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Discover what’s new in register by ability business and stay informed on the latest releases, improvements, and new features.
Version 1.6.0 #
March 3rd, 2026
New Features #
- Scale Support
- We’ve added full support for electronic scales!
- Go to Menu → Settings → Hardware → Manage Scales to configure your scale.
- You can choose from our list of pre-configured scales.
- In the item list, set any item to sell by weight.
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Improvements #
- Added open cash drawer button to the prepare drawer count screen.
- Payment reference numbers are now automatically truncated to 21 characters to respect QuickBooks Online deposit rules.
- The about window shortcut has been changed to F1 to resolve a shortcut conflict.
- Improved totals and payment validation when the customer is changed.
- Commas can now be used in item and customer searches.
Fixes #
- Fixed the web link in the register about window.
- Fixed onboarding issue with undeposited funds.
- Fixed mixed payment totals including cashback.
Important Migration Note #
- This update includes a database migration.
- It will run automatically the first time you open the new version.
- The app will show a clear popup notification during the migration.
- The screen will be temporarily unusable/frozen; please do not close or restart the app during this time.
- A second notification will appear when the migration completes.
Version 1.5.2 #
February 17th, 2026
Fixes
- Improved stability for receiving QuickBooks Online webhooks.
- Resolved an error with deleting or merging items in QuickBooks Online.
- Fixes for displaying payment on account in certain circumstances.
Version 1.5.1 #
February 11th, 2026
Fixes
- Printing an end of day report to a receipt printer will no longer print infinitely.
Verison 1.5.0 #
February 10th, 2026
New Features
- Estimates
- Options to create, finalize, and sell directly from an estimate.
- Easily convert to an estimate from register checkout.
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- Serial Number Tracking
- Settings are available when editing an item in register.
- Selling serialized items will prompt for number entry.
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Improvements
- Added reports to the register menu
- Added receipt printer warning to reports page
- Better tracking with affiliate codes
- Faster tracking of on-hand quantity
- Improved item line calculations between register and QuickBooks Online
Fixes
- Prevented duplicate name error for system items
- Fixed discounts from showing infinite when price was 0
- Fixed issue with sending returns to QuickBooks Online
Version 1.4.1 #
January 7th, 2026
Fixes
- Prevent previous transactions from updating when changing item accounts.
- Cash rounding calculations.
- Sales receipts are sent properly.
Version 1.4.0 #
January 6th, 2026
New Features
- Cash Rounding
- Added support for different levels of cash rounding and options for rounding up and down.
- Enabled in your register organization settings.
- Added support for system items.
- Added support for adjustments.
- Added support for different levels of cash rounding and options for rounding up and down.
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Improvements
- Discount Type Tracking
- Syncing Client Settings
- Logging Improvements
- Separated logs into groups for easier tracking.
Version 1.3.0 #
December 2nd, 2025
New Features
- Payments On Account
- Add a payment on account during checkout by clicking Actions -> Payment on Account, or shortcut Ctrl+Shift+A.
- Payments are sent to QuickBooks Online as unapplied and can be matched later.
- Adding or removing a payment on account is an auditable action. User permissions may need to be updated.
- Customer Account Balances
- Now visible when taking a payment on account, selling on account and on the edit customer screen.
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Improvements
- Better Barcode Searching
- Shortcut Stability & New Shortcut Launcher
- Press Ctrl+Shift+H to open a shortcut search
- Server Connection Indicator
- It is now interactive — click it to attempt reconnection.
- Added colors to clearly indicate your connection status.
- Faster, more reliable syncing
Fixes
- The subscription expiration countdown now shows the correct remaining time.
- You can now easily access the manage account page from the management screen and return without issues.
Version 1.2.0 #
November 4th, 2025
Improvements
- Updates to Receipt Printing
- Letterhead printer support and printing interface update
- Switch between templates
- Delete templates
- Multiple printer support
- UI Update For Workstation Settings Page
- New Settings Page Options
- General
- Reporting
- Hardware
- Advanced
- New Settings Page Options
Fixes
- Workstations can be assigned old workstation numbers.
- Returning multiple transactions now rounds correctly.
Version 1.1.0 #
October 7th, 2025
New Features
- Workstation Timeout Options
- These are set by the organization administrator through the workstation profile management page.
- Workstation Setup Progress Indicators
Improvements
- Customer Phone Number Input
- Introduced a dedicated component for entering phone numbers with US validation to ensure accurate formatting.
- Added Change Log and Wiki Links
- These links are found under Menu > About
- Added ability to edit item descriptions during sale
- Changed open logs shortcut to (Control+Shift+L)
- Workstation setup progress indicators
- Shortcut (Ctrl+L) allows quick logout
Fixes
- Quick Pick Functionality
- Dismissing the Quick Pick panel with the ‘X’ button now saves your preference.
- Item descriptions are now included when sending transactions to QuickBooks Online.
- Customer and item list changes update in real time.
Version 1.0.0
September 17th, 2025
Exciting News — Launching register by ability business This Fall!
We’re thrilled to announce that register by ability business is officially launching this fall. Built for businesses that rely on QuickBooks Online, register brings together a lite but powerful point-of-sale checkout functionality and seamless accounting integration.
Stay tuned for upcoming release notes, enhancements, and feature spotlights as we roll out updates and get closer to launch. This page is your go-to hub for the latest product news and improvements.
