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SimplyPats Version 4 Latest Update
Date: 14th September 2007
Version: SimplyPats Version 4.0.30 Update
File Size: 3.8Mb
Download Notes:
Please make sure that SimplyPats is NOT running before installing this update.
Revision History for this Update
  • Modified both SimplyPats and the help documents to reflect the release of our new support telephone number.

  • On the summary of tests report, the owner of the Simplypats program was displayed rather than the customer's name. This is now changed to show the customers name.

Revision History
Version: 4.0.29 (30/07/2007)
  • A small number of users were finding the export functions on the print screen were not functioning; this was due to one or more components not registering correctly. This has now been fixed.
Version: 4.0.28 (27/06/2007)
  • Some strange errors were found when adding a new abbreviation in the maintain abbreviations screen; the form has now been replaced and updated.
Version: 4.0.27 (01/06/2007)
  • Modified the au/nz pat tester name.
Version: 4.0.26 (02/11/2006)
  • Deleting items from the List View screen caused the Record Number to loose sync i.e. preceding test numbers did not update to reflect the changes. This has now been fixed.
Version: 4.0.25 (30/08/2006)
  • Fixed a problem where changes to the retest period were not correct after the List View screen had been sorted.
Version: 4.0.24 (11/07/2006)
  • On a very small proportion of Seaward Europa Plus PAT Testers an extra character of data is sent on the first test record. This was causing problems when interpreting the data - this has now been tested for, and an allowance made.
  • When Deleting a range of records where the appliances had been grouped, caused the program to crash.
  • Fixed a missing data error when downloading from Metrel testers*.
Version: 4.0.23 (08/05/2006)
  • Updated the AlphaPat (Test Solutions NZ) to handle new firmware.
Version: 4.0.22 (05/05/2006)
  • Added an entry to the ini file to allow change of data folder.
  • Fixed modifying tests and locations when only one result is in the file.
  • Refreshed the tree view to reflect changes made whilst working with the list view.
Version: 4.0.21 (31/03/2006)
  • XP Colour scheme clashes with the transparency on our msgbox's.
  • Printing a 'Current Appliance' report after downloading and before saving of data crashed SimplyPats.
  • Updated the Seaward Plus download routine to improve calculations.
Version: 4.0.20 (10/03/2006)
  • Relaxed the TAX validation routine to allow Irish TAX Codes.
Version 4.0.19 (23/02/2006)
  • Added the ability to change the background colour by modification of the simply pats ini file.
  • Load Test, If the power rating is greater then 3.7kw, keeps it as a pass and does not show it as a fail.
Version 4.0.18 (03/02/2006)
  • Reset the Load status, on download, to PASS if the reuslt is >3.70 and the Overall status of the test is a PASS. (Metrel AlphaPAT Tester)
  • Fixed the 'Print results' page causing the pc to freeze.
  • Extra data validation on bulk replace dates.
Version 4.0.17 (17/06/2005)
  • List View - A Save Grid Layout button has been added to give the choice of saving the Grouping\Sorting\Column Settings. These were previously automatically saved without choice.
  • The Default Settings can be restored in Settings - System Settings.
  • Modify Sites and Locations buttons have been added to replace All\Current Record Sites or Locations
  • The Message Box back colour has been set to a static color.
  • Deleting records from the List view has been fixed.
  • List View sort of Test Date\Time\Retest Date has been fixed.
  • List View now updates the Retest Date when the Test Date or Retest Period has been changed.
  • Bulk Replace of the Test Date has been fixed.
  • Sort Records by Location and Appliance ID has been fixed.
Version 4.0.16 (05/05/2005)
  • Fixed a problem with the list view displaying and storing alterations to the 'fail reason' field.
  • Fixed a problem with deleteing items from the list view.
  • A program error was occuring if a site or location was changed and the user immediately used the scroll bar to progress to the next record.
Version 4.0.15 (24/01/2005)
  • In Maintain Test and Maintain Repair prices, it was possible to type in quotes characters, which may have caused problems saving and re-opening test price files.
  • Fixed problem of the 'Review Customers' option not searching sub folders.
  • SimplyPats now searches any sub folders of the data folder for files, and also now allows you to open or delete these files.
  • On the Print Results screen, both From and To dates are cleared if an invalid date range was put in.
Version 4.0.14 (6/01/2005)
  • Fixed resetting of Test Time to 00:00 when changes made in List View.
  • Fixed overwriting of test result when NO selected for Continue Checking for Duplicates.
  • Removed duplicate printout of Tax Reg No. on Invoice.
Version 4.0.13 (17/12/2004)
  • Added Clamp testing capabilties for Test Solutions of New Zealand
  • The Autosave feature interfered with a msgbox when changing a field on the main screen.
Version 4.0.12 (06/12/2004)
  • The Help file topics on exporting reprorts, particularly in Word format (Rich Text Format .rtf) have been updated to explain the limitations some programs have with displaying graphics.
  • List View deleted an extra record when multiple records were selected.
  • Corrected the path name in message where critical files have been deleted or moved.
  • Corrected the report heading for Appliance Register by Site and Certificate.
  • Your Company Details changed in Print Certificate to print at the bottom of the border.
Version 4.0.11 (30/11/2004)
  • Changed Print Certificate to ignore Retest Dates of Failed tests.
  • Changed Invoice Date on Print Invoice to display correct date format.
  • Changed List View to display records if there are a minimum of three records.
Version 4.0.10 (22/11/2004)
  • A 'Find Duplicate' function has been added to the Records Menu, this locates duplicate Appliance Id's within a file.
  • Ability to Bulk change all empty Test Prices with a Test Price selected from the list.
  • A new page has been included in the help file to describe frequently asked questions when importing a company logo into SimplyPats.
  • The program start-up screen takes less time to complete letting you into the main program faster.
  • The Download screen came up with an error on the second attempt of downloading where no data was received
  • The Appliance Register has been updated after customer request to show site and location in bold font.
  • A program error was occuring if a site or location was changed and the user immediately used the scroll bar to progress to the next record. The error didnt occur if the tab or enter key was used or the user clicked in another field after making the change.
  • After Bulk Changing the data file was not set as having been edited. This resulted in no warning message to save the file if the file was closed.
  • In Bulk change, it was possible to enter an invalid Test Price code in a field rather than selecting a Test Code from the dropdown control.
  • If SimplyPats was started more than once, the message asking you to run only one copy caused an error.
Version 4.0.09 (11/11/2004)
  • A new report added Appliance Register with the Appliances grouped into each site / location.
  • Ammendments made for new Version 1.30 Alphapat Firmware for New Zealand TestSolutions Pat Tester.
  • Help file updated to include extra help on Metrel AlphaPat separator in charge and repair codes.
  • Selecting the Fails Only Report when there were no fails caused the message "There are no fails" however you could not escape from this message.
  • When downloading new data whilst having a data file already open, the program says the open file will be cleared, but doesn't actually clear it.
Version 4.0.08 (26/10/2004)
  • Print Results Report - increased width of Insulation Results column to accommodate >99.99 on Seaward testers
  • Add 2nd and 3rd Repair details to List View
Version 4.0.0 Beta
  • Added Treeview control to select tests.
  • Added Email Customer from Customer Details Screen.
  • Added Import Customer Details from Customer Details Screen.
  • Added Print Preview on all reports.
  • Added Support for Metrel Alpha Pat Tester.
  • Added Multiple Price schemes for Test Charges and Repair Charges.
  • Added full edit on List View screen.
  • Added Bulk search and Replace.
  • Added export reports in MS Word, MS Excel, Adobe Acrobat, HTML and Plain Text.
  • Added List View size to full screen with column settings remembered.
  • Added fully updated Help System.
  • Added New Program Install.
  • Added removal of Microsoft Data Access components resulting in smaller, faster, platform independant installation and faster program operation.
  • Added Free Customer View Data program.
  • Added New Dictionary optimised with Electrical Appliance Words.
  • Added Create Word document to Customer from Customer Details Screen.
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Known Issues
Issues that we know about, due to be fixed in future updates
None Available to date
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