Framework 2020 Release Notes - RTM

Release notes for Framework All Applications v7.1 in Limited Release to Sprint 91.

For full release notes from Sprint 92 see Latest Framework Release Notes


Framework ECM

 

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Change7.19801ReportsThe Profiles tab now lists the Report Type that the Profile uses.

TFS#27871


N/A


Change7.19801Logistics ItemThe Supplier Instructions field has been added to the General tabTFS#25161
N/A
Change7.19801AllThe colour scheme refreshing has been altered to improve performance.TFS#28916
N/A
Change 7.19801Document ItemThe Retail Debit Formula character limit has been increased to 100TFS#26683FD#5287N/A
Change7.19802New ClientDefault settings for AR Invoicing Email Contact will now be considered when creating new Primary and Secondary Contacts.TFS#23549FD#3278N/A7.1.0.21
Change7.19901VPB DialogsThe VPB dialogs have been increased in size.TFS#30895
N/A
Change7.19901ReportsThe Profiles list now displays the Report Number the Profile is based on.TFS#27871FD#8479N/A
New7.19901Product SelectionProduct selection can now be restricted to a Region/Division.TFS#30779TW#21998578N/A7.1.0.21
New7.19901VariousSelect Entity dialogs now support the display of Supplier Entities based on Team allocation.TFS#31032FD#8037N/A7.1.0.21
New7.19904Logistics HistoryOperator Comments are now displayed under Notes panelTFS#27771
N/A
New7.19905Logistics ProgrammeMultiple Logistics Programme templates can now be added to a job.  This means that a standard full template can applied, then smaller templates added where applicable for a particular build, for example Render, Landscape, Fencing.TFS#31601
N/A7.1.0.21
New7.19907Linked Files

New functionality to launch and refresh Almirah links has been added to Linked Files.  The Thin Client Session Link is managed by new preferences, and requires set up assistance by Insula.

TFS#30728
N/A7.1.0.21
New7.19908Construction Claims DialogNew content for Reminder letters and Interest Charged has been added to the Claims dialog.TFS#31739
N/A7.1.0.21
Change7.19912Land OverviewThe land address duplicate check on the Land Overview now only occurs when any of the key elements of the full address are changed; ie. Lot, Street Number, Street, Suburb, State, Pcode.TFS#32663FD#9475N/A
New7.19916Drafting AmendmentsWhen raising a Variation document, there is now the ability to flag that a Drafting change is required in support.  This creates a linked Variation Amendment Drawing record.TFS#32729
N/A
New7.19916SMS DialogThe dialog has been restructured to approve the location and information of the Template selection.TFS#32664FD#9444N/A
Change7.19916Purchase OrdersWhen filtering to only see Cancelled Orders, they will now remain shaded red.TFS#33313FD#9966N/A
New7.19918Variation Work Flow ToolsA new Work Flow Tools screen has been added to the Document group. This lists unsigned Variations with filters for allocated staff and flagged Variation Amendment Drawings.TFS#31528
N/A7.1.0.21
Change7.19919Document DialogThe Document dialog has been re-organised to allow for new content and better grouping and flow of details.TFS#33606
N/A
New7.19919Construction Logistics 

There is now a dedicated permission for the Delete button on the Construction Logistics screen. This permission controls the deletion of an allocated Template, and any associated content.  It is recommended that this be set to No as a Permission default;

  • -1304 - Construction logs Programme - Delete Template. 
TFS#33018FD#9730N/A7.1.0.21
New7.11005Client & Person ContentNew content for Middle Name has been added to the Client Contact Overview, New Client dialog and Person Entity dialogs.TFS#35027
TFS#34798
TFS#34800

N/A7.1.0.21
New7.11005Land ContentNew content for Strata Lot Number has been added to the Land Overview, New Client dialog and Address dialog.TFS#34817
TFS#34799
TFS#34580

N/A7.1.0.21
Change7.11005Specification Item DialogThe Specification Item name field character limit has been extended to display full names.TFS#33952FD#10237N/A
Change7.11006Email Options

The option to launch an email from the Context bar using Outlook has been removed.  

Important

Sending emails from Framework is now exclusively via Framework Gateway
TFS#35219
N/A
New7.11008FrameworkCloud IDThe Profile tab of Entity dialogs and the Security User dialog can now record Contact ID content for FrameworkCloud.TFS#35439
N/A7.1.1.05
Change7.11009CommentsComments generated by Batch Claims now contain email and report details.TFS#24964
N/A
Change7.11009Batch Claims Criteria

There are new filters available for Batch Claims;

  • Claims Raised, Not Paid - Raised date exists, Paid date is empty
  • Claims Invoiced, Not Paid - Invoice date exists, Paid date is empty.
TFS#29550
N/A7.1.0.21
New7.11011Work Orders

New functionality that supports an approval process for Work Orders is now available.  

Support will be required to introduce this feature. For further information, Contact Insula Software.
TFS#33327
N/A

7.1.0.21

7.1.1.05

New7.11017Communication Rules

Rules set for Communication emails on updates

Support will be required to introduce this feature. For further information, Contact Insula Software.
TFS#35986
N/A

7.1.0.21

7.1.1.05

New7.11019Mail MergeKey Attributes have been made available for Mail Merge.TFS#36171
N/A
New7.11025Product ValiditySelecting Product on the Job Overview has now changed to a single popup dialog, where combinations are displayed, based on the validity settings.TFS#24820FD#4033N/A7.1.1.05
Change7.11025ColoursThe Specification screens will now only display a Colour button, if licenced for both Specification Management and Colour Selection.TFS#36463
N/A
New7.11026DocumentGroups and Items can now be inserted into any position in a Document, renumbering existing records.  This is governed by a new Preference (-50358 Insert New Groups/Items at Selected Row)TFS#26852
N/A7.1.1.05
Change7.11028Document Work Flow ToolsFurther changes have made to the Select Status filter to allow greater flexibility.TFS#36752FD#11780/1176412/2019
Resolved7.11029Logistics Critical PathInserted activities are now being displayed correctly in Critical Path views.TFS#37227FD#1338112/2019
Change7.11029Work OrderThe Cost Centre name is now saved in the Order/Items.TFS#37200FD#1373112/2019
Change7.11031Cancel ContractWhen a Contract is cancelled, the DP Number, Folio Number and Volume Number field values are transferred to the new Contract.TFS#36626FD#1165301/2020
New7.11031Document ReportWhen creating a PDF report of a Document, a feature has been added to push that report directly to Almirah Document Management System.TFS#31603
01/20207.1.1.05
New7.11031VPB Table

A Copy Row button  is now available in the Table Item dialog.  This will append a complete copy of the selected Row.

TFS#36370FD#1152601/2020
Change7.11031SecurityIt is now no longer required to restart Framework for Security changes to take affect.TFS#35458
01/2020
Change7.11031Work Flow AnalysisCustom Roles are now available for use in Work Flow Analysis tests.TFS#37209FD#1170801/2020
New7.11034Email 

The format of an email subject line now has two formats;

  • Job - Land - (Client Reference)
  • Client  |  Land  |  Job
This is set by Security Preference.
TFS#37596FD#432702/20207.1.1.05
Change7.11034Job OverviewWhen saving changes on the UDF tab, the screen will now remain on that tab.TFS#37593FD#1413902/2020
Resolved7.11034Logistics ProgrammeInserted activities will now be correctly displayed on Data Entry screen after the Programme is Compiled.TFS#37346FD#1341702/2020
Change7.11034Land Estate StageAdditional content has been added to the Land Estate Stage dialog.TFS#36454FD#1160002/2020
Change7.11034Drafting AmendmentsA Drafting Amendment created for a Document will automatically allocate the Contract Drawing Draftsperson allocated to the job.TFS#37628FD#1335802/2020
New7.11036Folders/Paths

Configuration Paths and Folders are now set in Security Preferences.  This allows for paths to be set at a Context level.

The 7.1.1.05 Upgrade will create existing Path values as default Preferences.


TFS#36245FD#1141802/20207.1.1.05
Change7.11036Purchase OrderThe Purchase Order screen now shows the Cost exGST value.TFS#38074FD#1439202/2020
Change7.11036Select TemplateThe Select Template dialog, launched from a Document will now show the folder structure closed up, rather than open.TFS#38083FD#1435902/2020
Change7.11036Document ItemWhen creating a new Document Item, the Unit and Nature fields will now be set by and RMS Field Context default, if present.TFS#38141FD#546202/2020
Resolved7.11037UserMaking a Region/Division inactive for a user now correctly removes that Region/Division from the Login list.TFS#38501FD#1483802/2020
Resolved7.11039New FileAn error on creating a new File or Job has been resolved.TFS#38698FD#1500602/2020
Change7.11039Variation Work Flow ToolsContract Draftsperson has been added as a filter and column along with other cosmetic changes.TFS#38495FD#1335802/2020
New7.11042Linked FilesThere is now an Add to DMS button available that will push the selected file to Almirah (if available).TFS#38850
03/2020
Change7.11042AllNow requires the database version to be 7.1.1.xxTFS#38368
03/20207.1.1.05
Change7.11042Maintenance InspectionsThe Maintenance Inspection Item dialog has been modified to support multiple ImagesTFS#38622
03/2020
Change7.11047Maintenance InspectionsFurther changes have been for ease of useTFS#38621FD#1526403/2020
New7.11047SMS

The From number is now available to select based on the Region/Division or the Staff Member of the logged in user.  

To appear as From number in the sent SMS, the number must be registered with the SMS provider.  For further information, please Contact Insula Software
TFS#39015
03/2020
Resolved7.11048VPBAll Areas are now correctly copied with a Table row. TFS#39624FD#1548804/2020
New7.11051Onsite InspectIt is now possible to launch Onsite Inspect from the CRM sidebar and menu.TFS#39545FD#1512204/2020
Change7.11052Construction LogisticsThe standard limit of 20 days is now enforced for construction logistics activities.TFS#39545FD#1543804/2020


Framework Advanced Register Management

 

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Change7.11006AllFramework ARM now references Path configuration from Security Preferences.TFS#37909FD#1141802/20207.1.1.05
Change7.11010AllNow requires the database version to be 7.1.1.xxTFS#38367
02/20207.1.1.05


Framework Administration

 

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Change7.19901EntityEntity Management screens are now also available in the Administration app, as well as the Administration Module of ECM.TFS#27898
12/2019
New7.19901ProductHouse Product, Class, Type, Facade, and Series are now all able to be allocated to a specific Region/Division.TFS#30780
12/20197.1.0.21
Change7.19901Production

Production management screens have now all been moved from the Administration Module of ECM.  These include:

  • Major Stage
  • Minor Stage
  • Work Flow Model
  • Work Flow Template
  • Work Flow Analysis
  • Construction Chart.
TFS#29805
12/2019
New7.19903OrganisationThere are now screens to create and manage Brand and Brand Region/Division organisation elements.TFS#31587/8
12/20197.1.0.21
New7.11003CommunicationEmail Recipient role can now be specified for a Communication Template.  This supports the Communication Rule functionality.TFS#34085
12/20197.1.0.21
New7.1

1006
1008

OrganisationThe Enterprise, Division, Region/Division and Entity dialogs can now record/display Framework Perspective Platform contact, connection and site information.

TFS#35448
TFS#35438
TFS#37558


12/2019

7.1.0.21
7.1.1.05

Change7.11009AllFramework Administration now references Path configuration from Security Preferences.TFS#37906FD#1141802/20207.1.1.05
Change7.11010AllNow requires the database version to be 7.1.1.xxTFS#38356
02/20207.1.1.05


Framework Logistics Tablet

 

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Change7.19901Weekly Progress & DelaysA new column displaying Stage has been added to the Update view of the Weekly Progress and Delays screens.TFS#31012FD#833612/20197.1.0.21
Change7.19901Context BarThe Stage and Construction Programme for a job have been added to the Context bar.TFS#31012FD#833612/20197.1.0.21
New7.19901Job DetailsA preference can now be set to show Contract Information in the Job Details pageTFS#31140FD#860812/20197.1.0.21
New7.19901Email Call UpA preference can now be set for the Default Email Call Up behaviour.  By setting “Enable Notif. Email on Call Up?” determines the default behaviour when calling up, without having to change the behaviour manually from the Tools menu.TFS#31092FD#858412/20197.1.0.21
Change7.19909Orders
When adding Call information on the Purchase Order screen, if a Purchase Order is not linked to an activity, and the Supplier is not profiled for notifications the Call Up dialog is not launched.
TFS#31643FD#880412/2019
New7.11002Home Page

The Home Page now shows Icons for new functionality:

  • Customer Portal
  • Supplier Portal
  • Document Management System (DMS)
TFS#31600
12/20197.1.0.21
New7.11003Purchase Orders

Purchase Order amounts are now displayed in the Purchase Order and Order Item dialogs and the columns on the Purchase Order dialog are resizable.

TFS#34885
TFS#35331
FD#1100712/2019
New7.11004Portals

Connections are now possible from the Home screen for

  • Customer Portal
  • Supplier Portal
  • Document Management System (DMS).

Also, where applicable, connection for FrameworkCloud is now available.

These are dependent on Preference setup. Please Contact Insula Software to discuss options.
TFS#35350FD#1083912/20197.1.0.21
Change7.11004Purchase OrderThe Purchase Order dialog has been updated with resizeable columns.TFS#35332FD#1100712/2019
Resolved7.11004Client DetailsSelection of Entities has been improved.TFS#35084FD#1089912/2019
New7.11021Almirah Document Sync

A new option for Synchronise DMS Files has been added to the Standard Synchronise tab.

Support will be required to introduce this feature. For further information, Contact Insula Software.
TFS#35807
12/2019
Change7.11021Call UpThe call up rule that insists that the Item Supplier match the Purchase Order Supplier, if the PO is linked to a different item than the one being called, has been relaxed.TFS#36521FD#1148912/2019
Change7.11022PO LinksA change has been made so that Purchase Orders can no longer be linked to N/A Activities.TFS#37357FD#1357201/2020
Resolved7.11022SyncThe New Jobs sync now correctly downloads Work Orders for re-stamped jobsTFS#37519FD#1342001/2020
New7.11022Select SupplierSelecting/searching of suppliers while creating work orders has been improved with Entity Role filtering and Entity search.TFS#36450FD#1159901/20207.1.1.05
Change7.11022Purchase Order

The Cost Price (exGST) can now be displayed on Purchase Order and Purchase Order Item dialogs.

This is controlled by a new Preference -50359 - Show Purchase Order Costs?.

TFS#26871
01/20207.1.1.05
Change7.11022Home PageThe Maintenance shortcut has been returned to the Home Page.TFS#37345
01/2020
New7.11027PathsFramework Logistics sync now references Path configuration from Security Preferences.TFS#36245FD#1141802/20207.1.1.05
New7.11027Maintenance
It is now possible to email requests from the Maintenance screen.
TFS#37217FD#1369102/2020
Change7.11029Weekly ProgressThe Weekly Progress screen now contains a column for Site Start.TFS#38135FD#881202/2020
Change7.11029MaintenanceFurther improvements have been made to the Assign functionality for Inspections.TFS#37218/38203FD#1369102/2020
Resolved7.11036SyncThe Office Data Synchronise now better supports User synchronisation.TFS#38339FD#1477403/2020
Change7.11036Purchase OrderThe readability of the Notification dialog has been improved.TFS#38306FD#1434603/2020
Resolved7.11036Work OrdersAn issue with Purchase Order reservations has been resolved.TFS#38763FD#1421103/2020
Change7.11036DMS SynchronisationThe management of the folder structure and redundant files, and connectivity,  has been improved,

TFS#37700
TFS#38730

FD#14203
FD#14825
03/2020
Resolved7.11037DMS SynchronisationThe Sync process now handles files with non-standard format names.TFS#39095FD#1519703/2020
Change 7.11043MaintenanceFurther improvements have been made to the functionality for InspectionsTFS#39158FD#1526403/2020
Change7.11043DMS SynchronisationFurther improvements have been made, specifically to the folder structures.TFS#38928/39121FD#15131/1518803/2020
New7.11046Onsite InspectIt is now possible to launch Onsite Inspect from the Home screen.TFS#39545FD#1512204/2020


Framework Logistics Desktop

 

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New7.19801Logistics ProgrammeA new column has been added to show Lead Time for ItemsTFS#27772FD#590012/20197.1.0.21
Change7.19801Logistics Programme Item DialogThe Call tab has been replaced with a Call Group on the General tabTFS#27773FD#589912/2019
Change7.11001Critical PathThe Show/Hide Inactive toolbar icon now controls the Templates available for selection.TFS#34916FD#1084012/2019
Change7.11006AllFramework Logistics Desktop now references Path configuration from Security Preferences.TFS#37907FD#1141802/20207.1.1.05
Change7.11010AllNow requires the database version to be 7.1.1.xxTFS#38369
02/20207.1.1.05

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Framework Integration

 

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Change7.11004NAV Where there are changes to invalid dates the integration log will now record the job number, field, and value information, for investigation.TFS#37342FD#1168401/2020
Change7.11010AllNow requires the database version to be 7.1.1.xxTFS#38372
02/20207.1.1.05


Framework Sales Advice Management

 

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Data/Upgrade
Change7.19800Lan Sync DialogThe Cancel button has been changed to Close, to better represent it's actionTFS#26685FD#537912/2019
New7.19902ProductHouse Product can now be selected based on their specific Region/Division.TFS#30781TW#2199857812/201907.1.0.01
New7.11004Sales Advice

Set Primary can be applied to Sales Advice documents. 

This is currently restricted. For further information, Contact Insula Software.

TFS#36178
12/20197.1.1.03
Change7.11005Client ListThe Client List now displays the House Type for the primary Sales Advice record.TFS#36460FD#1153112/2019
Change7.11007VPB ItemThe search for a VPB item to add to a Document has been changed to directly add a selected result to the Document Item, or to use a new Show in Browse button to return to the Browse tab.TFS#26862
01/2020
Change7.11010LAN Sync

Brand can now be updated from the Administration tab of the LAN Synchronise dialog.

TFS#38471


02/20207.1.1.03
Change7.11010AllNow requires the database version to be 7.1.1.xxTFS#38377
02/20207.1.1.03
Resolved7.11011LoginThe login process now correctly allows non-superusersTFS#38906FD#1513003/2020
Resolved7.11012Client ListClient's will again only be displayed once in the client list, regardless of how many Sales Advice documents they have.TFS#38948FD#1513403/2020

Framework Specification Management

 

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Data/Upgrade
Change7.11003AllFramework Administration now references Path configuration from Security Preferences.TFS#37911FD#1141802/20207.1.1.05
Change7.11010AllNow requires the database version to be 7.1.1.xxTFS#38373
02/20207.1.1.05

Framework VPB Browser

 

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Location

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Data/Upgrade
Change7.11010AllNow requires the database version to be 7.1.1.xxTFS#38374
02/20207.1.1.05

Client Specific Requests

ApplicationVersionBuild
ClientRelease DateData/Upgrade
ECM7.11006

TFS35219
TFS35322
TFS35326

FD1096012/2019

7.11010TFS#35709
12/2019

7.11036TFS#37837/38181FD#1420802/2020

7.11036TFS#37837/38181FD#1420802/2020

7.11037TFS#38498FD#1483402/2020

7.11041TFS#38887FD#1511802/2020

7.11047TFS#39315
03/2020

7.11047TFS#39392FD#1476903/2020Update

7.11047TFS#39359FD#1531703/2020

7.11048TFS#39499FD#1540304/2020

7.11048TFS#39494FD#1541204/2020

7.11051TFS#39397FD#1507304/2020Update
SAM7.11009TFS#38181FD#1420802/2020

7.11010TFS#38239
02/2020

7.11013TFS#38719FD#1481103/2020

7.11014TFS#39074FD#1523304/2020