Update

MealsOnDisk v2.33 has been released.

This version includes a changes to fix a "truncation" error in Delivery Processing.

As always, the new version includes all changes introduced in previous versions. Detailed information on the changes in recent versions are available from the links below. The updated software and associated User Guide can be downloaded by clicking the links below and selecting the Save option.

MealsOnDisk
User Guide

You will then be prompted to choose a folder where the file will be saved. Select the following folder C:\Program Files\CommunityTech\MealsOnDisk or the folder you selected for installation of MealsOnDisk. You should be prompted as to whether you want to overwrite the existing file. Choose "Yes". If you are not prompted, you have not saved the file in the correct location. If this is the first time you have received the User Guide, you will not be prompted to overwrite that file.

It is recommended that you do NOT save the new version of MealsOnDisk to the Desktop.

When the download has completed, you can run MealsOnDisk from the Start Menu or the desktop shortcut, as usual. The database will automatically be backed up and then updated the first time the new version is run. Please contact us on 07 3009 9935 if you have difficulties with this update.

If you want to confirm that you are running the new version, start MealsOnDisk and select Help->About from the menu. The new version number shown should be 2.33.4040.35275.

Recent Changes

Version 2.33 Fixed a "truncation" error in Delivery Processing
Version 2.32 Changes made to provide support for additional features in custom reports
Version 2.31 Support for MDS v2 National format
Version 2.30 Added support for Menu Cycles
Added totals for each run on delivery reports
Version 2.29 Further changes were made to rectify a problem with incorrect meal item names displaying in delivery reports
Version 2.28 Changes were made to correct a problem with incorrect meal item names displaying in delivery reports
Version 2.27 Several changes to provide support for Windows Vista and Windows 7, including the 64 bit versions
Several fixes for some database processing errors
Version 2.26 Added additional checks to ensure database consistency
Version 2.25 Added Support options on the Help menu
Updated database constraints
Version 2.24 This version updated some of the database constraints.
It is an internal database improvement and does not add any new features.
Version 2.23 Fixed problem with updating the Delivery Runs
Improvement made to avoid a problem installing to some computers
Version 2.22 Display a delivery run map
MDS version 1 output for Queensland services
Version 2.21 Support for Windows Vista
Version 2.20 Mobile phone number for Client Contacts
Version 2.19 Payments and Adjustments for Inactive Clients
Version 2.18 Fixed two problems associated with MDS v2
Version 2.17 Display missing runs for Payments and Adjustments
Added missing MDS options
Version 2.16 Remove Details - reducing the size of the database
Better support for Add-In reports
Report Improvements
Version 2.15 New Options for use with MDS v2
Changes to Client Date of Birth
Improved error message when mandatory fields are missing
Ability to search for clients based on MDS Client ID
New tabs and controls on Client MDS window for MDS v2
Information about the client’s carer is available from the Client MDS window
New controls added in Client Activity for MDS v2
Automatically compresses MDS files
Upgrade script handles changes in MDS options
Changes to fix error setting Nr Meals to 0 for Meal Item.
Improved error message if a problem is encountered while Processing Deliveries
Version 2.14 Inactive Clients are now sorted by End Date
A Client Contact List report has been added
Links to Google Maps
New option to open the MealsOnDisk User Guide
Version 2.13 Client photos can be displayed
Meal service logos can be shown on all reports
A Client List report has been added
A Volunteer List report has been added
Additional Diet Restriction details are provided on the Kitchen List reports
A Database Maintenance function has been included
Added a cancel option when exiting from MealsOnDisk
Version 2.12 Meals Preparations can now be handled
Meal Descriptions have been changed to identify Restricted Ingredients and Meal Preparations
Version 2.11 Special Meal and Allergies on the Client form have been replaced with a Notes textbox
Ingredient Restrictions can now be handled
Meal Items can now be re-ordered using drag and drop
Version 2.10 Meal charges can now be charged in advance rather than in arrears
Holidays can be entered to prevent delivery or payment in advance on these days
Version 2.9 Notes field added to Preference Exceptions
Version 2.8 Added support for networked operations
Payment to Volunteers can be tracked
Version 2.7 Numerous changes