Template:July2023Upgrade
General Details
Upgrade Dates
Public Cloud Production release date: July 20 2023
Public Cloud Backup release date: June 29 2023
Private Cloud Production (Managed Upgrades) release date: July 27 2023
Private Cloud Backup (Managed Upgrades) release date: July 20 2023
Overview
Watch this video to get a general overview of the new features in this release.
To watch this video in full screen, please click on the full screen button on the bottom right.
Global System Upgrades
The new features listed below are enhancements to the SmartSimple system and will be immediately available to SmartSimple users upon the application of the upgrade to their server:
Major Updates
Password Variables to be Deprecated in November
In the upcoming November 2023 release, password variables will be deprecated for improved security. All systems will be required to use the activation link variable (@activationlink@) to send the user to a page where they can enter their desired password instead of using the password variable (@password@) to send a password to the user in email. Therefore, the following variables will be deprecated and will not work after the November upgrade: @password@, @checkportalpassword@, @checkactivatedpassword@, @randompassword@, and @passwordresetlink@.
If you need help updating email templates for new users or password resets, reach out to our Support team. These email templates are located at Menu Icon > Global Settings > Security tab > Password and Activation Policies > Activation Emails tab. Clicking the Sample Template link will update the templates with the variables that should be used instead.
Depending on how your user signup pages are configured, you may also need to update signup page templates for new users which can be found at Menu Icon > Global Settings > Communications > System Email Templates. You can filter the list by searching for “Signup”.
Updated Look of File Uploader
In the upcoming November 2023 release, the user interface of the file uploader will change slightly throughout the platform. To try this feature before November, you can enable the new uploader by going to Menu Icon > Global Settings > Branding tab > Toggle on Enable New File Uploader.
Minor Updates
Updated Organization Verification Settings
Updated the organization signup page verification settings for the Australian Business Number (ABN) to return and allow field mapping for ACNC registration, TCC status (which exempts charities from having to pay income tax) and DGR1 status (for charities that are endorsed as a deductible gift recipient).
Added Ability to Resize Media During Playback
Added the ability to resize the media player docking well when using the Media Library. If you scroll away while the media is playing, a window will appear which can be resized by clicking and dragging the bottom right-hand corner.
On-Demand System Upgrades
The following features are available immediately with the application of the upgrade, but must first be enabled or configured by a Global Administrator:
Major Updates
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Minor Updates
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Notes for Admins
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