NorthStar 4.8.3 Release Notes
Release date: June 15, 2021
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 4.9.3
4.9.13563(4.9.3) Current
4.9.13039 (4.9.3) Previous
4.9.12942 (4.9.3) Previous
4.9.12709 (4.9.3) Previous
4.9.12566 (4.9.3) Previous
4.9.12514 (4.9.3) Previous
4.9.12416 (4.9.3) Previous
Current approved 4.9.3 server build release of NorthStar Order Entry server.
Order Entry Server 4.9.2 (Legacy)
4.9.12554 (4.9.2) Previous
4.9.12420 (4.9.2) Previous
4.9.12337 (4.9.2) Previous
4.9.12209 (4.9.2) Previous
4.9.12067 (4.9.2) Previous
4.9.12031 (4.9.2) Previous
4.9.1955 (4.9.2) Previous
4.9.11887 (4.9.2) Previous
4.9.11736 (4.9.2) Previous
4.9.11603 (4.9.2) Previous
4.9.11517 (4.9.2) Previous
Current approved 4.9.2 server build release of NorthStar Order Entry server.
Order Entry application for iOS
(4.9.3)
4.9.304 (10067) Current
(4.9.2)
4.9.212 (9987) Previous
4.9.211 (9963) Previous
4.9.210 (9954) Previous
4.9.29 (9932) Previous
4.9.2.28 (9918) Previous
4.9.22 (9891) Previous
4.9.21 (9879) Previous
4.9.16 (9873) Previous
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 - Current 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
Current Release
Previous 4.9.3 server build release notes
Silent Installer (Internal Only)
/wiki/spaces/SM/pages/2990145555
4.9.12554 (4.9.2) Legacy
2023-06-20
Last Release
Previous 4.9.2 server build release notes:
Legacy:
4.9.10727 (4.9.1)
2023-02-3
Legacy:
4.8.3 #9273 Hotfix (4.8)
2021-08-16
Previous Release
Account Specific Versions
Exempt - NCL Belize locations (They use App Store release)
Software
Version
Notes
NCL - Order Entry Server
4.9.10341 Staging - Belize / 4.9.11154 (4.9.2) - Cruise 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.
California Fish Grill - Order Entry Application for iOS
NorthStar CFG 4.9.302 (Apple Business Manager)
Special Distribution only. Speak to Release Manager for more information.
Biscuiteville - Order Entry Server
4.9.12338
Special Distribution only. Speak to Release Manager for more information.
Biscuiteville - Order Entry Application for iOS
NorthStar BV 4.9.301 (Apple Business Manager)
Special Distribution only. Speak to Release Manager for more information.
Blue Ribbon - Order Entry Server
Fountain Bar
Pacific Palisades
Kenmore Square
The Grove
Miami
Financial District
Pescador
4.9.12927 / 4.9.12777 (Special SDF Build)
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.
--
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)
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 4.9.3 | 4.9.13563(4.9.3) Current 4.9.13039 (4.9.3) Previous | Current approved 4.9.3 server build release of NorthStar Order Entry server. |
Order Entry Server 4.9.2 (Legacy) | 4.9.12554 (4.9.2) Previous | Current approved 4.9.2 server build release of NorthStar Order Entry server. |
Order Entry application for iOS | (4.9.3) (4.9.2) 4.9.212 (9987) Previous | 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 - Current Version Released
Attachment | Version | Updated | Description and Release Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Speak to Release Manager for software installer. | 4.9.13039 (4.9.3) | 2023-09-25 | Current Release Previous 4.9.3 server build release notes |
| 4.9.12554 (4.9.2) Legacy | 2023-06-20 | Last Release Previous 4.9.2 server build release notes: |
Legacy: 4.9.10727 (4.9.1) | 2023-02-3 | ||
Legacy: | 2021-08-16 | Previous Release |
Account Specific Versions
Exempt - NCL Belize locations (They use App Store release)
Software | Version | Notes |
---|---|---|
NCL - Order Entry Server | 4.9.10341 Staging - Belize / 4.9.11154 (4.9.2) - Cruise 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. |
California Fish Grill - Order Entry Application for iOS | NorthStar CFG 4.9.302 (Apple Business Manager) | Special Distribution only. Speak to Release Manager for more information. |
Biscuiteville - Order Entry Server | 4.9.12338 | Special Distribution only. Speak to Release Manager for more information. |
Biscuiteville - Order Entry Application for iOS | NorthStar BV 4.9.301 (Apple Business Manager) | Special Distribution only. Speak to Release Manager for more information. |
Blue Ribbon - Order Entry Server
| 4.9.12927 / 4.9.12777 (Special SDF Build) | 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. |
-- | 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 Mobile Manager
- Guest Identifier Speed Screen
- Counter Service: Guest Payment Improvements
- NorthStar Pay Online Payment
- NorthStar Pay on Advanced Customer Display
- Display check number on onscreen checks (all modes except guest facing)
- Ordering screen: Limit access to quantity keypad when ordering
- Text to Pay
- Time Record Adjustment Acknowledgement
- Add Print Receipt to check finalization screens
- Kiosk: Prompt for phone number on app when configured in ECM
- Drive thru: Send order to kitchen on submit; controlled by area
- Print Duplicate Receipts: Exclude credit card authorization chits
- Card Processor: Shift4 enabled for PAX S300
- QSR Kitchen Display - Placements: Group components applied to entire item separately from individual placements
See What’s New in Features and Improvements - NorthStar 4.8.3: Features and Improvements (Server/App) - for more detailed information.
2. App Fixes
Payment
- Correct tax displays when adjusting multiple menu items with Tax Exempt
- Advanced Orders can properly apply Tax Exempt adjustment
- Applying payment no longer crashes app
- iDynamo6/eDynamo allows for swipe of EMV credit cards and able to begin pre-auth
PAX
- Heartland certification added to capture HREF for refunds and adjustments post-transaction
Membership
- Option for required email for new customer accounts
Menu Manager
- App stabilized when searching for components and inputting quantities
Staff Facing
- CC Pre-Auth button functions properly
- Multi-select correctly keeps order type for the chosen menu items selected
- Able to correctly apply General Refunds when tapped
- Check number will always show the accurate number and no longer show '0'.
- Able to void menu items sent through the web ordering API with multiple menu item categories
Guest Facing
- Advanced Customer Display submits orders to kitchen and applies payment properly
Time Clock
- Adding a new time record in the UI correctly applies the date chosen
- Locations properly enabled when user override schedules
- Able to adjust time records when iPad is set to 24-hour Time setting
Reporting
- Reporting Service no longer exploits high memory usage
Web Ordering API
- WOAPI CardFree orders properly send to the kitchen (OE-15511)
3. Release report and Jira Ticket List
https://cbsnorthstar.atlassian.net/projects/OE/versions/20265/tab/release-report-all-issues
- https://cbsnorthstar.atlassian.net/secure/ReleaseNote.jspa?projectId=10002&version=20265