Beta Version 4

[Josh]

Added:
[listxe1]Player Icons
Settings! You can now set your player name and configure the icon descriptions.
Player aliases are transferred in the conversion process
Report resizing
"Set Active" button to database management[/list:uxe1]
Changed:
[listxe1]Royal Flushes will now be labeled as such instead of Straight Flush, Ace High
Default PostgreSQL version is now 8.3
Aliases now have an easy way to search for player names
Unsupported game messages are now warnings instead of errors
Indicates when tournament summaries are imported
The 'Expand' button is disabled now until the report is populated[/list:uxe1]
Fixed:
[listxe1]Stat accuracy issues
Import crashing issues
Inactive tab coloring
Winnings by Day summary is now averages again
PT2 conversion crashes and lockups and other bugs
At-startup Admin rights checking[/list:uxe1]

This beta is mostly a bug fix release. Hundreds of stat accuracy and other bugs have been fixed. Stability has been improved even more. PT2 conversions should now actually work.

Some features to note. You can now set your player name in the settings and PT3 will automatically load your stats on startup. You can now assign icons to players, although auto-rate functionality does not yet exist. You can now resize the reports on the tabs. Simply place your cursor in the area between the reports, click and drag.

Getting PT3 to the stage it's at right now took longer than anticipated. Stat accuracy has been a priority, because if the stats aren't accurate, what good is the software? I'm sure there are some hidden issues left, but I think for the most part, the stats are accurate. Please compare stats between PT3 and PT2 and let us know if you find any discrepancies. There will be minor differences in some stats due to the fact that PT3 takes a more academic stance as far as winning hands go. If you split a pot with someone but lose money due to the rake, PT3 still considers this as a won hand, whereas PT2 considers it a lost hand. So stats such as Won $ At Showdown and Won When Saw Flop will be a little higher in PT3 than in PT2.

Fortunately, the most difficult part of development is behind us. Visible progress should happen much quicker now. The next beta should have many exciting new features. I want to thank every tester who took the time to submit a bug report and work with us to fix the problems. We appreciate your help and have a much better product because of it.

[JimmytheGeek]

Do we need to rebuild our database with this release?

Edit: Just saw Josh's post in Technical Support / Bug Reports that says we do.

[dray]

[quote="Josh"zor]Default PostgreSQL version is now 8.3[/quotezor]So should I be removing PostgreSQL 8.2 and allowing 8.3 to be installed by the beta4 installer?

[ncold]

[bgji]quote
This is an older database. Import and some reports may not work
properly. Please create a new datebase[/bgji]
Why?

[Josh]

I am locking this topic. Please post new threads for issues and questions with this version. Having one thread with dozens of different questions becomes a nightmare.

[bfvx]Creating a new database[/bfvx]
Yes, you need to create a new database for this version. Why? Because there were changes made to the database schema to add more stats and other features. PT3 is no longer compatible with the beta 3 database schema. Go to Database -> Database Management to create a new database and to delete the old.

[bfvx]PostgreSQL 8.3[/bfvx]
Upgrading to 8.3 from 8.2 isn't easy, if you want to keep your database intact. If you don't mind losing your 8.2 databases, do the following:

1. Go to Start -> Settings -> Control Panel and choose Add/Remove Programs
2. Uninstall PostgreSQL 8.2
3. Delete the PostgreSQL 8.2 installation directory (typically C:\Program Files\PostgreSQL)
4. Go to Start -> Run, type "cmd" <enter>
5. On the command prompt, type: net user postgres /delete
6. Install and launch PT3 beta 4 with PostgreSQL 8.3. It should install with no problems.