Veloce 9.64.4 Release Notes

Veloce 9.64.4 Release Notes

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Release Date: April 06, 2021 

Update Date: April 27, 2021 
Release type:  This is a general release.

Compatible payment components (Ensure that you are using these versions or greater)

VelPay
PayFacto App
PayFacto Gateway
PayFacto Gift
SecurePay
SecureTable
STPI Installer
RTI-Plugin
BroadPOS (TSYS)
Canada
1.3.9
1.14
1.03.02
1.06
4.67.2
4.67.2
1.1.7.12
1.28.4.11
NA
US
1.3.9
NA
NA
1.06
4.66
4.66
1.1.7.12
1.28.4.11
1.03.09


This version can be installed over a previous Veloce version. 
Important: All software releases should be validated in a lab environment before installing any release into a live site. This testing should consider the customer configuration and data to ensure proper operation in any given live environment.

Post Release information

PR 9.64.4

  1. Now overpayment is subtracted from the cash in the case of $0 checks. (Reference: LP-2050) 
  2. Payment transfers will now be reported accurately in the  Interval reports.  (Reference: LP-2052) 
  3. When using the data saving feature in PATD, the reprint button will now be available and a long press will allow to reprint the EFT receipts.  (Reference: LP-2051) 


New feature additions

  1. Donation feature

Added support to allow customers to round up there check total to provide a donation.


To enable this feature: 

On the tender type “options” tab a new section “Check rounding” has been added.  This will allow users to configure the different rounding options. For example, rounding to the next $1, $5, $10 or $20 as shown below.



The system can be configured by Department to automatically prompt for a donation by checking the “Ask for Donations” box highlighted below.



The donation option will be prompted during payment (if configured) or by using the defined tender type.









Reference: LP-1625


  1. BC Soda tax support


The POS System has been updated to support the new British Columbia legislation regarding Soda Beverages tax. Reference: Notice 2021-02 -- Notice to Sellers of Soda Beverages

  

Create a 7% tax and flag the option “Discountable”.



If soda beverages are only sold as part of combos, legislation requires the tax to be charged based on 50% of the “Combo” price up to a maximum of $3.  To achieve this calculation an exception needs to be created to specify:

  1. The taxable amount in percent to be used of the combo item to calculate the tax on (50%)
  2. The maximum taxable amount allowed to be used for the tax calculation ($3.00)


The tax will be calculated on 50% of the combo item amount to a maximum of $3.00.


For soda beverages that can be purchased separately form a combo item. The Soda Beverages tax need to be specified in the configuration along with any other applicable tax. 



If that item can also be part of a combo. The taxable item needs to be specified in the combo item.


Reference: LP-1726


Removed features

None

Issues Fixed


POS General Operation

  1. Now when configuring a tender type with the option “Always print pay amount on invoice”. The system will display and print the balance line as required. (Reference: LP-1835)
  2. The system will now correctly save the discounts applied from the payment screen if the check was already printed. (Reference: LP-1939) 
  3. Now when a password is required when applying a discount. The system will ensure that the input screen is fully displayed in the foreground. (Reference: LP-1934, LP-1951)
  4. The discount information is now saved correctly when using the exit button on the payment screen and returns to the correct screen. (Reference: LP-1952)


Workarounds and known issues

  1. Credit card operations 

            It is possible that after the update to the latest version, that credit card operation will no longer be operational if using a provided different than PayFacto. 
     
 Workaround
Contact support to adjust the license of the merchant.

  1. Update from the Corporate module

            It is possible that when trying to initiate a software update thru Corporate module an error message is displayed. 
                  
            

Workaround
The update will need to be manually installed in the store.



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