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Perception Installation Instructions.

  1. Unzip 'Perception 2.1.0.zip' to a temporary directory.
  2. Run license.exe to install the temporary license file.
  3. Run 'Create Database.exe' to create your initial database.
  4. Run 'Setup Perception' to install Perception.
  5. Please contact us if you need assistance - we know you are not computer geeks...
  6. We can install Perception remotely for you if you prefer.

Perception Release Notes

Perception Release Notes

Perception 2.1.0

Released on 03/12/2011

  • New - Multi-currency support fully implemented. Easily change your currency, Pounds, Euros, Dollars and others.
  • New 'Set and Forget' automated backup system - stores offsite automatically if you have an internet connection.
  • Backup is compressed and password protected.
  • Improved reporting.
  • New - Cash/Cheques report as suggested by an existing customer.
  • Various changes to improve performance and reliability.
  • New - MAC OSX Client available.
  • New - Feature to allow Practice Reports to have a custom header.
  • Other minor changes in order to improve your daily workflow.

Improved:

  • Daily Takings report now shows payments received and NHS vouchers.

Perception 2.0.0

Released on 23/04/2011

  • New Marketing module - allows targeting specific patients and contacting them via email or SMS.
  • New Appointment Reminders by SMS - Send patients a reminder of their upcoming appointment - reduce 'No Shows'.
  • New - Supports alternative currencies including Euros.
  • Improved scanning capabilities - scan and store referral letters and outside Rxs for reference..
  • Various changes to improve performance.
  • New - backup automatically and receive a zip file daily to your email account.
  • SMS texting at 3.7p per text.
  • Other minor changes.

Improved:

  • Improved printing of GOS forms, front and back.
  • Improved email support - can send recall emails, sms texts and letters.
  • Shows Last Rx dates on patient search screen - ideal when a Px contacts you via phone.
  • Many improvements as suggested by existing customers.

Perception 1.3.1

Released on 14/06/2009

  • New Dispense Report, showing dispense rates/values by OO and DO
  • New Key Performance Indicators report, showing sales and takings compared with previous period
  • Various changes to improve performance
  • Other minor changes

Improved:

  • All reporting now improved, sorting capabilities added
  • System now much more resilient

Perception 1.3.0

Released on 21/05/2009

  • Base software levels brought up to date
  • Improvements to Diary alignment to auto-scale to various screen sizings.
  • Fixed problems with duplicate tabs in Diary
  • Many MySQL calls standardised
  • Added auto scroll bars to dispensing history
  • Added styling to reporting, and table sort facilities in reporting
  • Change to recall to group letters by address to potentially save on postage
  • Transaction report modified to show when Patient paid in addition to Tax Point
  • Vouchers report modified to exclude nullified vouchers
  • Increase size of Vouchers window, and add auto scroll bars
  • Other minor changes

Perception 1.2.3

Released on 23/05/2008

  • Improvements to licensing
  • Many speed improvements
  • Correct call to get change details
  • New breakdown section added to Daily takings Report
  • Other minor fixes and changes

Perception 1.2.2

Released on 24/4/2008

  • Record Card modified to display years in addition to day and month of activity
  • Fixed error whereby pound sign was not displaying correctly
  • Change to recall so next recall date remains until a new Rx is created
  • Timeout feature improved
  • New report to show NHS vouchers and when payment was received
  • Some reports changed to show Tax Point in addition to activity date
  • Change so till window only opens if user logged on
  • Stock Value report improved
  • Minor fixes and changes
  • System now available for one low monthly price

Perception 1.2.1

Released on 12/9/2005

  • Minor fixes and changes

Perception 1.0.0

Released on 5/2/03

New:

  • Initial Release