v11.2: Release Notes, Hotfixes, and Updates
Below you will find the release notes, hotfixes, and updates for Agent version 11.2. For a detailed summary of the new features, refer to the v11.2 Release Notes found in the https://customercenter.astutesolutions.com/customerportal/#.
Hotfix Release Notes v11.2.764
February 2023
Summary of hotfixes to software elements for version 11.2.764
Hotfix Description | User Impact | Case ID | Project ID |
---|---|---|---|
Resolved an issue where email replies that were in response to a case with an ID larger than 8 characters or that used the case ID format of CRS in the subject/body would update the incorrect case. | Agents |
| A11-1022 |
Hotfix Release Notes v11.2.726
November 2022
Summary of hotfixes to software elements for version 11.2.726
Hotfix Description | User Impact | Case ID | Project ID |
---|---|---|---|
Fixed an issue where, in certain circumstances, the case was not cleared from the user interface after being deleted by the user. | Agents | 253166 | A11-881 |
Fixed an issue that prevented multiple email addresses from being entered in the email2 field on a case. | Agents |
| A11-889 |
Fixed an issue where clicking the Don't Save and Dismiss button would be blocked by unfilled mandatory fields. | Agents | 253869 | A11-897 |
Added logging and fixed an issue impacting specific customers with SAML2 SSO configurations. | ALL | 252153 | A11-859 |
Astute Agent v11.2 Release Notes
November 2022
Introduction
This topic describes the software changes in Astute Agent version 11.2. This topic does not cover previous releases.
Astute Agent version 11.2 is a SaaS-only deployment. In this release, System Manager will have limited functionality. If you are a SaaS customer, the required changes will be made during your upgrade.
Most changes to the software are available immediately after you upgrade; however, some changes may require setup or configuration before you can use them.
Users of Internet Explorer (IE) Browser
Microsoft will end support for Internet Explorer (IE) on June 15, 2022. Please visit the https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/lifecycle/products/internet-explorer-11 page on Microsoft's website for more information.
Emplifi Inc. supports the latest versions of the Chrome, Edge (including Chromium), and Firefox browsers.
Users of ePowerCenter Earlier than 10.0
Emplifi Inc. no longer provides Development support for ePowerCenter versions earlier than 10.0. Please contact your Customer Success Manager to plan for an upgrade.
Users of PCEmail using CIC 2015 R1 and Earlier
Emplifi Inc. no longer provides support for CIC 2015 R1 and earlier versions for PCEmail users.
New Features
Summary of new features for version 11.2
New Feature Description | User Impact | Case ID | Project ID |
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Added a new Manage Favorites page for administrators to use if they have w_admin_favorites permission. | Administrators | 126434 | A11-5 |
Added a new Favorites drop-down menu with options for accessing new and existing pages. | Administrators |
| A11-693 |
Added a new Quick Reports option on the Home Page function bar. This will allow easy access to frequently used report favorites. | ALL |
| A11-54 |
Added the option to choose between outbound call and SMS, if both are set up in your system. | Agents |
| A11-451 |
Improved logging for the Address Redaction Utility. | Administrators | 234991 | A11-498 |
Added a new Case Audit Trail Report to show case data tracking such as date, time, and user ID for all case data additions, updates, and deletions. | Administrators |
| A11-507 |
Added RQA feature for initiating and tracking a product retrieval request from a customer or store. | ALL |
| A11-511 |
Enhanced Mass Mailing so that an email subject with [case.case_id] will substitute the case ID. | Administrators | 119140; 239735 | A11-562 |
Improved the Queue interface to allow an administrator to edit the list of responsible agents. | Administrators |
| A11-668; A11-754 |
Added a new Queue Details item to display in the Work Items list. A new w_view_queue_details security permission is added for this feature and is given to FULLACCESS roles by default. | ALL |
| A11-712 |
Added the ability to show Chart Reports in the new Quick Reports feature. For details, see Favorites Displayed as Quick Reports. | ALL |
| A11-731 |
Enhanced Graph Email Service to allow outbound emails. | Administrators |
| A11-669; A11-733 |
Usability enhancements to allow arrow keys to navigate the Layout Editor drop-down lists. | Administrators |
| A11-761 |
Added the ability to create a shared Favorites folder. When naming a shared folder, we recommend that you add a prefix to the name to indicate that it is a "Shared" favorite folder. | Administrators |
| A11-749 |
Enhanced security for calls from Agent to Knowledge to validate that the server being called is one from a valid list. | Administrators |
| A11-633 |
Added metadata endpoint for customers to pull into their Identity Providers. | Administrators |
| A11-784 |
Bug Fixes
Summary of fixes to software elements for version 11.2
Bug Fix Description | User Impact | Case ID | Project ID |
---|---|---|---|
Fixed an issue with drop-down list displaying behind other user interface elements. | Agents | 139734; 230852 | A11-81 |
Fixed an issue where you could dismiss a case with close mandatory fields not filled in. If you have complex close mandatory rules, you may be impacted by this fix. You should evaluate whether you need to update your rules accordingly or train your agents so they are aware that these fields may need to be filled out. | Agents | 145394 | A11-124 |
Reduced scrolling for pending actions. | Agents | 228859 | A11-444 |
Fixed an issue where nested folders more than 2 levels deep did not show up in the File Maintenance Utility. | Administrators | 228604 | A11-482 |
Improved logging for the Address Redaction Utility to clearly show what fields are being redacted on addresses and cases. | Administrators | 234991 | A11-499 |
Various updates were made based on recent audits that should not impact users. | ALL |
| A11-663; |
Fixed the Address Service to be able to support Canadian addresses. | Agents |
| A11-677 |
Fixed an issue where the favorites for a selected user could not be seen and copied. | Administrators |
| A11-734 |
Fixed an issue with editing a favorite folder name by giving the option to the existing name or create a new folder. | Administrators | 238697 | A11-537 |
Fixed an issue when distributing a favorite in a folder. If the user it was distributed to did not have that folder, then the favorite was not visible to the user. The favorite will now show up in the ROOT! folder of the user to which it is distributed. | Administrators | 242529 | A11-650 |
Fixed an issue with how Smart Search performs case ID and phone searches. | Agents | 247253 | A11-738 |
Fixed an issue with inserting standard paragraphs after a case preview. | Agents |
| A11-753 |
Fixed an issue with System Last ID when value is set to less than 8 digits. | Administrators | 248097 | A11-740 |
Fixed an issue with BCC field not working in Send Letter Options. | Agents | 229450 | A11-440 |
Fixed an issue where uploaded files show an error on the virus scan due to a non-ASCII character in the file name. | Agents | 251163 | A11-772 |
Fixed an issue where folder names in favorites were not required to be unique. | ALL |
| A11-786 |
Fixed an issue where the Password Attempt Limit was not being enforced. This change may impact users that had exceeded the password attempt limit in v11.1 when attempting to log in to v11.2. An administrator will need to unlock the user using the Clear Locked Users utility. | ALL | 250807 | A11-741 |
Added security regarding the passwords saved in the system. The result is that when storing a password in the system, you must first click a Change Password button to make the input box visible. Also, the input box will no longer show any asterisks regardless of whether or not there was a password saved previously. | Administrators |
| A11-654; A11-879 |
Fixed an issue where cases created through Community Inbox were not correctly setting the Action Date and Responses Due Date. | Agents |
| A11-785 |
Fixed an issue where there was an error when running a scheduled Chart Report. | Administrators |
| A11-778 |
Hotfix Pre-Release Notes v11.2.707
November 2022
Summary of hotfixes to software elements for version 11.2.707
Hotfix Description | User Impact | Case ID | Project ID |
---|---|---|---|
Fixed an issue impacting specific SSO configurations. There will be no downtime or intended impact on other users. | ALL |
| A11-859 |
Hotfix Pre-Release Notes v11.2.695
October 2022
Summary of hotfixes to software elements for version 11.2.695
Hotfix Description | User Impact | Case ID | Project ID |
---|---|---|---|
Fixed an issue with 'Forgot Password' failing to send an email when the Outbound Email Type is Graph. | ALL |
| A11-835 |