DARWIN 4.1.0

• OFTP2 – the DARWIN OFTP2 component is now annually licenced.
• Porsche – DARWIN now supports the Porsche SYNCRO message.
• DARWIN now provides Polish and Russian language support.
• DARWIN 4 requires Microsoft .NET Framework version 3.5 SP1 and version 4, which you need to install before DARWIN 4. There is a link to a download in the Microsoft section of our Support >> Downloads page of the website.

DARWIN 4.0.0

• Integration – DARWIN now ships with a number of different integration plugins to facilitate integration with your back office or in house systems.
• OFTP2 – Certified by ODETTE as OFTP2 interoperable. Full support for certificate exchange and the ODETTE trusted certificate list.
• New Icons – The DARWIN Administrator icon set has been updated. All client applications use icons in this new style.
• SQL Server 2008 – The DARWIN Server now supports the latest version of Microsoft’s SQL Server.
• Caterpillar – DARWIN now supports additional inbound messages for Caterpillar.
• Sainsburys – DARWIN now supports additional EDI standards for Sainsburys Supermarkets Ltd.
• DARWIN 4 requires Microsoft .NET Framework version 3.5 SP1, which you need to install before DARWIN 4. There is a link to a download in the Microsoft section of our Support >> Downloads page of the website.

DARWIN 3.5.0

• Vista Support – DARWIN now supports and runs on Windows Vista operating systems.
• Volvo Global DELFOR, DESADV and INVOIC – New message specification support for Volvo.
• Now includes INVOIC and DESADV maps for Volvo and Volvo Cars. To use, modify the business rules against the Manufacturer or Consignee.
• Spencer Gifts – DARWIN now supports the X12 EDI requirements outlined by Spencer Gifts.
• HMV support added.
• Added support for Ford Otosan and a DINET Turkey Profile Pack.
• Support for Credit Notes – it is now possible to add, edit, copy and view credit notes using the Invoice dialog.
• Now includes the ability to select a Buyer's location when creating invoices.
• UCC-128 Retail Sector Label – A new label type available from the Despatches view of the DARWIN Orders client.
• Various changes to the GTL label to support new specifications from GM.
• Addition of two new small labels for DAF - ODETTE Part Landscape and ODETTE Part Square.
• All labels can now be print previewed from the "Advanced Print Label" dialog.
• Includes modifications to the "Packing List Report". New customisations to print storage location, routing code and outer Serials on a line basis. Also a new customisation to sort by Storage Location and Routing Code.
• E-Mail support – DARWIN can now send e-mail alerts when messages are imported or rejected.
• SQL Server 2005 – The DARWIN server now runs on the updated SQL Server 2005 database engine rather than its MSDE predecessor.
• Multiple suppliers – DARWIN can now be configured with multiple supplier companies. Each supplier company can be associated with its own set of EDI codes, products, packages, label printing, exchange rates, etc.
• Data Directory – During the installation of DARWIN, a data directory can be specified that differs from the program files directory. Data directories are used to store information such as EDI messages and log files.

DARWIN 3.4.0

• Further retail company support – Boots.
• New support for Sellers – includes a new section in the Administrator, Seller profile packs and special options for Sellers.
• Added support for Ford – now supports EDIFACT as well as VDA.
• New reports – a DELFOR and DELJIT summary report.
• New Bank Details Section – there are two new tabs in My Company in the Administrator to allow bank details to be stored.
• Added support for Saab – now supports ODETTE INVOIC 3 message.

DARWIN 3.3.0

• Support for further automotive companies – DAF, Farnell, Mercedes Benz Turkey, Toyota, Valeo
• Support for further retail companies – Argos, Sainsburys, Wilkinsons, Woolworths
• Further message support – support for VW DELJIT D97A
• Integration with ODEX Enterprise – now also applicable to restricted versions of DARWIN
• Multiple currencies and exchange rate support – you can now specify different currencies and their exchange rates for use in invoice creation
• Ability to delete received files – if files received via DARWIN comms are not received correctly for some reason, they can now be deleted from the system to allow for re-sending by your trading partner or VAN. This option is available on a new view – Received Files – in the Order Processing and Invoices applications.
• Delivery Call Number/RAN Number – support for the Peugeot Delivery Call Number and Nissan RAN Number
• Routing Code/Transport Reference – support for the Peugeot and Renault routing code and transport reference fields
• Column selection – the Order Processing and Invoices applications now allow you to select which columns are displayed to you. The column contents can also be sorted.
• View selection – the Order Processing and Invoices applications now allow you to select which views are displayed.
• New Inbox report – Tradacoms Debit Note report
• New Orders view report – Despatch Variance report
• New Despatches/Shipments View reports
• Packing List report for the retail sector;
• VDA 4939 report for the automotive sector
• New Invoice report – Invoice report based on the EDIFACT D00A Self-Billed Invoice message
• New Archived Invoice report – Invoice Summary report for VDA 4906 invoice messages
• Support for mixed packaging – DARWIN now allows mixed packaging i.e. different inner package types in the same outer packaging
• Package edit function – allows you to edit the packaging details of a despatch
• Further transport label support:
• support for VDA 4902 label, including a configuration for BMW suppliers;
• support for the Global Transport Label, including configurations for BMW and GM suppliers;
• DaimlerChrysler Odette label updated and new support for a German version;
• Nissan UK and NMISA labels amended to include RAN number
• Transport label improvements – print margins can now be controlled via a configuration file
• Advanced transport label printing – allows you to print selected transport labels for a shipment instead of all labels
• Reports (General) – Improvements and amendments made to a number of reports.
• General – a large number of general improvements and amendments have been implemented.

DARWIN 3.2.3

• User Security – Optional user security allows you to restrict authorised access to DARWIN and to limit each user's permissions.
• Invoice Preview – The invoice preview allows you to change certain values, such as the invoice number and any prices against lines, before you create the invoice.
• Cumulative Quantity Reset – Informs you when the cumulative quantities are about to be reset and allows you to take action if necessary.
• EDIFACT Orders Report – A purchase order report created from EDIFACT D96A and D97A ORDERS messages is now available in the Order Processing Inbox view.
• Choose Outbox based on From EDI Code – You can now specify an Outbox to write a file to, based on the EDI code a message is being sent from (i.e. internal message node). This overrides any Outbox against the external network.
• Client Side Logging – There is an option within each of the Options dialogs to turn on client-side logging. This is only intended for tracking down problems and is therefore off by default.
• Despatches Client Options Dialog – The Despatches client now has an Options dialog where you can set up the working days (affects what “Next days despatches” shows). You can also change the server, language and client-side logging.
• New Installation Project – We have replaced the Install Shield installation project with a Visual Studio Installation Project. This means that licence codes must now be entered the first time the Administrator is started.
• Ford South Africa cumulative quantities – This release includes changes to the Ford SA AVIEXP message for cumulative quantities.
• Unprofiled Products – Unprofiled products are now displayed in red in the Administrator.
• General – Improvements and amendments made to a number of reports.