Release 6.7
Release Date: 08/06/14
If Upgrading From Version 6.2 or Older:
  • The pre-defined “Deny when Inactive” and “Deny when Expired” rules have been removed so you will need to create new rules if you use them
If Upgrading From Version 6.5 or Older:
  • The mail server configuration has changed, review your mail server settings after upgrading
New Features:
  • Added ability to duplicate, export and import cardholder groups
Enhancements / Bug Fixes:
  • Fixed bug that made MS Excel files inaccessible in the badge designer
  • Addtional data is logged to jolly.log
  • Minor UI enhancements
  • Minor bug fixes
Release 6.6
Release Date: 05/07/2014
If Upgrading From Version 6.2 or Older:
  • The pre-defined “Deny when Inactive” and “Deny when Expired” rules have been removed so you will need to create new rules if you use them
If Upgrading From Any Prior Version:
  • The mail server configuration has changed, review your mail server settings after upgrading
Enhancements / Bug Fixes:
  • Minor UI enhancements
  • Minor bug fixes
Release 6.5
Release Date: 02/06/2014
New Features:
  • Added ability to capture signature using touchscreen or mouse
  • Added new search feature to the Main Menu that will search for matching records in all employee groups; configure in Workstation Options > Find Record > Global Search
Enhancements / Bug Fixes:
  • Improved e-mail notifications to support sending emails with barcodes and additional server settings including TLS/SSL support
  • Added Time & Attendance Report to Light Client Report Center
  • When using strict matching to search for records, ignore search fields if they are blank
  • Maintain the last used column order in spreadsheet view
  • Fixed kiosk mode for Windows 8
  • Fixed issue when images were saved during Registration using the Auto-reduce image size feature
  • Fixed issue where the printer selection dialog was shown when using the Print task
  • Improved software licensing scheme to be more flexible
  • Updated German translation and improved translation capabilities
  • General bug fixes and enhancements
Release 6.4
Release Date: 10/04/2013
Enhancements / Bug Fixes:
  • Added support for smart card encoding with Magicard printers
  • Added printing and mag stripe encoding support for Toppan printers
  • Improved smart card encoder module
  • Added ability to configure a second smart card encoder
  • Added ability to request and install a certificate from Active Directory Certificate Services to the smart card encoder
  • Added ability to configure a pause duration to the smart card encoding process between when the card is moved into position and when the encoding begins
  • Fixed a bug in the Record Center where an image path with an auto number wasn't being properly generated when adding a new record
  • Added auto check out feature to light client
  • Minor bug fixes and enhancements
Release 6.3.25
Release Date:04/02/2013
Features Added:
  • Added support for Opticon scanners
  • Added support for UV printing with Datacard printers
  • Added support for UHF encoding with Magicard printers
Enhancements / Bug Fixes:
  • Fixed an issue with PDF417 barcodes not encoding certain characters properly
  • Fix Light Client bug where Workstation Options would be reset after connecting to Jolly Server
Release 6.3
Release Date: 10/11/2012
Note: The check in / out rules have been enhanced. As the result of an architecture change, the pre-defined “Deny when Inactive” and “Deny when Expired” rules have been removed. You will need to re-create these rules if you use them.

Enhancements / Bug Fixes:
  • Database schema editor now supports MS SQL Server based databases
  • Support for HID iClass Corp 1000 2k/2k smart cards
  • In addition to rules that allow access, create rules that deny access
  • Support for smart card encoding and Zebra ZXP 8 printer
  • Light Client now supports multiple Groups
  • All desktop products including Jolly Server now support Windows 8 and Jolly Server 2012
  • Easily convert from Jolly Internal Server to Jolly Server
  • Improved Mobile Scan Station support including support for multiple groups
  • Fix for loading images from the web with special path characters
Release 6.2
Release Date: 06/26/2012
Features Added:
  • Added new “Lite Edition” to all products that can only be used for a specific purpose; replaces Scan Station, Print Station, Report Station Editions
  • Employee record data can be stored in the Jolly Server
Enhancements / Bug Fixes:
  • A Workstation Task has been added named Mobile Sync which allows for syncing data with a device running Jolly Scan Station Mobile; this replaces the standalone Scan Station Mobile Sync app
  • Added the ability to parse the data returned by MIFARE, Prox and Smart Card commands
  • Jolly Server installers now create a 2nd database containing the tables from the Sample Database
  • The Sample Database data source option has been renamed to Internal Jolly Server and is no longer visible when connected to the Jolly Server; if the user still needs to connect to the Sample Database when using Jolly Server, they should use the MS Access data source option; this is automatically selected by the software if already configured to use the Sample Database while connected to Jolly Server
  • Added “Auto-update record” and “Send e-mail” functionality to the registration process
  • The Print button is now available in Designer > Database Setup UI
  • Added support for building a record form drop down list containing all values present in the associated database column
  • Fixed an error that occasionally occurred when printing to Zebra RFID printer
  • Fixed a bug where Workstation Profiles were not saving properly
  • Other minor bug fixes and feature enhancements
Release 6.1
Release Date: 02/17/2012
Features Added:
  • Support for Jolly Scan Station Mobile
  • Optionally prompt user to update record fields during check in / out in Premier Edition
Enhancements / Bug Fixes:
  • Support for Topaz optical fingerprint pads on 64-bit systems
  • Tool to migrate data from Jolly Internal Server (JLT file) to MS SQL Server-based Jolly Server
  • Save advanced, driver-specific printer settings such as K-panel area
  • Resize database images based on max pixel size
  • Set database image JPEG compression level
  • Set database image file type on per-database field basis
  • Support for additional database image types
  • Save record import settings
  • Improved handling of time and attendance data from multiple locations
  • Improved support for non-English characters
  • Fix for workstation options reverting to defaults when the software is restarted immediately after being shut down or launched twice in quick succession
  • Miscellaneous bug fixes
Support for Additional Canon Cameras
  • EOS-1D Mark III
  • EOS 40D
  • EOS-1Ds Mark III
  • EOS DIGITAL REBEL Xsi/450D/ Kiss X2
  • EOS DIGITAL REBEL XS/ 1000D/ KISS F
  • EOS 50D
  • EOS 5D Mark II
  • EOS Kiss X3/EOS REBEL T1i /EOS 500D
  • EOS 7D
  • EOS-1D Mark IV
  • EOS Kiss X4/EOS REBEL T2i /EOS 550D
  • EOS 60D
  • EOS Kiss X5/EOS REBEL T3i /EOS 600D
  • EOS Kiss X50/EOS REBEL T3 /EOS 1100D
Release 6.0
Release Date: 11/16/2011
Features Added:
  • RFID label support
Enhancements / Bug Fixes:
  • Replaced Company Server with Jolly Server, a more robust implementation
  • Improved locking to protect shared resources
  • Simplified Workstation and Visitor Group Settings
  • Multiple workstation printer support
  • Added Task Configuration button to each task
  • Auto-format employee text
  • Support for additional languages
  • Minor bug fixes and enhancements