Release 18.7.0

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Logging in and Password reset changes

Behind the scenes we’ve done some work that ensures your accounts are more secure.  As a result, there’s a few changes to the messages you’ll see if you enter the wrong login information or need to reset your password in Aconex.

• First of all, Aconex will let you know that your login name or password is incorrect and ask you to check if caps lock is on.

• Then if you try a few more times without success, you’ll need to reset your password.

• In the past if you attempted to log in too many times your account would be locked and Aconex would display this on screen.

• As part of the security update the system will no longer do this, rather an email will be sent to the email address associated with the account – but this won’t happen in this release, so for a while you won’t see in the app whether or not your account is locked.

Usually if you’ve forgotten your registered username, password and email you’ll need to get in touch with your Organization Administrator to reset your account. If you don’t know who your Org Admin is, you can get in touch with us and we’ll tell you who they are - they are the only ones who can reset your username or password if you forget them.

“Old” Mail search is retiring

We introduced a ‘new’ Mail search tool in November 2015 and since then users have been making the switch. In release 18.7, we’ll be completely removing the ‘old’ Mail search, which means anyone still using the ‘old’ search tool will automatically be switched over to the ‘new’ search tool.

Read the ‘Search for project mail with Aconex’s Mail search’ article for more information on Mail search.

 Create Packages in Bulk

Instead of having to create packages one-by-one, you can now easily create hundreds or even thousands of packages at once by using the "Create packages in bulk" functionality. This feature will allow you to download a template, which you'll have to fill out and import back into the system:

• Go to the Package Register and click on the "Create Packages in Bulk" button, which can be found in the dropdown next to "Create New Package".
• Download a template based on the package type you'd like to create packages from.
• Fill out the template in Excel by creating a single line for each package you'd like to create.
• Save the template and upload it back into the system.
• If you forget to fill out mandatory information, data is incorrect or the package number already exists, the system will tell you.

Delete attachment event is captured in the Package Event Log

For package types you can add and remove attachments (if they are enabled). In the attachments table you’ll be able to see which user has added the attachment and at what time. Now, you can also track who and when attachments have been deleted. You'll find this event in the Package Event Log.

Advanced Change Management

“Change impact review” is now available to all users. This feature integrates with Aconex Mail and gives you the ability to mark mail as having a cost impact. You can also associate mail with Change Events, plus there’s a dedicated page where you can search, link and add Change Events to mail as well.

Contracts

Project Currencies are now created automatically if they were missing when a contract was shared. You can now edit the status of a contract change (variation) or payment application (progress claim) directly from their grids. Additional modifications have also been made to support drafts and versions, getting Cost closer to full integration with Mail.

We’ve also made a few more improvements and updates this month:

• All Cost grids received design and style updates this month and some grids now provide the ability to provide in-app feedback.

• An issue with saving work days in org-wide calendars was resolved

• There have been some API enhancements for batch setup/updating of Cost Worksheet/ Control Elements.

• Changing budget amount and % complete in Earned Value has also been fine-tuned.