Project Viewer News and Updates

Feb 18, 2013

Highlights of this release:

• Fixed bug where UNCEFACT XML parsing was failing
• Fixed bug where multiple navigation elements were added
• Fixed bug where repeated action incorrectly created same navigation elements
• Maximize button tooltip reports “Restore Down” when applicable
• Fixed bug where no name tasks were not visible for old .mpp’s

Jan 30, 2013

Highlights of this release:

• Fix for detecting “standard” calendar
• Added support for locating subprojects in subfoldersFix for sometimes not able to obtain application folder in Windows 7
• Code-sign Installer for Mac OS X 10.8 (Mountain Lion)

The software application is used to view Microsoft Project files. It is an inexpensive alternative that allows users a way to view existing schedules from multiple platforms.

Steelray Project Viewer, the leading viewer for Microsoft Project, has recently been updated. This software has existed for more than a decade and has been used by thousands of businesses to cut project management licensing costs. Project Viewer was designed from its inception to be a low-cost solution for companies to share their Microsoft Project schedules. The benefits of this application are quickly realized by companies that have multiple and extensive schedules in effect at all times.

To increase efficiency and reduce user error, the program allows for quick access and distribution of existing data. Schedules can be seen remotely with ease, and users do not need to worry about compatibility problems or other errors that can often occur when viewing files from an external platform. In addition, schedule developer and project managers can rest assured that their files cannot be edited or revised; Because it is a pure viewer, unwarranted schedule changes are prohibited.

What Can You Expect to Receive?
Technological innovations have made it easier for team members to work remotely. Fortunately, software like Project Viewer makes doing so easy. For midsize and large organizations, this application can potentially save thousands of dollars in licensing fees. After distributing this low cost application, you can instantly circulate project schedules to all project team members.

Do I Need to Use Microsoft Project?
Most customers will be glad to know that Steelray Project Viewer acts as a standalone application. You won’t need the hassle or expense of using Microsoft Project every time you want to open and view a schedule.

With all of these features and benefits, you may be pleased to know that Steelray Project Viewer has a free trial; there are no costs or obligations. A maintenance plan can be subscribed to, which is recommended for users who want to receive automatic updates and customer service support from the developer. Ultimately, the money you will save with this software in the long term is worth the investment.

Jan 02, 2013

The project management software is compatible with Macs, Windows, and Linux environments. This is a must-have feature for individuals and businesses that use different operating systems.

Steelray software products have long been a popular solution for individuals and businesses with project management needs. From project viewing to analysis tools, this ensemble is a sweet bargain for anyone needing a quick cost-effective solution for working with Microsoft project files.

In the world of PC operating systems, one major division exists. The Windows operating system has been around for a long time, but a rival platform, Mac OS X, has garnered a substantial base of customers. For many reasons, there is a clear dividing line between Windows users and the Mac users. Aside from being a virtual tug of war, this division has led to real-world issues, particularly in the world of business. Many software developers tend to gear their products toward specific operating systems; multi-platform programs are growing in number, but can still be difficult to find.

Manage your Projects with Ease
Fortunately, Steelray Project Viewer can be used on Mac operating systems in addition to Windows. If there is one software niche where this matters, it is the project management genre. Although many smaller companies instill the Mac corporate culture into their workplace, this is not always the case for all businesses. If you have staff that are using both Windows- and Mac-based systems, it is probably a hassle to manage and share project schedules effectively. Compatibility issues tend to be the main issue in this respect, which can cause time and money constraints.

Why Mac Compatibility Matters for Steelray Project Viewer
The key benefit offered by Steelray Project Viewer is the ability to access and view project schedules on both operating systems. Project Viewer is Steelray’s flagship software; it is a very cost-effective alternative that can be implemented on an enterprise level. Businesses that use this program save thousands by not having to pay licensing fees for Microsoft Project for each of their employees.

Microsoft Project users can quickly make changes to existing projects, while other team members can simply view updates on the status of the project. Simply put, if this software was not Mac friendly, a vast number of business owners would be put at a major disadvantage. All Steelray products were designed to be user-friendly.

There are a considerable amount of Mac users out there; if you are one of them and if you have project management needs, consider Steelray.

Nov 07, 2012

Highlights of this release:

Fix for disabling help menu items.

Oct 30, 2012

Highlights of this release are:

Support for additional UN/CEFACT fields

Support for latest UN/CEFACT D09B released by PARCA 8/20/12Support for MS Project 2013

In excel processing fixed bug where getting wrong number of columns when a column value was null

Support for shading calendar exceptions

Fixed bug where not filtering properly with blank lines in project

Jul 03, 2012

Highlights of this release are:

Fixed filter highlight focus

Fixed filter help

Fixed some navigation issues

Display Ghost tasks

Fixed multiple filter selection not allowing summary tasks to display without children

Mac OSX German version now displays menu bar

Fix in calculating critical path

Fix in displaying custom outline codes

Fixed filter for critical path type

Blank line support

Mar 23, 2012

We are happy to announce release of Version 5.1.0.0

This release includes:

-The filter feature now has the ability to highlight tasks

-The filter feature now updates properly without backward or forward navigation.

Feb 21, 2012

This is a release with new features.

-Language Support for new interface (V5)

-UN/CEFACT support

-Bug fix: filter tab was on views other than Gantt Chart.

Nov 28, 2011

Viewer For Microsoft Project Released With Complete Redesign

Steelray Software announced today the release of Steelray Project Viewer version 5, a viewer for Microsoft Project running on Windows, Mac, and Linux.  Version 5 introduces a completely redesigned user interface, as well as many other aesthetic and performance improvements.

Microsoft Project is the leading project management software for creating and updating project schedules. Many users only need to view the information inside the schedule.  Steelray Project Viewer provides the most cost-effective and a better matched solution for those users.

“We started the redesign by asking:  how can we make the experience of viewing a Microsoft Project file even more intuitive?” said Brian Leach, CEO of Steelray Software.  ”We left no stone unturned, and the results represent Steelray’s committment to excellent design and engineering.”

Viewer can be downloaded from http://www.steelray.com/steelray_project_viewer_trial.php.

Oct 12, 2011

Version 4.4.17.0 is released for all platforms.

• Bug fix for failure of reading some XML files Bug fix for failure of reading preference data Upgrade to java 1.6.0_27

Aug 24, 2011

Version 4.4.16.0 is released for all platforms.

• Bug fix for update task content moving down per entry
• Bug fix for possible hang when no non-working days in project
• Removed Steelray protected file in file associations

Aug 11, 2011

Version 4.4.15.0 is released for all platforms.

• Support for calendar exceptions
• Optimizations for large project files

Jul 14, 2011

Version 4.4.14.0 is released for all platforms.

• Additional support for MS 2007 file formats Support for text use in duration and base duration fields

Jul 07, 2011

Version 4.4.12.0 is released for all platforms.

• Fix for unable to open browser on some Windows 7 deployments

Jun 21, 2011

Version 4.4.10.0 is released for all platforms.

• Fix for not being able to open some Project 2010 files

Jun 15, 2011

Version 4.4.7.0 is released for all platforms.

• Fix incorrect id numbers in some 2007 project files

Jun 14, 2011

Version 4.4.7.0 is released for all platforms.

• Fix for showing incorrect finish date in some project files

Jun 03, 2011

Version 4.4.7.0 is released for all platforms.

• Fix in filtering resource groups
• Fix for not throwing exception for unsupported MS Project 2010 field
• Additional fixes and support for MPX files

May 23, 2011

Version 4.4.6.0 is released for all platforms.

• Fixes for Project 2010 support.

Apr 11, 2011

Version 4.4.3.0 is released for all platforms.

• Fixed task usage zoom in function
• Added support for additional contour types

Mar 16, 2011

Version 4.4.2.0 is released for all platforms.

• Fixed printing issues

Mar 14, 2011

Version 4.4.1.0 is released for all platforms.

• Fixed a rarely occuring bug in the Task Usage View.
• Fixed a problem where the license key was not being stored.
• Improved support for opening MPP files.

Aug 04, 2010

What’s new in this release? Right on the heels of the Microsoft Project 2010 release, Steelray Software has released Steelray Project Viewer 4.0 Yes, these are a matched set – you will need Steelray Project Viewer 4.0 to view Project 2010 files, although this newest version works with older Project files just as well. For the download link (and to find out whether you need to freshen your license), contact us at http://www.steelray.com/download.php?prod=spv.

Jun 02, 2010

What’s new in this release?

Right on the heels of the Microsoft Project 2010 release, Steelray Software has released Steelray Project Viewer 4.0 Yes, these are a matched set – you will need Steelray Project Viewer 4.0 to view Project 2010 files, although this newest version works with older Project files just as well.

For the download link (and to find out whether you need to freshen your license), contact us at http://www.steelray.com/download.php?prod=spv.

Dec 28, 2009

What’s new in this release?

• A problem related to blank tasks was fixed.
• The work column format now honors the settings in Microsoft Project (Tools | Options | Schedule | Work is entered in), which means the work is now displayed in either hours (the default) or days depending on what the setting is for the file.

You can download this release using the following:

http://www.steelray.com/download.php?prod=spv