2022-01-11

New Features

• [UI] Admins can now control whether users can edit HTML code in text fields through a simple organization-wide toggle setting.
• [UI] Added task cloning to quickly duplicate tasks with all settings except comments, saving time when creating similar tasks.
• [UI] Added a visual progress bar to templates showing completion status (Started, In Progress, Almost Complete, Complete) so you can quickly see which templates need work without opening them.
• [UI] Added auto-naming for processes using required kickoff form fields, so administrators can create consistent process names automatically while still allowing manual overrides.
• [API] The watch feature now shows which team member set up monitoring on workflow items, making it easier to track accountability.
• [API] Guests can now watch and track specific tasks without needing a full account, making collaboration with external partners much easier.
• [API] Added the ability to clone any task and position it right after the original, making it faster to create similar tasks without starting from scratch.
• [API] Users can now watch processes, tasks, and other items to get notifications when things change, keeping everyone in the loop automatically.
• [API] Template updates now deploy more smoothly with controlled versioning that prevents editing conflicts and gives you flexible rollout options.
• [API] Added a new search endpoint that lets external tools quickly find specific tasks without downloading large amounts of data, making integrations faster and more reliable.
• [API] Added a configurable group size limit for task assignments to help organizations maintain manageable team coordination and performance.
• [API] Administrators can now create and manage groups, add or remove members and guests, and set group avatars for better organization.
• [API] Added Company Domains feature to help administrators track and manage domain names associated with your organization more effectively.
• [API] Users from the same company domain now automatically join the same organization when signing up, making team setup much easier.

Changes

• [UI] We clarified that users with Launch permission can modify assignees when starting processes, even without Edit permission, as these are separate functions.
• [UI] Added “Why?” buttons to explain when tasks are restricted and suggest who else can complete them instead.
• [UI] Made the login timestamp in the header ribbon clearer by showing “Logged in 4 hours ago” instead of just the time, so you always know what the timestamp means.
• [UI] The Tracker view now loads faster and performs better with an upgraded table system for viewing your processes.
• [UI] Redesigned step setup to open with description editing first, making it faster and more intuitive to configure steps in your templates.
• [UI] Added detailed usage tracking to the template editor to better understand how you work and improve your experience based on real user behavior.
• [UI] Activity Feeds now show exactly what text changed in rich text fields, giving you a complete audit trail of content edits.
• [API] Template authors can now choose “immediate” or “approval-required” publishing when replacing live templates with draft versions for better workflow control.
• [API] Templates now support draft and published versions, letting you safely work on improvements without affecting your live processes.
• [API] New members now get helpful daily reminders for 18 days to complete their account setup, ensuring no one gets left behind during onboarding.

Bug Fixes

• [UI] Confirmed that daily task email settings work correctly after investigating a reported issue that turned out to be from cross-account activity.
• [UI] Fixed duplicate “Email” labels in the guest management dropdown to make column selection clearer and more intuitive.
• [UI] Improved file upload reliability for guest users completing task forms after investigating and resolving edge-case compatibility issues.
• [UI] Fixed “Page not found” errors when adding tags to templates, steps, processes, or tasks so you can now organize your work properly again.
• [UI] Cleaned up the process launch screen by hiding unnecessary naming options when adding to existing processes, making the interface simpler and less confusing.
• [UI] Fixed auto-naming so all text field variables now appear in process names and updates reflect instantly when you change field values.
• [UI] Fixed a bug where creating new organization tags would get stuck loading forever instead of saving properly.
• [UI] Standard users can now see all templates in the library even when they don’t have permission to edit or launch them.
• [UI] Fixed text formatting inconsistency in procedure templates where some labels temporarily appeared bold due to browser caching issues.
• [UI] Fixed public template links that were incorrectly showing error pages, so you can now reliably share and view your published templates.
• [UI] Completed comprehensive quality testing to ensure all core features work smoothly before releasing important fixes to customers.
• [UI] Fixed annoying white screen flash that briefly appeared when loading the login page, making sign-in smoother and more professional.
• [UI] Fixed digest email notifications to show all pending tasks, ensuring your email matches what you see in the Tasks view.
• [UI] Fixed organization search dropdown in Support Admin that was appearing behind other page elements, making it easier to find and manage public templates.
• [UI] Fixed guest form submissions now properly transfer data to member forms, ensuring seamless handoffs from public forms to internal workflows.
• [UI] Fixed an issue where team members couldn’t update or assign out-of-template tasks that were created by others, making task collaboration smoother.
• [UI] Improved German translations throughout the app, making filters, menus, and settings more accurate and natural for German-speaking users.
• [UI] Fixed template permissions so you can now restrict access to administrators only without needing to select individual users.
• [UI] Fixed issue where unarchiving processes could lose tasks and comments - all data now properly restored when processes are unarchived.
• [UI] Fixed Tasks view loading delays by displaying your assigned tasks immediately instead of waiting to load all background data first.
• [UI] Fixed an issue where step descriptions would sometimes not save when quickly closing the editing panel, ensuring all your text changes are now properly preserved.
• [API] Fixed an issue where adding tags to templates would fail, so you can now properly organize and categorize your templates with tags.
• [API] Fixed issue where admin users couldn’t duplicate templates when restrictions were enabled - admins now maintain full access as intended.
• [API] Task linking now loads 3x faster, reducing wait times from 3 seconds to under 1 second for a smoother workflow experience.
• [API] Fixed permission checks so Standard users can now properly launch processes without getting blocked by false access errors.
• [API] Fixed a rare error when updating process tasks that could occur in specific edge cases, making task updates more reliable.
• [API] Confirmed API correctly filters templates by featured status, ensuring developers can reliably access all template data regardless of featured settings.
• [API] Activity Feed now correctly shows step name changes when you update titles in your templates, making it easier to track what was modified.
• [API] Fixed template visibility issue where Standard users couldn’t see templates in the library when all permissions were restricted - templates now stay visible regardless of permission settings.
• [API] Fixed filtering in Examples dropdown to only show tags from featured templates, making it easier to find the most relevant process examples.
• [API] Fixed an error that prevented updating steps with checklists, ensuring smooth template editing without unexpected database failures.
• [API] Fixed login issue where users couldn’t re-register with social accounts after previously deleting their account.
• [API] Daily digest emails now include all your pending tasks, including overdue ones, so you never miss anything important.
• [API] Organization deletion now works reliably after fixing database constraints that were previously blocking this action.
• [API] Fixed member invitations to require first and last names, preventing assignment and commenting issues.

Removed

• [UI] Removed conflicting chat widget positioning that was causing interface issues, ensuring a cleaner and more reliable help experience.

Security

• [API] Fixed a security issue where template steps could be accidentally deleted from the wrong templates, ensuring steps are only removed from their correct parent templates.
• [API] Enhanced task filtering security to ensure users only see tasks they’re properly authorized to access when filtering by team member names.

Performance

• [API] Database performance improved significantly with upgraded servers, making your workflows and processes load faster across the platform.