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BadgeBuilder® 6.1.13.0 Released!
NESC releases maintenance versions of BadgeBuilder whenever there is a need to resolve possible problems. It is strongly advised that all users of earlier versions upgrade immediately.

There is no charge to upgrade from any V6 installation. There is a nominal charge to upgrade versions prior to V6. For more information on upgrading please click here.

To view a PDF of the change log please click here.

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BadgeBuilder® V6.00 Released!
NESC is pleased to announce the release of BadgeBuilder version 6.00. As of version 6.00, the entire line of BadgeBuilder software is now Microsoft® Windows® 10 & 11 ready!

In addition, we have made the following program usability updates:

  • Data Table View
  • Windows® 10 & 11 Compatibility
  • Enhanced Mirror Database Capability
  • Improved Database Field Editing
  • Fast Find Improvements
  • Improved Export
  • Image Optimization
  • Clearer Toolbar Icons
  • Image File Names

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BadgeBuilder® V5.51 Released!
NESC is pleased to announce the release of BadgeBuilder v5.51. This version includes the following enhancements and fixes.
  • Added a Quick Start wizard to help the newcomer to the program more quickly create a database.
  • Added the ability to export all designs to CTM files in one operation.
  • Changed operation when opening an IDC file and non-cached bitmap files cannot be found. Now a single message is issued and a list of missing bitmap files written to a text file.
  • Added the ability to rename a design in a database.
  • Fixed a bug in which the available TWAIN sources would sometimes not show all available when setting the source for fingerprint capture.
  • Fixed a bug in which not all photos would be exported from a blob-based database when the user selected to export images from one badge.
  • Fixed a bug in which locked and hidden fields were not always handled correctly in data input.
  • Fixed a bug when caching 32 bit BMP bitmaps.

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Central Database Storage Service Announced
NESC is pleased to announce the addition of a service to centrally store BadgeBuilder® databases.

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BadgeBuilder® V5.40 Released!
NESC is pleased to announce the release of BadgeBuilder v5.40. Version 5.40 includes the following enhancements and fixes.
  • Optionally stores all images (photos, fingerprints, etc.) right in the database
  • Supports our Central Database Storage Service
  • Allows local mirror snapshots of databases to be taken and maintained
  • Added support for MySQL®, PostgreSQL®, DB2®, Oracle® and Microsoft® SQL Server

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BadgeBuilder® V5.31 Released!
NESC is pleased to announce the release of BadgeBuilder v5.31. Version 5.31 includes the following enhancements and fixes.
  • Fixed bug when a CTM file contained a period in it name
  • Renamed magnetic encoding printer from "Ultra" to "Magicard"
  • Corrected issue with the print copy count being ignored
  • Added orientation buttons to the main print screen

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Magicard Series Printers get a longer warranty
NESC is pleased to announce that Ultra Electronics, the makers of the full line of high quality Magicard printers, have increased the UltraCoverPlus support and warranty package on their professional series printers to 3 years! This industry-leading support and warranty packlage further secures Magicard as a leader in the PVC card printer business.

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BadgeBuilder® V5.30 Released!
NESC is pleased to announce the release of BadgeBuilder version 5.30. As of version 5.30, the entire line of BadgeBuilder software is now Microsoft® Windows Vista ready!

In addition, we have made the following program usability updates:

  • Data entered in a field is now saved when the mouse is used to move around the badge entry/edit screens
  • ALT-TAB now moves through the badge entry/edit data fields in reverse order
  • Cut-and-paste now operates better in the badge entry/edit screens
  • Retention of printer settings between program sessions has been improved

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BadgeBuilder® V5.2x Released!
Significant usability enhancements to BadgeBuilder in V5.2x!

New Features for 5.2x Include:

  • Combined badge design and field assignment functionality
  • Tabular display of all rectangles in a badge design
  • Improved keyboard functionality during the design phase
  • Optional display of actual badge data during badge design
  • Support for the current MiFare encoder in MagiCard® printers
  • Simplified Requirements for "Foreign" Database attaching
These new features build on the enhanced features of BadgeBuilder 5:
  • Flexible Text Formatting
  • Flexible Photo File Location
  • Photo File Path In Database
  • New Built-in Templates for CR100 Badges
  • Simplified Badge Design Creations
  • New Design Toolbar Functionality
  • New Database Creation Wizard
  • Custom Field Ordering
  • Logical Fields
  • XML RPC Interface Added
  • Improved Printing Dialog
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Updated Video Tutorials for Version 5 Now On-Line!

Our video tutorials for BadgeBuilder® 4 won high praise. To help you quickly get up-to-speed with Version 5, we have updated all of our videos to include the latest features. (Looking to brush up on Version 4? Don't worry, the videos are still there for you!)

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TeamTracer® 2.0 Released!
Announcing TeamTracer 2.0! Our emergency management/accountability program just got better. Click here for more information!

TeamTracer® is an emergency personnel management and accountability software application. Developed for applications such as fire, medical and police emergencies and natural disasters responses, incident commanders can quickly and efficiently increase personnel safety while adhering to the latest safety regulations. The software is designed to offer flexible operation for virtually any emergency response situation, and runs on any Windows-based platform.

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