Version 8

[aardvark]

I noticed recently that several references to version 8 have appeared in the Forum. I have a couple of questions...

1. When is version 8 likely to be released?
2. Can you give guidance as to what new features are likely to be included. In particular is version 8 likely to include any or all of the following features
"Best Sellers List"
"Online customer account set up"
"Suggested products based on customers previous orders"
"Customer who purchased item X also purchased item Y"
"Email a friend with a recommendation"
"Post a product review"
"Discounts off first order (rather than time limited coupons)
3. As a user of version 7 will there be an upgrade version available or will I have to pay for a completely new version 8

sorry to be so inquisitive, only I am in the midst of reviewing the back office and front end IT for both my online and bricks and mortar shops

regards

James

[cdicken]

Hi there

There has only been one thread on v8. You can see that here...
http://community.actinic.com/showthread.php?t=14426

There's nothing really to add to that. No details about v8 are available at the moment, and as soon as they are we will be posting them here (but that's not going to be for a while yet.)

[aardvark]

Thanks Chris

[SteveECrane]

Folks,

Am I the only one who cannot access Chris' URL concerning Version 8?

"SteveECrane, you do not have permission to access this page. This could be due to one of several reasons:

1. Your user account may not have sufficient privileges to access this page. Are you trying to edit someone else's post, access administrative features or some other privileged system?
2. If you are trying to post, the administrator may have disabled your account, or it may be awaiting activation."

Cheers ...

[David N]

won't let me in either.

perhaps it is in the secret developers area

[pinbrook]

Yes it is in the developers forum, but it doesn't tell you anything.

As far as I am aware the ball park date for release in the end of the year, give or take a few months.

Actinic have a policy of not disclosing new features until much nearer the release date. That way if something gets dropped thats ok because they didn't promise it in the first place.

[SteveECrane]

Thanks, Jo.

[TraceyHand]

That's a shame... we cannot release our new Actinic site until V8 appears so we'll be waiting a long time, it seems

[David N]

Why wahat is in 8 that you need?

[TraceyHand]

It's a long story..... best read here http://community.actinic.com/showpos...07&postcount=6

[wjcampbe]

Tracey - surely buying a new cheap desktop computer and running your second v7 shop on that is both better and cheaper than waiting for v8. The recommended PC for Actinic is not exactly on the cutting edge of technology, so you should be able to pick something up for less than 500 quid complete with a basic networking kit that will let you link the two PCs.

[TraceyHand]

You know, it's funny you should say that!
I came to the exact same conclusion while putting my 2 year old to bed this evening (a lengthy process which enables me to reflect on all sorts!)
We're due to move house soon as are planning a second PC/laptop and networking anyway so I'll probably do just that and install Business V7 on the new one!

[Buzby]

Do we have a wishlist for version 8 as I have been unable to locate one.

One item I would like to be included would be for the user to choose what name to call the acatalog folder by just typing the desired folder name in to box.

Any chance?

Regards

Jason

[magicalwonders]

Hi Jason,

Acticic have a wish list feature on their website at this url:

http://www.actinic.co.uk/support/index.htm

It's number 3 under the heading "getting support"

Myles

[ChrisL]

Just visited this, but do Actinic list the other submissions anywhere?