3.1 How to enable the RecTrac Next Gen User Interface and other Frequently Asked Questions
Questions
We're thinking about going to the new UI in 3.1 RecTrac and have some questions.
- How do I try the new user interface for a limited time?
- How do I switch all users to the new UI permanently?
- How long will the "old" UI be around?
Answers
You must be running RecTrac 3.1.10.00.00 (or greater) to utilize the Next Gen User Interface.
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Here are two (2) good options for trying the Next Gen UI: Do it on a per session basis or in your Demo Database.
- The update to 3.1.10.00.00 automatically created a NextGen Interface Parameter for RecTrac.
If you are running 3.1.10.00.00 (or later), launch RecTrac. At the login screen, replace "RecTrac_1" (or its equivalent) with NextGen in your RecTrac URL to view your Live system in the new UI. Vermont Systems encourages you to share this URL with your staff. - Another approach to expose your staff to the Next Gen UI is to turn on the Enable Modern UI option in your Demo RecTrac Interface parameter. Refer to the steps below only substitute your Demo parameter record.
- The update to 3.1.10.00.00 automatically created a NextGen Interface Parameter for RecTrac.
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The "best practice" for moving all users to the Next Gen UI is to turn on the Enable the Modern UI option for your "RecTrac_1" Interface Parameter (or its equivalent).
- In the Classic UI, go to System Management Misc Management Interface Parameters.
- Select your "RecTrac_1" parameter record (or its equivalent) and click Change.
- Toggle on the Enable the Modern UI option. Save and Exit.
- At your users' next log in, they will be brought to the Next Gen UI login screen.
- Vermont Systems plans to deprecate the Classic UI in 2021. A release will go out which moves everyone to the Next Gen UI. The Classic UI will no longer be available.
See Also: 3.1.10 Differences fro Prior Versions.