Assign files to Projects!

The Files module has received an update for enhanced convenience and accessibility; it's now located in the application's left sidebar. Furthermore, files can now be linked to specific projects, allowing for easier file filtering by project. This enhancement marks the beginning of a series of updates aimed at introducing Client Portal Pages. These pages will enable you to associate various elements, such as Boards, Sketches, and Chats, with particular projects, making them accessible to your clients.

Link to cards in public view

Previously, only internal users had the ability to link to specific cards, while in the public view, only the entire board was visible. Starting this month, we have introduced the feature that allows you to share links to specific cards in the public view. In other words, you can now easily share a direct link to a specific card with your clients.

Miscellaneous Improvements

1. For quick collaboration you can now create a meeting from inside a card in Boards
2. Sketch (excalidraw) upgraded to v0.17.0
3. Cogency blog received a face-lift
4. Chat channels can now be archived, or reset (archive all messages)
5. Wysiwyg editor has been upgraded to v2.0.0-beta.2. That change affects Board cards, Pages, and Scheduling pages.

Bug Fixes

1. Fixed issue with the sketches not loading after archiving
2. Various performance enhancements
3. PDF viewer has been optimized, and is now more performant than ever

Chat module.. re-designed!

The chat module has been completely revamped, bringing in vital improvements and exciting new features. These include options to enable or disable file uploads, and settings for either interactive or read-only modes. Additionally, we've introduced an embeddable standalone mode. This allows for the chat module to be seamlessly integrated into any website, either as a comprehensive chat window or as a small, unobtrusive chat bubble icon positioned in the site's lower right corner.

A full video on how to embed the chat (akin Intercom, but completely free) into your site https://youtu.be/fnZ00hT9RUc

Chat in public Pages

When a Page is configured to public mode and chat is enabled in the Page Settings, any visitor to that public page can join the chat channel, post messages, and/or upload files. For more specific chat controls, like enabling or disabling file uploads, choosing between interactive or read-only modes, and setting the chat to public or private view, you can adjust these options in the settings menu of the specific chat channel.

Chat in public Boards

By setting a Board to public mode and activating the chat in the Board Settings, anyone visiting that public board will have the ability to join the chat channel, post messages, and/or upload files. If you require finer control over chat permissions, such as enabling or disabling file uploads, selecting between interactive or read-only modes, or choosing public or private viewing options, these can be adjusted in the settings menu of the specific chat channel.

Internal Chat in Boards

Activating the internal chat on Boards facilitates effortless communication among your team directly from the board's view. When set to public mode, this chat seamlessly merges into the same channel, allowing real-time interaction between your team members and the public users.

Miscellaneous Improvements

1. For quick collaboration you can now create a meeting from inside a card in Boards
2. Sketch (excalidraw) upgraded to v0.17.0
3. Cogency blog received a face-lift
4. Chat channels can now be archived, or reset (archive all messages)

Bug Fixes

1. Fixed issue with the sketches not loading after archiving
2. Various performance enhencements

Text editor receives a makeover

The text editor has undergone a complete overhaul, introducing essential enhancements and new capabilities. We've implemented genuine WYSIWYG (What You See Is What You Get) editing, eliminating the necessity for a preview function. Text formatting options have been significantly expanded, providing a more robust set of tools for content creation. Additionally, we've integrated the ability to embed images and videos directly within the editor. Furthermore, we've introduced comprehensive support for user mentions, complete with real-time notifications to keep users informed and engaged.

@Mentions have been redesigned

We've thoroughly revamped the @mentions functionality within card descriptions and comments for a more seamless and user-friendly experience.

Sign-In & Meeting page customizations

The sign-in and meeting pages have been enhanced with additional features, now supporting background and text customization options. Additionally, users now have the ability to choose whether or not to display the semi-transparent vertical strip on the sign-in page.

Emojis in cards

Emojis have been integrated into the card editor, providing a more expressive and engaging user experience. You have the option to select emojis by clicking on the toolbar icon, or you can quickly access the emojis toolbar by typing ":" followed by a few characters of your choice.

Emojis in card comments

We have introduced emojis to card comments, adopting a Slack-style approach, to enable users to express their reactions directly beneath each comment.

Watchers in cards

Users now have the capability to assign watchers to specific cards, ensuring that these designated individuals receive notifications for any updates made to those cards.

Set a primary image in cards

Users are now provided with the option to designate a primary image for a card, which will be prominently displayed when viewing the card in a bird’s-eye view.

Miscellaneous Improvements

1. Project names can now be as long as necessary without impeding the sidebar view
2. Added block-quote to the wysiwyg editor

Bug Fixes

1. Boards are now rendering perfectly in Safari
2.