Famous Software News

Release 116.04 Available Now

2012-04-10T11:58:00.006-07:00

Release 116.04 includes:

INVENTORY

Audit Quality, Condition, Availability, and Position

PAYROLL

Employee Foreign Address for W-2s
Hourly Double Time Stub Description
Oregon State Income Tax Calculation Change

FIS

Shipper Name and Address on BOL
Auto Send/Receive Fix

OTHER FAMOUS ENHANCEMENTS IN 116.04

Famous Database Administrator Enhancements
Sales Order and Invoice Save Performance
Credit Check Performance
Bank Reconciliation Fix
Tag Series Start ID Fix
Report Administration Queue Fix

To download Release 116.04:

1. Log into FamousSoftware.com
2. Visit the Support V6 section
3. Choose V6 Software Updates

Note: To find which Release (build number) you are on within Famous
click on Help > About. The build number is found on the Client Information tab.

Important Payroll Update

2012-02-27T08:04:00.004-08:00

A download is now available for changes to Employee Maintenance and W-2 Media files for foreign employees. These changes allow for the entry of foreign address information in Employee Maintenance as well as foreign address in the W-2 media file.

Note: You must be on Release 116.03 to apply this update.

To download this update:
1.    Log into www.FamousSoftware.com.
2.    Go to the Support V6 page.
3.    Click on V6 Software Updates.
4.    Go to the Release 116 Resources page, download the UPDATESPBD, which contains SPR 15942.
Note: To find what Release (build number) you are on, within Famous click on
Help > About. The build number is found on the Client Information tab.

Download Important Oregon SIT Tax Table Update

2012-02-14T10:45:00.003-08:00

This update includes a change to the way Oregon calculates the State Income Tax for employees earning over $50,000.

To download this update:

1. Log into www.FamousSoftware.com.

2. Go to the Support V6 page.

3. Click on V6 Software Updates.

4. Click the link appropriate to your current release:

For those on Release 115.04: From the V6 Software Updates page, download the SPR for Release 115.04 2011 Year-End Update Phase 2, Phase 3, and OR SIT.

For those on Release 116.03: From the Release 116 Resources page, download SPR 20860.

Note: To find what Release (build number) you are on, within Famous click on
Help > About. The build number is found on the Client Information tab.

Release 116 & Important California Payroll Update

2012-02-03T11:07:00.002-08:00

Famous Release 116.03 is now available for download. Release 116.03 includes enhancements such as PTI-style case tags, a California Payroll Labor Contractor update, and more.

For those not on a Release of 116, the 116.03 conversion includes:

Release 116.01

PTI-style case tagging and traceability enhancements
Filtering functions added:
- Grower Auto Charges
- Price List
- Product Translation Maintenance
Oracle Database 11g update

Release 116.02

2011 Year-End Payroll and 2012 Tax Table updates

Release 116.03

Print Customer/Grower Name and Address on payroll check stubs (CA Assembly Bill 243)
Additional 2011 Year-End Payroll and 2012 Tax Table updates

To view Release details pertinent to your upgrade path, click here

To download Release 116.03:

1. Log into FamousSoftware.com

2. Visit the Support V6 section

3. Choose V6 Software Updates

4. Find the Release 116.03 2011 Year-End Update Phase 3 section

5. Choose the link appropriate to your upgrade path

Note: To find what Release (build number) you are on, within Famous click on Help > About. The build number is found on the Client Information tab.

Newsletter V1 N3 Available Online

2011-10-05T10:55:00.000-07:00

Our third Famous Software Newsletter describes two significant new product announcements and an extension of the early season Forms ordering discount. Volume 1 Number 3

Newsletter V1 N2 Available Online

2011-08-12T10:16:00.000-07:00

The second Newsletter describes Famous User Seminars coming to towns near you. Read about Famous Software’s participation with the PMA at a recent FDA conference in Washington DC. See what Lisa Swenson, Potandon’s VP of Finance has to say about her years as a Famous Software customer. Lots of video links in this issue too. Click the following link. Volume 1 Number 2

Newsletter V1 N1 Available Online

2011-08-12T10:08:00.000-07:00

Read about advancements in PTI case tagging technology. Watch a video about Famous Software’s integrated PTI solution. Learn how Famous FIS (EDI) technology can make you more profitable. See what Church Brothers CEO Steve Church has to say about his Famous Software installation. Click the following link. Volume 1 Number 1

Free USB Thumb Drive and PTI Resources

2010-01-19T14:25:00.000-08:00

While supplies last, Famous customers and prospects can receive a free "PTI on a Stick." These handy 4GB USB thumb drives contain White Papers, PTI and GS1 documents, GTIN Check Digit calculators, links, and other helpful information. Please contact your Famous Software representative for details.