osConcert is a PHP software application and recently the server side language has been updated for all servers from PHP7 to PHP8. PHP8 is a stricter, more secure and faster version for 2023 and beyond.

PHP is a server side scripting language that is embedded in HTML

In order for my users to successfully continue enjoying the benefits of a self hosted seat booking software, I have spent may weeks preparing a new version of osConcert hopefully void of any PHP8 bugs.

There are hundreds of file changes and very little database changes...so you are advised to order the new version as a zip file download or buy my Annual Support Fee if you want me to re-integrate your seat plan files and any custom coding you may have. eTicket templates will be affected as ticket template placeholders have been changed from %%Concert Date%% to [[Concert date]]

New Feature: Ticket Refund Coupon Replacement for the Administrator

What this means is the Administrator can easily replace existing ticket orders with a GIFT VOUCHER code and in the same page SEND the customer an updated order with GIFT VOUCHER(s) attached.

This is very handy if there has been a SHOW cancellation and you would like to offer your customers a replacement ticket instead of issuing a money refund.

In Admin>Orders>Edit Selecting the VOUCH checkbox and updaing the order will destroy the original eTicket and create a unique coupon code that is valid for one year ONLY for the use of the customer of the original order.

There will be a default Gift Voucher Template

The Administrator has the ability to print the Vouchers within the Admin>Orders>Edit page and the customer also can access the tickets from their front end account:

Setting are in Admin>Payment>Voucher Default
If you have an existing Gift Vucher product, enter the Product ID here

New Feature: Product Reminder

For version 9.8 we have a simple feature that will allow the user to add a REMINDER product (or products) at the shopping cart page, the payment method page and the checkout confirmation page.

The administrator can choose which pages they would like to show the reminder and there will be a place to input Product ID's. There is also a place to edit the REMINDER text for the customer to read.

For example....perhaps you have an Event Programme you want to sell or some refreshments for the interval?

It's a simple nudge for the customers at checkout.