2002 Newsbytes

What's New - 2002 Archives

Internet Backup Service Now Online - 12/02
The TOPS Internet Backup Service website is now up and running. The website address is www.topsbackup.com. Please click the link to learn more about this premium service from TOPS Software!

E-Zines Updated - 12/02
The December issue of the onTOPS e-zine has been added to the e-zines archive under Articles.

Internet Backup Service Press Release - 12/02
The TOPS Internet Backup Service will be online December 15, 2002, just in time for you to back up your year 2000 books. Read about it in our latest Press Release.

Internet Backup Service Added - 11/02
The TOPS Internet Backup Service will enable you to backup your TOPS 2000™ data automatically over the Internet, based on a backup scheme that you choose. If you are interested in our newest Internet Backup Service, check out the Internet Backup Service page to read about it and view screen shots.

New Article Added - 11/02
Buckskin Artist Community suffered greatly from the July 2002 wildfires in Arizona. Learn how TOPS helped them recover from the incident in our newest feature article: Buckskin Artist Rises from the Ashes.

Dealer and Trainer Pages Updated - 11/02
Our Locate a TOPS Dealer and 3rd Party Vendor Training pages have been redesigned and updated to make it easier than ever to find a vendor in your area.

E-Zines Updated - 11/02
The November issue of the onTOPS e-zine has been added to the e-zines archive under Articles.

TOPS 2000™ Version 3.1 Ready to Ship - 11/02
For your convenience, TOPS Software has set up two shipping dates, before year-end, and after. Click here to select a shipping date for your new TOPS 2000™ Version 3.1 CD. 

Sample Reports Added - 11/02
We have added several full reports with real community detail to the Sample Reports page.

Report Defaults Page Added - 11/02
A new page has been added which details the Report Defaults feature, included in the basic system of TOPS 2000™ property management software.

Job Streaming Page Updated - 11/02
The Job Streaming page has been updated with new images and information.

2003 Trade Show Schedule Posted - 11/02
We have posted our trade show schedule for 2003 on the Trade Show page.

TOPS Software Opens New Office - 11/02
TOPS Software is celebrating the opening of our third office, to house our sales staff in south Florida. Read the press release to learn more.

All New Classified Directory - 11/02
Our new online classified directory is a mirror of the classified section of The TOPS News. Use the directory to locate or list products and services related to TOPS Software, or the industry.

Advertising Kit Added - 11/02
If your company is interested in advertising with TOPS Software, feel free to peruse our new online ad kit, which features information about the various publications TOPS Software produces, and downloadable advertising forms.

National Dealers Added - 11/02
The TOPS dealer page now has a new category: National Dealers. This enables customers in a state that is not represented by a local dealer to locate a dealer that is available nationally.

New Items added to Knowledge Base - 10/02
Several new topics have been added to the Support Knowledge Base. Be sure to search the knowledge base for new articles on Reserves and Coupons.

E-Zines Updated - 10/02
The October issue of the onTOPS e-zine has been added to the e-zines archive under Articles.

Welcome Nicole Beal - 10/02
Nicole Beal has joined our Sales Department team as the Sales Administrator. In this position, Nicole will be assisting Bruce Gran with many of the administrative aspects of sales, like answering the sales phone, writing up sales orders, making trade show arrangements and keeping the sales office functioning smoothly. 
Welcome Nicole!

New Section: Upgrading from DOS TOPS - 10/02
A brand new section has been added to the website for DOS TOPS users. If you are interested in upgrading to TOPS 2000™ for Windows, be sure to check out any of the following pages: Upgrading to TOPS 2000, Conversion Specs, and DOS TOPS vs. TOPS 2000 comparison sheet.

What's New in TOPS 2000™ Updated - 10/02
The What's New in TOPS 2000™ page now displays the  list of new features, revisions, and updates in TOPS 2000™ version 3.1, to be released by year end. The list of updates in version 3.04 has been archived.

In the Spotlight - 10/02
This month, we have added the bio of Debbie White, support representative to the Spotlight section.

General Updates - 10/02
Several pages in the site have been updated with new or corrected content. Of particular note are the TOPS 2000 System Requirements Page, and the Promaster User Home Page.

Newsbytes Archived - 10/02
Old Newsbyte web updates from this page have been archived by year. If you wish to view past web updates, go to 2001 web updates, or 2000 web updates.

TOPSHome.net Completely Revamped - 9/02
www.TOPSHome.net, the web site dedicated to TOPS Community Web Sites, has undergone an extensive overhaul. Visit the site to find ever more information about TOPS Community Web Sites, organized in an easier to follow interface.

E-Zines Updated - 9/02
The September issue of the onTOPS e-zine has been added to the e-zines archive under Articles. Archives of the TOPS Home e-zine have been removed from the topssoft.com web site, as they are now listed at www.topshome.net. 

Training Page Updated - 9/02
To make it easier to navigate, the training page has been broken up into two pages: Training by TOPS, and External Training Vendors. 

Trade Show Page Updated - 9/02
The trade show page has been updated with upcoming trade show information. 

Knowledge Base Added - 9/02
In response to feedback received from our customer survey, TOPS has incorporated all of the help materials currently available into one simple, easily searched, Support Knowledge Base. The knowledge base replaces both the FAQ and the How To files previously on this website. The new program contains all FAQs and How Tos, as well as previously unreleased troubleshooting guides and internal help files.

Job Streaming Page Added - 9/02
In addition to TOPS 2000™ version 3.1, TOPS Software will be releasing a new Global Add-On: Job Streaming. This program is fully integrated into TOPS 2000™ to allow portfolio managers to perform repetitive tasks simply and automatically.

TOPS Partners with AtHomeNet - 9/02
TOPS Software has contracted the services of the AtHomeNet team to act as a sales force for the TOPS  Community Web Site Service.

New Articles Added - 8/02
All of the articles from the Fall 2002 edition of The TOPS News have been added to the Articles section.

Fall 2002 Newsletter in Downloads - 8/02
The Fall 2002 edition of The TOPS News has been added to the Downloads section. Learn about the upcoming TOPS 2000™ version 3.1, an Interview with Dorian Drossos, Overcoming resistance to Change, Letters to TOPS, and more!

E-Zines Added to Articles - 8/02
The onTOPS and TOPS Home E-Zines for the month of August have been added to the Articles section. 

Matt Meiklejohn Moves On - 8/02
Matt Meiklejohn has left TOPS to return to his former position as a mortgage broker. We all wish Matt the best of luck in his new venture. Read his Farewell Article.

New Press Releases Added - 8/02
We have added three press releases to the Articles section. Learn all about the following new items:  TOPS 2000 version 3.1, Job Streaming, and The New Training Facility.

New Training Facility Opened - 7/02
In response to customer demand, TOPS Software has opened a training facility in our Clearwater, Florida office. The new facility is available for customized training of up to 4 individuals at a time. Read more about it on our Training Page. 

In the Spotlight - 7/02
We have added two new bios to the Spotlight section. Learn all about Julia Noalis and Martin Klueck. You can also see what they and our other employees look like in our Employee Gallery.

E-Zines Added to Articles - 7/02
The July issues of the TOPS Home and onTOPS e-zines have been added to the Articles section.

New FAQ Items Added - 7/02
We have added two new item to the FAQ - One question on prepaid fees displaying as negative amounts in an Income/Expense statement, and one on incorrect address printing in Gate Security Reports.

Lucy Fox Joins the Website Team - 7/02
Please join us in a hearty welcome to Lucy Fox, who has joined our website team to help support our web site customers. Lucy will be working in our Gaithersburg, Maryland office, helping with both design needs and support for TOPS Community Web Sites. Welcome, Lucy!

Website Update List Added - 6/02
A list of the changes that are included with the Summer 2002 website update is now available on the downloads page.

TOPS Megahertz 4-4 - 6/02
The TOPS Megahertz Softball Team are 4-4 so far in their Spring 2002 season. Please extend your best wishes to them, and visit the team page for more information.

Customer Survey Added - 6/02
We want to know your opinions of our products and services. Please take a few moments to complete our new online customer survey. Your answers will be used to help us improve our products and services. Results will be tallied in a future version of The TOPS News.

Version 3.04 Update Added - 6/02
In response to customer suggestions, several small updates have been made to the recent TOPS 2000™ 3.04 release. These changes will be included in TOPS 2000™ version 3.1, but if you do not want to wait, you may download them here. You must have a valid Maintenance Support Agreement with updates included in order to download the update. If you do not have a valid MSA, please contact  Nancy Garner via e-mail or at 1-800-760-9966. 

TOPS Forums Added - 6/02
Our new Message Board Forums will enable you to communicate with TOPS employees, dealers, trainers, and other customers. Sign up for a local account to join our online community. 

New How To Added - 6/02
Understanding Basic Accounting in TOPS has been added to the How To section. This is an extensive primer on the accounting methods that TOPS 2000™ uses. We recommend that all users new to accounting in TOPS read this first. 

WAD Color Picker Version 3.0 Released - 6/02
WAD Color Picker, one of our freeware utilities has been upgraded AGAIN! Be sure to read about, and download the newest version today - it's completely FREE!

New Dealers and Trainers Added/Updated - 6/02
One new dealer has been added, and two dealers/trainers have been updated on the Dealer Page and the Training Page: Please welcome BizEPay Solutions, and check out the updated listings for Bonom Accounting Service and Michael Furnia.

Version 3.04 change List Added - 6/02
TOPS 2000™ version 3.04 is now available to users of the Work Order, CC&R, Gate Security, and Pool Pass add-on modules, as well as community web site customers. Read the update list to learn what's new.

Previous Change Lists Archived - 6/02
Update lists for 3.03 and 3.02c have been archived under TOPS 2000 What's New.

New Article Added - 6/02
A new section, E-Zine Archives, has been added to the Articles section. The archives contains all back issues of the TOPS Home E-Zine, and the onTOPS E-Zine. Each issue contains support issues, sales specials, customer and product spotlights, announcements, and more! This section replaces the TOPS Home E-Zine archive.

Summer 2002 Newsletter in Downloads - 5/02
The Summer 2002 edition of The TOPS News has been added to the Downloads section. Learn about TOPS 2000™ version 3.04, an Interview with our Corporate Trainer, Letters to TOPS, a Summer update to community web sites, and more!

Julia Noalis Joins the Support Team - 5/02
Please join us in a hearty welcome to Julia "Julie" Noalis, who has joined our Technical Support team in Clearwater, Florida. Julie will be providing accounting support for our TOPS 2000™ customers. Welcome, Julie!

WAD Color Picker Version 2.0 Released - 5/02
WAD Color Picker, one of our freeware utilities has been significantly upgraded. Be sure to read about, and download the newest version today - it's completely FREE!

New Items Added to FAQ - 5/02
Three new pages have been added, CC&R FAQ, Payroll FAQ, and Users and Passwords FAQ. In addition, over 20 new FAQ questions have been added to various  FAQ sections.

New How To Added - 5/02
How to Void a Manual Check has been added to the How To section.

TOPS 2000™ Network Page Added - 5/02
A new page describing networking capabilities of TOPS 2000™ has been added. 

Martin Klueck Joins the Support Team - 4/02
Please join us in a hearty welcome to Martin "Marty" Klueck, who has joined our Technical Support team in Clearwater, Florida. Marty will be providing support for the more technical issues for networking and computers. Welcome, Marty!

Attention onTOPS E-Zine Subscribers - 4/02
We have experienced an error with our e-mail server resulting in the loss of our subscription database. If you were once subscribed to the onTOPS monthly informational e-zine, please re-enter your subscription request from our home page.

New Articles Added - 4/02
A new section, TOPS Home Archives, has been added to the Articles section. The archives contains all back issues of the TOPS Home E-Zine, an e-zine about TOPS community web sites. Articles include support issues, sales specials, customer web site spotlights, announcements, and more!

New Management Companies Added - 4/02
Our management company locater continues to grow. Check out all of the new companies listed there.

TOPS is Published! - 3/02
Look for an article titled Remote Access: Linking Computers in the Field and Home Office Saves Time in the March issue of Community Advisor, a publication by the New England Chapter of CAI. The article was written by Andrea Drennen, our Internet Services Manager. Look for it on page 12, or read the article here. 

TOPS is Published! - 3/02
Look for an article titled Preventive Medicine for Your PC in the March issue of Condo Media, a publication by the New England Chapter of CAI. The article was written by Andrea Drennen, our Internet Services Manager. Look for it on page 13, or read the article here. 

New Dealers and Trainers Added - 3/02
Three new dealers/trainers have been added to the Dealer Page and the Training Page: Field Master Community Management in Utah; Best Fit Solutions, LLC in Texas; and DAB Enterprises LLC in Arizona. Welcome to the TOPS Family!

New Advanced Search Added - 3/02
Now you can find anything! Click Search from the top menu bar to see our new advanced search function.

New Navigation System Implemented - 3/02
Look! At the top of the page! It's a bird, It's a plane, It's a Menu Bar! Our all new DHTML Menu bar has been implemented to make it even easier to navigate our site 

New Items Added to FAQ - 3/02
A new Gate Security FAQ page has been added, and several new questions were added to the A/P FAQ page.

New How Tos Added - 3/02
A number of new items have been added to the How To section, including How to setup master associations with sub associations, a backup procedure, transferring TOPS between computers, and CC&R codes information.

TOPS On-Site™ System Requirements Added - 3/02
Are you interested in TOPS On-Site, and wondering if your computers can handle it? Check out our handy system requirements.

TOPS Guard Gate Page Added - 3/02
Learn abut TOPS Guard Gate, a stand alone interface for the Gate Security module.

New Flash Walkthrough Added - 3/02
Check out our all new TOPS On-Site Walkthrough. Flash plug in required.

Demo Order Form Updated - 3/02
Now you can order a free demo of TOPS 2000™, TOPS On-Site™, or our Community Web Sites, all from one convenient order form.

TOPS On-Site Tour Added - 3/02
The new tour details the many modules and features of TOPS On-Site™.

TOPS On-Site™ System Requirements Added - 3/02
Are you interested in TOPS On-Site, and wondering if your computers can handle it? Check out our handy system requirements.

TOPS On-Site™ Modules Page Added - 3/02
The modules page details the many modules available for TOPS On-Site, and what they entail.

Press Release: TOPS Releases New Product - 2/02
TOPS Software announces the release of our newest product, TOPS On-Site! Read On...

New Management Companies Added - 2/02
Our Management Company Locater continues to grow. TOPS welcomes Field Master Association Management from Utah.

New Dealers Added - 2/02
Three new dealers have been added to the Dealer Page: Wilson Stewart Systems, Inc in Tennessee; IQ Systems, Inc in Maryland; and G.W. & Associates in Georgia. Welcome to the TOPS Family!

New Articles Added - 2/02
All of the articles from our Spring 2002 newsletter have been added to the articles section.

Spring 2002 Newsletter in Downloads - 2/02
Our first newsletter of 2002 has been added to the Downloads section. Check it out for all of the news on TOPS Guard Gate, Timesavers in TOPS 2000™, Preventive Medicine for Your PC, and more!

2002 Trade Show Schedule - 1/02
The 2002 Trade Show Schedule is now available for those of you who would like to meet and greet TOPS employees. Be sure to check us out in your neighborhood!