4.9.1 Server Release Notes

Release date: June 27, 2022

NorthStar Order Entry - Current Versions

Sites should be on the current software versions below. Please contact our support team if you do not know the version installed on your system.

Software	Version	Notes
Order Entry Server 4.9.4	Current Server Release: (4.9.4) 4.9.15090 Download link: 4.9.15090 Installer	Current approved 4.9.4 server build release of NorthStar Order Entry server.
Order Entry application for iOS	Current App Store Release: (4.9.4) 4.9.401 (10129) Current	Available in the App Store.
Order Entry application for Windows	-	Please speak to your CBS representative for more information about software installation.

NorthStar Order Entry Server Build Downloads - Legacy Version Released

Attachment	Version	Updated	Description and Release Notes
Speak to Release Manager for software installer. Silent Installer (Internal Only) /wiki/spaces/SM/pages/2990145555	4.9.13039 (4.9.3)	2023-09-25	Previous 4.9.3 server build release notes NorthStar 4.9.3 Release Notes 4.9.3 (4.9.12942) Server Build

Account Specific Versions

Exempt - NCL Belize locations (They use App Store release)

Software	Version	Notes
NCL - Order Entry Server	4.9.13682 (4.9.3) - Belize and Ships	Special Distribution only. Speak to Release Manager for more information.
NCL - Order Entry Application for iOS	NorthStar NCL 4.9.21 (Apple Business Manager)	Special Distribution only. Speak to Release Manager for more information.

P.F. Changs - Order Entry Server	4.9.12209 (4.9.2)	Special Distribution only. Speak to Release Manager for more information.
P.F. Changs - Order Entry Application for iOS	NorthStar PFC 4.9.212 (Apple Business Manager)	Special Distribution only. Speak to Release Manager for more information.

Biscuiteville - Order Entry Server	Dynamic	Special Distribution only. Speak to Release Manager for more information.
Biscuiteville - Order Entry Application for iOS	Dynamic	Special Distribution only. Speak to Release Manager for more information.

Optional Components

Attachment	Version	Updated	Description
For the most current NETePay installer or for other card processors, go to: http://www.datacapepay.com/downloadmenu/	--	Updated by Datacap	Installs NETePay for Vantiv, and automatically sets it to run at sign in. Datacap Documentation - /wiki/spaces/PRODUCTTEAM/pages/3179610113
NorthStar QSR Kitchen Connector	--	2023-07-19	Receives messages from Order Entry and sends them to QSR ConnectSmart Kitchen.

Troubleshooting:
NorthStar Order Entry - Installation Log File names (For Support and Implementation)

 

1. New Features & Improvements

• NorthStar 4.9.1: Features and Improvements (Server/App)

2. Fixes

Payment

• iDynamo no longer displays 'Unknown Transaction" error message during payment.
• NS Pay processes payment properly with a location configured "Send to kitchen when finalized".
• Able to adjust tip on an offline payment when Override site payment signature is enabled.
• Voided credit card payments before check finalization no longer incorrectly refund credit card.

Receipt

• Emailed receipt displays bar code image.

Printing

• Guest Identifier on kitchen receipt wraps correctly.
• Small chit no longer prints after Finalize is tapped.
• Credit Card chit prints Amount/Tip section properly. 
• Check memo prints on receipt.
• QSR orders correctly display on terminal even though initial order before it does not route to QSR.

Menu Items

• Item Quantity Countdown updates number quantity after check is paid and finalized.
• Combo qualifier items display on the menu screens.

Cash Drawer

• Cash Drawer Assignment correctly clears user after cashout.
• Compulsory cash drawer no longer displays as perpetually open when actually closed.

Reports

• Newly created site's DSR processes even if Timeclock is disabled and Pay Period is not set.

Advanced Customer Display

• ACD no longer displays a session error message when utilized to take orders and not just a customer display.

Windows App

• Automatic Log Off displays when Bar Service Location goes idle.

iOS App

• Inactive Gratuities no longer display in the application.

Web Order API

• Payment validation total calculates check balance even when adjustment or gratuity is applied to check.
• Cardfree order that's sent to Order Entry with paid greater amount than amount owed no longer displays error message. 

3. Release report

• https://cbsnorthstar.atlassian.net/secure/ReleaseNote.jspa?projectId=10002&version=20410