July 2022

In release 22.07.100, you'll find more file type choices in Viewer, many new features in Packages, and new reports and dashboards.

This release is for:
  • Document reviewers who need to view more than PDFs
  • Everyone who wants to do more with Packages
  • Inspectors who want to attach files from the Document Register
  • Project Admins wanting configurable reports dashboards.

Documents

Improvements and fixes

We fixed some bugs

  • We've removed the unnecessary error message that appeared sometimes when accessing the Drawings tab. 
  • Field values with parentheses (brackets) are now being populated correctly using the metadata upload spreadsheet in new upload.
  • A bug stopped alerts appearing when the import metadata spreadsheet had date errors. This has been fixed for csv files and and you'll now see alerts if the date field is incorrectly formatted. A fix for Excel files will be in a future release.
  • Project fields are now easier to edit in settings. We've rearranged the layout making it easier to remove usernames, if required.

Viewer

What's new

More than just PDFs

  • This feature has been delayed. We'll include it in a future release.
  • Now you can view more file types in the Online Viewer during a workflow review.
  • Supported file types include basic Microsoft Office formats, as well as image, and CAD files.
  • Markups aren't supported in these new file types.
  • Subscribe to the Release Notes email and we'll let you know when we've added more file types.
  • Read more about supported file types.

Packages

What's new

Document numbers in Package event logs

  • At your request, we've added document numbers to the Package event logs.
  • Quickly see the document numbers, along with the existing metadata, ie document titles, revision and version numbers.

A new way to see your transmittal history

  • You can now view your transmittal inside a Package. 
  • You'll find them in a new Transmittal History tab inside the Package Mail screen. 
  • Prefer using the Package Register? No problem, you can still view your transmittal history there.
  • The transmittal history is also included when exporting a Package.

Improvements and fixes

A new export option

  • We've added a much requested item: export package transmittal histories to Excel.
  • When viewing a package transmittal history, click the Export to Excel button to get the spreadsheet file.

We fixed some bugs

  • We fixed a bug with the Packages back button. It now returns you the package register, which is the expected behavior.
  • A bug occurred after accessing the Documents temporary files tab. This has been fixed and clicking the Document Register button takes you to the Document Register, as expected.
  • We've standardized the date picker calendars. Now the Italian calendar starts the week on Sunday (domenica), matching English and the other supported languages.

Giving you more control

  • We've added an option to choose which documents are included when sending a package.
  • Now you can choose to include all documents or just those new or updated.
  • This enhances the functionality to only send new or updated documents in a package transmittal.
  • Project Admins can find this setting on a new tab to the Project settings page, called Packages.
  • The Package Types settings have been moved here and a sub-tab, Transmittal Settings is where you can set the new option.

Mobile

Improvements and fixes

Document search puts you in control

  • Now you can choose to include file content in your searches.
  • This matches the web experience and applies to documents and drawing filters.

Field

What's new

Inspection line item attachments

  • Inspectors can attach files direct from the Document Register.
  • Add unlimited files in batches of five documents or drawings. Note: drawings will be available in a future release.
  • Files are automatically checked for duplicates.
  • All files are attached as local copies; they can't be superseded and metadata is not included.
  • You can attach files up to 100mb in size.
  • Line item attachments are included in any PDF report exports.
  • Note: for security, you can't attach .jar and .exe files.
  • Available for both web and mobile.

Improvements and fixes

Status badge updates

  • We've changed how the status types are displayed for Issues and Inspections. 
  • Now you'll see colored badges, instead of dots.
  • This matches the experience on mobile and the rest of the web app.
  • You'll also see new colors for pinned issues and the summary bar across the top of the Issues listing.
  • The new badges also appear on PDF exports (or when you export to PDF).

Models

Improvements and fixes

Load more Models

  • We've optimized detailed objects so that you can load more models into the viewer.
  • Update: this feature has been moved to a future release.

Insights

What's new

You asked for more insights

  • We've added two more standard reports to the library:
    • Field usage report: includes month-on-month numbers of field issues and inspections.
    • Daily report summary: adds line graphs and the minimum and maximum values, such as for daily temperatures.

Hello Dashboards, goodbye Process Insights

  • We've recently released Dashboards, to replace the Process Insights Beta functionality.
  • Dashboards allow you to configure and track project processes from beginning to end.
  • If you're using US1 and UK1, we'll make the switch during July with other instances to follow. Update: The switch has been delayed on UK1 and you'll now see in the coming months.

Improvements and fixes

More options in custom reports

  • You can include more cost subjects in reports, including:
    • cost worksheet
    • control elements 
    • schedule activities 
    • actuals
    • budget changes
    • budget change items.

Get insights in more languages

  • You can now see reports supported in Brazilian-Portuguese.

Lobby

What's new

Application switching is here

  • Easily access your projects in other applications from in Aconex.
  • Click the application switcher button in Aconex (top left corner) to show any projects linked to your current one.
  • Works for projects in:
    • Oracle Aconex
    • Oracle Construction Intelligence Cloud Service
    • Oracle Preconstruction
    • Oracle Primavera Cloud
    • Oracle Textura Payment Management
    • Oracle Primavera Unifier
  • You must be logged into your Lobby account to see the application switcher.

APIs

What's new

More APIs to enhance reporting

  • New APIs assist your reporting when your project has lots of packages.
  • The new APIs are: 
    • Package Events GET (list all in date range)
    • Package Transmittal History GET (list all)
    • Package Attachment Download GET
    • Package Attachments Unshared GET
    • Package Attachments Share/Unshare POST.

We'll start the release on July 13, but it depends what instance your project is on. Some updates will be released later in the 30-day release cycle. View schedule.

All instances.

Release schedule

We take a staggered approach when rolling out features and improvements to each instance. This means that on the release date, you may not see all updates immediately. Features are progressively rolled out over a 30-day period, starting from the indicated release dates below. We can’t guarantee a global rollout of features across instances within the same timeframe. Features that are not available on all instances are listed here. This information is accurate at the time of publishing and is subject to change without notice. 

AU1: July 17 KSA1: July 15
AU2: TBC MEA: July 15
CA1: July 17 UK1: July 18
CN1: July 14 US1: July 16
EU1: July 16 US2: July 13
HK1: July 13 Oracle Aconex Mobile: Week commencing July 25
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