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  • 1.  MailStream Plus v8.4.5 – Release Announcement

    Posted 06-16-2023 09:56
    Edited by Matthew Kennedy 06-20-2023 14:31
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    MailStream Plus v8.4.5 Release Announcement 

    Abstract 

    Precisely announces the release of MailStream Plus version 8.4.5.  

    Feature Additions in this Release 

    MailStream Plus v8.4.5 includes the mandatoryUSPS preparation and pricing mandates that are effective onJuly 9, 2023.  

    The USPS has modified and renamed First Class Parcel Select (FCPS) to USPS Ground Advantage.  Current MailStream Plus FCPS mailers will have no impact migrating to USPS Ground Advantage with MailStream Plus continuing to support preparation of Parcels weighing less than one pound in support of the USPS Ground Advantage feature. Please refer to the MailStream Plus v8.4.5 Release notes for more details. 

    MailStream Plus v8.4.5 includes support of changes (or Errata) for the following Mail.dat versions: 

    • Mail.dat v23-1 

    • Mail.dat v22-1  

    Contact Information  

    If you would like technical assistance, please contact the Precisely Global Support team online at support.precisely.com or call 1-800-367-6950.  

    Any questions relating to this announcement should be directed to Kevin Ricks, Vice President of Product Management, at kevin.ricks@precisely.com.  



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    Caroline Anderson
    Precisely Software Inc.
    PEARL RIVER NY
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  • 2.  RE: MailStream Plus v8.4.5 – Release Announcement

    Posted 06-26-2023 11:11
    Edited by Lee Henty 06-27-2023 10:17
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    Are we able to start using this update now or do we need to wait until the 9th to implement it?






  • 3.  RE: MailStream Plus v8.4.5 – Release Announcement

    Employee
    Posted 06-26-2023 12:07
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    The new version of MailStream Plus 8.4.5 Should only be used for mailing that are entered on or after July
    9th, 2023. For mailing prior to this they should use MailStream Plus 8.4.4



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    David Propst
    Precisely Software Inc.
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  • 4.  RE: MailStream Plus v8.4.5 – Release Announcement

    Posted 06-26-2023 13:37
    Edited by Lee Henty 06-27-2023 10:17
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    Thank you for confirming.

     

     






  • 5.  RE: MailStream Plus v8.4.5 – Release Announcement

    Posted 06-27-2023 19:10
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    Where do we go to get this update? I am fairly new at this support.



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    Grant Stone
    JOHN H HARLAND CO
    SAN ANTONIO TX
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  • 6.  RE: MailStream Plus v8.4.5 – Release Announcement

    Employee
    Posted 06-28-2023 08:40
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    Hello Grant, the update can be downloaded from Precisely Data Experience.

    The updated database files for MSP will be under My Data Products > USPS Reference Files; the software is under My Software Products > MailStream Plus. The product download page for MailStream will show multiple download links, one for each of the various supported platforms (Windows, Linux etc.) 

    Please see the KB for additional details on navigating PDX: https://customer.precisely.com/s/article/Downloading-Software-and-Data-from-the-Precisely-Data-Experience-PDX

    I think you'll find this series of KB articles helpful: How to Access and Use the Precisely Customer Community



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    Kris Pinette
    Precisely Software Inc.
    TROY NY
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  • 7.  RE: MailStream Plus v8.4.5 – Release Announcement

    Posted 06-28-2023 10:16
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    When I go to the Precisely link provided, this is what I see.

     

     

    Then if I click on the MailStream Plus link, I see this, and I believe this is the one I want.

     

     

    Thanks for the assist.

     

     

     

     

     

    Thanks,

     

    Grant D. Stone, Sr.
    Software Engineer II, Marketing IT

    Cell 443 824-0639 | Office 410 751-1210

     

    Vericast

     

    Make every day a great day, for you and everyone else!!

     

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  • 8.  RE: MailStream Plus v8.4.5 – Release Announcement

    Employee
    Posted 06-28-2023 10:36
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    Happy to help Grant! Thanks for the question.



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    Kris Pinette
    Precisely Software Inc.
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  • 9.  RE: MailStream Plus v8.4.5 – Release Announcement

    Employee
    Posted 06-26-2023 12:07
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    The new version of MailStream Plus 8.4.5 Should only be used for mailing that are entered on or after July 9th, 2023. for mailing prior to this You should use MailStream Plus 8.4.4



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    David Propst
    Precisely Software Inc.
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