If Upgrading From Any Version
  • Event Track is now Eventleaf Desktop
  • Microsoft .NET Framework 4.6.1 or newer is required
  • After upgrading, please verify your Attendee Groups, Workstation and Jolly Server (if applicable) settings
  • Scan Station Mobile is no longer supported - consider using Eventleaf Desktop on a Windows tablet
If Upgrading From Version 6.2 or Older
  • The pre-defined “Deny when Inactive” and “Deny when Expired” rules have been removed so you will need to create new rules if you use them

Release 8.3.49
Release Date: 1/2/19
  • Fixed an issue where the printer settings may not be saved when the software is closed

Release 8.3
Release Date: 11/12/18
  • Event Track is now Eventleaf Desktop
  • Microsoft .NET Framework 4.6.1 or newer is required
  • After upgrading, please verify your Attendee Groups, Workstation and Jolly Server (if applicable) settings
  • Scan Station Mobile is no longer supported - consider using Eventleaf Desktop on a Windows tablet
  • Added ability to authenticate users by asking them to provide their Active Directory / LDAP credentials
  • Added support for Acuant SnapShell R3
  • Added option to choose whether to include read-only field data when updating records
  • Fixed bug where 8 and 15 digit unique number fields were not generated properly during record import
  • Added an option to make saving the printer settings optional
  • Enabled TLS 1.2
  • Misc bug fixes and UI enhancements

Release 8.2
Release Date: 06/15/18
  • Support for using database views for host lookup and record import
  • Save record data for columns that are marked as read-only or hidden
  • Don't show report fields that are not mapped in reports
  • Fixed an issue where emails were not always sent
  • Added TLS support for emails
  • Updated Canon camera integration to support SDK version 3.8
  • Fixed Help file
  • Misc bug fixes and UI enhancements
Release 8.1
Release Date: 07/19/17
  • Fixed issue where some report filters were shown incorrectly
  • Misc bug fixes and UI enhancements

Release 8.0
Release Date: 05/12/17
  • Fixed issue related to importing attendee photos
  • Fixed issue related to adding new user accounts that utilize Active Directory
  • Misc bug fixes and UI enhancements

Release 7.6
Release Date: 12/07/16
New Features / Enhancements:
  • Retain the attendee record column order when records are displayed in spreadsheet view
  • Photo import settings are now saved
  • Updated translations
Bug Fixes:
  • Fixed issue where events created on www.eventleaf.com with registration form fields containing special characters could not be imported
  • Fixed issue where 'Run Add Record' was not working when launched from Query Records > View Record
  • Fixed issue where check in via background barcode scan was failing for some configurations
  • Misc bug fixes and UI enhancements

Release 7.5
Release Date: 03/17/16
New Features / Enhancements:
  • Improved record import feature, added unique record identifier field, duplicate record handling, summary dialog and ability to save settings
  • Improved the user experience when running on tablet
  • Improved integration with Eventleaf Online - www.eventleaf.com
Bug Fixes:
  • Fixed a bug where some reports were not showing all records
  • Fixed a bug related to database columns names that contained non-XML compliant characters
  • Fixed a bug that caused double entries in record form drop down lists
  • Fixed a bug that could cause out of memory errors when used with 4K displays
  • Misc bug fixes and UI enhancements

Release 7.4
Release Date: 11/03/15
New Features / Enhancements:
  • Enhanced photo capture to support additional cameras
  • Improved tablet compatibility
  • Added Report Center to Light Client
Bug Fixes:
  • Misc bug fixes and UI enhancements

Release 7.3
Release Date: 09/17/15
New Features / Enhancements:
  • Display the task name on each task step
  • Added the option to disable the sound that plays after check in / out
  • Added support for null boolean record fields (not supported by all databases)
Bug Fixes:
  • Fixed an issue where checking in or out based on status wasn't working properly
  • Fixed an issue where the Record Center search box would lose focus after searching
  • Fixed some minor issues when upgrading from version 6
  • Misc bug fixes and UI enhancements

Release 7.2
Release Date: 07/17/15
New Features / Enhancements:
  • Show a title and message on the home screen
  • Process Check In / Check Out in the background by scanning barcode
  • Added a workstation option to return to the home screen after a task completes, previously it would always restart the current task
  • Changed captions to indicate the task name if the Record Search form is the first step in the task to make it clear what task you are running
  • Misc minor UI enhancements
Bug Fixes:
  • Fixed a bug where you could not turn off a record filter in Record Center
  • Fixed a bug that prevented check in from working properly with Eventleaf Online linked groups
  • Fixed UI issues in the Import Images dialog
  • Fixed a bug where record history was not displaying properly
  • Fixed a bug where you could not use a bmp or gif for the background image
  • Misc minor bugs

Release 7.1
Release Date: 06/18/15
Enhancements / Bug Fixes:
  • Allow user to require a password to change Jolly Server connection if Jolly Server is offline
  • Fixed memory leak that occurred when the Settings dialogs were opened multiple times
  • Fixed several settings migration issues when upgrading from version 6 to version 7
  • Fixed issue when importing language strings
  • Miscellaneous UI clean up, feature set and minor bug fixes
Release 7.0
Release Date: 05/08/15
New Features:
  • Sync with Eventleaf Online to automatically retrieve attendees that register for an event using the Eventleaf Online website
Enhancements / Bug Fixes:
  • Modern look and feel
  • Program configuration has been simplified and streamlined
  • Minor enhancements and bug fixes
Release 6.7
Release Date: 08/06/14
If Upgrading From Version 6.2 or Older:
  • The pre-defined “Deny when Inactive” and “Deny when Expired” rules have been removed so you will need to create new rules if you use them
If Upgrading From Version 6.5 or Older:
  • The mail server configuration has changed, review your mail server settings after upgrading
New Features:
  • Added ability to duplicate, export and import attendee groups
Enhancements / Bug Fixes:
  • Fixed bug that made MS Excel files inaccessible in the badge designer
  • Additional data is logged to jolly.log
  • Minor UI enhancements
  • Minor bug fixes
Release 6.6
Release Date: 05/07/2014
Enhancements / Bug Fixes:
  • Minor UI enhancements
  • Minor bug fixes
Release 6.5
Release Date: 02/06/2014
New Features:
  • Added ability to capture signature using touchscreen or mouse
  • Added new search feature to the Main Menu that will search for matching records in all attendee groups; configure in Workstation Options > Find Record > Global Search
Enhancements / Bug Fixes:
  • Improved e-mail notifications to support sending emails with barcodes and additional server settings including TLS/SSL support
  • When using strict matching to search for records, ignore search fields if they are blank
  • Maintain the last used column order in spreadsheet view
  • Fixed kiosk mode for Windows 8
  • Fixed issue when images were saved during Registration using the Auto-reduce image size feature
  • Fixed issue where the printer selection dialog was shown when using the Print task
  • Improved software licensing scheme to be more flexible
  • Updated German translation and improved translation capabilities
  • General bug fixes and enhancements
Release 6.4
Release Date: 10/04/2013
Enhancements / Bug Fixes:
  • Added support for smart card encoding with Magicard printers
  • Added printing and mag stripe encoding support for Toppan printers
  • Improved smart card encoder module
  • Added ability to configure a second smart card encoder
  • Added ability to request and install a certificate from Active Directory Certificate Services to the smart card encoder
  • Added ability to configure a pause duration to the smart card encoding process between when the card is moved into position and when the encoding begins
  • Fixed a bug in the Record Center where an image path with an auto number wasn't being properly generated when adding a new record
  • Added auto check out feature to light client
  • Minor bug fixes and enhancements
Release 6.3.25
Release Date:04/02/2013
Features Added:
  • Added support for Opticon scanners
  • Added support for UV printing with Datacard printers
  • Added support for UHF encoding with Magicard printers
Enhancements / Bug Fixes:
  • Fixed an issue with PDF417 barcodes not encoding certain characters properly
  • Fix Light Client bug where Workstation Options would be reset after connecting to Jolly Server
Release 6.3
Release Date: 10/11/2012
Note: The check in / out rules have been enhanced. As the result of an architecture change, the pre-defined “Deny when Inactive” and “Deny when Expired” rules have been removed. You will need to re-create these rules if you use them.

Enhancements / Bug Fixes:
  • Database schema editor now supports MS SQL Server based databases
  • Support for HID iClass Corp 1000 2k/2k smart cards
  • In addition to rules that allow access, create rules that deny access
  • Support for smart card encoding and Zebra ZXP 8 printer
  • Light Client now supports multiple Groups
  • All desktop products including Jolly Server now support Windows 8 and Jolly Server 2012
  • Easily convert from Jolly Internal Server to Jolly Server
  • Improved Mobile Scan Station support including support for multiple groups
  • Fix for loading images from the web with special path characters
Release 6.2
Release Date: 06/26/2012
Features Added:
  • Added new “Lite Edition” to all products that can only be used for a specific purpose; replaces Scan Station, Print Station, Report Station Editions
  • Attendee record data can be stored in the Jolly Server
Enhancements / Bug Fixes:
  • A Workstation Task has been added named Mobile Sync which allows for syncing data with a device running Jolly Scan Station Mobile; this replaces the standalone Scan Station Mobile Sync app
  • Added support for the SnapShell Passport scanner
  • Added the ability to parse the data returned by MIFARE, Prox and Smart Card commands
  • Jolly Server installers now create a 2nd database containing the tables from the Sample Database
  • The Sample Database data source option has been renamed to Internal Jolly Server and is no longer visible when connected to the Jolly Server; if the user still needs to connect to the Sample Database when using Jolly Server, they should use the MS Access data source option; this is automatically selected by the software if already configured to use the Sample Database while connected to Jolly Server
  • Added “Auto-update record” and “Send e-mail” functionality to the registration process
  • The Print button is now available in Designer > Database Setup UI
  • Added support for building a record form drop down list containing all values present in the associated database column
  • Fixed an error that occasionally occurred when printing to Zebra RFID printer
  • Fixed a bug where Workstation Profiles were not saving properly
  • Other minor bug fixes and feature enhancements
Release 6.1
Release Date: 02/17/2012
Features Added:
  • Support for Jolly Scan Station Mobile
  • Optionally prompt user to update record fields during check in / out in Premier Edition
Enhancements / Bug Fixes:
  • Support for Topaz optical fingerprint pads on 64-bit systems
  • Tool to migrate data from Jolly Internal Server (JLT file) to MS SQL Server-based Jolly Server
  • Save advanced, driver-specific printer settings such as K-panel area
  • Resize database images based on max pixel size
  • Set database image JPEG compression level
  • Set database image file type on per-database field basis
  • Support for additional database image types
  • Save record import settings
  • Improved support for non-English characters
  • Fix for workstation options reverting to defaults when the software is restarted immediately after being shut down or launched twice in quick succession
  • Miscellaneous bug fixes
Support for Additional Canon Cameras
  • EOS-1D Mark III
  • EOS 40D
  • EOS-1Ds Mark III
  • EOS DIGITAL REBEL Xsi/450D/ Kiss X2
  • EOS DIGITAL REBEL XS/ 1000D/ KISS F
  • EOS 50D
  • EOS 5D Mark II
  • EOS Kiss X3/EOS REBEL T1i /EOS 500D
  • EOS 7D
  • EOS-1D Mark IV
  • EOS Kiss X4/EOS REBEL T2i /EOS 550D
  • EOS 60D
  • EOS Kiss X5/EOS REBEL T3i /EOS 600D
  • EOS Kiss X50/EOS REBEL T3 /EOS 1100D
Release 6.0
Release Date: 11/16/2011