Modifications history

Newest version, downloadable from our Download page, containing the modifications from the earlier versions.

Archives compatible with version 6.
In version 6, specific new features have been added. If the file, saved with version 6, is being opened and saved with a version 5.0.10 (or earlier), some data will not be saved. Files are however completely compatible with version 5.0.11.
VAT account in the basic data of the accounting.
The predefined VAT account can be configured in the basic data (File and Accounting properties) of the accounting.
If no VAT account is being entered in the setup of the VAT code, the predefined VAT account will be applied.
CmdExecute reads correctly the autocompleteRows parameter.
The Periods table is displayed even when the view is hidden.

This is the last version, available for download. It contains all the modifications of the previous versions.

Introduction of the Start Page, with the list of the last used files, News, Highlights, ...
The software connects itself to the Banana.ch's website to download and display news and highlights
If you don't want to see the Start Page, you need to deactivate the Dow load news option from the Program options command (Tools menu)
The Calculate period command now displays the results in a separate table (just like the journal)
In the Accounts Table, the columns heathers have now a two rows height, for a better content display.
In the VAT Codes Table, there is now a grouping rechecking (it now works just like the accounting plan - if a group is missing or invalid an error message will appear)
If in the VAT Codes Table a VAT code is modified, the program asks to recheck the whole accounting content
The VatExtraInfo (in the Transactions Table) and the GrVat (In the Accounts Table) columns have been added
In the double-entry accounting Enhanced Balance Sheet the Loss in Liabilities option has been setup as a default (so that a possible loss would be correctly displayed)
Several improvements and modifications have been introduced with the externaltools module (the one that allows to import the accounting data from the e-banking reports)
If a non existing Cost Center is entered in the transactions, the row number will be shown in red
Several other modifications and improvements

Simple accounting with Income and Expense columns like cash book.
New importing formats implemented (OFX, Postfinance, QIF, OFC, Raiffeisen CSV, …)
Improved compatibility with Windows Vista.
Converting a multicurrency accounting from version 4 will automatically fill the transaction’s currency if not defined.
If budget or previous year amounts are changed, the account table is automatically recalculated.
Several minor corrections and improvements

Enhanced Balance Sheet, period section has been added (by month or quarter)
Enhanced Balance Sheet and Labels application, preview window, added button to return to setup dialogue
Automatic recalculation disactivated for accounting files that have converted from version 4 if the amount of rows in the accounts is greater than 200
DocLink field, by double-clicking the document opens, or, if the field is empty, the dialog box for entering the link towards a document opens
Update, the user is informed when an updated version of the program is available
VAT/Sales tax Report, new option "include unused codes" has been added
Import in accounting, new file types to be imported through external procedures can be defined
Multilingual, entering chinese characters improved
DDE, compatibility with DDE commands for Banana 4 improved

Added VAT/Sales tax column "Amount non deductible"
In the Accounts table, columns to enter addresses are available
Correction for importing files in UTF8 format
The Balance Sheet with all accounts with balances shows also the accounts that have a previous year amount and budget
Copy/paste in the "Amount" column of the Transactions table automatically deletes the minus sign
A contextual menu cut/copy/paste has been added in the row where the text is being entered
The "Delete" command has been renamed "Cut"
The SmartFill function doesn't copy the amount if it has already been entered
While importing from cash, the list of accounts to choose from is being shown
The "Import cell value" window (Shift+F2) can be repositioned and moved
Export XML, Xml field "VatPercentExempt" has been renamed "VatPercentNonDeductible"
Several minor corrections and improvements

Period with accelerated selection of Month/Quarter/Semester/Year
Printing with possibility to indicate the initial value for page numbering
The name of the protected file is indicated when the password has to be entered
Transactions: Taxable VAT/Sales tax is recorded in negative when the VAT/Sales tax code has been entered with the minus (-) sign.
VAT/Sales tax report: The VAT/Sales tax amount is indicated as in the Transactions table
Files exported in Excel have the extension "excel.xml"
Easier reuse of data in Excel and xml
More user-friendly names of Xml fields (without abbreviations)
Several minor corrections and improvements

Automatic total recalculation (option)
Export file in Excel – the cell names of the FileInfo data have been added
Import from cash book – cost centers import as well
Import MT940 - the MT940 non standard Swift format has been added
Import transactions – the option 'Exclude double transactions' has been canceled
Page setup - the option 'Large font' has been added
A mistake in the account card 'sort' field has been corrected
A mistake in the account card header in the multi-currency, has been corrected
Several minor corrections and improvements

Data exchange with DDE - correct use of the commands' English names
Info window height automatically adaptable without need to exit the program
Enhanced Balance Sheet in double-entry accounting: new button with multicurrency option
Examples updated
Other minor modifications

New languages such as Spanish, Portuguese, Dutch and Simplified Chinese have been added
In the memorized lines of the transactions table, account info is now visible
A problem preventing (in rares cases) entering transactions has been resolved
A new calculation sheet for the Swiss VAT form has been added (see more information)
The maximum info-window height has been set to 20
Other minor modifications

Original version