Beta testers required – Front Desk version 18.1

Hi all. Since the release of Front Desk version 18.0, we’ve had lots of positive feedback regarding the new accounts receivable functionality. In particular, users are loving being able to send their invoices in bulk using the Smartsoft Email Gateway, though some have raised concerns regarding the number of invoices being generated, even though they designed to be emailed as a single document. Other users have also requested to be able to produce a statement containing select invoices.

We are working to address this feedback in Front Desk version 18.1, which will include the following changes: 

1. Option to automatically consolidate invoices (joining several invoices into one invoice) that have not been previously issued (Printed, Emailed or, saved as a PDF), to reduce the number of invoices that need to be issued and paid
2. Reprinting individual items on invoices without reprinting all transactions on the invoice
3. Reprinting a selection of transactions that belong to multiple invoices in one document
4. Options to attach individual invoices as separate PDF files and to set a limit on how many PDFs can be attached to a single email. This will assist users that invoice the Insurance Commission of Western Australia (ICWA)
5. Being able to select particular invoices to appear on a statement

We are aiming to release this version to all users in early January. In the meantime, we would like to hear from users that are interested in using a beta version of 18.1 prior to the public release. Interested users should open a support case at www.smartsoft.com.au/support with 'Beta testing' in the description.