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| − | =General Information=
| + | The following features were implemented as part of the upgrade cycle commencing in February 2013: |
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| − | The [[SmartSimple]] platform is upgraded with new features and enhancements approximately every 2 to 3 months.
| + | ===Universal Tracking Application=== |
| | + | * New [[caption]] setting introduced for the configuration of [[Template|type]]/[[status]] of objects, allowing you to change the default display name of a type/status. New [[Variable List|variables]] @statuscaption@ and @typecaption@ have been introduced to retrieve these captions. |
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| | + | * New language translation setting introduced for the configuration of types and statuses for the UTA at Level 1, Level 2, and Level 3. New [[Variable List|variables]] @type_lang@ and @status_lang@ introduced to retrieve the relevant translation based on the current user. |
| | + | * New [[Field Permission Matrix|field visibility matrix]] introduced allowing you to configure a complex combination of view/edit permissions for custom fields based on user roles and UTA statuses in bulk. |
| | + | * Enhanced the UTA [[Batch Update|batch update]] feature to open directly off your current list view results instead of directing to a separate search page. |
| | + | * Enhanced the UTA [[Batch Update|batch update]] feature with the ability to update multiple contacts/group for UTA Level 1. |
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| − | This page will provide a general overview of each upgrade, with links to the Wiki articles describing the new or updated features and how to use them. You can also [http://smart.smartsimple.com/s_signup.jsp?token=XVtQC1oGYF9bRxdFQhdQ subscribe] to the [[:Category:Newsletter Archives|Technical Journal]] that is sent out prior to each upgrade on the [http://smart.smartsimple.com/s_signup.jsp?token=XVtQC1oGYF9bRxdFQhdQ Newsletter Signup Page]. (Unsubscribe [http://smart.smartsimple.com/s_signup.jsp?token=XVtQC1oGYF9bQxNFQhdQ here]).
| + | ===Variable Processor=== |
| | + | * New [[Variable List|variable]] @sstimezone@ allows you to retrieve the user's timezone setting which can then be used to calculate their relative date/time. |
| | + | <!--17466 - Would like to have timezone variable that runs on the report builder--> |
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| − | ==System Upgrade Process== | + | ===Standard and Custom Fields=== |
| | + | * Enhanced the account [[list view]] within a [[UTA]] with the ability to list the account [[owner]] as a column. |
| | + | * New ability to update the [[display order]] of only a selected group of [[custom fields]] within [[Batch Update|batch update]] (previously forced to update display order of all custom fields). |
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| − | The objective of the '''System Upgrade Process''' is to ensure that customers have a chance to review, without compromising the integrity of their production system, how their applications and information will work following the upgrade. In order to take advantage of this you will need to know how to access your backup instance of SmartSimple. If you need assistance with this either refer to the [[Backup Server and Testing Instances]] Wiki article, or contact the [[SmartSimple]] support desk.
| + | ===Transactions=== |
| | + | * Enhanced [[:Category:Transactions|transactions]] with the ability to enable [[Record Lock|record locking]]. |
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| − | ===Backup Server Update=== | + | ===Integration=== |
| | + | * Enhanced PubMed service with the additional ability to search on publication date. |
| | + | * Introduced [[integration]] with GuideStar service and ability to search their database. |
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| − | * Each [[Backup Server and Testing Instances|backup server]] will be updated to the "release candidate" on the Tuesday prior to the upgrade date.
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| − | * This update will provide for instance specific testing of release candidate, as you can log into your respective [[Backup Server and Testing Instances|backup server]] and test the the changes against your most current data and configuration.
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| − | * Internal staff will also be using these servers to perform instance specific testing.
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| − | * The update will stay in place on the [[Backup Server and Testing Instances|backup server]] for the Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday of the update week.
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| − | ===Update Go/No-Go===
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| − | * Subject to satisfactory testing on both the pre-production server and the production backup servers, the go/no go decision will be made on Thursday at 12:00pm.
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| − | ===WebEx===
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| − | * There will be a Pre-Release WebEx session the week prior to each upgrade that will provide technical details on how to implement and use the new features and enhancements. <br>
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| − | * Details of each WebEx session will be posted on this page once it is scheduled.
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| − | =Next Upgrade: 30 September 2010 and 14 October 2010 =
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| − | The next upgrade cycle will commence on the 30th of September, 2010.
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| − | The following server will be upgraded on Thursday 30 September, 2010 at 10pm EST:
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| − | :* smartsimple.biz
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| − | The [[Backup Server and Testing Instances|backup server]] (*.smartsimplebk.biz) will be upgraded on Tuesday September 28th for testing.
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| − | The following servers will be upgraded on Thursday 14 October, 2010 at 10pm EST.
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| − | :* smartsimple.com
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| − | :* smartsimple.ca
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| − | :* smartsimple.ie
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| − | :* smartsimple2.biz
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| − | :* smartsimple3.biz
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| − | The associated [[Backup Server and Testing Instances|backup servers]] will be upgraded on Tuesday 12 October for testing.
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| − | '''Important:''' The upgrade will be applied to your backup server 2 days prior to the scheduled upgrade date for your production server. You are encouraged to log into your backup server during this period to test the changes against your most recent data and configuration. [[Backup Server and Testing Instances]]
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| − | If your organization has a dedicated [[SmartSimple]] server or you host in-house the support team will be in contact with your system administrator '''after''' October 18th to schedule the upgrade of your server.
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| − | ==WebEx Demonstration Session==
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| − | Topic: September Upgrade
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| − | * TBC
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| − | =Next Upgrade (October 2010) Features (This section is under construction)=
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| − | <font size="4">'''Click on any heading below to go to the associated Wiki article.'''</font>
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| − | The following features will be implemented as part of the upgrade cycle which commences on Sept 30th 2010.
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| − | '''''Click on any heading to go to the associated Wiki article for detailed information'''''
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| − | ==Security==
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| − | ===[[Primary Authentication Server]]===
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| − | * '''Note:''' this is only relevant to clients that use multiple instances of [[SmartSimple]]
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| − | * This feature allows one instance of [[SmartSimple]] to authenticate users to gain access to a separate instance without having to log in separately (Single Sign-On)
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| − | * This access can be granted to all users, or limited to a subset of users.
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| − | (You can still only have 1 person in an instance with the support account)
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| − | ===[[Reporting on User Access Type|Reporting on User Type and Access Type]]===
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| − | * The '''Access Type''' (1=Administration or Portal Interface, 3=User Centric or Applicant Interface , 5=Web Service User, 0=No Access) and '''User Type''' (50=Global User Admin, 30=Local User Admin, 10=User) can be displayed in reporting.
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| − | ==UTA Enhancements==
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| − | ===[[List View|Role-Based List Views]]===
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| − | * The [[List View]] of [[UTA]] records can now be defined separately for each user [[Role]] within the system.
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| − | * User with multiple [[Roles]] will be able to select from each [[List View]] that is configured for their assigned Roles. The sequence these will be listed in the combo box can also be defined.
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| − | * This feature is available at Level 1, Level 2 and Level 3.
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| − | ===[[List View|Level 2 & 3 List View Colour]]===
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| − | * The List View at Level 2 and Level 3 can now be configured to be colour coded based on the [[Type]] instead of the [[Status]]
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| − | * This is controlled within the [[List View]] setting at Level 2 and at Level 3, and can be set separately for each [[List View|Role-Based List View]].
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| − | * If the Calendar is enabled (Application Configuration page - Level 1 settings section) you can determine if the Level 2 activities are colour coded by Status or Type.
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| − | ===[[Level 3 Activity List Batch Update]]===
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| − | * The '''Level 3 Activity List Batch Update''' feature allows the [[status]] of one or more Level 3 Activities to be changed directly from the Level 3 [[List View]].
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| − | * This includes both the [[List View]] of all Level 3 activities (if enabled) and the list of Level 3 activities at the bottom a Level 2 record.
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| − | ===[[Master Schedule Template]]===
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| − | * A Level 1 record can be configured to be a Master Schedule. When using the Level 1 Copy function on a Master Schedule, the Level 1 record will be copied along with all attached Level 2 records. A new Level 1 start date is selected, and the start and end dates on the new record will be offset to the same scheduled date ranges defined on the Master Schedule template and its Level 2 records.
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| − | ===[[Level 2 Assign By Role]]===
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| − | * When using the '''Restrict Contact Assignment by Role''' setting on Level 2 [[Types]], you can now automatically assign the contacts on a Level 1 to the associated Level 2 records based on their roles assigned at Level 1 and the contact Role assignment restrictions in place on the Level 2 Type.
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| − | * A manager permission controls the visibility of this feature.
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| − | ===[[Batch Update|Transaction Batch Update]]===
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| − | * Within a [[UTA]] you can use the [[Batch Update]] function to find Transactions that are not linked to a record within the UTA (orphans) and attach them to a selected Level 1 record.
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| − | ===[[Data Exchange]]===
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| − | The [[Data Exchange]] has 3 new features:
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| − | * The data exchange can now be configured to exchange Level 3 activities, restricted by [[Status]].
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| − | * [[Data Exchange Contact Creation]] can be enabled and configured to automatically create a contact upon unpack. For example the contact record for a Claimant can be created based on the First Name, Last Name, Phone Number and other details send as part of a Level 1 record.
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| − | * The [[Roles]] permitted to exchange records, notes and view the Exchange History can now be controlled with a Manager Permission. (Everyone will be selected by default)
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| − | ==Custom Field Enhancements==
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| − | ===[[Custom Field Type: Lookup - ICD Code|ICD Code Lookup Button]]===
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| − | * The '''Lookup - ICD Code''' Custom Field will now have a ''Lookup'' button to facilitate browsing for the relevant item.
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| − | ===onloadfunc===
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| − | *similar to savefunc and sbfunc, the system will look for a user defined [[Browser Script]] with a function called [[onloadfunc]] which will be executed as soon as the page has loaded fully.
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| − | * This is in place in the UTA at L1, L2, L3 and Invoicing, as well as on Contacts and Accounts
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| − | ===[[Post to External Server]]===
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| − | * Posting to external servers via a [[Web Page View]] has been updated to allow the response from the server to be stored.
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| − | ==Reporting Enhancements==
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| − | ===[[Export Button]]===
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| − | * For reports that have defined '''Advanced Export Settings''', when viewing the report within your browser there will now be an '''Export''' button located next to the '''Print''' button.
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| − | * This will allow the report to be easily exported to a file after previewing it in the browser.
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| − | ==Workflows==
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| − | ===[[Workflow Task Type: Select User for Next Task|Select User for Next Task]]===
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| − | * This [[Workflow]] Task Type allows the current user to select which user will be responsible for the subsequent task.
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| − | * This is necessary if the following task is due to be triggered in future, since select '''Let Current User Select''' on the subsequent task isn't possible since the trigger is delayed.
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| − | ==Misc==
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| − | ===[[Autoloader|Autoloader Support for XML Files]]===
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| − | * You can now Autoload [[Transactions]] from XML files.
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| − | ===[[Email Attach from Smart Folder]]===
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| − | * When sending an e-mail to a contact you can now select one or more files from [[Smart Folders]] to be attached to the e-mail, in addition to attaching files from your local disk.
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| − | ===[[HCAI Status]]===
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| − | * The status of submissions to HCAI can be displayed from the invoice view (or OCF-18 view if enabled). It can also be stored to a custom field on the Invoice (or Level 2 for OCF-18s) so that it can be displayed within the [[List View]] or [[Reports]]
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| − | ===[[SMTP Settings]]===
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| − | * The outgoing mail port can be configured (uses 25 as default)
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| − | * TLS can be enabled.
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| − | ===[[Advanced Logic]]===
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| − | * '''Hide View Tab on User Profile''' allows the '''View''' tab on user and account profiles to be suppressed.
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| − | =Previous Upgrades=
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| − | Click on the links below to find detailed information on previous upgrades.
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| − | * The date listed indicates when the upgrade cycle commenced. Not all servers were upgraded on that date.
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| − | ==[[Previous Upgrade: May 13th 2010]]==
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| − | ==[[Previous Upgrade: October 1st 2009]]==
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| − | ==[[Previous Upgrade: July 30th 2009]]==
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| − | ==[[Previous Upgrade: May 28th 2009]]==
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| − | ==[[Previous Upgrade: April 2nd 2009]]==
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| − | ==[[SmartSimple Technical Journal Issue - 32|Previous Upgrade: February 2009]]==
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The following features were implemented as part of the upgrade cycle commencing in February 2013:
