Trailer VIN_Decode Program


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Version 2 Changes:

(Your version number is at the top of most screens in the program.)
When Version What
1/26/11 2.11.0126
  • Bug Fix : "Field UNIQUE_ID does not accept null values".
  • 1/25/11 2.11.0125
  • Design change : UNIQUE_ID (for QDS customers) is year-specific now.
  • Bug Fix : Changing years in an edit screen did not correctly update the display.
  • Other minor bug fixes.
  • 1/5/11 2.11.0105
  • Bug Fix : Update to make QDS export work better.
  • 1/3/11 2.11.0103
  • Make a correction to the QDS export : Excel sheet must be named "UNPRICED".
  • 12/29/10 2.10.1229
  • The improved QDS export for applicable towns is now ready.
  • Pricing and valuation in the trailer edit screen is more logical.
  • A manually entered value is not propagated to the next year. If this is not what you want, you should combine a manual purchase price with a "Depreciate As" selection.
  • Bug Fix : The "Lock Information" check box did not function correctly.
  • 12/1/10 2.10.1201
  • Pricing chart now includes Horse Trailers, by capacity.
    The new charts are included in the Full Install and new Pricing Update only. Use the Standard Update download if you have customized your pricing or depreciation charts and do not want to overwrite them.
  • The Type pulldown in the main screen reflects the current year selection.
  • 11/16/10 2.10.1116
  • Bug fix : Body, Light and Gross weights were not being consistently imported.
  • Year Code wrap-around : The code for 1981 is now for 2011.
  • 11/08/10 2.10.1020 Re-enabled Single VIN check without importing a list (Use "Single VIN" button)
    10/19/10 2.10.1019 Bug fix for 2.10.1018
    10/18/10 2.10.1018 Simple backup and restore utility.
    10/8/10 2.10.1008 Updated help files to reflect changes of 2.10.1005
    10/5/10 2.10.1005 Added options to help user avoid mistakes in import and export
    9/9/10 2.10.0909
  • Supplemental Lists are supported.
  • Blank "VIN"s are allowed.
  • Updated manufacturer table from NHTSA
  • 3/16/10 2.10.0316
  • Bug fix : Settings screen didn't correctly handle decimals.
  • Bug fix : Program did not properly handle optional command line parameter.
  • 1/22/10 2.10.0122
  • Bug fix : After deleting all records, the main list wasn't cleared.
  • The UNIQUE_ID field is now visible and can be edited.
  • Import help has new warning : Don't "protect" your Excel spreadsheet.
  • Known bug : If you Rebuild Tables, you may receive an error message "Cannot access the selected table". This is annoying but harmless, and we're working to fix it.
  • 1/20/10 2.10.0120
  • You can now delete a single record.
  • You can now delete all records.
  • You can limit the import to Class 10 and 11 trailers.
  • The import has explicit support for CSV files.
  • The Alden, Novak & Dodd year import bug has been fixed.
  • 12/18/09 2.09.1218
  • Revised Pricing Tables: The pricing and depreciation schedules have been updated. The new charts are included in the Full Install and new Pricing Update only. Use the Standard Update download if you have customized your pricing or depreciation charts and do not want to overwrite them.
  • Year Code wrap-around : The code for 1980 is now for 2010.
  • 12/15/09 2.09.1215
  • Bug fix : Newly imported records for second year acquired incorrect values.
  • 11/24/09 2.09.1124
  • UNIQUE_ID field added to support bridging to administrative software.
  • 11/13/09 2.09.1113
  • GEMS.NET from R.Walsh now supports the data import into VIN_Decode.
  • Bug fix : program will correctly load VINs that Excel thinks are numbers.
  • Bug fix : program won't crash if some import fields have invalid data.
  • 10/28/09 2.09.1028
  • Editing of VIN isn't allowed for now.
  • In selection screen for reports and export, all selected is default.
  • Bug fix : program won't crash if you click on the year in the master reports screen.
  • 10/27/09, 11:30 am 2.09.1027
  • Fix for this morning's upload. (Axles error)
  • 10/27/09 2.09.1027
  • Built-in charts and depreciation schedules!
  • More fields in Excel export, including value.
  • Some trailer decoding corrections.
  • 10/20/09 2.00.1020
  • Excel import for "generic", Quality Data Service, Munis, Alden Novak and Dodd
  • Buttons to "re-decode" trailers after a program update, either individually or globally
  • Better message when the program detects an improper installation
  • Bug fix : program crashed with import because of new axles field.
  • 10/13/09 2.00.1013
  • Minor fixes affecting Utility and Sport Utility trailers
  • 10/9/09 2.00.1009
  • More decision rules to decode VINs
  • Axles field
  • 10/8/09 2.00.1008
  • Bug fixes
  • 10/6/09 2.00.1006
  • Model year newer than assessment year handled correctly
  • Minimum value supported
  • Save operation shows progress
  • Updated manufacturer table from NHTSA
  • 9/29/09 2.00.0000
  • Version 2.0 Introduced

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