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=General Information=
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The following features were implemented as part of the upgrade cycle commencing in February 2013:
  
The [[SmartSimple]] platform is upgraded with new features and enhancements approximately every 2 to 3 months.
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===Universal Tracking Application===
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* 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.
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* 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.
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* 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.
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* Enhanced the UTA [[Batch Update|batch update]] feature with the ability to update multiple contacts/group for UTA Level 1.
  
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]).
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===Variable Processor===
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* 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.
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==System Upgrade Process==
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===Standard and Custom Fields===
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* Enhanced the account [[list view]] within a [[UTA]] with the ability to list the account [[owner]] as a column.
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* 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).
  
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.
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===Transactions===
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* Enhanced [[:Category:Transactions|transactions]] with the ability to enable [[Record Lock|record locking]].
  
===Backup Server Update===
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===Integration===
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* Enhanced PubMed service with the additional ability to search on publication date.
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* Introduced [[integration]] with GuideStar service and ability to search their database.
  
* Each [[Backup Server and Testing Instances|backup server]] will be updated to the "release candidate" on the Tuesday prior to the upgrade date.
 
* 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.
 
* Internal staff will also be using these servers to perform instance specific testing.
 
* 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.
 
  
===Update Go/No-Go===
 
* 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.
 
  
===WebEx===
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[[Category:Upgrades| 2013-02]]
* 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>
 
* Topic: SmartSimple October Upgrade
 
* Date: Tuesday, September 28, 2010
 
* Time: 2:00 pm, EST
 
* Meeting Number: 577 761 264
 
* Meeting Password: Tech38
 
* We have arranged a toll-free teleconference using the following numbers:
 
:* 416-343-4997 (Local dial-in)
 
:* 1-866-440-4486 (Toll free dial-in)
 
:* 800-2355-0000 (Global dial-in)
 
 
• Teleconference ID: 8914632
 
• Webex Link: [https://smartsimple.webex.com/smartsimple/j.php?ED=155945007&UID=487027137&PW=NYmVhZTJlMmVh&RT=NCMxMQ%3D%3D https://smartsimple.webex.com]
 
 
 
 
 
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=Next Upgrade: April 2011=
 
 
 
The next upgrade is tentatively scheduled for April 2011.<br />
 
Specific details will be provided nearer to the date of the upgrade.
 
 
 
The following is a partial list of the features that are scheduled to be included.
 
* Note: this list is subject to revision.
 
 
 
==Security==
 
* Persistent Login
 
This upgrade will provide a number of additional security enhancements which will be announced when the Technical Journal is sent out.
 
 
 
==UTA Enhancements==
 
* Level 1 template can be restricted to a set of branches, rather than just one.
 
* Quick entry feature to create multiple Level 2 records at the same time
 
* When displaying Level 2 records on the contact calender, which records are shown can be controlled by Status.
 
* Ability to set which Statuses are available to each Level 2 or Level 3 "Type".
 
* Search panel can search for empty fields using "Is Empty".
 
 
 
 
 
==Misc==
 
===Advanced Logic===
 
* A global autonumber field can be specified as a System Variable.
 
* Global[[Avanced Logic]] to control who is permitted to edit contact/user profiles.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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=Previous Upgrades=
 
Click on the links below to find detailed information on previous upgrades.
 
* The date listed indicates when the upgrade cycle commenced. Not all servers were upgraded on that date.
 
==[[Previous Upgrade: October 1st 2010]]==
 
==[[Previous Upgrade: May 13th 2010]]==
 
==[[Previous Upgrade: October 1st 2009]]==
 
==[[Previous Upgrade: July 30th 2009]]==
 
==[[Previous Upgrade: May 28th 2009]]==
 
 
 
 
 
[[Category:Upgrades| ]]
 

Latest revision as of 14:22, 13 June 2013

The following features were implemented as part of the upgrade cycle commencing in February 2013:

Universal Tracking Application

  • New caption setting introduced for the configuration of type/status of objects, allowing you to change the default display name of a type/status. New variables @statuscaption@ and @typecaption@ have been introduced to retrieve these captions.
  • New language translation setting introduced for the configuration of types and statuses for the UTA at Level 1, Level 2, and Level 3. New variables @type_lang@ and @status_lang@ introduced to retrieve the relevant translation based on the current user.
  • New 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 feature to open directly off your current list view results instead of directing to a separate search page.
  • Enhanced the UTA batch update feature with the ability to update multiple contacts/group for UTA Level 1.

Variable Processor

  • New variable @sstimezone@ allows you to retrieve the user's timezone setting which can then be used to calculate their relative date/time.

Standard and Custom Fields

Transactions

Integration

  • Enhanced PubMed service with the additional ability to search on publication date.
  • Introduced integration with GuideStar service and ability to search their database.