Release Notes

11/23/2024 - zipBoard v4.4.5

We’re excited to bring you updates that enhance performance and improve collaboration workflows.

These updates are compatible with zipBoard API 1.2.1

 

  • Optimized Screenshot POST API: The response now includes the screenId immediately, with image rendering handled asynchronously on the server side for faster client interactions.
  • Optimized Task POST API: Notifications and mentions are processed after responding to the client, ensuring quicker task creation workflows.
  • Improved API Response Codes: Refactored Task POST handler for clearer response codes and better maintainability.
  • Multi-Feedback Selector: Updated UX to improve usability when managing multiple External Feedback items.
  • Validation Improvements: Enhanced validation when transforming External Feedback into tasks, ensuring accuracy for multi-item processes.
  • Time Format Updates: Adjusted the suggested time format for CSV imports to h:mm A, MMM dd yyyy, ensuring better consistency and user clarity.
  • New Validation: Introduced robust validation for imported timestamps to prevent incorrect data submissions.
  • Expanded Export Data: Added support for exporting filesCount, tasksCount, and collaborator count for each project, along with separated date and time fields for project creation and updates.
  • Task Import Fix: Resolved issues with broken task imports via CSV.
  • Streamlined Comment Handling: Enhanced workflows for file attachment and validation during comment creation.
  • Multi-Task Actions: Enabled bulk actions to reply, delete, or convert multiple comments into tasks simultaneously.
  • Improved Explore Cards: Fixed click handling on project cards to ensure proper navigation, while dropdown menu interactions are isolated.
  • Status Field Adjustments: Updated the status field to dynamically display “Archived” for archived projects or reflect projectStatus otherwise.
  • Visual Refinements: Enhanced the look and feel of project cards with better clickability and layout improvements.
  • File Metadata Section: Introduced a new collapsible section for tracking file attributes efficiently.
  • Date-Time Formatting Utility: Added a helper function, formatTimeHMMA, to format timestamps for better consistency in UI displays.
  • Fixed broken task CSV import issues.
  • Resolved task watcher responsiveness for accurate real-time updates.
  • Adjusted time difference calculations, removing redundant timeDelta logic.

11/13/2024 - Extension 2.1.7

We disabled screen recording on YouTube pages, due to violation of Chrome Webstore rules.

11/4/2024 - Extension 2.1.6

We’ve resolved issues with GP courses and enhanced our annotation tool to provide a smoother and more accurate user experience.

11/4/2024 - zipBoard v4.4.4

We recently released a new version of zipBoard, which is compatible with zipBaord API 1.2.1. The new features associated with this release include improvements to task management, PDF handling, and overall user experience enhancements.

  • Added new auto-tagging feature for tasks and files that generates tags automatically using task name and file name. This makes it easier to manage files and save time on organizing files using tags.
  • Fixed issues with the Copy Task functionality
  • Resolved file attachment problems when creating tasks from the review board
  • Removed Show/Hide feature from Kanban view of Tasks List for better clarity
  • Enhanced PDF download process for files with embedded annotations
    • Reduced response times
    • Improved compatibility with proxy servers and firewalls
  • Improved selector selection on widget/extension
  • Fixed redirection issues to slideshow and screenshot views
  • Added tooltip and button for accessing screenshots when annotation navigation isn’t possible
  • Fixed scrolling issues in Uploads table view when dropdown is expanded
  • Updated routing for new collaborators and clients to direct them to uploads page instead of task page
  • Improved handling of attachments in comments during task creation

10/23/2024 - zipBoard API 1.2.1

We recently updated the zipBoard API documentation.

Here’s what’s new ⬇️ (click on the toggles to view updates)

  1. GET Annotations:
    • New Query Parameter:
      • fileId: A required parameter that specifies the file for which annotations are to be fetched.
    • Response Update:
      • 200 Success: Includes more structured data
      • 404 Error: A new error description has been added, indicating issues while fetching annotations.
  2. POST Annotations:
    • Updated Payload Structure:
      • _id: Now described as the ID of the annotation to update.
      • descriptor: Updated as an optional array of annotation descriptors.
      • pageUrl: Now includes a description specifying the URL of the page associated with the annotation.
      • fileId: Added description to clarify it’s the ID of the file related to the annotation.
      • type: Describes the type of annotation, such as signature, text, or image.
      • Additional Fields:
        • devicePixelRatio, imageUrl, text, richText, userId, annotationD, and scale now all have corresponding descriptions for clarity.
      • New Fields Added:
        • strokeWidth: Specifies the stroke width of the annotation.
        • annotationColor: Describes the color of the annotation.
        • isTask: Indicates whether the annotation is associated with a task.
        • commentText: Captures comment text for the annotation.
    • Response Update:
      • 200 Success: Clarifies the response message for a successful annotation creation.
  3. DELETE Annotations:
    • Removed: The organizationId parameter was removed from the path, as it is no longer required.
    • Response Updates:
      • 200 Success: Returns a message confirming successful annotation deletion.
      • 404 Error: Added error response for when the annotation cannot be found or deleted.
      • 401 Unauthorized: New error response indicating unauthorized access or errors during the deletion process.
  1.   GET Tasks:
  • Response Schema Update:
    • New Property Added:
      • id: A new optional parameter has been added to retrieve a specific task by its ID.
      • projectid: The description for this property has been updated to specify that it retrieves all tasks within a project.
    • Response Status Code Changes:
      • 400 Error: A new status code has been introduced to indicate that either the project or file must be defined in the request.
  1. POST File:
    • Summary and Description Updates:
      • A detailed request body schema has been added, including:
        • projectid: ID of the project to which the file/URL will be uploaded.
        • name: The name of the file or URL.
        • description: An optional description for the file or URL.
        • url: The URL to be uploaded (if applicable).
        • file: The actual file to be uploaded (if applicable).
        • phaseId: The optional phase ID to assign the file within the project.
    • Responses:
      • 201 Success: A new success response schema details the uploaded file, including fields for _id, name, and reviewurl.
      • 400 Error: Expanded to specify missing or invalid data and includes a structured error response.
      • 403 Error: Now includes a structured error response detailing storage limits and permissions.
      • 404 Error: Now includes a structured error response for when the project is not found.
      • 507 Error: Added to indicate storage limits reached, with a structured error response.
  2. PUT File:
    • Summary and Description Updates:
      • Updated to specify that this endpoint updates a file’s data, with a new request body schema that includes fields for name, description, url, annotateDisable, status, and userId.
  3. DELETE File:
    • Description Update: Specifies that this endpoint deletes a file permanently.

 

  1. GET Comments:
    • Summary and Description Updates:
      • The summary now indicates that this endpoint retrieves a list of comments related to a specific project or file.
      • A detailed description has been added to clarify the functionality of the endpoint.
    • Request Body Enhancements:
      • New Fields Added:
        • id: The ID of the comment or task to retrieve.
        • fileid: The ID of the file to filter the comments.
        • replies: A boolean that, when set, retrieves replies for the comments.
        • plainText: A boolean to return the comment text without HTML tags if set to true.
      • Example Values:
        • Each new field includes example values for better understanding.
  2. Responses:
    • 200 Success: Confirmed that comments are retrieved successfully.
    • 404 Error: Description updated to specify that no comment was found.
    • 500 Error: Added to indicate an internal server error.
  3. POST Comments:
    • The request body and related parameters have been confirmed as unchanged from the previous version.

POST Responses

  1. Request Body Enhancements:
    • Required Fields Updated:
      • The route field has been added as a required parameter in addition to the existing taskid and reply.
    • New Properties Added:
      • user_id:
        • Type: string
        • Description: The ID of the user making the reply (optional).
      • reply_id:
        • Type: string
        • Description: The ID of the reply being edited (optional).

10/22/2024 - zipBoard v4.4.3

Compatible with zipBoard API 1.2.0

Here’s what’s new ⬇️

PDF Enhancements

  • Optimized PDF download function to handle large files more efficiently
  • Improved validations for documents with no annotations
  • Enhanced user experience by implementing a spinner during the PDF download process

10/15/2024 - zipBoard v4.4.2

PDF Enhancements

  1. Enhanced PDF player functionality:
    • Added support for saving signature and stamp annotations
    • Fixed an issue where deleting stamps wasn’t triggered immediately after adding them
  2. Improved PDF download capabilities:
    • Implemented a new PDF download method using PDF Express.js REST API
    • Added support for downloading annotations/comments/replies embedded natively in the document
  3. Removed Undo/Redo feature
    • Undo/Redo buttons are now hidden from the UI
    • Shortcuts are also disabled

Analytics Improvement

  1. Added a new route for calculating sign up analytics

User Experience Improvements

  1. Updated file display to show latest file names
  2. Fixed file name rendering to properly display special characters
  3. Added on-hover tooltips to icons throughout the explore page

09/15/2024

1. Introducing AI-powered task types! Save time on creating custom task types. Simply use AI-generated suggestions based on your industry.

There’s more, you can now also change your default task type based on your commonly used task types.

Learn more here →

09/04/2024

1.Big news for zipBoard users using Outlook! 🎉 zipBoard is now integrated directly into your inbox.

✅ Easily convert emails into tasks and stay on top of your projects. Say goodbye to endless tab switching and hello to streamlined task management.

Learn more here and try it now! It’s very easy to set up.

08/15/2024

1. Introducing the New PDF Player in zipBoard! With this new PDF markup tool, you get access to an array of advanced PDF annotation features, hyperlinks, file and image insertions, and a whole new experience! This allows for a seamless and flexible review process. Learn more.

08/14/2024

1. Introducing AI-powered project statuses! Save time on creating custom statuses. Simply use AI-generated status suggestions based on your industry. Learn more.

07/12/2024

1. Improved document version control system. Now you can add and track multiple versions of a file in one place. Learn more here.

06/14/2024

1. Mobile view for the zipBoard web app is now available and you can easily use it on your iPad/Tablet – on the go!

05/30/2024

1. The upload counter for screens, tasks, and comments is now fixed. There was previously an issue with updating the counts.

2. We identified a UI issue with the upload functionality. Clicking the upload button opened a prompt tab. However, when changing phases within the prompt, the entire phase name wasn’t displayed correctly. This bug has been fixed.

05/09/2024

1. Fixed switching slides error in slide show for PDF and SCORM files

2. Resolved issues for guest reviewers not viewing annotations they add

3. Implemented replies for MP3, video, and image files

4. Resolved issue with adding comments in the right hand rail in live annotations. You can now successfully add comments.

04/15/2024

1. Publicly launched the all-new zipBoard video recording tool! Try it today and streamline your review process with video recordings. Learn more and try it here.

03/08/2024

1. Fixed issue with guest reviewer link. Now guest reviewers can can see the annotations they add using the guest reviewer link.

2. Added “Add Reply” option in the review board.

03/05/2024

1. Resolved “Create Project” issue when a new user creates a zipBoard account. The “Create Project”, which was shown as “Refresh” in the center of the page, has been fixed.

02/29/2024

1. Fixed issue concerning collaborators being able to create project reports and access existing ones, Now, collaborators will be unable to do any of these.

02/21/2024

1. Fixed issue of collaborators (user roles) having the ability to delete other collaborators, super admins, and admins from projects.

01/06/2024

1. Fixed issue on MP3 share link for guest reviewers. Now, when you share MP3 links to guest reviewers for review, they will be able to see the file. See the update in action here.

2. Update on adding statuses to projects. Earlier, you could only add new statuses at the org level, but now you can also add it at the project level. Click to see how.

11/30/2023

1. Filters have now been added in the Explorer page in zipBoard. See the image below 👇 and try it here.

2. Issue with “Delete Files” has been resolved.

3. You can now add tags for tasks. See image below  👇

10/31/2023

1. Projects not in use for over 6 months will get archived moving forward.

2. Newly added Statuses at the Project Level

A status feature has been added in the project dashboard but it’s currently not working. Kindly ignore it for now.

3. Fixed Welcome Video for New Accounts

Anytime you create a new account, you get a welcome video in the app. That hasn’t been showing for some time now, but we’ve fixed it so you get a walkthrough when you create a new user account.

3. Fixed Annotation issue in review for PDF/SCORM files

Users were unable to add annotations when reviewing PDF and SCORM files. We’ve fixed that now.

4. Fixed change issues in the Explorer page for the ‘Projects’ view

5. Fixed error in the Explorer page when creating projects.

6. A ‘Sort’ option has been added to the table view of projects

7. Added a new Tag option in the Upload page

10/11/2023

1. Fixed issue in onboarding video modal

The word “video” now only appears once in the onboarding video modal

2. Fixed broken reply edits in production

You’ll no longer have issues with the PUT endpoint

3. Explorer has been ported to React

4. The notification system has successfully been improved

5. Updated Meteor

6. The Explorer page of the table view has successfully been ported to React

7. Fixed issue when switching project from the name on the top in tasks (for Kanban mode)

 

10/05/2023

1. Fixed Video Review issue
Selecting any task from the right side taskbar would show you tasks on screen and it would navigate to the pointer where that task was added.

10/04/2023

1. Fixed navigation issue in Kanban view on the task page 

The navigation has been fixed and you can now easily navigate when you change projects in Kanban view.

2. Fixed issue in Notifications

When you add a client to a project and the client receives a notification, the project name no longer shows as undefined.

09/26/2023

1. Fixed broken Edit Replies in Live Annotations

You can now edit replies without any challenges

2. Updated Add Reply for Live Annotations

  • You can now review (add/edit/ delete) replies on all file types (PDF, videos, images, SCORM files) except URLs without an extension
  • You can also review (add/edit/delete) replies on all file types including URLs – without an extension, using widgets

3. Fixed bug issue for image files

You can now add annotations to image files with a Share Link

4. Fixed Search bug

You can now search file uploads using tags

5. Fixed issue in Tags
You can now add new tagsedit tags or delete them in the tags page

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09/07/2023

1. Fixed issue in the stamp feature for PDF files

You can now seamlessly add new stamps to your projects.

Learn how.

2. Improved task search in Kanban view

You can now search for tasks with an ID in Kanban view on the Task page

3. Fixed incorrect email/notification issue

Users for SSO orgs will no longer be redirected to the wrong page.

4. Fixed the issue in the review board in slideshow mode

You can now see items in slideshow mode when you open tasks from the right-side taskbar.

8/16/2023

1.  Introduced a new feature to tag users in live reviews.

2. Updated and improved notifications UI. Changes for a particular task are compiled and can now show up in one notification with options to explore with the arrow button.

6/12/2023

1. Text Annotation – We have added a new text annotation feature for PDFs that allows users to add text directly to the PDF document that they are reviewing. There is a range of capabilities such as changing the font, size, bold, italics, underline, strikethrough, and highlight.

2. Comment Filtering While Reviewing – We have added a filtering function that allows users to filter out comments that were made by user who are either internal vs external to the org. Users can also filter out or in comment by specific users.

3. Long Name Fix –  Users with long names will no longer have their name distort the comment boxes that generate when an annotation is made. The name now cuts off instead of spilling over.

4. Stamp Annotation – the stamp annotations will now be generated when the stamp is selected, and the mouse is clicked. This replaces our old UX where stamps were generated one by one and dragged to their required destination.

5. Device Mode – Users can now drag the device mode window to expand or shrink it. They can also specify the exact pixel dimensions not too instead of working with pre-set sizes. 

5/19/2023

1. Uploaded source maps to Montiapm.

2. Fixed exception after template destroyed.

3. Redirected short links to custom domain and fixed broken URL concatenation.

4. Fixed redirect URL.

5. Fixed build issue.

6. Introduced new multi collaborators UI.

7. Introduced new notifications UI.

8. Fixed user-requested bulk edit issue.

9. Fixed collaborators GET endpoint and refactoring.

10. Fixed navigation to manage org, edit profile, and manage integrations by fixing the autorun subscription issue.

4/14/2023

1. Implemented multiple performance improvements for the app and some fixes. 

2. Fixed task modal not rendering intermittently after clicking on a task in the notifications drop-down. 

3. Fixed task modal being shown repeatedly on switching between Kanban/table.

4. Improvements for share link email. Email now includes role, permission and whether they need a login or not.

5. Fixed replies not being added correctly to reviewboard.

6. Added warning prompt when users added same content twice.

7. Fix for file limit exceeded issue when uploading files from Kanban.

8. Fixed lag when clicking the  “Add File” button on the uploads page and the dropdown toggling.

4/7/2023

1. Default phase migration and related changes. Removed empty default phase (-) and moved over to having a default phase named “uncategorized”. It is a follow-up to the release of the new Kanban UI for content. All new projects now have this phase created by default. All files and tasks in existing projects which do not belong in a phase are now migrated over the “uncategorized” default phase.

2. Performance enhancements: Miscellaneous enhancements were made to improve the performance of the app

3/17/2023

1. Fixed for comment text area sizing. The text area was being resized on every keypress. There was also an issue with resizing space.

2. Duplicate tag names being shown in tags search as tasks. This appears to arise from a prior bug which caused two entries of the same tag to be created. Temporary patch only for the UI. 

3. The file model is now launched right after the files finishes uploading. Previously, there was a modal with “start review” on it.

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