[amayausers] Re: DownLoad Updates

Thanks for the insight Jeff.  

Being in IT myself, I understand the problems associated with patching - but I 
think in the long run, the benefits outweigh the dangers.

Glad to hear Melco is considering it.

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---------- Original Message ----------------------------------
From: "Jeff Banks" <banksje@xxxxxxxxxxx>
Reply-To: amayausers@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Date:  Tue, 22 Nov 2005 19:52:58 -0700

>John,
>
> It has been discussed to start producing updates again. Melco used to 
>supply "Service Paks" that would update the current released version of the 
>software. This became more of a burden on resources at Melco to maintain 
>than what Melco management felt was cost effective. There is much more to it 
>than just making a patch or upgrade. The support when people download it to 
>get it installed, the support of it when it does not work as intended, the 
>support of its creation, testing and documentation, the support of it to be 
>made available etc.. It is truly amazing what it actually takes. It became 
>more cost effective to create new CD's that install automatically.
>
>>From discussions I have been in, it is being considered to offer Service 
>Paks again. If it happens, it will not happen until after the first of the 
>year a bit.
>
> Jeff Banks
> Melco Embroidery Systems
>
>----- Original Message ----- 
>From: "John Yaglenski" <john@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
>To: <amayausers@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
>Sent: Tuesday, November 22, 2005 1:36 PM
>Subject: [amayausers] Re: Machine Settings
>
>
>Jeff:
>
>Does Melco ever plan to offer updates via download (not major revs) but
>patches to the OS or incremental improvements?  Sure would beat calling up
>and asking for new versions every time they come out.  Or do they already
>offer this?
>
>Thanks!
>John
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: amayausers-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
>[mailto:amayausers-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Jeff Banks
>Sent: Tuesday, November 22, 2005 3:04 PM
>To: amayausers@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
>Subject: [amayausers] Re: Machine Settings
>
>Rod,
>
> The 6.08.522 is officially released. The new files I have are different as
>I have not given them to anyone at this point, and they were just made
>Monday. :) What version or RSA and CSA are you using?
>
> Jeff Banks
> Melco Embroidery Systems
>
>----- Original Message -----
>From: "Rod or Sharon" <springer37@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
>To: <amayausers@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
>Sent: Tuesday, November 22, 2005 12:22 PM
>Subject: [amayausers] Re: Machine Settings
>
>
>>  Jeff,
>>
>>  We received some upgraded files for the 6.08 while we were at advanced
>> tech training Oct/Nov. Are these the files/upgrades you are referring to?
>> What we are testing now is 6.08.522.
>>
>>  Rod Springer
>>
>>  ----- Original Message ----- 
>>  From: "Jeff Banks" <banksje@xxxxxxxxxxx>
>>  To: <amayausers@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
>>  Sent: Tuesday, November 22, 2005 11:43 AM
>>  Subject: [amayausers] Re: Machine Settings
>>
>>
>>  > Herb,
>>  >
>>  > The presser foot is adjusted differently on the newer machine for caps
>> than
>>  > on the older machine. For the newer machine, you want it down and about
>
>> 2 to
>>  > 4 clicks from the bottom. If you were adjusting it up all the way as
>> for the
>>  > older machine, this will cause problems.
>>  >
>>  > Also, there are some new RSA files and a CSA file for the Auto Thread
>> feed
>>  > stuff. The work on the Auto Actifeed feature is still in progress and
>>  > changes and improvements are still being made regularly. The newer
>> files
>>  > will work better as well. If you would be interested in trying the new
>>  > files, I can send them to you. They have not been officially released
>> yet,
>>  > but if you would be willing to try them out I would be willing to send
>> them
>>  > to you.
>>  >
>>  > Jeff Banks
>>  > Melco Embroidery Systems
>>  >
>>  > ----- Original Message ----- 
>>  > From: "HK Acree" <hkacree@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
>>  > To: <amayausers@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
>>  > Sent: Tuesday, November 22, 2005 9:24 AM
>>  > Subject: [amayausers] Machine Settings
>>  >
>>  >
>>  > Hey Group,
>>  > Having a bit of an issue here. New machine arrived Saturday, along with
>
>> the
>>  > thread feed roller upgrade for the older machine. Upgraded OS software
>> as
>>  > well. Sewed some flats with both machines using the auto material
>> thickness,
>>  > the only issue was the new machine missed trimming the bobbin about 30%
>
>> of
>>  > the time. Then I started sewing caps on the new machine, again using
>> the
>>  > auto MT feature and began to install the roller upgrade on the old
>> girl. The
>>  > caps sewed horrible, thread breaks and fraying thread. The OS was
>> showing
>>  > the thread feed varying from 2 to 6 as it sewed. Turned this feature
>> off and
>>  > ran at MT of 10 but results were not much better. Still breaking
>> thread.
>>  > I mention the roller upgrade because I found the note that says the new
>>  > rollers may require a 1-2 point higher MT to work. The question is,
>> would
>>  > the higher MT also apply to the new machine as well? Are my issues
>> because I
>>  > am running the new machine at settings that worked with the old
>>  > machine/roller combination. Any thoughts.
>>  >
>>  >
>>  > Herb
>>  > Royal Embroidery
>>  >
>>  >
>>
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