#43 - Week ending September 3rd, 2021
Welcome to this week's 'Take 5', your 5 minute weekly roundup of what's been affecting users this week, if you need any clarification on any points or have any questions drop an email to support@optinetuk.com.
Autumn Update Release Notes
The release notes for the upcoming release of FLEX are available now for you to view and start planning how the changes can be incorporated into your business.

The link below will take you to the working document, it is being updated regularly so check back for all the latest features, improvements and fixes.
Vision Now Magazine (September '21)
Vision Now is the monthly magazine for National Eyecare Group members, packed full of all the latest product and service news from the group’s preferred suppliers and others. Each issue contains finance and marketing articles designed to help independent practitioners increase their bottom line.

We thought it might be of interest to Optinet users also so we will be including a link in T5 to the latest edition each time it is published.
Optinet partners with the UK's No 1 Online Shop Provider
Exciting news coming very soon, we have partnered with EKM to offer Optinet users their very own online store.

More details in the next few weeks...
Training Video: FLEX Lens Book
This week we have seen an increased number of support tickers related to setting up lenses in FLEX, so here is a link to the online video which may help some of you.

If you need any specific help drop an email to support@optinetuk.com and a ticket will be automatically created!
Optinet FLEX
Latest Patches - v1.5.5

  • HPP indicates patches that are downloaded and installed automatically
  • MTS indicates patches that have been loaded onto the 'Hosted FLEX' servers

*** If you would like any other patches applied please contact the helpdesk ***

  • #060: eGOS England
  • Downloads & installs the latest security certificate from PCSE, the current one is due to expire in October.
  • The patch is due to be released on Monday (as a HPP).
  • Once the patch is downloaded, Flex needs to restart as usual for it to take effect.
  • The PC will need to be restarted for windows to pick up the new certificate.
Send Us Your Ideas
Is there something in particular you would like to see? Are there any areas for improvement to make your life easier?
Send us your ideas using the 'Send a suggestion' option on the application menu in FLEX.
Hosted FLEX
  • No Current Issues
Optinet V5
  • No Current Issues
PCS
  • Update your contact details, if you need support please call the main support line 0800 310 2400. The '01242' number will cease to be in service next month.
How are we doing?
Please let us know how we are doing and give us your ideas for improvements we could make to FLEX or our service.