If Upgrading From Any Version
- Microsoft .NET Framework 4.6.1 or newer is required
- After upgrading, please verify your Label Group, Workstation and Jolly Server (if applicable) settings
If Upgrading From Version 5 or Older
- Record filters have been enhanced; any stored filters you have created will need to be updated
- Shared Company Files (.jlt) are no longer supported; you must use Jolly Server when sharing data between multiple workstations
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: 06/15/18
- Support for using database views for 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
- Allow multiple selection during Sign Out task
- Misc bug fixes and UI enhancements
Release 8.1
- 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 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 column order when records are displayed in spreadsheet view
- Updated translations
Bug Fixes:
- Fixed issue where 'Run Add Record' was not working when launched from Query Records > View Record
- 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:
- Improved tablet compatibility
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 support for null boolean record fields (not supported by all databases)
Bug Fixes:
- 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
- Misc minor UI enhancements
Bug Fixes:
- Fixed a bug where you could not turn off a record filter in Record Center
- 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
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
- Shared Company Files (.jlt) are no longer supported; you must use Jolly Server when sharing data between multiple workstations
If Upgrading From Any Version:
- After upgrading, please verify your Label Group, Workstation and Jolly Server (if applicable) settings
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 record import
- Fixed issue when importing language strings
- Miscellaneous UI clean up, feature set and minor bug fixes
Release 7.0
Release Date: 05/08/15
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
New Features:
- Added ability to duplicate, export and import label 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 label groups; configure in Workstation Options > Find Record > Global Search
Enhancements / Bug Fixes:
- 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 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
Enhancements / Bug Fixes:
- Added support for Toppan printers
- 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.
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
- 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
- Fix for loading images from the web with special path characters
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 Print Station, Report Station Editions
- Label record data can be stored in the Jolly Server
Enhancements / Bug Fixes:
- 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 new record 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.
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
- 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
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 Label 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 visitor data between multiple workstations
Features Added:
- 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 Label 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
Note: Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 SP1 or newer is required
Enhancements / Bug Fixes:
- Link Label Flow 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
Enhancements / Bug Fixes:
- Minor bug fixes and enhancements
Release 5.0 / 5.0.1
Release Date: 07/26/2010
The version 5.0 family of products offers new functionality that version 4.0 clients cannot utilize so if you have multiple installations that share data, you must upgrade each installation.
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 Microsoft Access 2007
- On screen keyboard and other kiosk improvements
- Tutorial demo links added to Help menu
Features Enhanced / Modified / Bug Fixes:
- The design preview shown in the Main Menu is now a static image that can be set by the user
- Fixed problem where the software would not always completely terminate when closed
- 100+ general UI and feature enhancements
- Several minor bug fixes
Release 4.3
Release Date: 07/23/2009
Note: Due to enhancements to date / time and database field comparison, existing print conditions, record filters and auto record updates should be reviewed after upgrading from previous versions.
Features Added:
- Check for duplicate records
Enhancements / Bug Fixes:
- Significant performance improvements when working with large, networked databases
- Immediate discovery of records added via other workstations
- Allow workstation profiles and groups to be shared between Jolly products
- Added authentication to e-mail server settings
- Additional auto-update record field options and data
- Minor bug fixes and UI enhancements
Release 4.2
Release Date: 02/27/2009
Features Added:
- Added Setup Wizard for label group and workstation configuration
- Global Settings synchronization
Enhancements / Bug Fixes:
- Redesign of record layout and data formatting UI’s
- Addition of 4 new log report fields
- Added option to only show background image on default screen
- Improved support for date / time related conditions
- Minor bug fixes and UI enhancements
Features Removed:
- Numeric data formatting has been removed with the exception of decimal places
Release 4.1
Release Date: 12/18/2008
Features Added:
- Added Record Queries to Report Center
- Set workstation background color and image
Enhancements / Bug Fixes:
- Redesign of label group setup
- Simplified auto-update database fields configuration
- Improved auto-resize font performance
- Added new profiles, cardholder groups and samples
- Updated language database
- Improved record layout functionality
- Improved startup times and overall performance
- Improved database connectivity times when connecting to large database with many tables
- Minor bug fixes and UI enhancements
Release 4.0.0
Release Date: 7/1/2008