Cornerstone Features by Version Timeline
The list below highlights the most popular Cornerstone features by version. Versions marked with an asterisk (*) include foundational upgrades that require earlier versions to upgrade to an asterisked version prior to proceeding to a more recent version.
- Version 9.7
2025
- Keyword breed search
- Vello toolbar icon, SMS link, view unconfirmed appointments
- More reports with additional sorting and filters
- Zoetis lab integration
- Surcharging for IDEXX Payments customers
- What's new in 9.7
- Release Notes Page
- Upgrade Resources Page
- Version 9.6
2024
- Client-only correspondence documents
- Reports - saved search filter criteria
- Reports - interactive preview with additional sorting and filters
- Client account reorganized to exact chronological order
- Change given specific to payment type
- Trupanion Exam Day Offer integration
- What's new in 9.6
- Release Notes Page
- Version 9.5
2022-2023
- Client communication tab added to Patient Clipboard
- Recently accessed client and patient drop-down menus
- Favorite reports
- Drag and drop for same day appointment moves
- Access other windows while working with an active Callback window
- Inactivate obsolete Reasons for Visit
- CareCredit integration
- What's new in 9.5
- Release Notes
- Version 9.4
2022
- Limited release for foundational software stability updates
- Version 9.3
2021
- Multi-select Pick Lists
- New document bookmarks added for check-in and boarding
- Discount details available on invoices
- Up to six characters for Staff ID
- Transfer client credits to another account
- Enhanced login password protection
- What's new in 9.3
- Release Notes
- Version 9.2
2020
- Updated toolbar icons
- Check-in/out window updates
- Custom pricing update
- Patient picture size increase
- What's new in 9.2
- Release Notes
- Version 9.1
2019
- Refreshed user interface (UI) - updated look to the Patient Clipboard
- Favorite document sub-menu on Patient Clipboard
- Appointment Scheduler lunch and block colors expanded
- New client and patient interactive search tool
- What's New in 9.1
- Release Notes
- Version 8.8
2018
- Limited release to preview updated user interface (UI)
- Release Notes
- Version 8.7 NEXT
2018
- rVetlink integration
- Unattended End of Day and End of Month updated to run as a service
- Updated right-click on patient menu for faster access to lab activities
- Release Notes
- Version 8.6 NEXT
2017
- Emailing invoices directly from the post invoice window
- New Vaccine tab on the Patient Clipboard
- Petly Plans integration
- Optional auto-lock and auto-logoff settings
- Controlled substance export ASAP 4.2 format
- No longer need a dedicated lab workstation
- Color-coded medical notes
- Release Notes
- Version 8.5 NEXT
2016
- VetConnect PLUS results added to the Patient Clipboard
- Enhanced security settings for PVL
- Checkbox to hide Whiteboard Notes on the Patient Clipboard
- Release Notes
- Version 8.4 NEXT
2015
- VetConnect PLUS ordering within Cornerstone
- Patterson eShelf electronic purchasing
- IDEXX SmartOrder
- Version 8.3 NEXT
2013-2014
- Specialty/referral updates
- VetConnect PLUS integration
- LifeLearn integration
- Documents linked to Diagnosis
- Imaging enhancements including the Modality Worklist
- Pet Health Network Pro (PHNPro) integration
- Controlled substance export
- Version 8.2
2011-2012
- Text-only Medical Notes
- Updated special actions: sex modification at invoice
- Future appointments removed when patient marked deceased
- SmartLink imaging special actions
- IDEXX Telemedicine reports added to patient history
- Version 8.1
2011
- Single reports screen
- Vital Signs
- Electronic signatures on estimates
- Version 8.0
2009-2011
- Enhanced electronic medical notes and template import
- Heska and Abaxis integration
- Pet Detect ID collar printing
- Version 7.6
2008-2010
- Integrated credit card processing
- Upgrade installation from server
- Pet ID card printing
- Version 7.5
2007-2008
- SmarkLink imaging
- Whiteboard update
- Inventory update
- Version 7.1
2007
- Electronic Whiteboard
- Client and Patient Report Builder
- Version 7.0
2006
- Inventory
- Marshfield Labs integration
- Version 6.2
2005
- LabREXX
- DICOM imaging support
- Versions 0.0 - 6.1
1994-2004
- Laptop compatibility
- Signature capture
- Compliance Assessment Tool
- Patient Clipboard and Daily Planner
- Veterinary Pharmacy Reference integration (VPR)
- Performance Tracker
- Equine and Large Animal enhancements
- Boarding and Grooming module
- Revenue Centers
- QuickBooks export
- IDEXX in-clinic lab
- Detailed statements
- Client correspondence and classic medical notes
- Sybase upgrade required. Lower versions must upgrade to this version before proceeding.
