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IMPORTANT!!!
Please check your logbook to make sure your Update Subscription has not expired BEFORE downloading this update!
Supports new FMCSA rules for September 29, 2020
- Latest Version:
May 15, 2021 Update
Note: old version will be uninstalled; your data will NOT be harmed
Videos showing features in prior upgrades:
If you don't want to take the time to review multiple releases, just watch the
full training video
for new users.
Detailed List of Changes
May 15, 2021
- Fixed a rarely seen issue in split sleeper.
January 31, 2021
- Fixed minor user interface issues
November 11 2020
- Fixed a split sleeper issue.
September 1 2020
- Added support for new FMCSA Rules for September 29, 2020
December 19, 2014
- Fixed Canada Mandatory Rest violation issue.
December 17, 2014
- Updated the rule for the 34 hour restart change
- Added US Local options for 395.1(e)(1) rule
- Added US No Breaks options to not give 30 minute break violations
August 22, 2013
- Updated some rules.
- Fixed paper page recap day history.
August 5, 2013
July 1, 2013
- Fixed Error when using "US 70:8 2013" or "US 60:7 2013" beyond July 1..
- Known issues: Recap can be inaccurate if using new rules.
June 11, 2013
- Fixed Missing US 60:7 Jurisdiction..
- Known issues: Recap can be inaccurate if using new rules.
June 4, 2013
- Fixed consecutive audits would not report violations correctly.
- Known issues: Recap can be inaccurate if using new rules.
May 30, 2013
- Fixed lockup when switching between drivers.
- Known issues: Recap can be inaccurate if using new rules.
May 22, 2013
- Added new rules for July 2013.
- Known issues: Recap can be inaccurate if using new rules.
June 22, 2012
- Fixed defect with Certified Fax upload dates
- Miscellaneous cleanup and minor defects
March 21, 2011
- Fixed error when connecting to GPS
March 3, 2011
- Updated US city list for GPS locations
- Added Canadian cities to GPS locations
- Right click to remove custom locations added by accident
- Right click to delete a driver no longer on truck
- Fixed bug with Certified Fax timezones
February 8, 2011
- Fixed Database Repair Utility
- Fixed problem with some Windows installations
November 2, 2010
- Added new jurisdictions for Oil.
- New Certified Fax. Have your company contact Eclipse if there is a problem downloading logs.
July 28, 2010
- Added new jurisdictions for Alaska and Texas.
- To save time, certain checkboxes carry forward from one day to the next.
Feburary 17, 2010
- Better formatting for printing comments on log.
- Added option to print odometers along with remarks.
- Added upper case fields for certain log forms.
January 26, 2010
- Fixed printing of long company names on log.
December 3, 2009
- GPS points automatically used if available.
- GPS points optionally print latitude and longitude.
- New text tool for optional fields for specific log forms.
November 9, 2009
- Fixed log remarks to display activity.
- Fixed midnight remarks display.
- Fixed timezone issue with missing remarks.
November 5, 2009
- Fixed data purge for multi-day off duty logs.
- Included latest version of GPS Gate with 64-bit Vista compatibility.
August 19, 2009
- Reminder for subscription expiration.
- Reset password link added on Unlock form.
- Added Team Miles field needed for some log forms.
- Added optional Terminal Address field.
- Added Atlantic time zone.
- Web: Warning if you try to download a new version after your subscription expires.
June 30, 2009
- Purge old data option.
- Added new "On Duty Last 6 Days" field for logs that require it.
- Added new custom data fields along with a number of new log templates.
- Web: Fixed problem with upgrade pricing.
May 1, 2009
- Added one-click checkboxes to forms. IMPORTANT: You must unlock your software
to get your updated log form for checkboxes to work.
- Added odometer fields support for log forms that require it.
- Horizontal multi-day recap added for log forms that require it.
- Web: Users can update their own email, street address, etc.
March 18, 2009
- Added a better way of managing multi-day off duty logs.
- Added hotkeys for changing your status (Ctrl-1 = offduty, Ctrl-2 = sleeper, etc.)
- Added Canada rules (for U.S. Carriers).
- Fix: Arizona timezone issue.
February 26, 2009
- Added Short Haul rules
- Added Bus rules
- Fix: Faxing problem for some drivers.
- Fix: GPS showing no good fix when in certain timezones.
January 22, 2009
- Easier to add new drivers.
- Register from within the program.
- Fix: Certified fax problems for some drivers.
January 16, 2009
- Fix: Signature now save on multiday off-duty log.
- Fix: Totals now print on today's log.
- Fix: On 2-up logs, signatures are now deletable.
- Fix: On 2-up logs, drawings now work over month boundaries correctly.
December 26, 2008
- 2-on-a-page logs now supported (multiple consecutive off-duty days not included)
- Backup and Restore to local files, thumb-drives, etc.
- New locations you enter are memorized and added to the master list of locations
- GPS can be enabled or disabled (also prevents interference with some wireless
internet cards)
- Average speed for the log now displayed (rounded up to nearest mile-per-hour)
- Backup now made prior to purging data files for safety
November 13, 2008
- Added alternate Driver Code field for log forms that require it
- Fix: 34-hour restarts would not show immediately in rare cases
November 7, 2008
- New log available without DVIR attached
- Bus rules available for auditing
October 15, 2008
- When using Backup to Web option, old information can be purged so backup
can be sent faster
- Fix: Current time on the grid displayed incorrectly late in the day
October 7, 2008 Release
- Select timezone for your home terminal rather than relying on system clock; improves
convenience of daylight-saving time switches as well
- When printing logs you can now specify if the printed logs are going to be submitted
to the carrier; note prints at bottom of the log, and the Submitted to Carrier checkbox
gets filled.
- Add "hours worked today" field for logs that require it
- Web: Password reset function added
- Web: Eclipse Logbook officially launched! Website now open to the outside world;
no more invitation codes necessary to view website
- Fix: Multiday off-duty logs would sometimes not be marked as sent with Certified
fax
September 11, 2008 Release
- "Submitted to Carrier" checkbox on each log allows you to resubmit logs, or prevent
submission to your Carrier on a per-log basis
- Most form-and-manner fields auto-shrink text to fit space on the log form
- First use of Certified Fax prompts for switchover date (from paper logs)
- First use of system warns that prior days must be entered for accurate recap
- Web: Password reset option
- Web: Signature order form now fills in most fields for you
August 22, 2008 Release
- Added support for optional Trip and Fleet fields for companies that require that
information
- Windows Vista 64-bit edition now supported (including GPS!)
- Certified Fax now remembers how many days old you prefer logs to be before they
are sent
- Added firewall reminder to Unlock page
- Data file size has been slightly reduced
- Web: Ability to purchase signatures added
- Web: Suggests user name based on email
- Fix: Improved error handling for systems that have user permissions "locked down"
in Vista's \Users directory
- Fix: Lite version no longer shows "Trial" mode
- Fix: Prior days on recaps could print as zeros in certain unusual circumstances
August 1, 2008 Release
- Current time displayed on the log grid for easy changes
- On the grid, future plans show translucent, and fill in blue as time transpires
- Driver ID is now highlighted as a required field
- Sign tool is now "sticky" and stays selected rather than working for one signature
only
- Logs submitted by Certified Fax are compressed for faster transmission
- Signatures show more clearly when printed to paper
- GPS functionality now resumes when waking from "sleep" mode on laptops
- Remembers last driver to use the system on the current laptop
- Repair data files even if the program won't start: use the Repair
option on the Start > Programs > Eclipse Logbook menu
July 25, 2008 Release
- Submit logs by Certified Fax to your carrier with nothing more than an internet
connection (carrier participation required)
- Sign your DVIR using a scanned picture of your signature; no more "drawing" signatures
with the mouse (one-time fee applies if we digitize your signature; each applied
signature is unique)
- Signatures can be erased like regular drawings on the DVIR
- Company and Addresss fields autofill on prior (older) days as well, not just moving
forward
- Printed logs can now show the date/time printed
- Additional support options available from Tech Support link on main page
- Serial numbers sent to us along with error reports
- Login now not required for backup, restore, faxing logs, etc.
- Warning shown before you overwrite your memorized drawings for DVIR, etc.
- You are now prompted to unlock your software automatically
- Web: Forums are now highly spam-resistant (yeah!)
- Web: New website released; better screen shots, support options, and more
- Fix: Recap would sometimes display wrong value
- Fix: Trailer number would not show on "Classic" log used by a few carriers; unlock
your software again to get the corrected form
May 28, 2008 Release
- On-line backup and restore for your data files (currently free; may change in
the future)
- Trailer and Shipping Documents show as required on any log with driving time
- Form and manner fields auto-fill more intelligently, reducing keystrokes
- Carrier-approved name and address sent to you automatically for certain carriers
- Trial systems now prompt for registration automatically and show count-down of
remaining trial use days on main page rather than on a pop-up dialog
- Web: User-name now selectable at signup
May 2, 2008 Release
- Trials now give expiration warnings during the last week of the trial
- Ability to complete DVIR with one click
- Can memorize drawings on DVIR, signature, etc.
- Can copy memorized drawings onto any log with a click
- Repair remarks for DVIR can now be entered by keyboard rather than "drawing" with
the pen on our standard form and all custom forms as well
- Added list of common activities to the system
- Custom activities also show up in auto-completion lists
- Company, Address and My Driver ID now autocomplete in all circumstances
- Custom forms now don't have to be installed separately
- Driver ID always prints in upper case for compatibility with log scanning systems
- Added ability to print recap days on the log in reverse order
- Fix: Slow startup experienced on some systems corrected
- Fix: Help can now be searched even when sharing GPS among applications
- Fix: Help file was showing "Main Window Title" instead of product name
- Fix: Printing a range of logs works correctly (problem in 4/30/2008 build)
- Fix: Unlock doesn't crash if you mis-type some your name/password/serial number
(problem in 4/30/2008 build)
April 4, 2008 Release
- Enhanced recap shows when 34-hour restarts are being used on current day
- Supports custom log forms that list last 6 or 7 days in reverse-order
- Web: Full website released! Product info, support options, company info and more
March 19, 2008 Release
- Switch instantly between Paper-Log preview tab and Data-Entry tab
- View paper-logs and browse by day (for inspections)
- Draw on-screen on the paper-log for DVIRs, etc.
- Erase lines drawn on the on-screen Paper log
- Erase all drawing from the on-screen Paper log
- Zoom in and out on Paper-Log preview
- Delete all changes and cities in a range with Shift+Click-and-drag
- Calculate button beside miles field recalculates miles from odometers at any time
February 26, 2008 Release
- Direct link to chat with Technicians--instant support during business hours
- Copy Prior Location button next to Location field will instantly copy the Location
from the last Remark into the current Remark's Location
- Hint/descriptions added for lines 1 (off duty), 2 (sleeper), 3 (driving) and 4
(on-duty)
- Can now unlock if you don't have your serial number handy; use ANY TWO of email/display
name, password, and serial number to unlock your software
- Fix: Logs that intentionally had the codriver omitted will not have it auto-filled
when browsing back and then forward across days
- Web: New user forums put into place with new look and feel
February 14, 2008 Release
- Select Printer, number of copies, etc. from all printing options
- Recaps now print on the log forms
- Training video provided at http://logbook.com/preview
- Your current location (if GPS is attached) now always displayed in status bar
- Moved GPS indicator (satellite dish) to status bar at bottom of screen
- Added drop-down indicator by the driver name
- Errors can now be sent to our lab for diagnosis (internet connection required)
- When updating from trial mode, your data is now preserved
- If you move data to a new computer the first "real" driver will display rather
than trail-mode driver data
- Known Issue: Searching Help or clicking multiple-topic index entries causes the
software to lock up. We are working on a solution. In the meantime, we have added
a Help option under the Start > Programs > Eclipse menu which will NOT lock up.
January 21, 2008 Release
- New print option to print a date-range of logs.
- Supports multiple drivers on the same PC. Just unlock each driver in Help|Unlock.
Then click the driver name to see a list of unlocked drivers.
- Hovering over the Satellite-Dish icon shows current location from GPS.
- Pressing Enter key on date field parses the date rather than moving to
the next field.
- Double-clicking form-and-manner field selects all text in the field rather than
just the clicked word.
- Repair option on Help menu to attempt recovery of corrupted database tables.
- Fixed problem where Activity and Odometer were not saved in some instances.
- Fixed problem where Recap could be inaccurate when last change-of-duty-status
was removed.
- Fixed problem where arrow between grid and remark would disappear.
January 2, 2008 Release
- Warning! Data from prior versions will NOT be converted. Please contact us if
this is a major problem.
- Enter current location with one click if GPS attached - no typing required
- Enter past locations with one click if GPS was active at that time
- If you are not within 5 miles of a city center, GPS will use bearing and distance
to nearest city-center (such as 12 mi SW of Denver, CO)
- Required fields (Company, Address, Truck, Shipping Docs, Miles, etc.) are highlighted
if they're required and left blank
- GPS indicator shows if GPS points are being received or not
- Jurisdictions list shortened to US 60/7 or US 70/8
- Log information is now encrypted for security
- Ability to use GPS simultaneously with other applications (like mapping/navigation)
- New icons added to main form
- Data now stored in true database
- Data now saved immediately upon leaving fields, rather than on changing to a different
date
December 3, 2007 Release
- Locations now auto-complete from database of US cities
- Fixed minimize / maximize problem with grid
- Made odometer field for remarks deletable
November 20, 2007 Release
- Enter duty-status changes at end-of-day - Don't have to change to the following
day to enter duty-changes at the ending midnight.
- Verticle lines print on log grids - Rather than just the horizontal lines.
- Times switched to quarter hours - No more :15 :30 and :45.
- Print today before day is complete - Separate print options for printing partial
logs (for road-side inspections) and the complete log for today.
- Enhanced resizing - Top three columns now are symmetrical, and the grid stays
"square" when possible.
- Accelerator keys - Jump to most fields using the "Alt" key.
- Menu shortcuts - Ctrl+P to print, Ctrl-Q to close.
- Real help - PDF file replaced by windows help. New Help menu options for
Help, Index, and Search.
- Jurisdictions changed to Audit For - For clarity.
- Support forums link - On the main form.