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ModMaster Updates

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 Here's the File You Need 

Update 12.03 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 110330, Update 12.03. You can view your current version information in the bottom left corner of the ModMaster Home page.

New state rating data includes: 

  • LA 5/1/2012

  • VT 4/1/2012

  • Special note concerning California: Because the California rating update includes a change to the experience rating calculation, the CA 1/1/2012 rates are only available in the new web-based version of ModMaster, version 5.0. Calculations of CA mods with an effective date on or after 1/1/2012 in ModMaster version 4.0 will result in an incorrect mod. CA 2012 rates in ModMaster 4.0 now show as 0s.

    Read more about the 2012 change in The New - and Improved ! - California Experience Rating Form on the WorkCompEdge blog.
     

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) 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.

 Important ModMaster 4.0 Announcement

To fully focus on web-based ModMaster 5.0, we intend to discontinue rating data updates to version 4 for all rating data effective after May 1, 2012, and to end support for ModMaster 4.0 as of July 1. ModMaster 4.0 will not run after this time.

If you haven’t yet started to use new ModMaster 5.0, now’s the time. Among new features:

  • fully supports NCCI and similar calculations

  • accommodates the new California calculation rules effective 1/1/2012

  • helps you forecast the impact of the 2013 split point change

  • support for New Jersey is now available, and Pennsylvania/Delaware support is expected by June 1

Questions about converting to ModMaster version 5?

 

 Videos 

How to Update ModMaster

The Automatic Client Update

 

 Alternate Download Link 

Rarely, browsers may cache the update file, which prevents you from obtaining the new version. If that's the case for you, use this link instead:

MMUpdateFull1203.exe

 

 FAQs 

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

A. Our updates are cumulative. Simply apply the latest update and your system will be brought up to date for all rating data and code enhancements/fixes.

 

Q. I don't see the latest update on your web page. What's wrong?

A. You probably need to click the refresh button on your browser.
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Q.  Why am I not receiving updates?

A. The most common reason is that you have a spam filter which is preventing our emails from reaching you. -more- 

 

Q.  During the update, I get a message that mmstates.mdb (or another file) could not be opened.

A. Check to make sure that all users have exited ModMaster before you execute the update.

 

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