4POS 32 & 64 bit Upgrades

[Admin]

Version 20.2.1 now available & released as critical update.

We are forcing upgrades every 6 months to ensure no piracy loopholes have crept in.

Keeping it honest...

[Admin]

BUG BUG BUG...

All versions prior to 20.4.1 will show Please correct your system date...

Change your PC date to 1/4/2020 (1st of April 2020)

Now open 4POSBackoffice & allow the critical update to download & run...

Once completed, change your date back to the current date...

Our apologies...

[Admin]

STOP! This is only for customers that are running the latest - After 18.3 version! If you are running ANY other version - Run the NEW installer first! Click here : http://www.4pos.co.za/support/index.php/topic,931.0.html



The latest version of 4POS ( Now version 22.4.3 ) for your 32 & 64 bit Windows system.

Get the latest features which have been updated to make you even MORE PROFITABLE!

Want to watch a quick video? https://youtu.be/pOCJ1S44vvs

Download Now!

Although this post is not being updated - we are DAILY adding features to the 4POS Software for the Independently Minded Retailer!

We spend millions per year on development.

You can only run 4POSSqlEXEUpgrades if you are already running version 18.3 or later!! (This is only the upgrades of the NEW 4POS 18.3 EXE upgrades & not the conversion!)

If your Anti-virus is blocking the download or the upgrade, disable the protection for 1 hour. Then download & run the upgrade. Once the upgrade is done, you are welcome to scan the 4POS & 4POSServer folder to double check.

We simply cant make it ANY easier!

In this version, we have added the following Major Changes :

Version 22.3.1

BUG fixes... Huge apologies...

1. 4POSTouch printing to the kitchen on Revoke transaction will print all items on the table to the kitchen again.... Fixed...
2. 4POSBackoffice - fixed option to add POS machines
3. 4POSController - fixed "remote pos" error
4. 4POSScan - fixed voucher retrieval on remote POS machines



Version 22.2.1

1. Improved multi currency to print on receipt, cashup & Cashup report
2. 4POSTouch now allows the NEW user to auto create all items that has been created in the 4POSBackoffice
3. 4POSEnterprise now allows branches to auto Download price changes from headoffice when the 4POSBackoffice is opened.
4. Improved async printing in 4POSScan & 4POSTouch (Printing in the background)
5. Service items now included - Under Stock item parameters you can select Eg. labour as a service item. At dayend - these items will automatically adjusted back to zero.
6. Both 4POSScan & 4POSTouch now allows stock takes at the POS. This will be stored as a hand-held file under stock take adjustments for the manager to check & finalise. (Will also be done for the warehouse that has been defined for the POS...)
7.

Version 20.12.1

1. Multi currency has now been improved to assist our customers in Zimbabwe specifically. In also entails printing a multi-currency report that will total all currencies received & the transactions in which they were received.
2. 4POS voucher printing improved to allow central cashiers as well as Take-away in Supermarket functionality.
3. Printing in both 4POSScan & 4POSTouch improved to not create a problem if your receipt printers are offline or deleted.


Version 20.7.1

Soon to release Buy2 get 1 Free promotions - in beta testing phase

1. Improved upgrade utility to upgrade all terminals
2. 4POSStock sheet printing improved
3. Customer export of history transactions improved to csv file & no longer to XLS
4. 4POSTouch edit function no longer allows to ADD a product - this is to ensure cooking message & remote printing are done...
5. Stock History with detail now available on Amend stock screens
6. Customer history now also available on Amend Customer detail
7. Supplier history now also available on Amend Supplier detail


Version 20.6.3

1. Quotes can now be mailed automatically
2. 4POSScan also able to import from 4possale.csv or 4possale.txt
3. Split Tender Improved
4. Email of Invoice to customers improved - using async logic when printing
5. Compressed Shrink display fixed
6. Stock sheets - when selecting "ALL" fixed
7. 4POS Conversion from VERY old customers improved (From Version 7.5.1..... 150+ month ends done...)
8. Credit card interface changed to print Merchant copy then customer copy then Invoice...
9. Number of Cash Sales Slips added! Used to automatically print 2 copies...
10. Sales Dashboard fixed for Supplier aging.
11. Tested & configured 4POS to work from Cloud Server - programs will be run on local pc but database stored in cloud.
12. COD Customer sales fixed in 4POSScan & 4POSTouch
13. 4POSSale.txt import extended to also allow for customer account name, serial number & order lines
14. GRV Import from csv file done including quantity, cost & selling
15. New format added to 4POSScan to print exclusive & inclusive per line in A4 format.
16. Languages improved to cater for new GERMAN version of 4POS.

Version 20.4.1

1. GRV processing speeded up
2. GRV Import now also caters to import a GRV with the supplier code & not only the barcode.
3. 4POSScan now caters for importing of multiple Customer invoices with Order numbers & Serial References. (you can now fully automate your online sales / orders!)
4. Additional option in 4POSBackoffice changed to prompt for Update Point of Sale
5. Option to show items on current Promotion added to Amend Stock
6. Added option to edit promotion directly from Amend Stock
7. Update Point of Sale enhanced to allow promotion prices of Weighed items to be used in Scale Interface & not current price..
8. Import of Stock take now allows for import from a file -OR- Download from cloud..
9. Improved & expanded on the 4POS Manual

Version 20.2.1

1. Forget password option added to login. All passwords will be mailed to registered email address.
2. Liquor licence number added to Customer info & will be printed on your Invoices.
3. Fixed "Mode cannot be displayed" on loading of reports
4. 4POSTouch - button mode enhanced
5. 4POSTouch - Delivery orders enhanced with Touch Keyboard added & option to reorder previous order. (For those boring customers like me that always order the same thing...)
6. 4POSTouchApp for Apple (iOS) - now available on Apple Store here : https://apps.apple.com/us/app/4pos-touch/id1498889056?ls=1
7. Stock History under amend stock improved to show all stock at the top & Units / cases per warehouse.
8. New improved manual - 430 pages (Any other POS system with a more detailed manual?) Includes steps on how to create barcode labels for the 4POS Barcode printer.
9. Sureswipe credit Card Interface enhanced.

Version 19.7.2

1. Major changes re Android Stock taker... Now all files uploaded to cloud - no need to manually copy...
2. Fixed Debtors Report layout

Version 19.7.1

Watch Now

1. 4POSBackoffice :
1.1. New Stock item now merged with Amend Stock - Faster & easier with an auto update once changes done...
1.2. All reports rearranged into Sales, Financial, Customers, Supplier reports! Easier to navigate...
1.3. Sales dashboard improved & expanded to include Supplier balances & VAT
1.4. MANY reports updated & improved...
1.5. GRV's now allows payment after processing...
1.6. Dayend reports now expanded.
1.7. Dayend now able to be emailed automatically to owners / directors - configure under store setup - Company parameters.
1.8. Disabled stock items does not show under stock print or
1.9. Utilities rearranged.
1.10. Pastel replaced with 4TFM - our new financial system to be released very soon...

2. 4POSScan
2.1. Now fully touch enabled... Simply go into the Config screen & enable Touch Buttons (Option 21).
2.2. Automatic emails Debtors invoices direct to customers when selected in Config (Option 19)
2.3. Highlights Reprinted Invoices - (For security purposes) (Option 20)
2.4. Prints (P) next to promotion items & PT next to Promotion items that are Taxable...

3. 4POSTouch
3.1. Bug fixed on "Auto create by department" if NEW installation...
3.2. Bug fixed when trying to go offline on server pc.



Version 19.4.1

1. 4POSTouch now has the feature of adding gif pictures to the buttons. Text & pics available on same button!
2. 4POSScan now has the feature of showing a pic of the item that you are selling.... has been asked years ago, & we have now implemented it. Ideal for our material merchants that wishes to see a pic of the product as they are selling it!
3. Dealer request : item search on Stock take adjustments.
4. Buffers (Memory) cleared on reports when you have selected a product.
5. Ditto for barcode printing.
6. VAT report currency sign & spelling.
7. GRV sub-total not displayed correctly.
8. 4POSTouch Counter not displayed correctly from first sale.
9. Allocate payments to Invoice - screen size increased to allow for easier editing.
10. 4POSScan & 4POSTouch - Cards, Chqs, Payout field size increased to cater for 6 digits before the decimal.
11. Process GRV - barcode and/or quick key not printed.
12. Monthend show complete whilst still processing.
13. 4POSBackup improved for Winrar & 2nd PC options.
14. New floor layout design program - lets please fix all those ugly layouts!!
15. Automatic screensaver when 4POSTouch is idle.
16. Declaration report & product performance by declaration added. This is ideal for customers that need to balance stock by shift.
17. Airtime sales now included in 4POS! Click here for more details...
http://www.4pos.co.za/4pos-airtime-software.htm
18. Full MsSql database

20/3/2018 :

19. Restore utility added under utilities. More info to follow
20. 4POSInitialize added under utilities. Used for WIPING your sales - do not use if you are unsure!

Passwords the same as before dd##mm

12/04/2018

1. Backup improved. First backup will take long but thereafter will do an update of the backup - much faster...
2. Barcode label creation & print redone - please test & let us know.

02/05/2018

1. Restore functions added under utilities.
2. Preloaded database option under utilities.
3. Backup improved
4. Ability to now enter voucher number & re-register 4POS on a new pc (If you don't have a backup)
5. Ability to change your store name (Store setup - General parameters)
6. Barcode label create & print improved...

Adding to our list for 2018 : Bitcoin interface directly from 4POS!

4Touch App Ready ! Android & Apple iOS : https://youtu.be/dW_kVD4Z0z8

Again, our standard licence agreement applies. More info to follow....

[Admin]

Older notes :

4POS 24.12.3 (14/01/2024)

1. 4POSUpgrade improved
2. 4POS Emailers will now reset the counters monthly to determine the number of emails sent
3. 4POSSCan improved to create a file with all imported sales invoices (If you do monthly automated invoices eg maintenance contracts, rentals etc etc)
4. New Quick add products added under Utilities - other utilities to allow users to easily create new items
5. Stock item history updated to also show Sales for BOM linked to the main item
6. Also on stock item History - added a calculator icon to enable the user to do calculation on average per period...
7. New credit control added to Debtors / Accounts... BIG change ... Allows you to view your debtors my balance & period & do emails/whatsapps to your customers directly. Emails sent will be added to notes. Email letters cab be edited under c:\4POS\CControl1.txt & CControl2.txt
8. Stock notes with an apostrophe ' - the apostrophe will be ignored




4POS 24.12.2 (23/12/2024)

1. 4POSScan Footer can now also be formatted & printed as a BMP as well. Used by customers for sales agreements.
2. Customer movement summary now by selection & Ascending or Descending
3. Changes for registrations made under utility menu
4. Utility menu updated
5. Discount % added to GRV Lines
6. Product performance by customer expanded to allow filters
7. 4POS Meta changes done w.r.t. Cashup & sales by POS in 4POSBackoffice
8. Debtors allocation of invoices to payments improved - now allows multiple invoices to be allocated at the same time
9. Promotions now also calculates GP% on Actual & List cost
10. Actual cost also updated by BOM calculations
11. Description for Suppliers qty changed to stop confusion




4POS Version 24.10.4

1. You can now add short term & long term promotions. Eg Monthly promotion will be items on promo for the month & daily promos for a day / weekend
2. Promo report added to Backoffice & also a "Show" option
3. Same for 4POSScan
4. Deposit returns improved for Crates only & Full Crates
5. Actual sales channel price update fixed


4POS Version 24.10.2

1. Fixes float bug from 24.9.1
2. Stock value reports now allow for showing negative stock as well
    (If you were comparing the Sales dashboard stock holding & Dayend Stock holding with Stock value report & found a difference - most likely caused by negative stock ...)
3. Fixed bug in touch when customers created a multi-currency record but did not enter any values (Caused an error on cashout of a table)
4. Changed backoffice to automatically populate day end report selection - new options in General parameters...
5. Fixed 4POSScan when auto logon cashier has been selected
6. Consolidated cashup re-implemented for multi-terminals running 4POSTouch - test & let us know if there any issues.
7. Quotes changed to allow for multiple lines of addresses
8. When running dayend from Controller it will now select current date if after 12h00 but previous day but previous day if before 12h00
9. 4POSCheckapp will now blink if any 4POS programs are open whilst running
10. No 4POS apps will be able to run while upgrade is in progress
11. After a quote is finalised, it will now automatically be deleted
12. When using 4POS Enterprise - old GRV's came back & popping up - now fixed
13. When adding / editing stock, the list will now be updated immediately
14. Same point - also catering for BIG number in stock quantity
15. Supplier reports fixed when using other currencies
16. 4POSScan app now caters for login to allow customers to monitor sales per device or per branch
17. 4POS remote POS (4POSEnterprise beta) improved


4POS Version 24.9.1

1. Enhancements to show cost, selling & Qty on hand when editing products
2. Enabled 3rd part emailer on all emails to stop the problems some customers experienced with emailing statements, orders, quotes, dayends

4POS Version 24.7.1

1. Promotions modified to allow promotion price on ALL sales channels when NOT selected as to apply to Point-of-Sale Sales channel only
2. Consignment report added also as a seperate report as well as consignment product performance. (Items used / issued on consignment)
3. Stock transfer - warehouse to warehouse fixed when using the same item/s twice.
4. New Liquor database built with current barcodes (10,000 products with shrinks)
5. Previous months Month end report : Product performance fixed for qty that prints as currency

4POS Version 24.6.1

1. Promotion modified so GP calculations is on request - no longer automatic so it allows editing faster
2. Stock Item by Item compare improved
3. Sales history now caters for 999,999 per period
3. Dayend emails improved
4. Debtor emails improved
5. Pricing reports for Propped & Override now prints in item sequence
6. Apostrophe not allowed in Item description or in search
7. Income & expense report now shows Cash/Card/EFT/Account split
8. Major changes done on deposits
9. Picking list for Quotes now printing "Quote"
10. When saved voucher used, Voucher number also printed on Invoice
11. Receipt footer now printed on A4
12. Cashup reprint improved
13. Split tender on POS Transaction report now shows detail
14. When cancelling a Report print - still printed - Fixed
15. Sales History now searches last 3 months if last 30 selected
16. 4POS 80mm Barcode printer compatibility issues fixed.
17. A VAT detailed report has been added... All transactions that make up the VAT report now on 1 report...


4POS Version 24.4.1
1. Cashups improved for sales done on 4POSScan / 4POTouch APPS
2. Promotions fixed on 4POSTouch that did not stop after it has started
3. Logos fixed on A4 printing for Backoffice / Scan
4. 4POSTouch now interfaces to 4POS Deliver app (Yes - your own Mr. D like app...coming soon)
5. 4POS now interfaces to our new 4CLOCK app to allow clock in on your phone / tablet. Yes you can put it in the kitchen & the hours will be recorded including lunch / rest periods etc)

4POS Version 24.3.1
1. Emails for move & name change to show a registered email will be sent to xxx@xxx.com
2. Global Update for "Proper" description
3. About 4POS
Support email : support@4pos.co.za with a link
Support whatsapp text only please : +27710224624
4. WUP changes to work off voucher & not headoffice link - (Catering for customer that has wup & Apps
5. Search to show all products linked to eg. "Beef Carcass"
6. SQ item allows negative- Issue was when scan/entering barcode to ring an item
7. Auto Logoff in Touch is fixed, It will only fire if setting is active
8. DB Backup & WUP Registration menus to be added to utility menu
9. GRV changes for VAT / NO vat wording change & option to Edit "Total Inclusive" (Now allows user to enter inclusive & 4POS will calculate exclusive
10. Add "New supplier" to GRV screen & Orders
11. On Supplier - next to GRV Template - add ? to edit
12. On GRV reprint - option to search for invoice number or part of invoice number
13. Upload only 50 items and 10 customers if expired in android export
14. 4POS Whatsapp promotions added...

Almost adding a feature per day...


4POS Version 24.2.3
1. Bug with DS780 scales in SCAN resolved
2. A4 invoices for "Other" currencies resolved
3. GRV Price that changes on "next" line fixed
4. When A4 printer selected but not used fixed by now disabling the A4 Printer.

4POS Version 24.2.1
1. Now with our NEW 4POSSCAN APP updates

4POSSCAN APP for Android : http://www.4pos.co.za/Software/4POSSCAN.apk

4POSTOUCH APP for Android : http://www.4pos.co.za/Software/4POSTOUCH.apk

4POSSTOCK APP for Android Stock Take : http://www.4pos.co.za/Software/4POSSTOCK.apk

Apple iOS APP to follow soon


4POS Version 23.11.1
1. 4POSBackoffice does not allow negative pricing - use the deposit function...
2. 4POSBackOffice now caters for Colour / Size Matrix to make it easier to create multiple items Eg. Bata Shoes from size 5-12 in one step. Same applies to clothing items
3. 4POSKitchen Monitor improved
4. 4POSEnterprise improved
5. 4POSScan changes made to not allow qty prompt on items which are not Airtime items

4POS Version 23.8.9
1. In 4POSTouch - multiple promotions on same day fixed
2. 4POS Backoffice - new Monetary summary report added to make it easier to see how transactions have been finalised
3. New function added on Touch "Used in take-away" if the user clicks on exit - it prompts now whether to cancel the order or not. Rather than simply creating a table.

Coming in our next upgrade : Automatic whatsapp messages to you with dayend / cashup figures when done. Also ability to send your customers whatsapp direct from 4POS...

See https://4pos.co.za/4pos-whatsapp-interface.htm

4POS Version 23.8.2
1. Issue on POS Transaction report fixed
2. In 4POSScan when you are using Touch keyboard, decimal point fixed when entering quantity with scaled products
3. New function added on Touch for COD customer sales - see Config

4POS Version 23.6.1

1. Error fixed on importing Stocktakes.
2. Error on price list fixed

4POS Version 23.5.5

1. 4POS Label designer & 4POS Label printer now available to be used on the 4POS Barcode printer - And any other barcode printer...
2. 4POS Loyalty now inbuilt. Manual has been updated to assist in the configuration
3. GRV detail report fixed...

4POS Version 23.1.1 version

Lots of small mods...

Better selection to filter your items under amend stock...

4POS Version 22.10.2 version

Many of the 600+ features improved & some new ones added...

No known bugs / errors in this version:

1. Cashups w.r.t. COD account & NOT COD account sales done in 4POSScan & 4POSTouch
2. Orders to suppliers not cc'ed back to company
3. Print Barcode option from Amend stock working again
4. ** 4POS licencing - need to check licencing on server refer in skype "In other words, you are sending from registration & then send it to registrations?"
5. Notes added to Accounts & Suppliers
6. Added functions added to show notes to Accounts & Suppliers
7. Also have the ability now to simply click on notes & go straight to the item
8. Action required notes on Stock items
9. Quotes - added ability to save quote name info to Accounts & also use Accounts to create a quote
10. Added Deposit Shrinkage report
11. Added Deposit - print difference on Deposit Stock Take
12. Touch bug fixed with 3 cooking messages & Costs *** to improve **
13. Added option to POS transaction report to see deleted transactions
14. Company name changes not allow with '
15. 4POSBackup improved
16. 4POSRestore improved
17. Layby balance printing improved at time of creation
18. Hourly report fixed
19. Bulk price list now caters for excluding deposit price
20. General parameters - Automatic Pastel report changed to 4TFM report
21. Security in 4POSScan improved with Negative stock items sold
22. "Jumping" on stock create edit fixes
23. New window created on stock take adjustments - fixed
24. Bulk airtime & airtime sales with multiple airtime products now allowed per transaction
25. Unipin Electricity - added On your cell phone, *** Test dial *120*41589*PIN*Electricity Meter Number# and then press 'Call'/Dial' ...
    You will receive a message informing you that your request will be processed.
26. Android App improved & price update from Backoffice fixed
27. Android app no longer uses Scandit apk
28. Password reset now available for our "clever" customers that disable themselves out of the system...
29. Airtime & Electricity wording on receipt improved.
30. Export to Android improved with taskbar for customers that has a "BIG" database. (Customer details also exported if you are doing invoicing on Android)
31. Small changes to 4POSTouch look & feel
32. 4POSBackup improved - now also stores time in backup name
33. 4POSStockTakeApp now caters for Invoicing when you are selling / delivering remotely. In other words - a sale can now be generated from Android & processed through 4POS automatically - still need to add some values...
34. Import of invoice (From Android) added under Utilities - Import
35. 4POSScan fixed if ONLY A4 printer selected to print
36. 4POSScan fixed to print VAT Info for customer on original & Copy of Invoice
37. Option added under POS parameters to NOT print *** COPY Invoice *** when you reprint or print an invoice from Backoffice - or "Reprinted" on receipt printer...
38. When a pricing group has been disabled - item pricing becomes blank. Now enforcing a valid pricing group.
39. Learning mode fixed that created items with no description... (If customer does not enter a description)
40. Same with Quick Button in 4POSTouch
41. 4POS re-registering a voucher improved
42. NEW dayend report layout implemented - will now display Declared, Calculated & Outage - Option added under POS Parameters (Also applies to reprint of Dayend reports)
43. 4POSScan A4 now prints deposit values (Perfect for Liquor wholesalers that wishes to show their customers the value of deposits purchased and / or returned...)

Version 22.8.1

44. Disabled pricing groups can be enabled by pressing HOME (Bug fix)
45. Reports opened in seperate Window - (Bug fix)
46. GRV calculation of Ullage fixed - percentage entered under Supplier info now displays as a percentage correctly.
47. 4POSAndroid file format fixed for new stock take app Version 22.8.1 Critical that all customers download & install the new app... The scanner interface we have been using for years are no longer available.
48. Some customers experienced a problem with dec (Declaration) files blocking the 4POSController - now the dec file will be ignored & moved to error folder.
49. 4POSTouch - Waitron cashup printout - alignment improved.
50. 4POSCheckapp - when upgrading terminals the messages were black on a blue background - now white - easier to read.