Release Notes

Icing Release

Released 2021 Aug 09 (build 45.9.24)

Sorting options added to Tasks

Tasks users: When creating or editing a list, users can now opt to have the tasks on that list sorted by one of the following: Assignee Name, Completion Status, Due Date, Recent Activity, or Task Name.

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Once set, the order of a list can be toggled using the up/down arrows at the top of the screen.

Links view now included in Search 

All users: The names/URLs of any external links added to the Links view can now be scanned for keywords by the Search tool and included in the results for any applicable searches.


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PLUS:  60 other bug fixes and/or performance enhancements.

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Release cycle theme: Sweet treats

Did you know that despite how many people use them interchangeably, icing and frosting do not refer to the same thing? While both are sweet spreads used in cake decorating, there are some key differences between the two.

Icing is a thin glaze that’s usually spread or poured over cakes and cookies, that eventually hardens into a slightly brittle, solid shell. Icing is commonly used for gingerbread house decorations or as a topping for bundt cakes.

Frosting is thicker and fluffier than icing, which makes it the go-to spread for birthday cakes, wedding cakes, and other popular-event layer cakes. So common are they, that when people talk about something being "the icing on the cake" it's most likely these types of cakes that are subconsciously conjured up in everyone’s minds, further driving the assumption that frosting = icing.

And as for which is actually the better topping? Well, that's debatable. But personally? Let's just say that whenever someone throws me a birthday party, I truly appreciate it if they bring out a big ol' birthday cake, too. Because for me, the icing on the cake is that there never is icing on those cakes...just frosting.


Honeycomb Release

Released 2021 July 23 (build 45.8.19)

Jostle Viewer improvements

All users: The capabilities of the Jostle Viewer continue to expand with its latest round of upgrades:

  • Image zoom - Users can now zoom in on images and gifs in the Jostle Viewer by double clicking/tapping directly on the image.
  • CSV support - CSV files in Library can now be previewed in-platform. Previously, an external application was required to open and view them.

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PLUS:  43 other bug fixes and/or performance enhancements.

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Release cycle theme: Sweet treats

Did you know that honeycomb creation starts off with bees building a staggered stack of waxy, circular cells which then form into their well-known hexagonal shape when the heat generated by the busy bees causes them to slightly melt?

And when raw honey stored by the bees is captured in the cells, the end result is tasty honeycomb.  Wholly edible on it's own, honeycomb is also a very versatile ingredient, as it's texture opens it up to be used in foods in ways that normal honey cannot. Some common methods include: crumbled over salads, sliced thin for sandwich layering, spread over warm bread or pancakes, slowly melted into hot chocolate, or blended into softened vanilla ice cream for a sweet, smooth treat.

I've even been inspired to create a honeycomb recipe tip of my own! Take a piece of warmed honeycomb and use it to brush honey overtop Honeycombs cereal. Or, in other words: Use a honeycomb honey comb for honey-combed Honeycombs.


Gelato Release

Released 2021 July 08 (build 45.7.15)

Library: Jostle Viewer support for text files

All users: Text files (plain text or HTML) in Library can now be previewed in-platform, via the Jostle Viewer. To view them previously, users would either have to download them first or open them in a new tab.


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PLUS:  28 other bug fixes and/or performance enhancements.

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Release cycle theme: Sweet treats

Did you know that the craft of making gelato, the iconic Italian frozen dessert, is held with such high regard that each year there's an official ranking of the best gelato artisans in the world? And that these and other gelato artisans compete in dozens of competitions all year round in the hopes of qualifying as one of 36 finalists for the Gelato Festival World Masters, a competition event that's only held once every four years?

So, yeah—they basically have an Olympics for making gelato. But what I want to know is, do they have an Olympics for eating gelato and if so, where do I sign up? I'm not saying that I think my gelato-eating skills are Olympic-level, but I think I owe it to myself, and my country, to at least go through the training and find out, right?


Flapjack Release

Released 2021 June 28 (build 45.6.28)

Improved Create/Edit User pages

System Admins: The Create a New User and Edit User pages in Admin Settings have undergone some improvements. Changes include more information about a user's login and account status, and new alerts and options for when a user is locked out or has an expired invite.

New User Types

System Admins: Also available on the Create/Edit User pages are three new User Types: Semi-Restricted, Restricted, and Shared (formerly "View-Only"). These will allow System Admins more flexibility when they want to give intranet access to someone (for example, an outside collaborator), but not give them all the same permissions as their regular users. For more information, see our Support Center.

People: "Create a New User" shortcut added

System Admins: A "Create a New User" option has been added to the gear menu in People, allowing System Admins to directly jump from there to the form found in Admin Settings > User Accounts and Data > Create a New User.


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PLUS:  47 other bug fixes and/or performance enhancements.

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Release cycle theme: Sweet treats

Did you know that only in North America is “flapjack” synonymous with “pancake”? In the UK, for instance, a flapjack is a baked bar made with rolled oats, brown sugar, syrup, and tasty extras like chocolate, caramel, or dried fruit. A veritable sweet treat!

So, for those few who felt we flopped by featuring “flapjack” as the latest "sweet treat" release name...how about you flip that flop talk, forget the flapjack flak, and follow the flock with the flapjack facts?

First up, a flapjack fast tip: flip the flap on your backpack and fill it with stacks of flapjack packs. Facing a fierce snack attack? Just fetch a flapjack pack from your backpack stacks! For a flavor-forward finish, favor this fit, flexible, flapjack fix: fortify your feast with a frenzy of flicks from a flask filled full of fresh, flaky, fantastic, flax!

Fin!


Eclair Release

Released 2021 June 14 (build 45.5.21)

Tasks update/Archived tasks

All Tasks users: Originally slated to arrive after the Dango release, the new version of Tasks will be rolling out after the Eclair release instead. This is to accommodate the addition of the following new feature:

  • Archiving – Tasks can be taken out of their active state and archived to a list where they can be stored, deleted, or unarchived at any time (NOTE—with this update, a task will only be able to be deleted if it is archived first).

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PLUS:  45 other bug fixes and/or performance enhancements.

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Release cycle theme: Sweet treats

Did you know that eclairs are made with a pastry dough that is steam-puffed, rather than yeast-risen or batter-derived? It's this choux dough that gives the eclair its signature oblong, hollow shape, which can then be filled with custard or cream before being topped with icing.

The name comes from the French word eclair, meaning "flash of lightning", although there is some debate as to whether that's a nod to how quickly one is eaten ("in a flash") or to the shimmer of the icing on the finished product.

One thing for certain though, is that eclairs are not to be confused with "Long Johns", which are oblong doughnuts usually filled with custard (...not to be confused with "long johns", which are oblong undergarments usually filled with legs).

 

 


Dango Release

Released 2021 May 26 (build 45.4.21)

Tasks updates

While not actually included in Dango, a whole new Tasks view will be rolling out after Dango has been fully released. This will be a staged rollout that will run over the course of the next few weeks. Key updates include:

  • New Look - Tasks' sleek makeover includes a more intuitive UI.
  • Smart Lists - Smart Lists introduces a new way to sort and view your tasks. Located on the top-level panel, you can use either the System-Managed Smart Lists in the upper section or create and curate your own "My Smart Lists" in the lower section. Click the gear icon to manage the lists you want to use, or to hide the ones you don't need. See more on Smart Lists here.
  • Improved Filtering - working hand-in-hand with Smart Lists are new filtering functions that enable the sorting of tasks by words in titles or descriptions, as well as for "due by" dates.

NOTE—as support for IE11 is currently being phased out, this Tasks update was not tested (and may not function as expected) on IE11.

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PLUS:  26 other bug fixes and/or performance enhancements.

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Release cycle theme: Sweet treats

Did you know that dango are sweet Japanese dumplings, commonly served three-to-five to a skewer? Dango is eaten year-round, but there are some varieties that are traditionally eaten only in given seasons. 

Dango is like the ultimate mash-up food because there are so many unique combinations, like: Anko dango! (dango + red bean paste), Cha dango! (dango + green tea), Goma dango! (dango + seasame seed paste), Tofu dango! (dango + um...tofu).

And now all this dango mash-up talk is giving me some mash-up inspiration...of the high-concept, sure-fire, blockbuster movie kind! Here's the pitch: Once upon a time in the Old West, an animated chameleon and a former slave forge an unlikely alliance when their shared love of exotic fruits, ballroom dancing, and Japanese sweets inspires them to create ultimate dango! This summer, get your skewers ready for:

Rango & Django's Mango-Tango Dango! 

(Worldwide smash, right there)

 

 


Croissant Release

Released 2021 May 13 (build 45.3.24)

Request Additional Users in Admin Settings

System Admins can now request additional user accounts for their intranets via a self-service option in Admin Settings > Platform > View Account Information. After indicating the number of additional slots they wish to purchase, Jostle will email a price quote for confirmation.

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Search Improvements (already arrived)

  • Non-hidden personal emails and phone numbers now searchable.
  • Keyword matches for Library Categories and Volumes now included in search results.

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PLUS:  16 other bug fixes and/or performance enhancements.

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Release cycle theme: Sweet treats

Did you know that the origin of the croissant dates back to at least the 13th century? The modern croissant was developed much later though, in the early 20th century. Croissants are made using a technique called laminating, where the dough is layered with butter, rolled, and folded several times in succession. This process results in the croissant's signature light, buttery, and flaky multiple layers.

And if you're wondering how a bread fits into our "sweet treats" release cycle theme, then let me introduce you to the indulgence that is a croissant filled with whipped cream and strawberries, drizzled in rich chocolate, and topped with a delicate dusting of powdered sugar. It's my go-to item when I have what I call a "dessert for lunch" day.

(Which, if I'm being honest, would be every day. But if I did that, I'd soon end up looking like an overstuffed croissant, myself.) 🍓🥐👀

 


Brownie Release

Released 2021 April 29 (build 45.2.13)

Additional slots/colors for User Badges

System Admins: Two more slots have been added for User Badges, allowing System Administrators to create up to 10 User Badges (in Admin Settings > Filters and Badges > Configure User Badges). Along with the two new slots come two new badge colors as well (purple and black).

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UPDATE: API user counts will not be added to the weekly metrics reports, as previously announced for this release.

PLUS:  15 other bug fixes and/or performance enhancements.

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Release cycle theme: Sweet treats

Did you know that Brownies were originally known as Rosebuds? The section for 7-10 year-olds in the Girl Guides (aka Girl Scouts in the U.S.) was first established in 1914, and took on the name Brownie Guides the following year when...oh, um...hang on a sec...*checks notes*...ahh, right. Okay. *ahem*

Did you know that brownies were originally known as Bangor Brownies? The name dates back to 1904 and was derived from the city of Bangor, Maine, where a group of housewives were said to have created the first recipe for the now-classic chocolate cake-like treat.

That's right, brownies aren't considered cakes. Here’s their culinary classification:

Baked goods > Bar cookies > Brownies

Which, now that I think about it, is similar in structure as a certain scouting classification:

Girl Guides > Brownie Guides > Brownies

(Yay me for finding a way to tie those two together! I hope this scores me some "brownies/Brownies" brownie points! 🤞)

 


Anzac Release

Released 2021 April 19 (build 45.1.15)

News: Category limit increased

News Admins: Previously, customers could create up to 15 different categories for their News items. That limit has now been increased to 40. News Editors can manage their custom categories by clicking on the gear icon in News and selecting Manage categories.

PLUS:  30 other bug fixes and/or performance enhancements.

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Anzac kicks off our latest Release cycle. Theme: Sweet Treats

Did you know that Anzac biscuits first appeared during World War I, and were named after the then newly-established Australian and New Zealand Army Corps? The term "Anzac" is also protected under Australian law and can only be used with special permission. However, "Anzac biscuits" get a pass, so long as the biscuits are baked true to the original recipe and only referred to as "biscuits" (never "cookies").

Seems easy enough to follow, right? Well, not if you're Subway. When Subway began offering non-authentic Anzac biscuits on their menu, Australia's Department of Veteran Affairs stepped in and ordered that they bake their biscuits properly. But rather than comply to using the correct ingredients, Subway chose to drop the item from their menu instead.

Which isn't a real shocker when you consider that this is the same restaurant chain that serves their sandwiches on what the Irish Supreme Court recently classified as "not legally bread".

 


Zettabyte Release

Released 2021 March 31 (build 44.26.21)

Improvements to Create a New User/Edit User

System Admins: The Create a New User and Edit User pages in Admin Settings have been redesigned to make them easier to use and understand when adding, viewing, or updating user information.

 

PLUS: 21 other bug fixes and/or performance enhancements.

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From the Developer's Dictionary:

Z is for zettabyte - a digital unit of measurement equal to one sextillion bytes