New Release Of HUD-1
A lot of new features have been placed into HUD-1 since the last time I uploaded an update.
- Print Preview is now fully operational, and can be invoked from the main menu, the main HUD-1 data entry form or the print dialog box;
- HUD-1 supports multiple versions of the HUD-1 form, and can manage data created with older versions (2008 or earlier);
- Some compatibility with Windows Vista and 7 has been added.
Please note however that the 2009 version of the HUD-1 data entry form has not yet been fully defined and that there are code errors while opening the form. In addition, the scripts used to print or preview the new HUD-1 form has yet to be written.
I have changed the feature set of the first commercial version of the HUD-1 program. Here is a partial roadmap of the releases to come:
- Tax scheme scripts will be disabled until at least version 1.1. This will not allow HUD-1 to be used outside the state of Georgia.
- Full compatibility with Windows Vista and 7 will not be achieved until version 1.2.
- Printing a form will use a script rendering process similar to the print preview rather than an external program in version 1.2
- There will be ongoing bug fixes and speed improvements to print and print preview script rendering up to version 1.3.
- Version 1.3 will be able to store the data within a single large FoxPro file, connect to a SQL database, or continue to store the data within individual files.
- Version 1.4 will allow partial updates to new forms and scripts without having to exit and restart HUD-1.
You can install the current beta version of HUD-1 as a new install by downloading the setup file, or upgrade your current installation by using the Update feature.
Remember that this is a beta version and may contain bugs or be missing some features.