To our valued partners, We’re implementing an important update to how MEZ pricing is managed—specifically, aligning MEZ Good Through dates with Expired MEZ Pricing status. This change is designed to ensure that pricing is reviewed and updated on a regular cadence, improving accuracy and consistency across our quoting and order systems. What’s Changing? Effective the…
The new Project Scope field that was added to the General Tab of Project Container on 10/15/24 has now been integrated into the Project Container Dashboard allowing for increased data accessibility, including edit and export capabilities. To add this new field to an existing custom layout, navigate to the Project Container dashboard, ensure your desired…
The new fields that were added to the General Tab of Project Container on 10/15/24 have now been integrated into the Project Container Dashboard allowing for increased data accessibility, including edit and export capabilities. To add these new fields to an existing custom layout, navigate to the Project Container dashboard, ensure your desired custom layout…
To be consistent with other agile applications, such as Order Management, the Program field in Quote, Stock Pricing Tool, and ScratchPad will now show stock products as “Design Select” if they are part of that program. Please note, while the Program field is part of the “Quote Standard” and “Quick Quote Standard” Layouts, it will…
To be consistent with other agile applications, such as Order Management, the Program field in Quote & Stock Pricing Tool will now show stock products as “Design Select” if they are part of that program. Please note, while the Program field is part of the “Quote Standard” and “Quick Quote Standard” Layouts, it will need…
New fixes have been published for Negotiated Limit in Agile Quote. Prior to these fixes, when a Quote user would make changes to Catalog Number or Quantity on a Holophane line with a Negotiated Limit, the Negotiated Limit’s value would remain unchanged. This creates a challenge because when Negotiated Limit carries over to different products…
Ensure you reserve your spot and don’t miss out on these valuable learning opportunities! NOTE: Some of the above webinars have been offered in previous quarters this year. Keep this in mind when registering, as the content will be repeated for those who have already taken the webinar in Q1 & Q2. To register, click…
To make compiling supporting information about quote lines even easier, Mfg Lead Time is now an available print option for ABL lines for both PDF and Excel Quote Printout Formats (including the Items Only Excel)! A future release will expand this to Non-ABL Lines. Due to the nature of this data, Mfg Lead Time(s) must…
Paging has been added to the Projects grid on the Multiple Subscription Administration dialog to avoid having to limit the number items that can be returned after executing a Source Rep search. Each page can hold up to 100 items, and when applicable the bottom of the grid will display forwards and backwards navigation buttons…
To make locating Holophane projects even easier, Quote $ had been added as a search criteria option on the Project Search dialog in Project Container. A tweak to the formatting of the Excepted Close Date search criteria option was also made.
In preparation for further changes later this year, the issue that was causing an error to generate when attempting to make edits to a Project directly from the Grid View of Bid Board or the Dashboard of Project Container has been addressed.
In preparation for further changes later this year, the issue that was causing an error to generate when attempting to make edits to a Project directly from the Grid View of Bid Board or the Dashboard of Project Container has been addressed.
As part of our commitment to expand importing and exporting options from Agile Quotes, a new CSV format is now available within the Quote Client. This is currently limited to the same quote line and header fields available in the XML format. In a future release, we will be adding import templates for all the…
To increase efficiency when generating Quote printouts, you can now access the Contacts Tab directly from the Print Quote dialog for Project Quotes. Simply click the Contacts button to modify the associated companies and contacts as needed. Once the updates have been made, click the Reload Data button for the changes to reflect. Please note…
To increase efficiency when generating Quote printouts, you can now access the Contacts Tab directly from the Print Quote dialog for Project Quotes. Simply click the Contacts button to modify the associated companies and contacts as needed. Once the updates have been made, click the Reload Data button for the changes to reflect. Please note…
Territory Reps will now receive an email for all subsequent resubmissions of Specification Registration requests by the Spec Rep. Previously, these scenarios would not trigger any notifications to the Territory Rep thus resulting in the potential for delays.
To avoid having to limit the number of items associated to a Project Container, paging has been added to all the grids throughout the Save As New dialog. Each page can hold up to 50 items, and the bottom of the affected grids will display forwards and backwards navigation buttons with an item count preview….
You can now store direct links/URLS for non-ABL external pricing in Agile without using Document Upload. This will limit the need to navigate to multiple websites or to your SharePoint drive when you need to reference external pricing. These links can be stored in the Products tab of a Non-ABL Manufacturer record in Contact Management….
This morning we deployed version 4.0.150.2 of Stock Price Tool. This release includes the following changes.
This morning we deployed a new version of Agile Quotes (2.0.342.0). This release includes the following:
As of Monday November 6th, the ability to print future pricing has been turned on in Acuity Distributor Center (ADC) to support the upcoming price increase on December 4th. This feature will be available until the new pricing effective date. After that date, you will see the updated pricing as the current price. After logging into…
This morning we deployed a new version of Project Container. This release includes the following:
This morning we deployed a new version of the Stock Pricing Tool Client (4.0.142.2). This release addressed an issue where rounding to the closest $5 and closest cent was not actually being applied when using the Factor All functionality. In this situation, pricing products at what appeared to be the Standing Quote price would not…
This morning we deployed a new version of Stock Pricing Tool (4.0.140.2). To support the Design Select Regional program, this release includes a new “Program” column on the Products grid as well as a new “Program” field on the Product Detail card, which also indicates the Quantity Limit, if applicable. Later this fall we plan…
This morning we deployed a new version of Agile Quotes (2.0.315.0). This release includes the following:
This morning we deployed a new version of Agile Quotes (2.0.315.0). This release includes the following:
This morning we released a new version of Price History. This release, 2.0.25.0, was focused on backend changes. Due to this, you should not see any changes on your side.
This morning we deployed a new version of Project Container. This release updated the PESCO Sales Process field to be required and changed the default selection to “–Select One–” like so: Additional backend changes which will not have a direct impact were also included.
This morning we release a new version of Agile Quotes (2.0.234.0). This release is focused on backend system changes and users should not notice any changes.
With release 2.0.272.0, Agile Quotes will now show you which products are Design Select. Three new columns are now available in the Lines Tab: Starting on 6/9/23 these columns will be included in the “Quote Lines Standard” & “Quick Quote Standard” layout by default. They can also be added to any custom layout. This release…
This morning we deployed a new version of the Agile Quotes. This release resolved an issue that was causing Contractor Select products to show as non-stock.
This morning we deployed a new version of Agile Quotes (2.0.258.0). This release included backend infrastructure changes. Due to this, you should not see any changes on your side.
This morning we deployed a new version of Agile Quotes (2.0.256.0). This release includes the following:
This morning we deployed a new version of Project Container. This release included the following:
This morning we deployed a new version of Project Container. This release included the following:
This morning we deployed a new version of Stock Price Tool (4.0.58.0). This release includes backend infrastructure changes only. Due to this, you should not see any changes on your side.
Because the signing certificate for our ClickOnce Applications will expire on February 6th, ABL Tech will be deploying new versions of the following applications this week with the updated certificate: Due to changes in how Microsoft handles certificates, it is possible some users’ Microsoft Defender SmartScreen will attempt to block the downloads with an option…
Because the signing certificate for our ClickOnce Applications will expire on February 6th, ABL Tech will be deploying new versions of the following applications this week with the updated certificate: Due to changes in how Microsoft handles certificates, it is possible some users’ Microsoft Defender SmartScreen will attempt to block the downloads with an option…
Because the signing certificate for our ClickOnce Applications will expire on February 6th, ABL Tech will be deploying new versions of the following applications this week with the updated certificate: Due to changes in how Microsoft handles certificates, it is possible some users’ Microsoft Defender SmartScreen will attempt to block the downloads with an option…
This morning we deployed a new version of Agile Quotes (2.0.229.0). This release included backend infrastructure changes. Due to this, you should not see any changes on your side.
This morning we released a new version of Stock Pricing Tool (4.0.54.0). This release updated the sender address on ‘Price List [Submitted/Response]’ emails from SuptCenReps@lithonia.com to SuptCenReps@AcuityBrands.com. This should address issues where the AQD was not receiving notifications of new Price Lists being sent to them for review.
This morning we released a new version of ScratchPad (4.0.36.0). This release includes backend infrastructure changes. Due to this, you should not see any changes on your side.
This morning we deployed a new release of Agile Quotes (2.0.227.0). This release includes the following updates: Request Review Changes: Two new required fields have been added to the ‘Submit Quote for Review’ dialog to provide more context to the AQD about the opportunities they are reviewing. They new fields and options are: ‘Approved for…
This morning we deployed a new release of Agile Quotes (2.0.227.0). This release includes the following updates: Request Review Changes: Two new required fields have been added to the ‘Submit Quote for Review’ dialog to provide more context to the AQD about the opportunities they are reviewing. They new fields and options are: ‘Unlock Records’…
This morning we deployed a new release of Agile Quotes (2.0.227.0). This release includes the following updates: Request Review Changes: Two new required fields have been added to the ‘Submit Quote for Review’ dialog to provide more context to the AQD about the opportunities they are reviewing. They new fields and options are: ‘Approved for…
In an upcoming Agile Quotes release, currently planned for 1/12/23, two new required fields are being added to the “Submit Quote for Review” dialog. These fields are being added to help give more context to the AQD about the opportunities they are reviewing. If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to your…
This morning a new version of Project Container was deployed. This release includes the following updates:
This morning we deployed a new version of Price History (2.0.12.0). This release included backend infrastructure changes. Due to this, you should not see any changes on your side.
This morning we deployed a new version of Agile Quotes (2.0.270.0) to production. This release was focused on backend infrastructure changes. Due to this, you should not see any changes on the user side.
This morning we deployed a new version of Project Container. This release included the following: Dashboard View Fix The issue that was preventing reps from creating a custom View utilizing the Last Search Results has been addressed The issue that was incorrectly exposing standard View titles in the Manage Views dialog has also been addressed…
This morning we deployed a new version of Agile Quotes. This release included backend infrastructure changes. Due to this, you should not see any changes on your side.
This morning we released a new version of Project Container. This release addressed an issue where the Country, indicated on the General tab, could not be saved as anything other than “United States of America.”
This morning we released a new version of ScratchPad (4.0.33.0). This release includes backend infrastructure changes. Due to this, you should not notice any changes in the application.
This morning we deployed a new version of Agile Quotes (1.71.192.0). This release includes the following updates: Addressed an issue where certain Replacement Parts documents were not being returned when using the ‘Show Replacement Parts’ feature. Addressed an issue where product lines without a Product/Price Approval (typically Assembly Lines) would crash the Totals and CIP…
This morning we deployed a new version of Agile Quotes. This release includes backend changes that will not directly impact users.
This morning we deployed a new version of Agile Quotes. This release includes the following: CIP Dialog Updates We have moved messages related to Quote CIP Qualification directly into the CIP Dialog, instead of using a separate pop-up window. Backend Changes Some miscellaneous backend changes were also included, which will not directly impact users
This morning we released a new version of Stock Price Tool, 4.0.52.0. This release includes updates to the Application Administration dialog box and backend infrastructure changes.
This morning we deployed a new version of Agile Quotes, 1.71.150.0. This release included the following changes: Suppressed Lines Alerts: Due to rules around visibility of non-ABL Lines for corporate users, Quote product lines without a MFG or DIV value are hidden from corporate view. When this happens for corporate/department Reps, it prevents the quote…
This morning we deployed a new version of Agile Quotes, 1.71.150.0. This release included the following changes: Suppressed Lines Alerts: Due to rules around visibility of non-ABL Lines for corporate users, Quote product lines without a MFG or DIV value are hidden from corporate view. When this happens for corporate/department Reps, it prevents the quote…
This morning we deployed a new version of Agile Quotes, 1.71.150.0. This release included the following changes: Unit CIP Commission Issue Fix: A set of changes have been made to prevent a rare issue where Unit CIP fields that were not completely cleared out when removing the associated Overage could lead to the appearance of…
This morning a new version of Project Container was deployed. This release includes the following update(s): Address an issue that was preventing users from executing a “Spec Registration Search” due to the action buttons being cut Addresses an issue accepting Mexico or Canada Specification Registrations and linking them to existing projects due to a NULL…
This morning we deployed a new version of Agile Quotes, 1.71.108.0. This version includes the following updates: Addressed an issue that was preventing the Get Updated RFD Info button in the Quote Client (for Sales Channels still using RFD) from working.
This morning a new version of Project Container was deployed. This release includes the following update(s): Addressed an issue that was duplicating Registered Spec Awaiting Approval Alerts after resubmission.
The ability to print future pricing has been turned on in Acuity Distributor Center (ADC) to support the upcoming price increase on August 15th. This feature will be available until the new pricing effective date. After that date, you will see the updated pricing as the current price. After logging into ADC, click on the “My…
This morning we deployed a new version of Agile Quotes, 1.71.103.0. This version includes the following updates: Performance Tuning Updates to the Quotes Lines Grid to improve responsiveness when moving between fields. While all quotes should see some improvements, this will primarily affect large quotes (50+ EDT Lines) Subtotal & Assembly Lines As a result of…
With the July 14th Agile Quotes release, we will be changing how Subtotal (SUB) & Assembly (ASMB) lines behave. The changes are tied to grid performance tuning improvements that will be included in the 7/14 update. Starting on the 14th, when you update any of the following fields the “Ext DSP” field for all Subtotal…
A new version of Stock Pricing Tool, 3.4.41.0, has been deployed to Production. This release addressed an issue that was allowing DSP values greater than 2 decimal places to be imported through the Excel import.
On Wednesday July 7th we deployed a new version of Agile Quotes, 1.71.94.0. This version includes the following changes: AEL Products sold through the HLP channel with a Product Approval of NCI should now show a MFG Lead time in Quotes Addressed an issue where deleting a line and calling Totals could crash the Quote…
On Wednesday July 7th we deployed a new version of Agile Quotes, 1.71.94.0. This version includes the following changes: The Freight Terms text for Acuity Brands has been updated to point the AcuityBrands.com Terms and Conditions page instead of listing out each brand exception. Addressed an issue where Freight Terms for Canadian Reps were not…
This morning a new version of Project Container was deployed. This release includes the following: On New Project creation, Job Name has been made a required field to prevent an error from occurring The “Save As New” functionality has been limited to projects in the same channel model (i.e., projects under 3 digit reps can…
This morning a new version of Project Container was deployed. This release includes the following: Addressed an issue where the Territory/Order Rep and Spec Rep fields on Accepted Specification Registrations were incorrectly becoming editable once the Project was in Hold Order or Order Phase Addressed an issue where approval buttons on Accepted Specification Registrations were…
This morning a new version of Project Container was deployed. This release includes the following update: Addressed an issue where the Commission Split value for a Specification Registration could not be edited and resubmitted
On Tuesday, May 10th we released a new version of Project Container which included the following change: Addressed an issue where Quote Notes larger than 2000 characters would prevent the Project “Save as New” functionality from working.
This morning we deployed a new version of Agile Quotes. This release includes the following update: Addressed an issue where select HLP CiCodes were incorrectly displaying a lead-time of zero days Please Note: New quotes will now show the correct lead-time. Existing quotes will still show the lead-time of zero days until the revalidate button has…
On Thursday, April 21st we released a new version of Project Container which included the following change: Addressed an issue which was causing an error on the Post Sales tab for select projects
On Tuesday, April 19th, we released a new version of Project Container with the following update: Increased a timeout setting which should address the Session Timeout issue some users have been experiencing since the 04/06/22 Project Container release
With the 4/13/2022 release of agile Quotes the following items have been addressed/updated: The Non-ABL commission calculation has been updated to handle rounding and recalculation consistent with Order Management Addressed an issue with how Overage (CIP and Non-ABL) interacts with Freight Minimums on quote printouts Addressed an issue where the “Manufacturer Quote Request” would occasionally fail to generate
With the 4/12/2022 release of Stock Pricing Tool the following items have been addressed/updated: New “Lower All to Target” button: This button will take any lines above Target and lower them to the current Target price for the product. In order to use this button, Factors must first be removed from the Price List. They…
With the March 31st deployment of Agile Quotes, we have updated how “Good Through” dates are managed for Holophane Quote Printouts. In previous versions of the application, the “Good Through” date was specified in the Terms section and was listed as “30 calendar days” from the issue date of the quote. “Good Through” dates are…
With the March 31st deployment of Agile Quotes (client version 1.71.23.0) we have rolled back the “ABL Auto Complete Catalog #” and related preferences to their pre-March 20th state while we work to improve the new version and address the concerns that were brought up with it. We apologize for any inconvenience caused. In addition…
Complete Catalog #” (also known as TypeAhead or IntelliSense) to the same logic that is currently being used by Order Management. This update will provide a more accurate view of valid configurations and will allow for a consistent experience between the two applications.
The ability to print future pricing has been turned on in Acuity Distributor Center (ADC) to support the upcoming price increase on February 7th. This feature will be available until the new pricing effective date. After that date, you will see the updated pricing as the current price. After logging into ADC, click on the “My…
The ability to print future pricing has been turned on in Acuity Distributor Center (ADC) to support the upcoming price increase on November 15th.
We have deployed a new version of Agile Quotes (1.64.13.0) to Production! This version includes several features updates, a bug fix for a rare situation, and several behind the scenes optimizations. Please let Agency Support or your AQD Manager know if you have any questions or concerns!