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<span class="title">Release Information</span>
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Version: 7.1<br />
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Release Type: Beta<br />
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Release Date: 16th November 2016<br />
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Distribution Types: Full Version Only
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==Version History==
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<tr><th>Version</th><th>Release Type</th><th>Release Date</th></tr>
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<tr><td>7.1.0</td><td>Beta 1</td><td>xx Month 2016</td></tr>
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</table>
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==Download==
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Download the latest version of WHMCS from http://download.whmcs.com/
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==Upgrade Process==
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[[Upgrading|View Standard Upgrade Steps]]
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===Automatic Updating===
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If you are running WHMCS 7.0 or later, you can use the built-in Automatic Update utility.
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Simply navigate to Utilities > Update WHMCS to begin the process.
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<div class="docs-alert-info"><i class="fa fa-info-circle fa-fw"></i>&nbsp; If the update was released recently, you may need to click the Check for Updates button before the update will show as available.</div>
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For more information about the Automatic Updater and troubleshooting please refer to http://docs.whmcs.com/Automatic_Updater
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==Release Notes==
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===Asset/Template Changes===
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We've introduced compression of all asset files. This reduces the number of external requests, giving improved performance throughout the product. Delivering faster load times for admins and clients.
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====Which Templates have this?====
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For the Client Area, the templates Six and Standard Cart use minified files. For the Admin Area, both v4 and Blend templates use minified files.
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====Why change this?====
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Speed. On average, WHMCS 7.1 performs '''50'''% fewer requests and pages load up to '''25'''% faster.
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====Can I still add custom css?====
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Yes, definitely. By using the existing [[Customising_the_Six_Theme#Applying_Custom_CSS_Styling|custom.css]] functionality for the six template. The custom.css file for the Six template can apply overrides to the Six and any Order Form Template.
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===Stripe===
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WHMCS 7.1 introduced an official WHMCS Stripe module. Find the WHMCS module can in modules/gateways/. Full documentation for Stripe is here.
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====What if I have an existing Stripe Module?====
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WHMCS has attempted to make the module a drop in replacement for other third party modules. After upgrading, configure the module in Setup > Payments > Payment Gateways. Once configured, disable the third party module, choosing Stripe as the replacement.
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====What if my module has the filename "stripe"?====
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On upgrade, replacement of the third party module will be automatic. Configuration of the module is still required in Setup > Payments > Payment Gateways.
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====What if the third party module had template changes?====
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With the official WHMCS module, there are no template changes. Remove any changes completed to your custom template to avoid any conflict issues.
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====Can I use Stripe with stored Credit Card details?====
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The Stripe module converts stored details to a token on automatic capture. It is not possible to store or view credit card details in full when using Stripe in WHMCS.
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==New Documentation Articles==
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* [[Module Queue]]
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* [[Premium Domains]]
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* [[Hooks:PremiumPriceOverride‎|Premium Price Override Hook]]
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* [[Hooks:PremiumPriceRecalculationOverride‎‎|Premium Price Recalculation Override Hook]]
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* [[Stripe]]
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==Template Changes==
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=== Six Template ===
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For a list of changed files and graphical view of the exact changes, please refer to the Github repo below.
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The following link provides a comparison of changes between 7.0.0-release.1 and 7.1.0-beta.1.
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https://github.com/WHMCS/templates-six/compare/v7.0.0-release.1...v7.1.0-beta.1
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=== Standard Cart Order Form ===
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For a list of changed files and graphical view of the exact changes, please refer to the Github repo below.
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The following link provides a comparison of changes between 7.0.0-release.1 and 7.1.0-beta.1:
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https://github.com/WHMCS/orderforms-standard_cart/compare/v7.0.0-release.1...v7.1.0-beta.1
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==Changelog==
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* [[Changelog:WHMCS_V7.1.0_Beta_1|Version 7.1.0 Beta 1]]

Revision as of 16:07, 16 November 2016

Release Information
Version: 7.1
Release Type: Beta
Release Date: 16th November 2016
Distribution Types: Full Version Only

Version History

VersionRelease TypeRelease Date
7.1.0Beta 1xx Month 2016

Download

Download the latest version of WHMCS from http://download.whmcs.com/

Upgrade Process

View Standard Upgrade Steps

Automatic Updating

If you are running WHMCS 7.0 or later, you can use the built-in Automatic Update utility.

Simply navigate to Utilities > Update WHMCS to begin the process.

  If the update was released recently, you may need to click the Check for Updates button before the update will show as available.

For more information about the Automatic Updater and troubleshooting please refer to http://docs.whmcs.com/Automatic_Updater

Release Notes

Asset/Template Changes

We've introduced compression of all asset files. This reduces the number of external requests, giving improved performance throughout the product. Delivering faster load times for admins and clients.

Which Templates have this?

For the Client Area, the templates Six and Standard Cart use minified files. For the Admin Area, both v4 and Blend templates use minified files.

Why change this?

Speed. On average, WHMCS 7.1 performs 50% fewer requests and pages load up to 25% faster.

Can I still add custom css?

Yes, definitely. By using the existing custom.css functionality for the six template. The custom.css file for the Six template can apply overrides to the Six and any Order Form Template.


Stripe

WHMCS 7.1 introduced an official WHMCS Stripe module. Find the WHMCS module can in modules/gateways/. Full documentation for Stripe is here.

What if I have an existing Stripe Module?

WHMCS has attempted to make the module a drop in replacement for other third party modules. After upgrading, configure the module in Setup > Payments > Payment Gateways. Once configured, disable the third party module, choosing Stripe as the replacement.

What if my module has the filename "stripe"?

On upgrade, replacement of the third party module will be automatic. Configuration of the module is still required in Setup > Payments > Payment Gateways.

What if the third party module had template changes?

With the official WHMCS module, there are no template changes. Remove any changes completed to your custom template to avoid any conflict issues.

Can I use Stripe with stored Credit Card details?

The Stripe module converts stored details to a token on automatic capture. It is not possible to store or view credit card details in full when using Stripe in WHMCS.

New Documentation Articles

Template Changes

Six Template

For a list of changed files and graphical view of the exact changes, please refer to the Github repo below.

The following link provides a comparison of changes between 7.0.0-release.1 and 7.1.0-beta.1. https://github.com/WHMCS/templates-six/compare/v7.0.0-release.1...v7.1.0-beta.1

Standard Cart Order Form

For a list of changed files and graphical view of the exact changes, please refer to the Github repo below.

The following link provides a comparison of changes between 7.0.0-release.1 and 7.1.0-beta.1: https://github.com/WHMCS/orderforms-standard_cart/compare/v7.0.0-release.1...v7.1.0-beta.1

Changelog

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