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Release 2.22.0  Enhancements November 14, 2024

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Continued in this release, users may notice several UI/UX changes resulting from updates to improve compliance with Federal ADA Standards.


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This release implements a number of API changes to improve functionality and better serve our integration partners. These updates are designed to enhance performance and ensure smoother integration experiences.


ComponentFeatureDescription
Corrections ReportImage Overflow for .docx ReportsComment images larger than 800 pixels wide will automatically get resized to fit within the exported Word document's page dimensions.
Review Page - Quick CommentsQuick Comment Notification Pop-ups

Help text has been added to inform users that some comments will not appear on the Quick Comment Toolbar if the project and comment purpose differ.

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Personal Lists/CommentsUser Interface Updates

User interface updates were made to the User Profile COMMENT LIST and Insert Standard Comment modal.
In the User Profile, the "Personal Lists" filter was renamed from "Filters."

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In the Insert Standard Comments modal, the filters and comment details were reordered to match the order from the User Profile.

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Custom Project FieldsNew Custom Project Field User Interface Updates

User interface updates were made to the Add New Custom Project Field modal under Settings/Configuration/CustomFields/Fields:
The two Visibile toggles were condensed into one.
When Required is toggled on, Visible and Read Only are disabled.
When Read Only is toggled on, Required is disabled.
The "Field Type" section header was added.

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NotificationsDue Date Updated

Users can subscribe to receive a notification when an Assignment's Due Date has been updated.

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Review Page - Thumbnail PanelPan and Zoom on Thumbnails

A frame overlay on the thumbnail allows users to manipulate the pan and zoom functionality from the Thumbnail Panel in addition to current pan and zoom for the document page being viewed within the Review Window.

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Resize the frame to adjust the zoom level by clicking and dragging the bottom-right corner.
Click and drag the frame around the thumbnail to quickly pan across the page.

SecurityMulti-Factor Authentication (MFA)

Administrators can enable Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) under Settings/Security/Multi Factor Authentication to enhance security and provide compliance with data protection regulations.

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Once enabled, users can choose how to authenticate from a new Security modal available in the User Menu. "Email One-Time Password" is the default authentication method.

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Users will be prompted to enter their one-time password (OTP) at login or use an authenticator app.

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Review PageQuick Comment Toolbar

A quick comment toolbar can be created and moved about the Review Page's Review Window for quick access to your favorite standard comments.

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Configure your top 6 standard comments from your User Profile's COMMENT LIST and choose the order in which it will appear from the comment order drop-down.

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Once saved, open your Workspace Preferences in the Review Page and turn on the Quick Comment Toolbar by toggling on the Display Standard Comment Quick Toolbar and saving your preferences.

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Hovering over a comment will show the relevant first line of text. Select one to quickly place it during review.

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Your Quick Comment Toolbar can then be moved to any position within the Review Window and saved using SAVE WORKSPACE.

Custom Project FieldsMap Custom Fields from goPost to EPRCustom Fields created in goPost now map to EPR and get pulled in with other project data.
Email TemplatesUpdate Comment Response Notification Template

The "Comment Response - Comment Response" email notification template has been updated to improve communication when a user has replied to a comment. The email notification now includes the "Original Comment" and the "Comment Response" within the body of the email notification.

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Column FiltersUpdated Date Column

A new column to visibly track the date a project was last updated has been added as an available column to display in the "Projects Awaiting Intake" Dashboard table. Open the COLUMN FILTER configuration window to display the "Updated Date" column.

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CommentsDynamic Standard Comment Filtering

When inserting standard comments, dynamic filtering allows users to select an option from one filter list which will immediately update all other filter lists to display options that are compatible with the selected option.
For example, when X Group is selected, only options related to X Group will be available for selection within the remaining filters. And if the Group is changed, the other filters will update accordingly to reflect the new set of compatible options.

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As always, filters are dependent on existing data within a standard comment.

ConfigurationsRemove List Type Display NameThe List Type Display Name field has been removed from the user interface along with its Save button. While the Display Name field was previously editable and could be saved, the application of the saved changes throughout EPR was a feature that got disabled in an earlier release.
SystemAbility to Clear Application Cache in EPR

Users can conveniently clear their application cache directly from the interface, eliminating the necessity to switch between different tools or environments.
Accessible from the "Help" menu, click Clear Cache to remove out of date cached objects and reset any relevant data or settings associated with the cache. A confirmation message from your browser will prompt you to reload your page to reflect the most recent updates.

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ProjectsShow Deleted Project Documents

Users can now view a list of documents that have been deleted within a project. From within a project, open the project menu and select See Deleted Documents.

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A full list of the project's deleted documents is viewable with relevant information as well as the option to download a copy of a deleted document. 

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CommentsImport Comments to a Project

Project comments can be created in bulk by importing from a spreadsheet. Click the Batch Import button and select a local .xlsx or .csv file with your comments. Note that the system will validate the spreadsheet to ensure comments are correctly formatted and there are no missing required fields.

You can follow the same instructions for bulk importing standard comments to the comment library here.

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Upon successful import, a confirmation message will be displayed.

MarkupsColor Picker Hex Value

When Group Color Restrictions are not applied, users can choose the color of their markups. To reduce inconsistencies in markups and allow users to work with predefined colors, a hex value field has been added to the color picker. This will help users select a precise color on the color spectrum when the default group color is not needed.

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A user's default markup color will remain as the color of the group being represented in the Review Page and saving the workspace settings does not override the default markup color on the toolbar.

Sheet Numbers TabDesignating an OCR Area

Users can define a custom area on a sheet for OCR to analyze and re-run a sheet number check, for individual pages or an entire document, when sheet numbers are missing.

For individual pages, users can click the Magnifying Glass button to define/redefine the page-specific OCR area.

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Move and/or resize the defined OCR area and click CHECK to re-run a sheet number check. The sheet number should populate in the "Detected Sheet Number" field. Click DONE to apply.

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For an entire document, users can click AUTOCOMPLETE.

A new option to designate the OCR area across all pages of the document is available. Click DESIGNATE OCR AREA to define the document-wide OCR area.

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Move and/or resize the defined OCR area and click CHECK to re-run a sheet number check. The sheet number should populate in the "Detected Sheet Number" field.

Click DONE to apply. All thumbnails should update with a sheet number or will display "oo" where a sheet number could not be found.

Comment ReportDisplay Sort Option Labels

EPR Administrators can now configure two-column comment reports to display labels for the secondary and tertiary sort options. Toggle on Display on Report under the report template's Sort Options section to display the secondary and tertiary sort options alphabetically as subheadings below the primary sort label.

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PermissionsAccess to Custom Labels ConfigurationPermissions have been added to control access to the configuration page for custom labels. This permission is defaulted to only allow Admins access to view the Custom Labels configuration page and can be modified as needed.
CommentsEmpty Filter Option

When inserting standard comments, "Empty" can be applied as a filter option to display results that do not have specified field data. This applies to the filters 'Source', 'Category', 'Subcategory', and 'Review Type.'

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For example, if a standard comment doesn't have "Category" data, selecting Empty in the "Category" drop-down will return results for any comment that doesn't have a category defined.

Additionally, when filtering project comments, "Empty" can be applied as a filter option to display results that do not have specified field data. This applies to the filters 'Impact', 'Review Type', 'Category', and 'Subcategory.'

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Comment ReportInclude Impact Value in Exported Comment ReportsA comment's 'Impact' value is included in the excel export of the comments.
ContactsUpdate Contact Info Displayed

The Contacts section of the Project DETAILS tab has been updated to include the "Phone Number" column.

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ProjectsRequired Field Indication

The sub-section headers under the Project DETAILS tab will display an asterisk (*) to identify the presence of a missing required field(s) within the sub-section.

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ScoutScout Results UI/UX

UI/UX enhancements have been made to the Scout Results to indicate a warning for PDFs that are outdated and require a newer version.

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CommentsPersist Comment Filters

While searching for a standard comment from the Project Comments' Insert Standard Comment modal, the user's filter will be persisted to the next search.

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Review Page ConfigurationReview Page Compliance Footer

Provided a configurable footer message for screen readers to understand that the Review Page may not have alternative text available for some content.

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This configuration can be found under Settings/Configuration/Review Page.

Shared LicenseLogout Request Countdown Clock

When another person attempts to log out a Shared License user they will now receive a notification that includes a clock that will count down to the action being executed. This allows the user being logged out sufficient time to save their work or contest the logout if necessary.

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2.22.0 Bug Fixes 

ComponentIssueDescription
UserNew Requested Account Not DisplayingFixed an issue where user accounts created/requested from the login page were not showing in the User list as inactive users.
Corrections ReportsMissing Page Number and Sheet Number in Corrections ReportResolved an issue where page numbers and sheet numbers were not printing on generated corrections reports.
Review PageMeasurement Label Persists After Deleting MarkupFixed an issue where measurement labels that are turned on for sketches don't get removed after deleting the markup.
API CallsIncorrect Status Being Returned to Integrated PartnersFixed an issue where the wrong project status was getting returned to integrated partners.
Document LinkingDocuments not Linking Between SubmittalsResolved an issue where files resubmitted as new versions were not correctly linked to their previous version, resulting in users unknowingly pushing files through as first submittals.
Review Page ToolbarSave Page Rotation Tool not WorkingFixed an issue where the Save Page Rotation tool fails to save a page's rotation immediately after the successful save of another.
CommentsDuplicated Comments with Same Comment NumberResolved an issue where review page comments were automatically being duplicated and given the exact same comment number.
CommentsAuto-enable Comment Responses not WorkingFixed an issue where the "Auto-enable responses on new comments" configuration is not working.
Document RenderingMissing Objects in PDFResolved an issue where objects in the PDF were hidden or removed when the document is rendered.
CommentsIncorrect URL Saved for Comment ImagesFixed an issue where users couldn't view correct comment images from the printed PDF due to the wrong URL for the image being saved. 
Corrections ReportsSheet Numbers Comment Option not Displaying on Corrections ReportsFixed an issue where the sheet number location of a review page comment was not displaying on the corrections report.
Automated DistributionsDistribution Assignment's Days Configuration is InaccessibleResolved an issue where the Days field was not accessible within a new or existing distribution due to spacing.
Corrections ReportsComment Impact Values Missing from Exported Comments ReportFixed an issue where comments with an Impact value are missing that value in the "Impact" column of the Export Comment Report spreadsheet.
Sheet Numbers TabInconsistent Sheet Number ThumbnailsFixed an issue where the sheet number thumbnails displayed in the REORDER PAGES window were showing an older format which made it hard to see the sheet numbers.
CommentsDefault Font Size Too SmallResolved an issue where the default font size for comments was too small.
Custom StampDistorted Aggregate StampFixed an issue where aggregate stamps appeared cut off when printed.
CommentsMissing Comments and Comment Text DuplicationFixed an issue where some review page comments are not printing on the deliverable document and, in some cases, the comment text was being duplicated.
Comments LibraryBroken User Interface when Adding a Standard CommentFixed an issue where the user interface would break when adding a new standard comment to the Comments Library.
User ProfileAssign Group Modal Title PaddingFixed an issue where there was inadequate spacing around the title of the Assign Group modal when adding a Group to a User Profile.
Document UploadResubmittals not Showing All PagesFixed an issue where some resubmittals were not showing all pages when the page count is incorrectly stored.
UsersUser Modal not Displaying TitleResolved an issue where the modal title was blank when creating/editing a User.
ListsList Type Modal not Displaying TitleResolved an issue where the modal title was blank when creating/editing a List Type value.
GroupsGroup Modal not Displaying TitleResolved an issue where the modal title was blank when creating/editing a Group.
Accessibility ComplianceButton Status not ReflectedFixed an issue where the expanded/collapsed status of buttons in the navigation panel were not accurately being conveyed to users with disabilities.
UsersInactive Users List is not Displaying AccuratelyFixed an issue where the inactive users list was blank or not diplaying all user accounts.
Comments LibraryWarning Message not Triggered When Overwriting Existing Standard CommentResolved an issue where a warning message was not displaying when attempting to overwrite an existing standard comment.
Custom StampMulti-Field Stamp Drop-down Field not Displaying OptionsFixed an issue where configured field options are not available to select on drop-down fields within the multi-field custom stamp.
ReportsNo Results Found when Generating Reports with Applied ParametersFixed an issue where reports could not be downloaded after applying a filter.
ContactsContact Records Fail to Save Active/Inactive StatusFixed an issue where toggling a Contact record to inactive does not save.
Document RenderingSheet Rendering IssuesFixed an issue where document pages were not rendering.
CommentsIncorrect Group AssignmentFixed an issue where review page comments were showing they belonged to a different Group than the one that originally created the comment.
Corrections ReportsReport Preview Image Display IssuesFixed an issue where the preview shown during the creation of a corrections report would display images that expanded beyond the page width.
Custom FieldsLarge Text Fields Cannot Be DisabledResolved an issue where read only large text custom fields were able to be edited.
PermissionsPermission Cache not Updating After Removing/Adding a Project Team MemberResolved an issue where removing or adding a team member to a project wasn't updating stored permissions in the database.
CommentsModal does not Recognize New Entry After Quickly SavingFixed an issue where new comments or comment responses that were saved too quickly after entering new text resulted in the most recent changes being lost.
Project Details TabCan't See Full List of Available Project ManagersFixed an issue where the Project Manger drop-down under the Project DETAILS tab wasn't displaying all available users with the Project Manger User Role. 

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Release 2.20.0  Enhancements June

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16, 2024

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Continued in this release, users may notice several UI/UX changes resulting from updates to improve compliance with Federal ADA Standards.

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ComponentFeatureDescription
Project Details TabCustom Fields Section

Custom Fields are designed to enhance flexibility and adaptability in project management, specifically catering to unique data requirements not covered by default system configurations. This feature is particularly beneficial for projects with specialized needs, such as Permitting projects, where standard data fields may not adequately capture all necessary information. By allowing administrators to create and manage custom fields, the application empowers project managers and teams to tailor data management to their specific project requirements. This customization ensures a more organized, relevant, and efficient handling of project data, leading to better project tracking, reporting, and overall management.

Custom Fields

Custom Fields Configuration

Custom Fields can only be configured by an administrator under Configuration/Custom Fields as follows:

Field Groups

Custom Field Groups serve as a section header to categorize custom fields.

Choose a Purpose, then add a new Custom Field Group by clicking the + button.

Project Type Mapping

Custom Field Groups can be associated with various Project Types to ensure the right custom fields are available on the appropriate projects.

Choose a Purpose and Project Type, then add any of the active Custom Field Groups that you wish to be visible under the "Custom Fields" section of the Project DETAILS tab.

Fields

Custom Fields are used to gather specific project information where standard data fields may not adequately capture all necessary information.

Choose a Custom Field Group, then add a new Custom Field by clicking the + button.

Field Groups Permissions

Edit the Custom Field Groups Permissions as needed to ensure the appropriate User Roles have access to view the Custom Fields within projects. By default, only Administrators can see the Custom Fields once they have been created.

Select a User Role from the drop-down and toggle the visibility by editing the Custom Field Groups.

Review Page - ToolbarRadius Tool Calculation Updates 

When using the Radius calculation tool, a radial line segment and the measured radius are now displayed during the measurement.

The radius calculation is also editable from the Markup Detail window by updating each value (exclude the feet and inch tick marks) for the calculated feet and inches one at a time. For example, a radius calculation of 50' 6.00" is updated by changing 50 to 55 or by changing 6.00 to 6.25.

ReviewSESSIONAdded a Custom Message Field in the Invitation

Added a text field in the ReviewSESSION invitation window to enter a custom message to be included in the email notification.

Scout Configuration PageAbility to Edit Inspection Parameters

Updated the Scout Configuration page to allow users to edit some inspection parameters, e.g., Page Count and File Size.

NotificationsAssignment Due Date Notification

A new Document Assignment notification option is available for users to subscribe to from their User Profile. The Due Date Reminder notification can be selected to receive an email reminder that an assigned due date is approaching. The reminder can be set to occur between one and 7 days before the Assignment is due.

*This notification only works when a Due Date has been set on an Assignment.

User ProfileCreate Personal Favorites Lists

Users can now create their own personal comments lists from the new COMMENTS LIST tab under their User Profiles. By default, each user is given a "Favorites" list to manage as well as an option to create as many personalized lists as desired.


Choose one or more of your Personal Favorites Lists to add to and select the comments you wish to add from the list of existing standard comments.

CommentsAdd to Personal Favorites Lists

While searching for a standard comment from a comment's Insert Standard Comment modal, users can add comments to their Personal Favorites Lists.
On the comment you wish to add, click the Bookmark icon to add the comment to your "Favorites" or click the Plus icon to add to one of your "Personal Lists."

CommentsPersonal Favorites List Filter

While searching for a standard comment from a comment's Insert Standard Comment modal, users can filter by their personal favorites lists.
Select one of your Lists from the Personal Lists drop-down to show the comments in that List.

Comments LibraryOption to Overwrite Existing Standard Comments

In addition to being able to download any existing standard comments from the Library, users now may reupload the downloaded comments to perform a bulk update to a set of comments.
The download format now matches the upload template and includes the "Comment ID" which serves as a unique identifier to each comment. For each row in the uploaded file with a unique identifier, the existing standard comment in EPR will be located and subsequently updated with the information from the file.

Document RenderRerun OCR During Re-Render Process

When a user re-renders a document, the process will now trigger the OCR and Sheet Numbering process to rerun as well. Rerunning the OCR and Sheet Numbering process will only attempt to recapture sheet numbers that were left blank.

CommentsComment Modal Resize

Added the ability for the Comment window to be resized while open in the Review Page. Click and drag the bottom right corner of the window to resize.

CommentsPersist Comment Filters

While searching for a standard comment from a comment's Insert Standard Comment modal, the users filters will be persisted to the next search.

CommentsMove/Drag Insert Standard Comment Modal

While selecting a standard comment from a comment's Insert Standard Comment modal, users can now move/drag the Insert Standard Comment modal around the page, allowing for better visibility of the planset or comments list behind it.

Assignments Page Column FilterUpdate the Columns to Display UI/UX

The Assignments page Column Filter configuration has been updated with a new UI/UX to make it easier to personalize a users preferred page view. The Columns to Display modal now allows for multiple columns to be moved at the same time between what is available and what is displayed.

Additionally, the order in which the columns are displayed can be edited. Click and drag any column to re-order. When finished, click SAVE.

Review Page - Save WorkspacePersist PDF Text Search Feature

The PDF Text Search feature is now included as Review Page setting that can be persisted after clicking Save Workspace.

PDF Text Search Configuration PagePDF Text Search Configuration Page Updates

The Rendering configuration page was renamed to "PDF Text Search" within the Settings.
The page description was also updated and help text was added.

Shared LicenseAbility to Manage Logged-In Users

Administrators of an EPR instance with Shared Licenses can now see the current Shared License user

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(s) logged in from the Environment/License page in the Settings.

Admins may also force log out the user if needed.

In addition, administrators can force logout users as needed.

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DashboardDashboard Configuration Settings

Updated the Dashboard Configuration Settings window.

Corrections ReportComment Options Comment Disposition Configuration

Comment Disposition has been added as a Comment Option in Comments Report Templates. When selected, comments will display the status of the comment.

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ComponentFeatureDescription
Review Page MarkupsCopy/Paste Markups

Based on a user's existing Review Page edit permissions, all markups except for stamps can now be copied using the keyboard shortcut Control + C (Windows) or Command + C (Mac). Markups can be pasted to any document page using the keyboard shortcut Control + V (Windows) or Command + V (Mac).

Pasted markups are offset by 10 pixels vertically and 10 pixels horizontally by default.

Control + Z (Windows) or Command + Z (Mac) can be used to undo a pasted or deleted markup.

Review Page MarkupsDouble-Click to Reposition Comments & Stamps

Double-click on a placed comment or stamp to activate the reposition function. Choose a new position on the same document page and single-click to place the selected comment or stamp. (Previous options for moving comments and stamps are still available.)

Review Page CommentsMove Comments

Added the ability to move a selected comment from one page to another.

Cut/Copy the comment by clicking Control + X (Windows) or Command + X (Mac). Paste the comment onto a different page by clicking Control + V (Windows) or Command + V (Mac).

The pasted comment is offset from the position of the original comment by 10 pixels vertically and 10 pixels horizontally.

If a user pastes the comment to the same page of the document, it will be treated as a copied comment instead of a moved comment.

Email NotificationsNew Email Notifications for Comments

Users who subscribe to the "Comment - Allow Response" notification under their user profile are now able to receive additional email notifications.

The following scenarios will trigger new email notifications:

  • The user created the original comment AND another user marks a comment assignment as complete/incomplete
  • The user previously responded to the comment AND they did not create the original comment
  • The user is currently assigned to a comment they did not create AND a new response was added by another user
  • The user is newly assigned to the comment AND they did not create the comment
  • The user's existing comment assignment was marked complete/incomplete by another user
Stamp ManagementUpdate Field NameThe "Template Name" field within Custom Stamp Templates has been renamed to "Stamp Name".
Custom Stamp TemplateAddress/Firm Toggles

The Address and/or Firm can be toggled on or off by administrators (in the custom stamp configuration) as well as by the user (right before placing the custom stamp).

Custom Stamp TemplateMulti-Field Stamp Template

Administrators can create up to 12 custom fields on a custom stamp.

Each custom field has a fixed text size with a 30-character limit and is created as one of four different Field Types: a text field, a dropdown, a checkbox, or a date.

The custom field formatting is preconfigured to display up to 6 fields per column with up to 2 columns (for 12 fields maximum).

Users can manage which custom fields are visible and can edit the Field Label and Field Value of each custom field prior to placing the custom stamp.

Comment ReportExport Comment Report as a Word Document

Comment Reports can now be generated as a Word document (.docx) in addition to PDF.

Select your preferred file format next to the filename of your comment report prior to creating it.

Thumbnail PanelPopout Window Navigation Updates

The Thumbnail Panel's popout window now has:

  • Keyboard navigation: similar to the Thumbnail Panel's keyboard navigation, users can navigate between thumbnails in the pop-out window by using the arrow keys and can select a thumbnail to open within the Review Window by clicking Enter.
  • Scrolling: a scroll bar allows users to scroll through all pages within a document. This replaces the navigation buttons that were available only when viewing a document with more than 15 pages.
  • Responsive resizing: the document pages will always display as 5 pages across with no limit to the number of rows, regardless of window size. Previously, the pop-out would display 5 pages across with a maximum of 3 rows (or 15 pages total).

Review Page HeaderMenu Navigation

Quick access options are now available for Assignments and Attachments from the Header's Menu on the Review Page. Clicking on either option will navigate the user to the corresponding project tab. Hovering over either option will open a submenu with additional information.

The Assignments option displays three (3) additional navigation options:

  • My Assignments displays assignments that are assigned to the current user.
  • My Groups displays assignments that are assigned to any Group(s) the current user is associated with.
  • Other Groups displays all other assignments that are assigned to Groups the current user is not associated with.

Clicking on any other assignment will reload the Review Page and load the selected assignment.

The Attachments option displays all the project's supporting documents. Depending on the user's browser settings, clicking on an attachment will either download or open in a new browser tab.


Comment ReportExpanded Report Naming Options

Updated the comment report template to provide users with more choices of information to include in the report name.

The full list of choices now includes Project Number, Project Name, Project id, Review Type, Comment Group Label, Date & Time, and Template Title (new options in bold).

Administrators can select up to five (5) filename options total and preview a "Sample File Name" before committing to the selections.

Existing comment report filename configurations will be persisted automatically.

DashboardImproved Loading Times for Dashboard GraphsFor agencies with large amounts of data, updates were made to the Dashboard to improve loading times.
DashboardMy Assignments by Due Date Graph Update

Changes were made to the Dashboard graph "My Assignments by Due Date" to improve the queried results displayed.

It will now display assignments with an Assignment Status associated to parent items Active or Not Started and only from Projects in the Open Project Status.

The graph was also renamed to "My Open Assignments by Due Date".

Sheet Number TabImproved OCR Performance

Changes were made to improve the optical character recognition (OCR) performance.

As a result, the images that are displayed when users toggle Show Sheet Number or use the Reorder Pages feature is now wider and shorter.

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ComponentFeatureDescription
Review PageMake Scroll Bar More Noticeable

The look of the scroll bar on the Review page thumbnail panel has been updated to it is easier for users to identify.

Comment ReportAllow for Carriage Returns in Single-Column Report Instructions Field

Admins can now write comment report instructions that include carriage returns (line spacing) in the "single column" report, as shown below.

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ContributorsContributor Role Comments Page Enhancements

Users with the Contributor role can now export comments in XLS format from the Project Comments page using the "Export Comment" feature.

Contributors can now use the "Response Enabled" and "Comment Responses" filters in the Project Comments page.

Project CommentsAdd Filter for Project-Level Comments

The comment filters on the Project Comments tab now include an option for selecting 'Project-Level' comments (these are comments added from the Project Comments page itself and not tied to any particular document) under the Documents filter. Using this new option, users can select a mix of both document-specific and project-level comments to include in a single comment report letter.

Review PagePage Numbering on Review Page

Thumbnails on the Review page now display page number in addition to the sheet number whenever a sheet number is identified so that users can more easily understand where the page is found within the document.

StampsPrevent Stamps from Transferring Automatically from One Submittal to Another (Phase I)

The Settings > Configuration > Stamps page now allows Admins to configure whether to allow stamps to carry over/transfer automatically from a previous submittal over to the resubmittal (this is the current, default behavior) or to change the behavior to prevent stamps from transferring over to the resubmittal. This is a global setting that will apply to all projects.

Page LockingIndicate which pages have been locked down in the Review Page.

When a page is locked down (to prevent it from being replaced by a newer version of the same page), a new lock icon will be displayed beneath the thumbnail on the Review page to indicate the page is locked.

Users can now 'unlock' a page by clicking on new lock icon; the icon then changes to an unlocked icon, as shown below.

               

StampsCustom Stamp Tool

EPR now allows Admins to create custom stamps from scratch directly within the Settings > Configuration > Stamps page.

An Admin can name their template, then configure the (1) stamp title to display, (2) status value, (3) text content, (4) firm and address information, and (5) stamp color to use for the border and status label. Once saved, this new stamp can be assigned to one or more users who can access it from the Review page stamp tool.

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Users with access to a custom stamp on the Review page will be able to select it and, before applying it to the page, can modify the date and content/text in real time before placing it on a page or pages.

Partial SubmittalUpdate Sheet Numbers Page to Use "Partial Submittal" Terminology

Updated the Sheet Numbers page to refer to the "Partial Submittal" configuration using the correct terminology. This replaces the previously inaccurate "Slipsheet" term usage.

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ComponentIssueDescription
Standard CommentsBatch Inserting More than 20 Standard Comments UnsuccessfulResolved an issue where attempting to insert more than 20 standard comments at a time from the Project Comments tab was failing. Users can once again insert as many standard comments as needed using the batch function.
Project Comments

Error When Selecting the Comment filter With or Without Responses

Fixed an issue where selecting any of the "Comment Responses" filter options on the Project Comments tab was returning an error unexpectedly. The filters can now be selected and return the correct results.
Textbox ToolPrinting Issue: Text Box Tool Content Resizes

Resolved an issue where textbox tool text appeared significantly different in either size or shape on the deliverable PDF file when compared to how it looked on the EPR Review page. Text should now be more consistent in size and shape, even when inserting larger amounts of text.

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Overlay ToolOverlay Window Thumbnail Does Not Match Sheet Number/Page RefResolved an issue where the Overlay tool's "Comparison View" window did not always update the displayed thumbnail properly when a user clicked to view the next documetn page.
Move ToolMarkups "Move" Button Not WorkingFixed an issue where the Markups Move button was not triggering the move modal form to display as expected.
CommentsInactive Comment List items Show Up in Dropdown Lists and UI PagesResolved an issue where list items marked as "Inactive" would still show as options on dropdown lists in Comment Library filters, Project Comment tab filters, and within the Standard Comment creation form. Inactive list items will no longer display in these locations.
AssignmentsChange Due Date in Project Assignments Tab to be Red Once It's past due

Fixed an issue where project assignment due dates which were past due (meaning the due date was before the current date), had stopped highlighting in red text as they had in the past. This 'red text highlight' effect has been restored.

Session ExpirationEPR Timeout - Flashing AlertResolved an issue where, after a user session expired due to inactivity on the Review page, the pop-up message indicating "Session Expired" might flash repeatedly on screen instead of displaying once.
IntegrationBug is Not Allowing Me to Lock Projects in goPostFixed an issue where EPR occasionally prevented a project in a connected goPost portal from being locked by staff (to prevent further file uploads).

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ComponentFeatureDescription
Partial Intake/OCR Partial Intake (slipsheet) ImprovementsWhen Optical Character Recognition (OCR) fails perform a secondary text extraction from PDF data to pick out potential text candidates that could represent the sheet number. The secondary text extraction is automatically done if primary OCR fails. This should reduce OCR errors by as much as 40%.
Sheet Numbers

Add Hidden and Visible Page Counts to Result Column in Sheet Numbers Page

On the project SHEET NUMBERS page, the Result column now shows the total page count, the hidden page count, and the visible page count. For example: 5 Pages (2 Hidden / 3 Visible)

Sheet Numbers

Exclude Hidden Sheets from Document Page Mapping Export Data

After a sheet is hidden on the project SHEET NUMBERS page and the user clicks SAVE, the sheet will no longer be listed within the Document Page Mapping data export.

Sheet NumbersAdd Submittal Date to Sheet Numbers Page

When multiple submittals exist for a document, the project SHEET NUMBERS tab will now display the date for each submittal shown on screen.

Comments

Add New Comment Filter Options

The project COMMENTS page now allows users to filter for comments:

  • With/Without Comment Responses
  • With/Without Attachments

APIs

Provide API to check whether a project has comments with attachment


Integrated partners can now check via API method whether a project has comments that include file attachments, thus providing more comment information to 3rd party systems.

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ComponentIssueDescription
Review PageInformation Button Loads Empty Form

Resolved an issue where clicking on the Information (info) button on the Review page returned a blank form instead of one containing the project and document data.

Review PageComment Panel Filters on Review Page Display But Stop Filtering ResultsFilters set in the review page comment panel will continue to filter results whenever a user switches from the current page to another page. 
Email TemplatesPortions of Email Templates Page Load Above User Profile Resolved an issue where parts of the CONFIGURATION > TEMPLATES page were displaying above the "Help?" pop up window.
Standard CommentsStandard Comments Library Filters/Sort By Fields Do Not Display

Resolved an issue where users editing a previously saved comment who then clicked on Insert Standard Comment(s) button did not see the Filters and Sort By fields within the standard comments form as expected.

Filters - Assignments

Assignment Page Status Filters Incorrectly

Filter settings on the global Assignments page were sometimes applied incorrectly, which resulted in more assignments displaying than expected. Assignments page will now filter properly.
Project Status (goPost Users)Updating Project Status in EPR Sometimes Results in Mismatched goPost Project StatusResolved an issue where updating a project status in EPR did not always update the project status correctly for the linked goPost project.

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2.8.1 Bug Fixes 

SummaryDescription
Fix Sheet Number page bugs

[For Agencies with the Partial Intake setting = “ON”]: Resolved an internal issue where some sheet numbers were being set to the incorrect document version. This sometimes resulted in pages being matched incorrectly across versions by EPR, but will no longer affect files moving forward. Any existing files affected should be reported to the e-PlanSoft team for resolution.

Inject project data and user_id into assignment event log

In the EPR Event Log we have added Project and User identity data into the assignment events that are recorded to improve the system’s auditing capabilities.

Create deliverables based on latest document page orderWhen a user sets their Review page order view preferences to "Order Page by Current Version" (see 2.8.0 Release Notes), EPR will also set the deliverable PDF print order to match.

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Release 2.5.3 Enhancements June 26, 2020

SummaryDescription
Refactor get user by ID apiRefactor of the API to not be affected by the number of projects a user is a member of.

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SummaryDescription
Pinned Comment Text Position on Review PageReview page display of pinned open comments now matches how they print on deliverables.
Text box Text AlignmentText box content alignment now matches on Review page as well as in printed deliverables.
Stamps Display Size in Review Page Compared to Printed PDFStamp text placement and text size on printed deliverable plans now better matches how this displays on the Review page.
Image size recommendations on the Branding pageAdded messaging on Branding page for recommended image dimensions. 
Display Full Status Labels in Review Page Drop-downFull labels are now displayed within Review page 'Status' drop-down rather than abbreviation.

New Intake UI - Match New Doc Submittal with Prior Version if Name Match is Found

New intake UI updated so that if incoming document name is recognized, the prior submittal is pre-selected on the Project Intake page.
New Intake UI - Fix distribution workflow filters

New intake UI updated so that only appropriate distribution workflows were applied to document records when processing assignments for an individual file.

Distribution setting must be 'on'; workflow must be 'Active'; both 'Purpose' and 'Project Type' of workflow must match project data; finally, 'Review Type' must either be part of filename OR workflow Review Type must equal "any" ( * ).  

New Intake UI - Batch Assignment - Assign Selected Documents still bring up all workflowsNew intake UI updated so that only appropriate distribution workflows were applied to document records when batch processing assignments for multiple files.
Review Page Render On DemandIf user go to review page and there is no thumbnail + review images for the current page, EPR will trigger render on demand for that one page.
Send Notification for features dealing with contributor Role

When a user sets the 'Response Enabled' feature on a comment, this now triggers an email notification to any project team members with the Contributor role.

Separately, whenever anyone responds to a comment within a response thread, users involved in the thread will be notified of the response via email.

Added Captcha to "Request a New Account" LinkAdded Captcha to "Request a New Account" Link as a security enhancement to prevent non-human requests from causing issues.
Don't Call goPost When Project Status Updated to Cycle CompleteEPR no longer calls goPost when project status has been updated to 'Cycle Complete' as this status is no longer applicable to goPost.
Append Comment Number to Comment Attachment Filename

If an attachment is added to a project using the comment form, append the comment number to the beginning of the attachment file name.

Remove Version Check for ScoutUpdated PDF Scout messaging to remove pdf version 1.4 warning to prevent user confusion. (PDF Scout now accepts pdf version 1.3 files).

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SummaryDescription
Partial Intake / SlipsheetAllows applicant to resubmit plan sets with fewer pages than the previous submittal, with the intent that only new and/or changed pages need to be resubmitted. Extracted Sheet Number data will be used to either map updated pages to existing versions or slip new sheets into an appropriate location.
Persist Intake TabThe Projects/Intake tab will now persist even when no documents require intake. A new message displays when all documents complete intake.
Create Assignments for Multiple Documents During IntakeProject Intake Page now allows user to select multiple documents and create a set of assignments that apply to all selections. Users can also continue to create separate assignments per individual file. 
OCR Page UpdatesUpdated OCR page UI to allow users to set page Sheet Numbers for each version of a document. See here for more details.
Display Document Submittal Value Instead of Version DatestampUpdated Thumbnail panel drop-down to display document submittal to reviewers rather than version datestamp.
Thumbnail UpdatesEnlarged thumbnail image and moved Sheet Number to display beneath image.
Thumbnail Comment CountThumbnail comment count now considers only comments with "open" dispositions.
Highlight New/Changed PagesOn thumbnail panel, new/updated pages for the current document version are highlighted in blue.
Layer UpdatesUpdated UI so all expandable layers are grouped together.
Markup Batch Move ToolAdded tool that can batch migrate all markups from current page to another selected page.
New Version NotificationUsers who are already on the Review page when a new document version is processed will be notified that a new version is available and have their changes saved before being updated. 
PDF Printer UpdatesUpdated EPR PDF printer to print render a greater variety of PDF files successfully.
Display Full Assignment Status Labels in Review Drop-downUpdated Review page drop-down to display full assignment status label with abbreviation.
Select All Checkbox for Deliverable AttachmentsAdded a 'Select All' checkbox to Projects/Deliverables/Attachments tab.
Update UI for Delete ControlsUser interface has been updated to display 'Delete' trash can icon more readily rather than having delete method nested within an expanded options '...' menu.

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SummaryDescription
Moving documents from goPost to EPRModified method for moving files from goPost to EPR so process occurs on the backend instead of depending on the browser
Enhance Environment > Partners page to allow adding new partners in the UIEnhanced the Environment > Partners to allow adding new partner when none exists via the UI.
Complete Date Header in Dashboard is actually the Project Due DateUpdated labeling to clarify that 'Complete Date' is actually Project 'Due Date.'
Corrections Report PDF Comment Text Cuts OffChanged method for generating corrections reports such that comment text no longer cuts off.
New Overlay EnhancementsSeveral enhancements to existing overlay controls: arrow keys now nudge one unit at a time, though pressing down will move the layer quickly; input values now update without clicking outside the field; Overlay and Original labels reflect current color settings as defined in the PREFERENCES section of the upper left menu

1.6.1 Bug Fixes 

SummaryDescription
EPR slows down and almost appears to freeze when attempting to add e-mails address(es) to the CC line in "Comments"Resolved an issue where entering long email addresses in CC line resulted in slow loading.
Updating a project assignments is triggering a new assignment email notification.Resolved issue where assignment creation was triggering email notifications even when user was not subscribed.
Deliverable package sent to cc address isn't being receivedResolved issue where packages were not being delivered to addresses included in cc field.
EPR QA Email Page Error MessageResolved issue where Email page returns a "user is not authorized error" unexpectedly.
Refresh Issue During IntakeResolved an issue where thumbnails on intake page did not update as expected after creating assignments.
Some portion of the dashboard (projects in cycle complete) in ERP does not load or finish loadingResolved an issue where dashboard table for Projects in Cycle Complete was loading slowly or did not complete.
Project Details Page Asking If You Want To Save with No Updates MadeResolved issue where 'Unsaved changes' message was triggering when no project data changes were made.
Assignment Status Drop-downsResolved an issue where assignment status drop-down fields were not loading as expected.
Project Service Area Not Populating with goPost DataResolved issue where project Service Area field did not populate using goPost data as expected.
Columns Filters search option is not filtering correctly

Restored wild card functionality in search column filters.

Markups Display Assignee as Owner Instead of CreatorResolved an issue where markups were displayed as belonging to the plan assignee instead of the markup creator.

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SummaryDescription
Comment Panel Icons Don't Match Comment DispositionChanged method for setting Review page comments panel icon to more accurately match comment disposition.
Assignment Status Not Automatically Updating when Making Mark-upsResolved issue where assignment status did not update from 'Not Started' to 'Active' status automatically when a user added a markup.
Adding Comments Triggers Save Markups ButtonResolved issue where adding a comment was triggering the SAVE button unnecessarily.
Logging in as GM and select Projects page and it just spins, no error messageResolved issue where Group Manager role could not load the Projects page successfully.
Projects/Assignments - Have to refresh the page in order to see Assignment ChangesResolved issue where changing assignment record data did not automatically refresh table.
Project Assignment assignee drop down list is blankResolved issue where assignee drop down was displaying as blank when editing project assignments.
Unable to set Project Assignment StatusResolved issue where assignment status drop down was displaying as blank when editing project assignments.


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Release 1.5.2 Enhancements APR 19, 2019

SummaryDescription
Update User Profile Window

Removed the LATITUDE and LONGITUDE fields from the USER PROFILE window.

Update Address in Project HeaderUpdated address display in Project Header to also include City, State and ZIP code or Lot Number and Tract Number (if supplied).
Reassignment from Group to Named UserAllows review tasks to be reassigned from general Group to specific Named User.
Update PDFScout Response UIUpdates Scout messaging to wrap text instead of cutting off.
Create hash whenever a deliverable is created

Provides partners with a download option for deliverables.

Auto add PARTNER account into project Team Member ListAutomatically adds partner record into new project team member list for all integrate partners.
Exclude correction report template data from saving to event log

Excludes report template content before saving create or update record into the event log.

Sort table header for Permission SectionChange sort of table headers in Permissions section to: View | Add | Edit | Delete
Replace Downloadable Standard Comments Template (.csv to .xls)Replaces downloadable Standard Comments template .csv file with an .xls file.
Review Page Image Quality When Zooming

Changed Review page to always use high quality image instead of only switching to high quality image as needed during tighter zooms.

Modify PDFScout Response for [object Object]Modified PDFScout response to provide further detail whenever PDF metadata issue is encountered.
Replace deprecated report header template componentAutomatically replaces deprecated Report Header template component with new components wherever previously used.

Implement New Overlay Comparison Controls

Implemented new Overlay Comparison controls allowing user to better nudge, scale, and exit mode.

Detailed instructions are available here.

1.5.2 Bug Fixes 

SummaryDescription
Project Contact is not transferring to EPRResolved issue where transferred contact data sometimes did not display in project.
Restrict Prior Document Version Edits When Newer Version Available

Resolved scenario where users were able to edit prior document versions even after a newer version became available.

Closing Comment updates status across all Document Versions

Resolved issue where comment status change was reflected across all document versions. Instead, changes are reflected in current and later versions.
User Can Only Access Current and Prior Version in Comparison ToolResolved issue preventing users from accessing document versions older than current and previous version.
Auto Refresh is Not Triggering After List Type record AddedResolved an issue where List Type table did not auto refresh when new record was added.
ColumnFilter not updating page tables properly until refreshedResolved issue where saving columnFilter changes did not update page table(s) properly.
Reviewer cannot delete a stampResolved an issue where 'Stamp - Delete' api call did not work as expected.
Update Corrections Report address Permission Requirement

Removed requirement for having Settings > Address > View rights in order to create a corrections report.



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