Access Service Pack Downloads

Instructions for installing 2010 VAT Changes Service Packs

Please note the following instructions for installing the service pack:

Ensure everyone is logged out of Dimensions
Take a backup of your Dimensions database
Extract the zip files to a location on your machine
In the servicepack folder you will find several files and folders. The service patch files (names beggining DA) should be copied to the service folder of your Dimensions install location. By default this will be (example for 2.43c): C:\Program Files\Access Applications\Dimensions\Accounts\2.43c\service\ some of these files may already exist, please overwrite them.
If you are using Non-Customised Crystal Document layouts for invoices, credit notes, estimates, proformas, progress claims and purchase ledger remittances (all types) then you will need to copy the contents of the ACD folder to the location where your crystal documents are kept. This will typically be a shared location on your server. We highly recommend that you take a backup of the crystal documents first, as these new files are the default layouts, without any custom logos or formatting.
The contents of the Access Reports folder should be copied to the location where your Access Crystal Reports are stored. This may be a shared location on your server.
The contents of the XML formats folder needs to be copied to the XML formats of your Dimensions install location. By default this is (example for 2.43c) C:\Program Files\Access Applications\Dimensions\Accounts\2.43c\XML formats\.

steps 3, 4 and 7 will need to be repeated on every machine that runs Dimensions. Steps 5 and 6 will need to be done on each machine if you are not using centralised reporting for either your documents or your reports.

Once this has been completed log in to Dimensions on one work station as the SA user. The software will upgrade, and the service packs will be applied to the database. Once applied, log in to the database again as the SA user and go to System Control> Options> System Options> Documents> XML Formats. Here you will need to load the settings for the XML formats so that the VAT features can be used. You will need to import the XML formats for the EC Sales Lists (if applicable) and the VAT 100 return (this will be required from April 1st 2010 for online filing of VAT return).

After this has been done each user can log in to Dimensions. The service pack will be applied to the software.

If you have any queries with regards to this update, Elite Support can be contacted via e-mail: support@elitebusinessservices.co.uk via your web login or on the phone: 024 7640 8911. Elite support will be open on 31st December 2009 between 10.00 and 16.00, for any queries relating to the VAT updates.

Further Guidance

For more information on these changes and the changes required within Dimensions please see the following guides:

Changes to UK VAT rates 1st January 2010

Changes to EC Sales List Submission

Changes to Intra-EU Services

Service Pack Downloads

Please click on the version of Access Dimensions you currently have installed to download the zip file containing the appropriate service pack.

2.43c

2.44a

2.44b (Please note an additional file is required for 2.44b, please contact support).

2.44c

2.44d

2.50