=General Information=The following features were implemented as part of the upgrade cycle commencing in February 2013:
===New Monthly UpgradesUniversal Tracking Application===The pace * New [[caption]] setting introduced for the configuration of [[Template|type]]/[[status]] of business objects, allowing you to change has increased since we started the default display name of a type/status. New [[Variable List|variables]] @statuscaption@ and @typecaption@ have been introduced to retrieve these captions.<!--17980 - Captions in English--><!--Variable List page updated-->* 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 [[SmartSimpleField 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 2002bulk. One * Enhanced the UTA [[Batch Update|batch update]] feature to open directly off your current list view results instead of our service that has not kept pace has been directing to a separate search page.* Enhanced the UTA [[Batch Update|batch update]] feature with the application of upgradesability to update multiple contacts/group for UTA Level 1.
'''So, effective October 2012, we will be releasing upgrades on a monthly basis.''' The benefits of this approach are as follows: :* The upgrades will be performed in smaller batches.:* New features will come on-stream faster, as we can fast track key enhancements into early updates. The overall upgrade process is not changing. We will provide a list of updates to both the backup and production servers. The only difference in this new process is that these updates will be much more frequent -- and much smaller. 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=System Upgrade Process== 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. ===Backup Server Update=== * Each New [[Backup Server and Testing InstancesVariable List|backup servervariable]] will be updated to the "release candidate" prior to the upgrade date.* This update will provide for instance specific testing of release candidate, as @sstimezone@ allows 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. ===Update Go/No-Go===* Subject to satisfactory testing on both retrieve the pre-production server and the production backup servers, the go/no go decision will be made on Wednesday at 12:00pm. -------- =Next Upgrade: November 2012= The following server will be upgraded on Tuesday November 20, 2012 at 10pm EST::* smartsimple3.bizThe [[Backup Server and Testing Instances|backup server]] (*.smartsimple3bk.biz) will be upgraded on Thursday November 15th for testing. The following servers will be upgraded on Thursday November 22, 2012 at 10pm EST.:* smartsimple.com:* smartsimple2.biz:* smartsimple4.biz:* smartsimple.ca:* smartsimple.us:* smartsimple.biz:* smartsimple.ie (after 10pm Local Time):* smartsimple.ca.za (after 10pm Local Time):* factorial.ca:* frontdeskinc.net The associated [[Backup Server and Testing Instances|backup servers]] will be upgraded on Thursday November 15th for testing. user'''Important:''' The upgrade will s timezone setting which can then be applied used to your backup server 1 week prior to the scheduled upgrade calculate their relative 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]] If your organization has a dedicated [[SmartSimple]] server or you host in-house SmartSimple will be in contact with your system administrator to schedule the upgrade of your server '''after''' November 1st. We will be sending our Technical Journal in advance of the upgrade as well. If you would like to receive the Technical Journal you may [http://smart.smartsimple.com/s_signup.jsp?token=XVtQC1oGYF9bRxdFQhdQ subscribe here] The following is a '''tentative''' list of the features included in the upgrade. ==New / Updated Features=====Universal Tracking Application===* New Duplicate Check Settings tab added on Level 1 templatestime.<!-- 14692 17466 - duplicate check across L1 Would like to have timezone variable that runs on the report builder-->* Advanced Logic condition added to hide the "View" button at Level 1 (for clients who only use the edit mode for records)<!-- 16276 - L1, L2 and L3 menu bar items Variable List page updated-->
===Standard and Custom Fields===
* The Level 1 '''Branch''' standard field can be configured to allow external companies as well as internal companies.<!-- 16829 - Enable External Company for Branch -->* A new '''Middle Name''' standard field on contacts.<!-- 16981 - Middle Name contact standard field -->* Enhanced the account [[list view]] within a [[Custom Field Type: Dynamic Data – Dynamic Control Field|Dynamic DataUTA]] and with the ability to list the account [[Custom Field Type: Select One – Combo Box|Select One – Combo Boxowner]] custom fields can now be manifested as radio buttonsa column.<!-- 15324 - Dynamic Control Field - Checkboxes --> ===Reports===* System variables can now be used on report criteria.<!-- 15368 - System variable on report criteria -->* New report added ability to Usage Statistics category: Maximum Concurrent External Users (shows maximum amount update the [[display order]] of users logged in per month).<!-- 13339 - Concurrent Connections Report -->* New "Enable Translation" feature added to Advanced Report Settings to allow report headers to use translation options in language library.<!-- 12919 - Translate report column headings --> ===Communication===* The "From" address in workflow emails can now be configured using variables.<!-- 16880 - Variables in E-Mail From Address --> ===Autoloader===* The autoloader is being enhanced substantially as part only a selected group of this upgrade, including features such as::* Strict CSV: allowing autoloading data that contains line breaks [[custom fields]] within the content:* Pre-processing files:* Web Service, FSP, HTTP file access:* Setting added to fire workflow for every autoloaded record<!-- 16233 - Autoloader - option to run Workflow against all records --> ===Miscellaneous===* On the Calendar tool, double-clicking on the "Today" button will set today's date and close the calendar.<!-- 15846 - Date Picker: double click on Today should select and close -->* A Manager Permission has been added to enable a "Save Draft" button on company and contact records.<!-- 11582 - Need a Save Draft button on contacts and accounts -->* Additional instance data available in "Records Storage Summary" hyperlink in Global Settings pertaining to Database and File Storage size.<!-- 16315 - Record Count on Global Setting Page -->* Variables displaying save and submit buttons ("@SYSTEMBUTTONS@") now available for level 2 and 3 template pages.<!-- 16215 - Add @SYSTEMBUTTONS@ support to L2 & L3 template page -->* New Timezone option to replace "Time Distance in Hour" offset in Personal Settings page.<!-- 16356 - Timezone settings to replace offset -->* Records deleted using [[PandoraBatch Update|Pandorabatch update]] now retrievable from Deleted Object pages(previously forced to update display order of all custom fields).<!--16354 - Add deletion restore feature for pandora deletes -->
----===Transactions===* Enhanced [[:Category:Transactions|transactions]] with the ability to enable [[Record Lock|record locking]].
=Previous Upgrades==Integration===Click on * Enhanced PubMed service with the links below additional ability to find detailed information search on previous upgradespublication date.* The date listed indicates when the upgrade cycle commenced. Not all servers were upgraded on that dateIntroduced [[integration]] with GuideStar service and ability to search their database.
==[[Previous Upgrade: October 2012]]==
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==[[Previous Upgrade: November 2011]]==
==[[Previous Upgrade: May 19th 2011]]==
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