• FirstRate5 v5.2.0 (3.13) is now accredited with the NatHERS Software Accreditation Protocol
• accreditation of FirstRate5 v5.1.11c has been extended beyond 1 February 2015. While NatHERS is not yet in a position to confirm when accreditation will be withdrawn for this version, they will endeavour to give at least one month’s notice.

What does this mean?
This effectively means that users have a transition period of at least one month when both old and new versions of FirstRate5 are accredited. We recommend users complete current projects in v5.1.11c, start new projects in v5.2.0 (3.13), and monitor the NatHERS website for notice of withdrawal of accreditation of v5.1.11c.

How do I upload each version to the website?
Using the Upload File command in your online account:

• v5.2.0 (3.13) project files are automatically run with FR5 v5.2.0 (3.13) on the website to produce the new NatHERS Universal Certificate. NatHERS Group Certificates for multi-unit developments are also available
• to calculate a v5.1.11c project file with FR5 v5.1.11c on the website, select Run with same version when prompted during the upload process. Version 5.1.11c certificates are produced.

Using the Upload to FirstRate5 command in the File menu of FirstRate5 v5.1.11c:

• v5.1.11c project files are automatically calculated with FR5 v5.1.11c on the website.

For more information on FirstRate5 visit www.fr5.com.au or email [email protected]