(although it is recommended that you read this entire page if you are considering an upgrade, if you read nothing else, read the Upgrade Information paragraph!)

Verson 5.12 Information

Version 5.12 fixed an issue where a space was not provided between a date modifier and the date in a date field.  The Help file was updated to include the September 2023 Application Programming Guide, and the internal FTP parameters were updated to match the new hosting server.

 

Verson 5.11 Information

Version 5.11 adds the capability of entering 7 digit DAR numbers through generation 4.  Due to issues with pdf conversions caused by additional security settings added to the NSSAR pdf form, a new Stage 2 pdf conversion process has been added that will convert pdf form #0915 Rev. Mar 2017 and the older form #0915 Rev. Jan 2012.  It may work on other versions, but has not been tested.  All forms converted with the Stage 2 process, including the older Jan 2012 revision will automatically be converted to the SARApAid SAR form #0915U (2017).  See the Help file "File Conversions" topic for instructions on how to perform a Stage 2 conversion.  

The Help system was upgraded to include the latest Application Preparation Guide.  Some minor bug fixes were done on the Application Status tool and the download progress indication.

 

Verson 5.10 Information

Version 5.10 adds a Help button with context sensitive help to many dialog boxes, removes the license check when a Head Start file is loaded, adds tooltip text to each split name field for proper hinting, adds code to check for proper split name field utilization prior to an inhouse conversion, adds detection for Windows 11 for troubleshooting, brings the Application Preparation Manual (in Help file) up to date with the latest version, and removes code (and box in Preferences window) having to do with changing monitor resolution when below 800x600 as the need for this capability is obsolete.

 

Verson 5.09 Information

Version 5.09 adds additional automation to the Instant Status Check code, increases the allowable length of DAR# fields in gen 1 & 2 to 7 digits, adds an underline to the "Deceased on": field, brings the Application Preparation Manual (in Help file) up to date with the latest version, adds a comment about disabling anti-virus during install in install routine, and fixes a subscript out of range error during the Instant Status Check.

 

Verson 5.08 Information

Version 5.08 does nothing beyond updating the URLs of the NSSAR web site so the Reports module will continue to work.

 

Verson 5.07 Information

Version 5.07 adds installation code to help ensure proper installation activity for Help file support and to add SARApAid to the approved app list if the Windows Controlled Folder Access feature is being used.

 

Verson 5.06 Information

Version 5.06 adds code for the Repair Wizard to re-enable the Help system if it had become disabled due to a Windows update or other issue.

 

Verson 5.05 Information

Version 5.05 adds conversion capabilities for the NSSAR 2017 Word and pdf application forms and corrects a bug where creating an application for an applicant's son did not retain the font and bold settings of the original document.

 

Verson 5.03 Information

Version 5.03 fixes a couple of bugs that weren't discovered in time to make the 5.02 release.  PDF printing and Opening files from the Recent File List are now more dependable.

 

Verson 5.02 Information

Version 5.02 fixes some bugs and adds some stuff that was inadvertently left out of the 2017 form.  The Recent File List will now appear when you are working with the 2017 form; the form type (supplemental, junior, etc.) will now be retained during an internal conversion process; if you attempt to load an incompatible HdStart file, a blank form will now be loaded rather than no form; code was modified to prevent Windows 10 crash-on-start; code was modified to remove auto caps on email address entries; and email code was modified to remove MAPI calls and change to mailto: calls (should make email feature more universally useable).  The Help file was updated to include the latest version of the Application Preparation Manual (Jan 2018).

In addition, some code was added to promote better compliance with the user license.

 

Verson 5.01 Information

Version 5.01 is merely a bug fix - a last minute typo in version 5.00 had disabled the Conversion feature.

 

Version 5.00 Information:

The big change for version 5.00 is the incorporated of the new Universal (2017) form.  This form will be mandatory in March 2019.  The new form's biggest changes are the removal of the listing of the applicant's children and a more comprehensive attestation statement.  With this new form comes the incorporated of split name fields in SARApAid (you will enter genealogical names in a "Given name" field and a "Surname" field.  This is for future use when the uploading of SARApAid data files is implemented by national, as they will want the name fields separated.

The Old Supplemental form has been disabled as a means of starting a new supplemental application due to the mandatory status of the Universal (2017) form in just a few months.  The Help file was revised to reference the Application Preparation Manual now vs. the Preparation of Application Requirements (old 0912 form).  In addition, code changes were made to ensure that Rich Text pasted into the Patriot Reference field would be checked for length, corrected if necessary, and turned Cyan if truncated.  The age check was also removed when converting an application for a son since regular membership is now available regardless of age.

 

Upgrade Information

In order to activate this version (5.11), your license must be dated 30 Nov 2020 or later!  If you do a manual install and your license date is earlier than this, you will end up with a DEMO version!

 

Miscellaneous

SARApAid no longer supports versions of Windows older than XP, primarily because of compatibility issues with the installer needed to support Windows 10.  Versions of Windows older than Windows 8.1 are not recommended for use as they are no longer supported by Microsoft with updates to help prevent intrusion software.

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