PeopleTools 7.62 Release Notes
SUBJECT: GeorgiaFIRST Project Upgrade to PeopleTools Version 7.62
PURPOSE: Release of PeopleTools Version 7.62 components, including workstation and file server files.
IMPACT: Mandatory implementation. The timely application of this release is essential for accurate payroll processing and reporting.
PREREQUISITES:
TECHNICAL: This release requires full installation of the file server and all applicable workstations, which must be complete prior to connecting to the upgraded database.
FUNCTIONAL: N/A
TECHNICAL IMPACT:
DATABASE: Your PeopleSoft HRMS database upgrade to PeopleTools version 7.62 has been completed. Unlike other releases: there will be no modification to the Help -- About PeopleTools release number.
FILE SERVER: The PeopleSoft HRMS 7.51 Server Update for PeopleTools Version 7.62 is available at the following address: http://swdist.gafirst.usg.edu/hr. This release requires a full file server update, and the download time for this release will be significant
WORKSTATION: Workstation reinstallation is required by this release. Switcher configurations will also need to be reset to point to the new configurations. See the installation document at the swdist website for detailed instructions.
SECURITY: N/A
FUNCTIONAL IMPACT:
Since this was strictly a PeopleTools Upgrade with no BOR functional enhancements, the functional impact is minimal. The most significant enhancements to the PeopleTools include:
- Query performance was enhanced, to alleviate issues with long-running queries and time-outs.
- New code was added to translate the string "T" or "TODAY" to the current system date. This means that a data entry person can simply type "T" or "today" and when they tab out, the current date will be filled in automatically. For ease of use, "T", "t", "TODAY", "today", and "ToDay" will also be recognized.
- Hotlink directly to the HRMS website from anywhere in the PeopleSoft application by hitting [SHIFT][F1]. The setting that controls this feature is located in Configuration Manager.
- PeopleBooks is now fully functional from within the application. Simply access the Help menu for various options. The settings that control PeopleBooks are also located within Configuration Manager.
For more detailed technical notes, please see the PeopleSoft release notes that are available for viewing in the PeopleTools 7.62 Upgrade section of the HRMS website (http://www.usg.edu:8087/HRMS).
RELEASE DOCUMENTATION: Detail Release documentation is available at the USG-EAS-HRMS/GeorgiaFIRST Website: http://www.usg.edu:8087/HRMS.
NEXT SCHEDULED RELEASE: The next GeorgiaFIRST Project Release (2.13) for PeopleSoft HRMS 7.51 is tentatively scheduled for delivery October 31, 2002. This release is scheduled to include PeopleSoft BOR functional application enhancements only, including the production release of the Blue Cross/Blue Shield Interface and Audit process, to be used for open enrollment and beyond.