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TOM SAYS:

"I would highly recommend this program to anyone that wants to save time and money. I wish I would have known of it before I had bought the other programs in the beginning. Every time I think Backroads Data has done the best they could have done in this software, they send me out a new update and my life gets even easier."

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What's New...
Jan 31, 2008 30-Day FREE Trial Put Forge Ahead to work for you today with the 30-Day FREE Trial. To continue beyond the trial period, you will receive a license code when you purchase Forge Ahead. Simply enter this code and continue where you left off.
Nov 9, 2007 Free Demo Programs The Free Demo program has been upgraded to include all the features currently included in Forge Ahead ver. 4.2!
Oct 26, 2007 Version 4.2 released Forge Ahead version 4.2 includes great new features such as:
  • The ability to automatically include the customer's next appointment on the printed invoice.
  • The schedule grid will now expand to fill the entire screen, regardless of your screen size or resolution settings.
  • A new message system that allows you to turn off informational or educational messages.
  • Enhanced System Utilities, making backups even easier.
  • ... and much more!
NOTE: If you did not receive an email about the new upgrade, please email us and we will give you a complete list of features and instructions for downloading the upgrade.
Apr 16, 2007 Vista Compatible Forge Ahead is now fully compatible with Windows Vista (as well as all earlier versions of Windows).

If you purchased Forge Ahead version 4.1.5 or lower, and now need to re-install on a computer running Vista, see Service and Support for complete instructions.

Dec 5, 2006 On-Screen Help System Version 4.1.5 includes a comprehensive and easy-to-use On-Screen Help System (click here for details).

The Help System is included in all versions of Forge Ahead, including the Free Demo program.

Dec 5, 2006 Delivery by Download All software products are now available for delivery by internet download. This eliminates shipping charges and waiting to receive your purchase. (We can ship CDs if requested.)

See Prices & Ordering for more information.

Nov 11, 2005 Free Demo Programs The Free Demo program has been upgraded to include all the features currently included in Forge Ahead ver. 4.1!
July 15, 2005 Version 4.1 Released Forge Ahead version 4.1 includes great new features such as:
  • A new scheduling interface that uses 'drag-n-drop' functionality to make creating and moving appointments easy, a weekly and monthly view of the schedule, and the ability to customize the schedule display. To see the new schedule, click here.
  • Send invoices and statements through email
  • Store credit card information on customers
  • ... and much more!
Dec 1, 2004 New Website Design A new navigation list ("Looking Around...") along the left side of each page makes it easier to move around the site and find the information you're looking for. The F.A.Q. (Frequently Asked Questions) page presents helpful information as you consider Forge Ahead for your business.
Mar 2, 2004 International Version of Sidekick The popular Sidekick program for handheld computers has been in demand from our international customers. The necessary adjustments have been made and Sidekick International is now available. Click here for additional details.
Feb 27, 2004 Multi-Farrier Add-on With the Multi-Farrier Add-on, you can create multiple schedules to manage the workload of your multi-farrier practice. Click here for additional details.
Jan 11, 2004 HoofTrak Add-on If you need to track detailed hoof specifications and how they change over time, HoofTrak is for you. Click here for additional details.
Dec 15, 2003 International Version For farriers outside the U.S. and Canada, Forge Ahead - International provides the tool you've been looking for.

Includes all features of Forge Ahead version 4.0, plus:

  • You select the currency symbol
  • Flexible phone / address formats
  • Reports formatted for A4 Paper Size
  • ...and more!
Click here for additional details on Forge Ahead - International
Dec 15, 2003 Demo Programs The Free Demo program has been upgraded to include all the features currently included in Forge Ahead ver. 4.0!
An International version of the Demo program is now available, based on the Forge Ahead International ver. 4.0.
Oct 1, 2003 New version, PDA Software, Intro Pricing So much is new - including: - we had to add another page to cover it all! Read all about it...
Jun 9, 2003 Customer Feedback Many new testimonials have been received from our customers. Click here to see what your colleagues think of Forge Ahead!
Feb 18, 2003 New Features Forge Ahead now includes many great new features such as...
  • Quickly create repetitive appointments
  • Appointments display additional info on each horse to aid in planning your work. View screen shot
  • Option to auto-load charges from client's last invoice into a new invoice
  • Invoices can be formatted for double-window envelopes
  • And much more!
Mar 1, 2002 New Features Forge Ahead now allows you to add digital pictures to your horse records! View screen shot
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