Inspire v4.1 Release Notes
Inspire by STX v4.1 was released on July 29th, 2024.
The Inspire Worker App was released to offer IP Address restrictions and permission on 7/31/2024. Updating the Android or iOS app will be required for all app users. IP Address Limitations (NEW!) - Restrict access to login to the Inspire by STX browser version by a specific IP Address. This is a great feature for businesses that do not want their workers to login outside of the business.
Location: Setup > Setup Worker Permissions
Terms and Conditions (NEW!) - Terms and Conditions have been added to the Setup Client Form page and can require an eSignature to commit to the terms and conditions.
Location: Setup Client Forms > Terms and Conditions
Logging Client Form Responses (NEW!) - The Client Form responses, including the new Terms and Conditions information will now be stored to the Communications tab as a line item with preview.
KB Article: Are my client form answers logged anywhere?
Location: Client Card > Communications Tab
Client Form Reset Option (NEW!) - The client-facing version of the Client Form can now be reset after each submission.
Location: Setup Client Forms > Save Options tab
Summarizing Product Sales (Enhancement) - Products sold with a qty of 2 or more will now display in one line item, such as Daily Shampoo (3 x $20.00) $60.00.
Location: Checkout > Receipt
Adjusted Price Star (Enhancement) - If a price of a product or service was manually adjusted, the line item will display a star to the right of the price.
KB Article: Why is there a star on my receipt line item?
Location: Checkout > Receipt
Apply Promotions or Rewards to Adjusted Price (Enhancement) - When checking out a client, you can now adjust the price of a service or product and then apply a promotion or reward.
Location: Checkout
Compensation Method Calculations by Paid Price or Set Price (Enhancement) - Calculate service and product sales by the price paid or set price.
KB Article: Compensation Methods: Paid Price vs Set Price
Location: Setup Compensation Methods / Process Compensation
Updates to Cash Paid In / Out (Enhancement) - The Cash Paid In & Out Page has been modernized to match the software. Additionally, the To / From and Reason are no longer required.
Location: Checkout List > Cash Paid In / Out
Option to Deduct Guest Charges from Goals (Enhancement) - The Guest Charges can now be deducted from Service Sale related goals to match the Total Sheet and Process Compensation Reports.
KB Article: Can I deduct my guest charges from goals?
Location: Setup Goals
Setup Package Flat Price (Enhancement) - When setting up packages, a flat rate can now be used and the Inspire software will calculate the price the services or reps should be. For example, if the price before discounts is $120 ($60 Massage, $30 Manicure and $30 Blowout), then if you set the package price to $100, it will automatically calculate the services as follows: $50 Massage, $25 Manicure and $25 Blowout.
Location: Setup Packages
Standard Gross Margin (NEW!) - Set a Standard Gross Margin in Setup Product Line to automatically calculate the price of the product from setup. There are options to update existing products or not upon save.
KB Article: How does a standard gross margin work?
Location: Setup Product Lines
Stock Number Character Limit (Enhancement) - The number of characters allowed in a Stock Number has been increased to 100 characters.
Location: Setup Products
Max Availabilities in Find Appointment (Enhancement) - Find Appointment availablities can now display up to 300 options or as little as 5 options.
Location: Setup Booking Preferences
Browser Login Permission (Enhancement) - Enable or Disable the ability to login to the browser version of the software by worker permission.
Location: Setup Worker Permissions
COMING SOON! APP REVIEW PENDING... App Login Permission (Enhancement) - Enable or Disable the ability to login to the app version of the software by worker permission.
Location: Setup Worker Permissions
Rebook Report (Enhancement) - The Worker Rebook Statistics have been removed when generating the Company version of the report.
Location: Reports > Rebook Report
Scheduled Reports Unique Identifier (Enhancement) - The scheduled reports will now have a unique identifier added to the file name to avoid confusion when downloading.
Location: Scheduled Reports Downloads
Clover Rotating Access Token (Enhancement) - Clover credit card processing now requires a rotating access token, that is implemented behind the scenes in this version of the software.
Location: Token on File / Memberships Card Processing
Solo Package Appointment Book View (Enhancement) - For any accounts using a Solo Package (single user) the display preferences for the appointment book will no longer save from the Appointment Book page. Week View Preferences can be used in Setup Booking Preferences.
Location: Setup Booking Preferences
Marketing Updates (Enhancement) - The Marketing Suite has been cleaned up recently to offer a smoother email sending experience.
Location: Marketing
Marketing Featured Images (Enhancement) - Promotional images are now available in the drag and drop editor under 'Featured Images'. Simply drag the headers onto your email for a boost!
Location: Marketing > Templates > Drag n Drop Editor
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