Abacus Release Notes 09/06/22

Abacus Release Notes 09/06/22


This release contains the following improvements:

Auto populated tax free childcare reference number
The tax-free childcare reference number stored within the TFC No field within a child's Charges tab is now automatically populated within the Ref No field when creating new Tax Free Childcare payments.



Child Name column added to Mail Merge
A new Child Name column has been added to Mail Merge.



Editable Parent Portal carer email address
The email address carers sign up to Parent Portal with can now be updated within Abacus.  




HEIC image support for Carer/Child photo uploads
It’s now possible to upload HEIC formatted images for Carer and Child profile photos. HEIC image format is commonly used by default in the latest tablet and phone devices.

Parent Portal tab fixes
  1. The list of children a carer has access to can now be updated.
  2. The correct activation status now shows for all carers.
  3. The Parent Portal tab for secondary carers is now displayed.


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