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ModMaster Updates

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 Here's the File You Need 

Update 08.04 is now available for ModMaster version 4. This update executable works for both standalone and network versions.

MMUpdateFull.exe (approximately 10 MB)

Running it will update your ModMaster system to Version 4.0, Level 080423, Update 08.04. You can view your current version information in the bottom left corner of the ModMaster Home page.

New state rating data includes: 

• Arkansas 7/1/2008

• Montana 7/1/2008

• South Dakota 7/1/2008

• West Virginia 7/1/2008

• Minor bureau-issued corrections to Alaska

Code fixes/enhancements include:

• New import function on the Payroll page. You can now import payroll records from Excel with the option of appending to existing data or overwriting existing data. More info

• New feature to select the desired report title for the ERM-6 Report. This is a new field in the the ERM-6 Header Information area of the Exception Information section on the Company Setup page. You can select either Non-Affiliate or Self-Insured, and your choice will reflect in the report title when you print or preview the ERM-6 Report.

• Change to NJ calculation to pick up new PPAP limits.

• Enhanced error checking routines to better flag effective date problems in a mod calculation.

• Other minor fixes and enhancements.

Update steps:

1. Get the update from our website.
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   Click on the file MMUpdateFull.exe. If you are on a high-speed Internet connection, we recommend that you  choose to "Open" or "Run" the file directly from our web server. If you are on a slow connection or have problems with running directly, choose the "Save" option.
   
   If you choose the save option, we recommend that you save the file to your own PC, not to a network destination. Most users find it convenient to save to their desktop.

2. Run the update.
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   If you saved MMUpdateFull.exe on your PC, you will need to find it on your desktop or other folder and double-click it to start the update. If you are running the file from our web server, the installation will start automatically.

3. Specify update options.
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   You must select whether you are installing the update to a standalone PC or a network/server environment. This step is important, as the file required for each type of installation vary. 
   
   When prompted, enter the update password which you received from us in an email. Please review our email recommendations if you're not getting emails from us.
   
   Verify the ModMaster installation directory, which is automatically detected by the update process. Use the Browse button to change the directory if necessary. Use the optional check box to have the update process recreate your ModMaster application shortcuts.

4. View the update messages.
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   Several informational messages appear as the update runs. The network update will remind you of any necessary steps that you must take once the update completes. (Further explained in Step 6 below).

5. Finish the update.
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   Simply click the Finish button on the dialog message that the update has been completed.

6. Start ModMaster (Install or update client as needed.)
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   If you are on a standalone PC, start ModMaster by finding and double-clicking the ModMaster icon on the desktop or in the Start/Programs list.
   
   If you are in a client/server environment and this is a new ModMaster installation (or upgrade from ModMaster 2000) you will need to install the client component of ModMaster. -more-
   
   If you are in a client/server environment and this was a routine update, then the ModMaster client will automatically recognize the latest update on the network and prompt the user to update the necessary components of their local ModMaster (  view The Automatic Client Update video for more information).

7. Verify the update in ModMaster.
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   When you start ModMaster after applying the update, check to make sure that the update indicated at the lower left of the home page agrees with the level indicated at the top of this page.

 Videos 

How to Update ModMaster

The Automatic Client Update

 FAQs 

Q. I missed a previous update. How do I get it?

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