SoftCafe Upgrades

SoftCafe Upgrades are available as Downloads only - they are not available on CD.

Upgrades are identical to the full version CD products, except they require a previous version CD during installation to validate eligibility.

If you wish to receive a full version boxed product (which includes a CD and printed user guide) you must purchase the full version CD package.

Secure Upgrade Credit Card Order

(Please check your upgrade eligibility below before ordering)

MenuPro 8 Upgrade
$199.00 US

ScheduleWriter 2 Upgrade
$169.00 US

Designed for
Windows XP
and
Windows Vista

Upgrade Eligibility

To qualify for the MenuPro 8 Upgrade you must own one of the following CD's:

MenuPro 6.0 CD or MenuPro 6.0 Upgrade CD
MenuPro 7.0 CD or MenuPro 7.0 Plus! CD or MenuPro 7.0 Upgrade CD

To qualify for the ScheduleWriter 2 Upgrade you must own the following CD:

ScheduleWriter 1.0 CD

If you do not have one of the CD's listed above, you will not be able to install the upgrade (the upgrade will not install without the previous version CD in your CD drive).

How does the Download work?

After completing your purchase you will receive an email that includes:

A Download Link and a License Number.

You can download the Upgrade product by clicking the link and then following the instructions on the download page. Once the download is complete, you can install the upgrade by simply double-clicking the downloaded file while your previous version CD is in your CD drive. Once you install and run the program, it will instruct you on how to activate your product using your license number.

Why is a previous version CD required?

Requiring the CD during installation protects us from software counterfeiting in cases where our software is installed on a computer but the user does not own the CD since they did not purchase it. Additionally, some of our previous versions will not install on Vista so we cannot verify ownership on Vista without the actual CD during installation.

My version of MenuPro won't install/work on Vista. Will the Upgrade still work?

Yes. Even though the previous versions of MenuPro will not install or work properly on Vista, the upgrade will work and it will still be able to use the previous CD to verify eligibility.

Does the Upgrade come with a CD or User Guide?

No, but you will receive a link via email where you can download the complete User Guide as a PDF file. You can then print the entire guide or view it on your computer.

How do I transfer my data from my old computer to my new computer?

Please see our support section under Frequently Asked Questions.

How long will the Download take?

It is difficult to determine the exact amount of time it will take to download the product because many factors can affect download speed, such as connection type and network traffic. However, you can view estimated download times for the products and typical connection types below:

Note: Because of its file size, we recommend a DSL or faster connection when downloading MenuPro.

Upgrade: MenuPro 8
File size: 132 mb

Est. Download Time:
56K: 5 hrs, 40 mins
DSL: 45 mins
T1: 12 mins
FIOS: 5 mins

System Requirements:
- Windows XP, 2000, 2003 Server, or Vista
- Previous Version CD (MenuPro 6.0 or 7.0 CD)

Upgrade: ScheduleWriter 2
File size: 12 mb

Est. Download Time:
56K: 30 mins
DSL: 4 mins
T1: 1 min
FIOS: 25 sec

System Requirements:
- Windows XP, 2000, 2003 Server, or Vista
- Previous Version CD (ScheduleWriter 1.0 CD)

Reasons to Upgrade to MenuPro 8

Windows Vista compatible
Integrated PDF Creator - PDF menus can be emailed to customers or posted on your web site
66 new Monotype fonts
Box Multiple Items and Headings
Built-in FTP Uploader to upload PDF to web site
New Grow/Shrink fonts command
Over 100 new Image Borders
16 new Menu Styles
25 new Food Item Symbols
Entire Food Photos collection now included (previously sold separately)
Entire Menu Design Illustrations collection now included (previously sold separately)
New 'Brush' highlights for Floating Text
Canadian-English Dictionary now included
New Backup and Restore feature
XPS File creation now supported on Vista

Reasons to Upgrade to ScheduleWriter 2

Windows Vista Compatible
Integrated PDF Creator - reports can be saved as PDF for emailing employees their schedules
Automatic Scheduling
RTF Export
Configurable Weekly and Monthly Reports provide much greater report flexibility
Employee total hours and shifts displayed as you schedule
Total daily hours and total daily labor costs displayed in real time as changes are made to schedules
Icons in employee list now show employee availability
New payroll reports
Labor costs vs. sales report
Undo Capability
New Backup and Restore feature
XPS schedule creation now supported on Vista