March 16, 2025 Release Notes and Enhancements

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Released Enhancements

Public Portal Calendar Enhancement

We have improved font size and contrast on the Public Portal calendar to enhance readability. Previously, the small, light gray text made distinguishing event dates difficult. Now, event dates are displayed in a bolder font with improved contrast. Disabled dates meet accessibility standards without appearing active.

The Public Portal calendar function.

Sorting Enhancement

We have improved meeting and event sorting functionality by implementing server-side sorting. Previously, sorting only applied to the first 50 visible results. This required users to load all records to sort accurately manually. Now, sorting applies to the entire dataset. This ensures accurate results when sorting by Agenda Name, Meeting Type Name, Board Name, or Event Start Date.

Sorting options for minutes within the Meetings module.

Expectations

  • Sorting now applies to the full dataset, not just the first 50 records.

  • Users can accurately sort by Agenda Name, Meeting Type Name, Board Name, and Event Start Date.

  • Sorting updates dynamically when changing filters, sorting direction, or using "Load All" or "Load More."

Filtering Enhancement

A "Minutes" filter has been added to the Public Portal event search. This allows users to find meetings with documented minutes without manually checking each one.

The Minutes search filter within the Public Portal.

Expectations

  • The "Minutes" filter displays only meetings with associated minutes.

  • Works alongside other filters without affecting existing functionality.

  • Search retrieves meetings where keywords appear in minutes.

  • Filter options are now ordered alphabetically.

Formatting Enhancement

We have improved Froala Editor formatting to prevent unintended interpretation of square brackets as merge tags. Users can now use square brackets (such as [A] or [1]) in content without causing blank spaces or triggering merge tag functionality.

The Froala Editor with brackets before example text.

Expectations

  • Square brackets are now correctly displayed without being misinterpreted as merge tags.

  • Only actual merge tags are processed, ensuring content remains intact.

  • Users can format text freely without unintended blank spaces.

Merge Tags Enhancement

The merge tag feature has been improved to ensure better accuracy and reliability when generating notifications and emails. These updates make it easier to maintain and expand merge tag functionality. This should help reduce errors and improve system performance.

Expectations

  • Merge tags now display correctly in notifications and emails for agenda files.

  • Performance and stability improvements make future enhancements easier.

  • Internal updates ensure more consistent and accurate data retrieval.


Live Meeting Manager and Board Portal Updates

Board Portal Enhancement

We have added a visual indicator for confidential attachments in the Board Portal. Previously, board members could not distinguish between confidential and public attachments. A lock icon now appears next to confidential attachments. The icon has a tooltip that states, "Confidential Attachment: Restricted from public view."

A Confidential Attachment icon for an example Board Portal attachment.

Performance Updates

Performance Enhancement

We have improved the handling of large avatars and signature image uploads to prevent site performance issues.

The My Signature and My Avatar upload section within the My Preferences modal.

Expectations

  • Avatar and signature images will no longer cause site performance issues.

  • Large images are now automatically optimized, reducing the burden on users.

  • Merge tags that include signatures or avatars continue to function correctly.

  • No changes were made to file size restrictions, but enforcement options remain available if needed.