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Readerware 2.98 is now shipping. This is a maintenance release to fix a few problems.

Plus, FAQ "Can I add fields to the Readerware database?".

Visit the Readerware Newsletter archive, all back issues of the newsletter are online.


Readerware 2.98 Now Shipping

Release 2.98 is now available for all products (Readerware, ReaderwareAW and ReaderwareVW), and all platforms, (Windows, Mac OS X and Linux). A full list of the changes included in 2.98 is available online:
Readerware 2.98 changes

Some of the highlights in 2.97 and 2.98.

Fixed a problem with the list fields. The cached copy was not getting updated when new entries were added. This could result in some list values not displaying in the table view until the program was restarted.

Fixed a problem sorting the Value column when local currency settings used a comma as the decimal point, i.e. € 19,95

Items you drag and drop are no longer added to the shopping cart.

Fixed a sort problem, sorting on a list column could be very slow at times.

Fixed an exception updating a book returned by a loan search.

When displaying the thumbnail view popup window, Readerware now makes sure that the window is fully visible and does not extend off the edge of the screen.

Fixed a Windows installer problem. The new installer was creating an entry for each version of Readerware resulting in multiple entries in the Add/Remove control panel. The new installer now uses the single Readerware entry and cleans up multiple entries from earlier installs.

Download Readerware 2.98


Upgrade Policy

Readerware CD Most of you know this by now but Readerware 2.98 is a free upgrade. All 2.x upgrades are free. 

You can always download the latest 2.x release for free. If you ever want the latest version on CD, you can order it from the web site for $12. By the way, Windows users will notice that the CD now has a new menu system to make it easier to install the products and view the documentation.

Readerware CD




FAQ: Can I add fields to the Readerware Database?

Yes.

Select the Preferences menu item, User Columns tab.

Check the Active check box for the column(s) you want to add and enter a short column title.

You can then add the new column to the table view. User Defined columns will automatically appear in the detail view.

Your new column will be displayed using the title you define. However internally in the database user defined columns are referred to as User1 - User10. You will need to use the internal database name when selecting columns for export etc., User1 is the first user defined column, User2 the second ...

Readerware User Column Preferences
Readerware Table View

Be sure to check out the updated FAQ section in the Readerware forums, there are lots of new questions answered.

Readerware FAQs


Sites News

Many thanks to the users who continue to contribute new auto-catalog sites.

This release includes support for new Italian sites.

bol.it
ibs.it Internet Bookshop



Readerware Support

There is nothing more important than answering your questions. You can always e-mail support@readerware.com and expect a reply in a couple of hours. 24 hours maximum. Unfortunately e-mail communications are not as reliable as they once were. Spam and the various schemes people have dreamed up to combat spam are interfering with normal e-mail communications.

If you have not received a response to your support request within 24 hours, something has gone wrong.
If you have not received a response within 24 hours, don't wait any longer, send a follow up e-mail or post to the Readerware message forums. If possible try and include an alternate e-mail address. I will re-send your answer from another e-mail server to all addresses you specify.

Obviously Spam is a real problem. But it is important to realize that none of the defense mechanisms are anywhere near 100% accurate. There is nothing more frustrating for you than feeling ignored, you aren't being ignored. Every e-mail you send is answered promptly. From this end there is nothing more frustrating than taking the time to create a reply that is never seen then getting a "why aren't you responding" e-mail a couple of days later.

All support e-mail is answered within 24 hours, if you don't get that response, check your anti-spam measures and try again.

Thanks.



Your Feedback

Your feedback is always welcome and does make a difference. Please send in your comments. E-Mail support@readerware.com.

Thanks for your support.

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