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Software for Law Costs Draftsmen |
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CostsMaster 3 Draftsman Edition 3.4.67
Costsmaster 2 Draftsman Edition 2.7.21
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| To download these files click the link and, if asked, save the file to a location on your computer you will remember. We recommend you create a "downloads" folder in which to save the files. (If upgrading do not select the CostsMaster icon on the desktop!), When the download has completed simply double click the downloaded file to start the installation or open the document. | |||
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| CostsMaster 3 - Draftsman Edition | 11 MB | 3.4.67 | Download |
This version fixes several small bugs relating to import and output of work, FAS and grid behaviour. It has support for the majority of inter partes costs and LSC Phase 2 Family fees. If you are using a network dongle you should ensure you are using version 5.9.1 of the dongle software, available below. Support for Court of Protection bills, 4 column criminal bills, Breakdowns of costs or Summary Assessment Schedules will be added shortly. In the meantime you should download CostsMaster 2 in order to produce these documents. |
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| CostsMaster 3 User Guide | 850 KB | 3.4 | Download |
The user guide for the latest version of CostsMaster 3 - This version has been updated to reflect the new features in version 3.4 This guide is also installed with the program. |
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| CostsMaster 3 XML Schema & CSV Specifications | Link | ||
Download the XML Schema for importing data into CostsMaster. Requires CostsMaster 3.4 or later. |
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| CostsMaster 3 Dongle Server Software | 357 KB | 5.9.1 | Download |
If you are using a network dongle you will need to run this software on the server to which it is attached. Version 5.9.1 fixes bugs experienced by a few people where licences are not released when CostsMaster closes and also high CPU usage. The software is provided in a zip file which also contains the new expanded user guide. |
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| CostsMaster 3 Dongle Server User Guide | 247 KB | 5.9.1 | Download |
The user guide for the Dongle Server software in PDF format. The Dongle Server zip file contains a version of theis guide in Windows Help File format. |
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| CostsMaster 2 - Draftsman Edition | 4.2 MB | 2.7.21 | Download |
| CostsMaster 2 is only required if you want to produce Court of Protection bills, 4 column criminal bills, breakdowns of costs or summary assessment schedules. These will be added to CostsMaster 3 over the coming months. This version fixes a bug where the total proft costs in the CLS Schedule can be incorrect in certain circumstances. If you have a valid licence to use the software you may update your copy by downloading and installing this file. If not it will function in trial mode giving you 30 uses in 60 days. Please note that to view CLAIM1 forms after they have been saved you will need to download the CostsMaster Form Viewer (see below). |
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| CostsMaster 2 Form Viewer | 1.2 MB | 1.2.3 | Download |
| This is required for CostsMaster 2 users who need to view CLAIM1 forms after they have been saved. It is also freely available for anyone who wishes to view CostsMaster 2 forms electronically. |
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| CostsMaster 2 Form Manager | 1.2 MB | 1.0 | Download |
This utility can be used to remove redundant CostsMaster 2 forms from your system. |
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| Black Lined Templates (narrow) | 31 KB | 2.x | Download |
| These files replace the CostsMaster 2 red lined templates with black lined equivalents. Use the standard version unless you have had trouble printing text at the edges of the page and are using the narrow templates. The templates are contained in a zip file. You may need a utility such as Winzip to extract them. After downloading the templates are installed as follows: 1. Start CostsMaster. 2. Go to the Options menu, select Local Settings, then select File Locations from the box on the left hand side. 3. Make a note of the Word templates directory. 4. Extract the contents of this zip file to that directory, overwriting the files of the same name that are already there. |
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| CostsMaster 2 User Guide | 1.9 MB | 2.2 | Download |
| The user guide in Adobe pdf format. The guide has been expanded for version 2.2. |
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| CostsMaster New Features In Version 2.3 - 2.6 User Guide | 365 KB | 2.6.63 | Download |
This addendum user guide covers new features added in Version 2.3 - 2.6. It should be read in conjunction with the full User Guide for Version 2.2. This User guide has the same content as the New Features in 2.3 - 2.6 help file that ships with the program, but is presented here in a convenient Adobe Acrobat PDF which some may find easier to print out or browse. |
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| Guide To Altering CostsMaster Export Templates | 2.x | Download | |
This pdf guide contains advice on altering the Word templates that are used as a basis for the exported bills in CostsMaster 2. |
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