Aconex Release Notes and Updates

This release has several updates, fixes and enhancements that’ll make working with Documents and Cost easier. For example, streamlining the Export to Excel process from Documents, and creating custom calculated fields for managing Cost.

This release has several updates, fixes and enhancements that’ll make working with Packages, Workflows and Models easier. For example, Editing Package codes and names, new project settings in Workflows, and being able to view units of measurement in Models.

The Login and Register buttons are moving from Aconex.com to Support Central. See below for more details.

This release has several updates that’ll make working with Cost, Packages and Mail easier. For example: 

This release has several updates that’ll make working with Packages and Field easier. For example, Package users can speed up their processes using the new Auto-numbering feature and save time when removing multiple packages by using the bulk delete functionality. The Template editor in Field has been re-vamped to make it easier to create and edit template items. You can also mark items as mandatory, which means an Inspection has to be completed before it can be closed.

This release has several updates that’ll make working with Packages and Cost easier, as well as several bug fixes. For example, Package Admin rights can be given to users, which is handy if your admin is no longer part of your organization. In Cost, the Accruals functionality has been simplified allowing you to choose between manual and automatic calculations for accrual or incurred costs.

Release 18.10 brings a number of features designed to make working with Aconex quicker and easier. For example in Packages you can re-name files directly on-screen. In Cost you edit contracts using the new Proceed status.

Release 18.8.0 delivers new features and improvements that make using Aconex easier, and finding/viewing information simpler.

This month we’ve been busy working on platform upgrades and features to maintain our world-leading security credentials. In line with this, in 18.7 you will notice the log-in prompts are changing if you enter the wrong username and password. We’re updating app icons and branding in our mobile apps, adding the ability to drag and drop files into documents, cost impacts and Mail integration in Cost and new collaboration tools in Packages. Read on for the details of what’s new in release 18.7. 

Note that items mentioned here may be released during the release cycle.

Open letter to Aconex customers and users

Dear Aconex customers and users,

I am writing to share some important news. Aconex is now part of Oracle’s Construction and Engineering product suite. Together, we share a passion to transform the industry. 

Release 18.6 has a multitude of timesaving improvements: Further improvements to the Event log feature make it even easier to see what’s changed and when in Packages. It’s now easier to understand the impacts of mail-based activities in Cost. Admins can now add the Parallel Markups Import feature themselves in Workflows and Single Sign On (SSO) projects can now be accessed through Global Login.  

Note that items mentioned here may be released during the release cycle.