PerfectTablePlan v7 news
We are continuing to make steady progress on PerfectTablePlan v7.
We have also added a new proximity: Near not next to.
If 2 guests have Near not next to proximity, then the automatic seat assignment will attempt to place them on the same table, but not at adjacent seats. This is traditional at some types of events for married couples, but not engaged couples. Presumably because engaged couples might still want to talk to each other!
So the meanings of all the proximities now are:
- Next to : Try to place in descending order of preference: 1) in adjacent seats, 2) on the same table, 3) on a nearby table.
- Near to : The same as Next to, but not as strongly weighted (Next to gets priority).
- Near not next to : Try to place in descending order of preference: 1) on the same table, but not at adjacent seats, 2) on a nearby table.
- Neutral : It isn’t important where these guests are placed relative to each other.
- Not next to : The same as Not near to, but not as strongly weighted (Not near to gets priority).
- Not near to : Try to place in descending order of preference: 1) on a different table that isn’t nearby, 2) on a different table.
We have used the Yin Yang symbol for Near not next to proximity. But we are open to suggestions, if you have a better idea.
This feature is in addition to the new v7 features described in:
Sign up now to try the V7 beta
If you have a valid PerfectTablePlan v6 licence, you will be able to try PerfectTablePlan v7 beta release for free, for a limited period before the production release.
PerfectTablePlan is a large and complex program and we have made lots of changes. Beta testing by customers helps to find issues that we weren’t able to find in our own testing, sometimes due to differences in operating system, printer and system set-up. So we hope lots of you will take part in beta testing. As well as helping to make the release as reliable as possible, it will also give you a chance to send us feedback on the new features in v7.
The beta version will hopefully be available within a few weeks. To get access to the beta release, please sign up for the v7 beta email list. You will then be emailed as soon as beta releases are available. You can unsubscribe at any time.
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Signing up does not oblige you to buy an upgrade to v7 or do anything else. All we ask is that you send us feedback on any issues you encounter.
The 3 customers who send us the best feedback will get a free PerfectTablePlan v7 Professional edition individual licence. Sign up for more details.
V7 upgrade FAQ
Q: Can I buy a v7 licence now?
No.
Q: Will I get a free upgrade to v7 when it is released?
A: Only if you purchased a v6 licence 3 months or less before the official v7 release date.
Q: Will I get a discounted upgrade to v7 when it is released?
A: Yes, if you have a valid PerfectTablePlan licence for v6 (or earlier), you will be able to buy v7 60% cheaper than buying a new licence.
Q: What other improvements will there be in v7?
A: The new version is very much a work in progress and not everything is decided yet. Stay tuned.
Q: When will v7 be for sale?
A: When it is ready! Maybe Q2 2024. Maybe not. We aren’t going to rush it to meet an arbitrary deadline.
Q: Will v7 be able to read plans from earlier versions of PerfectTablePlan?
A: Yes.
Q: Will I have to upgrade to v7?
A: No, it is completely optional. You can keep using any currently licensed version forever. But hopefully the many improvements will entice you to upgrade.
Q: Will I be able to try v7 before I buy it?
A: Yes. See above.
Email us if you have any other burning questions about v7.
Andy Brice
Oryx Digital Ltd
22-Mar-2024