CWS/CMS: Release 9.5 and 9.5.0 (15-Day) Informational Bulletin

The mandatory VB6 version of Release 9.5 will be implemented on Saturday, Saturday, December 14, 2024.

Coexistent county CWSCMS.MSI file availability:

The CWSCMS.MSI file will be available by Friday, December
 6, 2024, for technical staff to begin testing the installation of the release.  The code will be located on the CWSDFSr share in the following location:
  •  \CODEDIST\Staging\R95
Perform any necessary testing, but do not install countywide before December 14, 2024. The new release will not work with the database until then.

Dedicated County CWSCMS.MSI file delivery:

By Wednes
day, November 27, 2024, dedicated county users should start seeing the CWSCMS.MSI file copied to their workstations during Windows logon. Technical staff can verify that they have received the file by checking for its presence in the C:\CACW\R95 folder. This file must exist on the workstation for the installation of Release R9.5 to take place on or after December 14, 2024.

Release 9.5 documents are located on the CWDS website. The xTools file and related README file are located on the CWDS Training Portal. More documents will be added as the release go-live date approaches.