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NIVOMAX Builder – Release ID 2024-1

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NIVOMAX Builder – Release ID 2024-1

Last Updated on August 28, 2024 | 4 min read


Release Highlights

1. Drastic Performance Improvement for Heavy Builder Processes
2. Major Feature Improvements to S1000D Libraries
3. File Attachments with JobSync
4. Updates to CGM Processor
5. Central Data Repository Housekeeping
6. Core Software and Framework Updates for Security and Performance

Release Overview

  • Release Type: Scheduled Release

Front-End

  • Baseline Version: 3.0.1
  • Release Date: 2024-01-10
  • Build: 5

Back-End

  • Baseline Version: 3.1.0
  • Release Date: 2024-07-11
  • Build: 202407110001

This update primarily delivers system improvements and bug fixes to enhance the usability and overall experience for our users.

Current Patch Release

Front-End

  • None Available

Back-End

Patched Version: 3.1.2

Release Date: 2024-08-27

Build:202408270001

  1. Update Summary: The baseline release version has been updated to include important bug fixes. Customers are advised to update their distributions, especially if the resolved bugs are critical to their operations. Applying this patch is recommended to ensure these fixes are implemented.
  2. Bugs Addressed in Version 3.1.2:
    • BUG-2024-018-FUNC: Missing Interchangeability Data in IPDP Due to Unprocessed Elements in Info Code 941. For more details, please refer to the associated bug report.

Patch History

  • Back-End

    Patched Version: 3.1.1

    Release Date: 2024-08-14

    Build: 202408140001

    1. Update Summary: The baseline release version has been updated to include important bug fixes. Customers are advised to update their distributions, especially if the resolved bugs are critical to their operations. Applying this patch is recommended to ensure these fixes are implemented.
    2. Bugs Addressed in Version 3.1.1:
      • BUG-2024-014-FUNC: Resolved an issue that occurred when updating common manual applicability notes. For more details, please refer to the associated bug report.
      • BUG-2024-015-FUNC: Resolved an issue with the HTML Data Exporter that affected the Current Issue export when version incrementing was not performed. For more details, please refer to the associated bug report.
      • BUG-2024-016-FUNC: Resolved an issue affecting the HTML Data Exporter process, where the cancellation function did not work correctly. This bug impacted both the Current Version and Next Incremented Version export functions. For more details, please refer to the associated bug report.

Updates

  1. Enabling Restricted User Profiles [NMX-B-310-1]
    Enabled the setup of preconfigured restricted profile roles within the NIVOMAX Builder.
  2. User Management [NMX-B-310-2]
    NIVOMAX Builder Administrators can now create new Publisher users within the system using the UI, streamlining the user management process.
  3. Computer Graphics Metafile (CGM) Converter [NMX-B-310-3]
    Applied fine-tuning and improvements to the CGM converter to improve the Scalable Vector Graphic (SVG) output.
  4. Temporary Revision / Supporting Document Sorting [NMX-B-301-1]
    Displayed the affected filename sorted in alphanumeric order.
  5. Common Manuals Error when Updating Common Manual Assignments [NMX-B-310-4]
    Resolved an error caused by the Builder generating duplicate entries for the same common manual in the database when updating the Common Manual Assignments.
  6. Core Software Update [NMX-B-310-5]
    We have significantly enhanced the performance for heavy processes, specifically for running Data Module Metadata and Illustrated Parts Data Publication (IPDP) tables. Based on the server resources, users can expect up to a 900% increase in performance, greatly improving efficiency and reducing processing times.
  7. S1000D Central Data Repository Housekeeping [NMX-B-310-6]
    When publications are deleted from the NIVOMAX Builder UI, the related Publication Module (PM) XML is also purged from the system. Re-importing a Data Dispatch Note (DDN) with the PM XML is required to re-setup the publication.
  8. Framework Upgrade and Security Patching [NMX-B-310-7]
    Applied core framework upgrades and security patches to enhance system security and performance.
  9. Activity Log Messages Updated [NMX-B-310-8]
    Updated activity log messages for improved user experience and clarity.
  10. Removed Mandatory Requirement to Run Aggregated Content Tables [NMX-B-310-9]
    Changed the requirement to run Aggregated Content Tables from mandatory to optional when performing the complete Central Data Repository and Create ZIP steps in the publishing workflow. Error messaging is included to inform users that the tables will appear empty if this step is skipped.

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