect business layer (finBL).
FIX: Centrix Consumer Product Credit Enquiry; Entered Consumer Data missing Addresses and Telephones
The Centrix Consumer Product Credit Enquiry, Entered Consumer Data, is missing Address and Telephone information.
NEW: Gembox Document software component; updated to version 25.3.30.1032
The Gembox Document component files have been updated to version 25.3.30.1032.
NEW: Centrix NZ Settings; simplified credentials required
Centrix NZ Global Settings have been simplified and updated to reflect the correct terminology.
FIX: Loan Log Subject Information Lists; if only licensed for "Fixed Term Floating Rate Loan Accounts" some Information Lists not added
If you are only licensed for "Fixed Term Floating Rate Loan Accounts" some Information Lists are not added.
NEW: Bank Entry; added additional validations on Account splits
Additional validations on Bank Entry Account splits have been added for the User Interface.
FIX: Workflows; Bank Account Enquiries; Credit Sense does not send Email or SMS document
Automatic Workflow Items to perform a Credit Sense Bank Account Enquiry do not send the Email or SMS documents configured under Global Settings, Client
NEW: finAccountCalculationScheduleItem object; AccountLogPk property is now publically available.
The property "AccountLogPk" on the finAccountCalculationScheduleItem object is now publically available.
NEW: Permissions Explorer; Now has "Quick Search" to filter Permissions
The Permissions Explorer now has a "Quick Search" box above the Permissions tree to easily locate and filter Permissions.
NEW: Banking Detail; added Business Layer helper functions for Reference
In New Zealand the Banking Reference is made up of three sub-components, Particulars, Code and Reference.
FIX: Reporting; Transaction List Report and Query; New "CreatedDate" column added to Query and used by Report
Previously, the Transaction List Query only had a "CreatedUtcDate" column which the Report then converted to local time for display.
NEW: ISWordDocument; SavePDFToByteArray now includes an optional MetafileScaleFactor option
The ISWordDocument object, SavePDFToByteArray method, now includes an optional MetafileScaleFactor option.
NEW: Test Web Services form; Timeout can now be specified
The connection timeout can now be specified on the Test Web Services form can now be specified.
NEW: Global Collections; New method to get a list of primary keys from a CSV list of Ids
All Global Collections support a new 'GetPksListFromIdsCsv' business layer method.
NEW: External Parties Organiser; Summary Page Script updated to Version 2
The Summary Page used in the External Party Organiser has been updated to a Version 2 Summary Page.
NEW: Reporting Queries; added debug trace information to show time query takes
The Debug Window shows a Trace like
FIX: Security Statement; completing a Security Enquiry from the New Security Item form may cause an unhandled exception error
If the Security Enquiry form is opened from the Security Item form, and no Security Type has been entered the following error occurs "An unhandled exception has occurred. Key does not exist in collection.".
NEW: Account Type, Promotions grid; new "Show only Promotions prior to their Stop date" and "Show only 'Open' Promotions" buttonsto filter grid
There are two new options on the Admin, Account Types form, Promotions grid.
NEW: Documents; HTML Document Template; Size limit removed (was previously 32767 characters)
The size limit on the Documents form, Document page, Template Document for HTML Documents has been removed.
NEW: VedaConnect (Australia) "VedaScore Apply"; updated Credit Report
The VedaConnect (Australia) "VedaScore Apply" Credit Report summary page has been updated as follows:
FIX: Forms with Script Timeout Seconds show number with leading zero if less than 10
Some forms with Script Timeout Seconds show the number of seconds with a leading zero if less than 10, e.g., "05 Seconds".
FIX: Rebuild Database Indexes wizard; SQL Server dropdown list not showing default list
In the Rebuild Database Indexes wizard, the list of SQL Servers is not showing the default list.
NEW: Application Shortcuts; Run a Script; HTML Report type Script; Caption parameter can be specified to change Window Title
By default, when performing a 'Run a Script' type Application Shortcut for an 'HTML Report' type Script, the Window Title displays the Script's Description.
NEW: New business layer method to view Script variables and objects; finBL.DebugWatch
Two new methods have been added to aid debugging Scripts:
NEW: SQL Server Database provider; now fails if you try to open an Azure database
Attempting to open a SQL Server "Azure" Database now fails with the message "Microsoft SQL Server Azure databases cannot be opened.".
NEW: Database Information; new function added to get SQL Server Information including Edition
A new Database function has been added to get SQL Server Information, including the full Version text and Edition information.
NEW: Compare Databases wizard; Holding down Ctrl when clicking 'Finish' will now prevent the wizard from closing
By default, the Compare Databases wizard will be closed when the 'Finish' button is clicked.
FIX: Scripts form; Test page not working as expected for 'Phone Dial' type Scripts
The various fields on the Test page of the Script form where not working as expected for 'Phone Dial' type Scripts.
NEW: Test Web Services form; Request Text can now be entered as a File Name to cater for text of more than 32767 characters
The 'Request Text' field on the Test Web Services form (which is available for certain Web Services) is limited to 32767 characters.
FIX: Page Sets; NumberBox type Page Objects; New property to show blank if value is zero
A new 'Show Blank if value is Zero' property has been added to NumberBox type Page Objects.
NEW: Loan Summary Report; various enhancements
The Loan Summary Report has been enhanced as follows:
NEW: Business Layer; added new functions to FileUtilities
The following new functions have been added to finBL.Runtime.FileUtilities.
NEW: Page Sets; New method of Page Set Handler to show a Security Statement Item form
A new FormShowSecurityStmtItem method has been added to finPageSetHandler.
NEW: PDF Utilities; added various functions to the finPOWER Connect Business Layer to combine PDF Files
Various functions have been added to the finPOWER Connect Business Layer to combine PDF Files.
FIX: Tools, Web menu; should only be available to Administrators
The Tools, Web menu should only be available to Administrators.
NEW: Passwords; Strong Password checks enhanced
What constitutes a 'Strong' password has been enhanced within finPOWER Connect.
NEW: Users; added new User Level "User Administrator"
Added a new User Level of "User Administrator".
NEW: Client Web Access passwords; Password Policy can now be specified under Global Settings
The Global Settings form, Client section, Web Access page now allows a Password Policy to be defined for Client Web Access passwords.
NEW: Parameter Set for User Defined details; added tooltips to Global Settings and Account Type forms to clarify where used
Tooltips have been added to the following forms to help clarify where a Parameter Set is used.
NEW: Publish Documents wizard; changed "Compact View" checkbox control to a button
On the Publish Documents wizard, Documents page, the "Compact View" checkbox control has been changed to a button - as per other grids.
NEW: New Account Wizard, Security Page now support Cut, Copy and Paste of Security Items
The New Account Wizard, Security Page, now support Cut, Copy and Paste of Security Items like that found on the Security Statement form.