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Our May 2024 Release (1.30.1) includes:
Enhanced Invoice Preview Tracking: Now See Who Generates Invoices in Your History Log!
We're excited to announce an invoicing update to our platform that enhances the transparency and accountability of your invoice preview process. With this latest release, the job's history logs now include detailed information about who previewed the invoice, providing you further insights into the invoice processing workflow.
Key Feature Highlights:
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User Identification: The job's history logs will now display the user who previewed the invoice, allowing you to track and monitor the individuals involved in the invoice preview process accurately.
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Improved Tracking: This enhancement enables you to understand any changes or interactions made during the invoice preview stage, facilitating better accountability and transparency across your team.
Previous vs. New History Log:
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Previous History Log: The history log previously lacked specific details about who previewed the invoice, limiting your ability to track the invoice process effectively.
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New History Log: With the latest update, you'll now see clear entries indicating which user previewed the invoice, providing you with comprehensive insights into the invoice preview activity.
Summary of History Log Changes:
- Preview Invoice: The new history log entry now includes the user who previewed the invoice, along with the invoice number and relevant details.
- Delete Invoice Preview: Any deletions of invoice previews will be recorded, including the user responsible and the associated invoice number.
- Credit Invoice: Creation of credit invoices will be logged, highlighting the user who initiated the action and the corresponding invoice number.
For a more detailed guide and visual representation of these updates, please refer to our product notes article.
Our February 2024 Release (1.29.13) includes:
Maximum Continuous Shift Gap Lockout Setting
This update introduces a powerful tool for managing worker fatigue and ensuring compliance with shift length regulations. Here's what's new:
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Fatigue Management Control: The Maximum Continuous Shift Gap Lockout Setting allows admin users to set a minimum stand-down time between shifts. By enforcing predefined rules on the time gap between shifts, this feature effectively mitigates worker fatigue and promotes regulatory compliance.
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Optimised Scheduling: With this update, users can now fine-tune scheduling practices to adhere to regulatory requirements while optimising workforce productivity. By allowing for adequate rest periods between shifts, you can maintain operational efficiency while still prioritising employee well-being.
For a more detailed guide and visual representation of these updates, please refer to our product notes article.
Optional GPS in Forms Submissions
This update provides users with greater control over the inclusion of GPS coordinates in submitted forms, offering flexibility and confidentiality options. Here's what's new:
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Customisation Feature: Users can now choose whether to display GPS coordinates on the Forms PDF upon submission. This feature enables users to tailor form submissions to meet specific confidentiality requirements while still capturing essential location data when necessary.
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Simple Integration: Adding GPS coordinates to the Forms PDF is straightforward. Simply drag the Submission GPS element under the Job Fields when building a form. This allows users to seamlessly include GPS coordinates on the submitted Forms PDF with minimal effort.
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Confidentiality Assurance: For cases where GPS coordinates are meant to remain confidential, users have the option to exclude them from the Forms PDF. However, even if excluded, GPS coordinates remain accessible on the Forms and Attachments page of the job under the Form Submission section, ensuring data integrity and compliance.
This enhancement enhances the credibility and reliability of submitted forms while providing users with the flexibility to manage sensitive location data according to their specific requirements. For detailed instructions and visual guidance, please refer to our product documentation.
Let us know what you'd like to see next by requesting a new feature. Requests are reviewed regularly by the product team.