If Upgrading From Any Version
- Microsoft .NET Framework 4.6.1 or newer is required
- After upgrading, please verify your Asset Group, Workstation and Jolly Server (if applicable) settings
- Scan Station Mobile is no longer supported - consider using Asset Track on a Windows tablet
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
- Added ability to authenticate users by asking them to provide their Active Directory / LDAP credentials
- 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
- Misc bug fixes and UI enhancements
Release 8.2
Release Date: 07/24/18
- Support for using database views for record import
- Fixed an issue where some record fields were not listed in email template
- 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
- 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 images for assets
- 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 asset record column order when records are displayed in spreadsheet view
- Photo import settings are now saved
- Changed the task step order so record auto-updates occur before the form is shown to update record values
- Updated translations
Bug Fixes:
- Fixed issue where 'Run Add Record' was not working when launched from Query Records > View Record
- Fixed issue where return asset via background barcode scan was failing for some configurations
- Fixed issue where Asset Track Light Client license could not be activated
- Fixed issue where auto-updates during check out were failing for boolean fields in MS Access databases
- Fixed issue where existing values were not shown in the record update form
- 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
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
Bug Fixes:
- Fixed 'View History' to view an asset's history
- 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 support for null boolean record fields (not supported by all databases)
- Added support for auto-updates and borrow / return rules
Bug Fixes:
- Fixed manual updates in the borrow task
- 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
- 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 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
- Fixed a bug that was preventing the user from viewing a report of currently checked out assets
- 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
- Added Light Client edition
- 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 bug that may prevent duplicate record check from working properly
- 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:
- New "Audit" task added to audit the location and status of a set of assets
- New "Check Out" and "Return" tasks
Enhancements / Bug Fixes:
- Modern look and feel
- Program configuration has been simplified and streamlined
- Improved tracking of borrowed assets
- Minor enhancements and bug fixes
Release 6.7
Release Date: 08/06/14
New Features:
- Added ability to duplicate, export and import asset groups
Enhancements / Bug Fixes:
- Fixed bug that made MS Excel files inaccessible in the label 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 new search feature to the Main Menu that will search for matching records in all asset 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 New Record 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
- Allow kiosk mode in Standard Edition
- Updated German translation and improved translation capabilities
- General bug fixes and enhancements
Release 6.4
Release Date: 10/04/2013
If Upgrading From Version 5 or Older:
- Microsoft .NET Framework 4.0 or newer is required
- Record filters have been enhanced; any stored filters you have created will need to be updated
- Workstation and Group settings have changed; review your settings after upgrade
- Shared Company Files (.jlt) are no longer supported; you must use Jolly Server when sharing data between multiple workstations
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
- Minor bug fixes and enhancements
Release 6.3.25
Release Date:04/02/2013
Note: Read 6.0 Release Notes if upgrading from version 5 or earlier for important information.
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: Read 6.0 Release Notes if upgrading from version 5 or earlier for important information.
Enhancements / Bug Fixes:
- Database schema editor now supports MS SQL Server based databases
- In addition to rules that allow check in/out, create rules that deny access
- 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
Release 6.2
Release Date: 06/26/2012
Note: Read 6.0 Release Notes if upgrading from version 5 or earlier for important information.
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
- Asset 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
- 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
Note: Read 6.0 Release Notes if upgrading from version 5 or earlier for important information.
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:
- Tool to migrate data from Jolly Internal Server (JLT file) to MS SQL Server-based Jolly Server
- Save advanced, driver-specific printer settings
- 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
Note 1: Microsoft .NET Framework 4.0 or newer is required.
Note 2: Record filters have been enhanced; any stored filters you have created will need to be updated.
Note 3: Workstation Settings and Asset Group
settings have changed; review your settings after upgrade.
Note 4: Shared Company Files (.jlt) are no longer supported; you must use Jolly Server when sharing asset data between multiple workstations.
Features Added:
- Asset deprecation functionality
- RFID label support
- QR Code support
Enhancements / Bug Fixes:
- Replaced Company Server with Jolly Server, a more robust implementation
- Improved locking to protect shared resources
- Simplified Workstation and Asset Group Settings
- Multiple workstation printer support
- Added Task Configuration button to each task
- Auto-format label text
- Support for additional languages
- Minor bug fixes and enhancements
Release 5.1.0
Release Date: 03/16/2011
Features Added:
- Link Asset Track user accounts to Active Directory user accounts
- Improved Oracle support
Enhancements / Bug Fixes:
- Support for a 15 digit UID default value
- Improved support for non-western languages and fonts including Arabic, Cyrillic, Greek, Hebrew and Turkish
- Display a results summary after record import
- Minor bug fixes and enhancements
Release 5.0.2
Release Date: 10/06/2010
Features Added:
Enhancements / Bug Fixes:
- Support for specifying an Active Directory / LDAP Borrower Lookup filter
- Automatically detect Active Directory / LDAP Borrower Lookup server and directory
- Minor bug fixes and enhancements
Release 5.0 / 5.0.1
Release Date: 07/26/2010
Features Added:
- Significantly improved database performance when connecting to large and/or remote databases
- Configure separate printers for printing labels and reports
- New Record Center record filter option
- Company Database can be installed to user’s existing MS SQL Server instance; user can then manage the database and access log data
- Support for serial-port based barcode scanners
- Opticon mobile barcode scanner integration
- Support for manual update fields with batch check in / out
- Support for Microsoft Access 2007
- On screen keyboard and other kiosk improvements
- Tutorial demo links added to Help menu
Enhancements / Bug Fixes:
- The design preview shown in the Main Menu is now a static image that can be set by the user
- User Fields have been replaced with Manual Update Fields that allow users to update record values via a form during Check In / Out
- Fixed issue where the software process would not always terminate when closed
- 100+ general UI and feature enhancements
- Several minor bug fixes