Encompass 20.1.0.13 Release Notes
Encompass 20.1 July Service Pack Critical Patch 1 (version 20.1.0.13)
These are the release notes for the Encompass 20.1 July Service Pack Critical Patch 1 (version 20.1.0.13). It includes a high-level overview of the fixed issues in this release. Refer to the online help and the Guides & Documents page for additional information and related documents.
This Encompass 20.1 July Service Pack Critical Patch 1 release includes updates to users' Encompass client machines (20.1.0.13).
Encompass Release Naming and Timing Reminder
As a reminder, Ellie Mae has aligned our software updates with the appropriate tech nomenclature so we can be clear and consistent in our communication. The process in which you receive updates remains the same. To help you understand and prepare for releases and updates, please review the Encompass Product Release Naming Conventions page.
Certain Service Pack and Critical Patch releases are always applied to your users' computers automatically and cannot be controlled manually via the Encompass Version Manager tool. Typically these are releases that include critical compliance or feature updates, or changes to the Encompass Server that result in a new Encompass version number.
The Encompass 20.1 July Service Pack Critical Patch 1 contains updates to users' Encompass client machines (20.1.0.13). The client-side update can be controlled manually via the Encompass Version Manager tool. If the tool has been configured to always apply new releases to users’ computers automatically, users will receive this update upon their initial log in of Encompass following the release.
In Encompass, go to Help > About Encompass in the menu bar to view your Encompass version. When you apply the client-side update, your new version number will be 20.1.0.13.
System Requirements and SDK Upgrade Requirement for Encompass
Have you reviewed the latest System Requirements?
Before downloading or applying this new Encompass release, it is important to verify the latest system requirements for Encompass client machines. Please review the System Requirements for Encompass to ensure your environment meets the requirements needed to operate Encompass successfully.
The Encompass SDK (Encompass Software Development Kit) has been repackaged with this 20.1 July Service Pack Critical Patch 1 release. Although it is not required, it is recommended that you upgrade to this latest SDK delivered with this update to ensure the same functionality that is in this latest version of Encompass is also available in your SDK. If your SDK application utilizes the Encompass SmartClient, you can automate this process so the SDK is upgraded automatically every time you apply an Encompass release. If your SDK application is installed on a computer at your location, you must manually upgrade the SDK for every release. For instructions for automating the upgrade process or manually upgrading the SDK, refer to the Upgrading the Encompass SDK page or view the SDK Programmer’s Guide.
Visit the Encompass SDK Install Files page to access the latest SDK install files.
Again, upgrading to this latest SDK package is recommended, but not required, for this 20.1 July Service Pack Critical Patch 1 release.
