Business Central 25
Release Version 25.5.24.0
Bug Fix
App Registration is not working with non-SaaS infrastructure environments
Description: A function has been added to check whether the environment is a real SaaS or not. This enhancement addresses the issue where the Document Central configuration wizard incorrectly opens in SaaS mode, preventing proper setup.
Impact: Users will experience improved accuracy in the configuration process of Document Central within Business Central Docker Containers. This update resolves the issue of incorrect wizard behavior in SaaS mode, ensuring seamless setup and functionality.
Created: May 8, 2025
Bug Fix
GuiAllowed prevents double print
Description: Resolved an issue where the function OnReportPostDataItem in a web service prevented the creation of an Archive Queue entry due to the GuiAllowed() function blocking the double print of the report.
Impact: Users will now be able to successfully create Archive Queue entries without encountering the double print issue, ensuring smoother operation and accurate report handling. This fix enhances the reliability of the web service functionality and improves user experience by eliminating unnecessary errors.
Created: May 8, 2025
Bug Fix
Edit Metadata does not Set the new Version in the Document Entries with Azure Blob Storage
Description: Fixed a bug in the Azure Blob Storage Repository where the Version Number in Document Entries was not incrementing when metadata was edited. This change ensures that the Version Number correctly updates, reflecting the latest document version.
Impact: Users will now see the correct Version Number in Document Entries after editing metadata, improving document version tracking and consistency. This resolves the issue of inaccurate versioning, enhancing the reliability of document management within the system.
Created: April 30, 2025
Release Version 25.5.23.0
Bug Fix
UploadFileSilent sets the RecordId in Doc. Entry wrong
Description: Fixed a bug in the UploadFileSilent function where the "Record Id" field was incorrectly populated. This correction ensures that the field now accurately reflects the correct Record Id.
Impact: Users will experience accurate data entry in the "Record Id" field, improving data integrity and reliability. This resolves previous issues related to incorrect Record Ids being recorded, enhancing overall system performance and user confidence.
Created: April 29, 2025
Release Version 25.5.21.0
Bug Fix
Special Chars in metadata causes issue on upload to ABS
Description: Resolved an authentication error that occurred when uploading documents with specific metadata values containing special characters. The issue was caused by an incorrect formation of the Authorization header, resulting in the failure of the MAC signature verification.
Impact: Users can now successfully upload documents with metadata containing special characters without encountering authentication errors. This fix enhances the reliability of document uploads and ensures metadata values are preserved accurately.
Created: April 16, 2025
Bug Fix
Open Document Entries Doc. Page fails
Description: The issue where an error occurred upon opening the Document Entries Doc. Page due to a notification being called without a message has been resolved. This fix ensures that the page opens correctly as expected.
Impact: Users will now be able to access the Document Entries Doc. Page without encountering errors, improving the overall user experience and functionality of the application.
Created: April 15, 2025
Release Version 25.5.17.0
Bug Fix
Product User Sync with CORE User
Description: Document Central users are now automatically updated and synchronized with Core Product users each time the page is opened.
Impact: Enhances user management by ensuring user lists remain consistent and accurate, reducing confusion and improving system efficiency.
Created: April 3, 2025
Bug Fix
Dropzone Factbox Shows Reduced Functionality Notification
Description: Fixed an issue where the Loading GIF in the Dropzone would stop displaying correctly with large document entries, causing a Reduced Functionality Notification.
Impact: Enhances stability and visual feedback when loading records with many document entries.
Created: April 3, 2025
Bug Fix
Multiple Indexing Fails for Mandatory Free-Text Metadata Fields
Description: Resolved an issue where attempting to archive documents with a mandatory free-text metadata field configured without a template resulted in an error message "multiple records selected." This change ensures that free-text metadata fields can now be modified correctly during multiple indexing.
Impact: Users can now successfully archive multiple documents simultaneously and modify mandatory free-text metadata fields, improving the efficiency and reliability of the archiving process. This fix eliminates the incorrect error message and aligns the behavior with user expectations.
Created: April 3, 2025
Bug Fix
Guided Experience checklist items not updated
Description: Added an automatic migration to delete and reinitialize checklist items in Document Central after an update, resolving issues with duplicate entries and outdated names.
Impact: Users will now see correctly named checklist items, enhancing clarity and consistency in the Document Central Administrator Rolecenter.
Created: April 1, 2025
Bug Fix
Wrong caption "Document Entry"
Description: The menu bar caption has been corrected from "Document Entry" to "Document Entries" when accessing through Document Central Role Center.
Impact: Users will now see the accurate "Document Entries" caption, improving clarity and consistency in the interface.
Created: March 31, 2025
Release Version 25.5.15.0
Bug Fix
Loading State in Backround Factbox Background Update not Correctly Displayed
Description:
When the Factbox background update was used, a "-" was sometimes shown in the Document Count instead of "Loading..." while the document entries were being loaded in the background. This issue has been fixed by displaying a loading animation in the Document Central Factbox when the background update is in use.
Impact:
It is now clearer that the document entries are loading, as the Factbox explicitly shows this state, preventing potential confusion or misinformation.
Created: March 27, 2025
Bug Fix
Allow http request leads to error in container selection
Description:
Fixed an issue that When an Azure Search Indexer for an Azure Blob Storage Repository is about to be created and in the Container Selection It is asked if the Http Request should be allowend once or Always. When clicking allow always, the Container Selection would run into an error.
Impact:
When an new Document Central environment will be setup, no error occurs when clicking Allow Always
Created: March 27, 2025
Bug Fix
Better Error message for missing permissions
Description:
Fixed an issue that occurred when an Azure Search Indexer for an Azure Blob Storage Repository was about to be created. During the container selection, the user was asked whether the HTTP request should be allowed once or always. When clicking "Allow Always", the container selection would run into an error.
Impact:
When a new Document Central environment is set up and an Azure Search Indexer is about to be created, no error occurs when clicking "Allow Always".
Created: March 27, 2025
Bug Fix
Try Function Issue
Description:
Issues could occur when using the Document Entry Synchronization or the Expired Retention List in On-Premise environments in relation to try functions that we used. These issues could lead to an error when using these functionalities. This has been fixed.
Impact:
On-Premise environments can now use the Document Entry Synchronization and the Expired Retention List properly without any issues.
Created: March 27, 2025
Bug Fix
Message we closing the Reminder
Description: A bug was identified in Document Central where an error message was displayed stating that the file was not found when users attempted to close the All Open Reminder Page. This bug has now been fixed, ensuring that the All Open Reminder Page closes as expected without any error messages.
Impact: This fix significantly improves the user experience by allowing the All Open Reminder Page to close seamlessly without any error messages. This not only enhances the reliability of Document Central but also prevents any potential confusion or concerns that users might have had due to the error message. No side effects are expected from this fix as it is specifically targeted at this bug and does not interfere with other functionalities.
Created: March 27, 2025
Bug Fix
Error when Closing The Reminder Card.
Description: We've identified and fixed a bug that was causing an error when closing the Reminder Card Page in Document Central. This issue was causing a non-existent user error. The resolution of this bug was crucial to ensure the seamless operation of the Reminder Card Page and to prevent any disruptions to the user workflow.
Impact: This change will significantly enhance the user experience by eliminating the error that previously occurred when closing the Reminder Card Page. Users can now smoothly transition between different functions in Document Central without encountering any disruptions. This bug fix also contributes to the overall system stability and reliability. No side effects are expected from this change.
Created: March 26, 2025
Bug Fix
Guided Experience sequence is wrong
Description: We have addressed a bug in the installation process of Document Central. The sequence of setup steps was incorrect, with the repository setup step appearing before the app registration step. This was not as per the expected workflow. The correct sequence, which is to have the app registration setup come before the repository setup, has now been implemented. This change was necessary to ensure a smooth and logical setup process for the users.
Impact: This change will significantly improve the user experience during the installation process of Document Central. Users will now experience a more intuitive setup flow, which will reduce confusion and potential errors. This rectification resolves the previous issue of setup sequence. No significant side effects are anticipated as a result of this change.
Created: March 21, 2025
Feature Upgrade
Down merge of the API conversion to the New API System
Description: In this release, we have down merged the API changes that were previously implemented in BC250 to BC230. This change was necessary to allow users to utilize the new API system in an older Business Central environment. The update ensures that users of the Simova product on the BC230 platform can leverage the benefits of the latest API changes, enhancing overall functionality and user experience.
Impact: This change primarily benefits Simova Product Users who are operating on the BC230 platform. The down merge of the API changes offers them access to the improved features and capabilities of the new API system previously exclusive to BC250. This enhancement resolves potential compatibility issues and promotes more seamless integration across different Business Central environments. However, users may need to familiarize themselves with the new API system's functionalities and potential changes in workflows.
Created: March 24, 2025
Release Version 25.5.14.0
Bug Fix
Synchronisation caused additional search to not work anymore
Description: This update addresses a bug in Document Central where documents dropped on a Posted Sales Invoice were not being retrieved during an Additional Search after synchronization. The issue was caused by a failure in the retrieval process of 2 metadata values, which has now been corrected to ensure documents are properly retrieved and displayed as expected.
Impact: Users will now experience reliable retrieval of documents dropped on Posted Sales Invoices during Additional Searches after synchronization. This fix enhances the document management functionality, ensuring that all documents are accessible and visible when needed, thus improving workflow efficiency and accuracy.
Created: March 19, 2025
Release Version 25.5.12.0
Bug Fix
Changing Metadata with an Azure Blob Storage Repository Clears The Document
Description:
An issue was identified where editing the metadata of a document entry, e.g., on the Document Entry page, while an Azure Blob Storage repository was activated, caused the content of the document in the repository to be cleared after use.
Impact:
Necessary documents were at risk of being deleted from the repository during the metadata editing process.
Created: March 14, 2025
Bug Fix
Creation of SharePoint Repositories with an Space in the Filename
Description:
An issue occurred when a SharePoint site was created with a site name that contained a space. The creation of the SharePoint site resulted in an error. To address this, the SharePoint site creation process now automatically detect spaces in the SharePoint URL. Document Central will no longer allow spaces in the site name during the SharePoint creation process.
Impact:
When a SharePoint name is entered, Document Central will automatically detect if a space is present and will not allow the creation to proceed until it is corrected. This ensures better error handling and prevents issues related to invalid site names.
Created: March 18, 2025
Release Version 25.5.10.0
Bug Fix
Remove Encryption before writing into Isolated Storage
Description: A bug was fixed related to the environment migration for App Registrations. Previously, when moving the environment from one environment to another, the EncryptionKey would change, causing the Client Secret to become unusable. This issue has been resolved to ensure that the Client Secret remains valid even after the environment change.
Impact: This fix ensures that users can seamlessly move their environment without disruption to their App Registrations. The Client Secret will now remain functional, preventing potential downtime or the need for reconfiguration. This enhances the reliability and stability of environment migrations for users.
Created: March 13, 2025
Release Version 25.5.9.0
Bug Fix
Document Relation support for Non-Primary Key Fields
Description: A bug was identified and resolved in the Document Central module where the "Include in Query" field was not functioning correctly when it was not part of the primary key. Previously, the system only displayed document relations for fields included in the primary key. The update introduces an event that allows the "Document No." to be manipulated programmatically, ensuring the correct "Include in Query" field is searched.
Impact: This fix enhances the functionality of the Document Central module by allowing users to include fields in queries that are not part of the primary key, thereby improving the accuracy and flexibility of document relations. Users will now experience more reliable and comprehensive query results, addressing the limitations previously encountered.
Created: March 13, 2025
Release Version 25.5.8.0
Bug Fix
Wrong Time Zone in Email Preview
Description: A bug was fixed in the Document Central where the incorrect time zone was displayed when previewing .eml or .msg files. The correct time zone of the specific user is now displayed as expected.
Impact: Users will now see the correct time zone in email previews, improving the accuracy and reliability of the information presented. This resolves the issue of incorrect time zone display, enhancing the overall user experience.
Created: March 6, 2025
Bug Fix
Automatic Assignment Stops when an Error Occurs During Assignment
Description: Resolved an issue in the Document Inbound process where the "Assignment Bot" job queue would halt upon encountering the first document error. The system now skips erroneous documents and continues processing assignable ones, generating log entries for any errors encountered.
Impact: This update ensures a more efficient and uninterrupted document assignment process, enhancing system reliability and user experience by maintaining workflow continuity despite document errors.
Created: March 6, 2025
Bug Fix
Document conversion issue (Sales Quote to Sales Order) with an ForNav report
Description: A bug was fixed that prevented the automatic archiving of order confirmations in Document Central when using ForNav reports in combination with the double print function. This issue occurred during the creation of a sales order from a sales quote, resulting in an error message related to outdated information on the Sales Header record.
Impact: Users will now experience seamless automatic archiving of order confirmations in Document Central when creating sales orders from sales quotes. This fix resolves the error message issue, ensuring that the archiving process functions as expected without manual intervention.
Created: March 3, 2025
Bug Fix
Importing an Email Does Not Trim Special Characters Correctly
Description: A bug in the Inbound List was fixed where the colon (:) in forwarded emails, specifically in "RE:", was not trimmed correctly. This issue caused errors in the Document Preview.
Impact: This fix improves the user experience by ensuring that forwarded emails are correctly displayed in the Inbound List without causing errors in the Document Preview. Users will now see properly formatted entries, enhancing the overall reliability and functionality of the system.
Created: March 3, 2025
Feature Upgrade
Optimized Cerficate-Based Authetication (JWT Generation and Caching)
Description: The certificate-based authentication mechanism in Document Central has been optimized to enhance performance. Previously, a new JSON Web Token (JWT) was generated for every API call, which could lead to unnecessary overhead. With this update, the JWT Token is now cached and reused for a duration of 9 minutes before a new token is generated. This change was necessary to reduce the frequency of token generation, thereby improving the overall efficiency and speed of the system.
Impact: This update significantly improves the performance of Document Central by reducing the computational load associated with generating JWT Tokens for each API call. Users will experience faster response times and a more efficient authentication process. Additionally, this change resolves issues related to excessive token generation, leading to a more streamlined and resource-efficient system. There are no anticipated negative side effects from this enhancement.
Created: March 5, 2025
Release Version 25.5.7.0
Bug Fix
Synchronisation error due to text overlength
Description: A bug was fixed that occurred when synchronizing more than 560,000 documents from Azure Blob Storage. The issue was caused by the continuation token exceeding the allowed field length, preventing the synchronization process from completing successfully. The continuation token is now written to a blob field so that the error no longer occurs.
Impact: This change allows users to synchronize large quantities of documents from Azure Blob Storage without encountering errors related to the continuation token length. Users will experience improved reliability and efficiency when dealing with extensive datasets, enhancing the overall performance and usability of the synchronization feature.
Created: March 3, 2025
Release Version 25.5.6.0
Bug Fix
Issue when adding new users to SharePoint Group
Description: A bug was fixed where users encountered an error message stating "The Group cannot be found in Azure" when attempting to add a user to a new Azure group via the "add members" action in a SharePoint site created with the Document Central wizard. This issue occurred when there were more than 500 Azure Groups.
Impact: This fix resolves the issue, ensuring that users can now successfully add members to new Azure groups without encountering the error. This enhancement improves the user experience and functionality of SharePoint integrations with Azure Groups, particularly for environments with a large number of groups.
Created: February 27, 2025
Release Version 25.5.5.0
Bug Fix
Optimise upgrade step for faster updates
Description: Resolved an issue that caused slow updates in Document Central. The optimization was necessary to improve the efficiency and performance of the update process.
Impact: Users will experience faster update times in Document Central, leading to a more responsive and efficient system. This enhancement resolves previous delays and improves overall user experience without any anticipated side effects.
Created: February 21, 2025
Release Version 25.5.4.0
Bug Fix
Convert to PDF with Source Upload causes both documents to have the same relation guid
Description: A bug was fixed in the Document Central module where, during the conversion of different file types to PDF, both document entries were assigned the same relation GUID. This issue was causing conflicts in document identification and tracking. The fix ensures that each document entry now receives a unique relation GUID, as expected.
Impact: Users will now experience correct and unique identification of each document entry post-conversion, which enhances document management and tracking accuracy. This resolves the previous conflicts and ensures reliable document handling within the system. No negative side effects are anticipated from this change.
Created: February 21, 2025
Bug Fix
Link for Compliance Center invalid
Description: A bug was fixed in the Document Central application where the incorrect webpage was displayed when attempting to create a new Retention Label with a SharePoint Repository during the Retention Setup process. The issue was identified and resolved to ensure the correct webpage is now shown, aligning with user expectations.
Impact: This fix enhances the user experience by ensuring that the appropriate webpage is displayed when creating a new Retention Label. Users can now proceed with their tasks without encountering unexpected pages, thereby improving workflow efficiency and reducing confusion. No adverse side effects are expected from this change.
Created: February 20, 2025
Release Version 25.5.3.0
Bug Fix
ABS Synchronization Stays in Process After Finish
Description:
When the Document Entry synchronization was used with an Azure Blob Storage repository in a Document Library containing many documents, the synchronization status remained "In Process" even after all document entries were updated and successfully synchronized. This issue has been fixed, and the status is now set correctly.
Impact:
The synchronization process will now display the correct synchronization status, making it clear when all documents have been successfully synchronized.
Created: February 17, 2025
Bug Fix
Upgrade Step Runs into an Error
Description: An issue was identified and resolved where updating Document Central to a version containing the FBPerformance upgrade step would result in an error. The update process has been corrected to ensure compatibility and seamless upgrades.
Impact: This change ensures that users can now update Document Central without encountering errors related to the FBPerformance upgrade step. The resolution of this issue enhances the reliability and user experience of the update process, preventing disruptions and maintaining system stability.
Created: February 17, 2025
Bug Fix
Synchronization Issue with Large Document Libraries in Azure Blob Storage
Description:
When synchronizing a document library with a large number of documents (over 200,000) in Azure Blob Storage, the synchronization did not work properly. In some cases, the process was marked as successful, but no documents were found. This issue has been fixed through changes in the synchronization process.
Impact:
Document libraries with a large number of documents can now be successfully synchronized.
Created: February 13, 2025
Bug Fix
Guid Used Multiple Times
Description: A bug was fixed in the Document Central module where the system failed to properly check and prevent the reuse of GUIDs when uploading data through the Job Queue. This issue could lead to potential data conflicts and inconsistencies. The fix ensures that each GUID is now correctly verified and not reused, maintaining data integrity.
Impact: This change significantly improves the reliability and accuracy of data uploads in Document Central. Users will benefit from enhanced data integrity, as the system now robustly checks and prevents the reuse of GUIDs. This resolves the previous issue of potential data conflicts, ensuring smoother and more dependable operation.
Created: February 13, 2025
Release Version 25.5.2.0
Feature Upgrade
Improve Factbox Loading times (Dossier View)
Description: Enhancements have been made to the Factbox functionality within Document Central to significantly improve document loading times. This change was necessary to provide a smoother and more efficient user experience, addressing previous concerns about slow performance.
Impact: Users will experience faster access to documents within the Factbox, leading to improved productivity and a more seamless interaction with Document Central. This enhancement resolves previous performance issues, ensuring a more responsive and efficient system without any known adverse side effects.
Created: February 13, 2025
Release Version 25.5.1.0
Feature Upgrade
Improve Factbox Loading times
Description: Enhancements have been made to the Factbox functionality within Document Central to significantly improve document loading times. This change was necessary to provide a smoother and more efficient user experience, addressing previous concerns about slow performance.
Impact: Users will experience faster access to documents within the Factbox, leading to improved productivity and a more seamless interaction with Document Central. This enhancement resolves previous performance issues, ensuring a more responsive and efficient system without any known adverse side effects.
Created: February 7, 2025
Bug Fix
Issue while uploading documents with an delayed retention lable while crawler runs
Description:
An issue has been resolved where an error would sometimes occur during the upload of documents when a retention label with a delayed retention time was set. This error was caused by a conflict between the Retention Crawler and manual document uploads, both attempting to insert a retention queue entry simultaneously.
Impact:
Users will now experience a more reliable document upload process when using retention labels with delayed retention times. This fix eliminates the error that previously prevented document uploads under certain conditions, thereby enhancing the overall functionality and user experience within Document Central.
Created: February 5, 2025
Release Version 25.5.0.0
Feature Upgrade
Update to new API
Document Central has been adjusted to work with the new Simova API.
Created: February 3, 2025
Feature Upgrade
Add Action to open the Repository from Archive Queue
Description: A new action has been added to the Archive Queue Page that allows users to open the folder where a document is or will be stored directly from the page. This enhancement was implemented to streamline user workflow, enabling quicker access to the target folder on SharePoint.
Impact: This change significantly improves user efficiency by reducing the number of steps required to navigate to the document's destination folder on SharePoint. Users will benefit from a more seamless and time-saving process when managing documents within the Archive Queue. There are no anticipated negative side effects from this update.
Created: January 31, 2025
Bug Fix
Some Actions in the Module Setup are not visible
Description: Resolved an issue in the Module Setup where the actions for Clearing Blob Fields were incorrectly categorized. These actions have now been moved to the Troubleshooting category in the ribbon bar to ensure they are visible and accessible as intended.
Impact: Users will now find the actions for Clearing Blob Fields in the correct Troubleshooting category in the ribbon bar. This fix improves the user experience by organizing the actions correctly, making them easier to locate and use without requiring additional customization.
Created: January 29, 2025
Release Version 25.4.0.0
Feature Upgrade
Error Handling for Adding an Principal as an Contributor
Description: Enhanced error handling has been implemented when adding a new Azure Blob Storage Repository and creating a new Storage Account. Specifically, appropriate error messages are now displayed. This ensures administrators are informed of any issues during the process, rather than assuming the step was completed successfully without errors.
Impact: This change improves user experience by providing clear feedback on errors encountered during the repository setup process. Administrators will now be aware of issues immediately, allowing for quicker troubleshooting and resolution. This enhancement addresses a gap in error messaging, leading to more efficient and transparent system operations.
Created: January 22, 2025
Feature Upgrade
Unify Actions between Page and Add-In View in Datagrid
The release note includes updates to the Document Central User interface to ensure that the same actions are available in the same area/action groups between page and add in view. All actions have been rearranged for consistency, with actions using specific document selection placed under selection for easier navigation.
Created: October 16, 2024
Feature Upgrade
Improved Document Viewer
We have made several enhancements to the document preview feature to improve performance and usability.
- The zoom functionality has been completely revamped, allowing smooth and seamless zooming without reloading or lag, using either Ctrl + wheel or actions.
- The visual styling of the preview, including the scrollbar and page appearance, has been improved.
- The preview is now consistent across all areas, with the five standard actions available everywhere. For image files, the page view action is automatically hidden.
- The default setting for displaying pages in the preview is now off. This preference is saved in the session and automatically applied when switching files, preventing the need to reset it repeatedly.
Created: January 14, 2025
Feature Upgrade
Discarding Column Filter on Next Record
A change has been implemented to improve the filtering functionality within Document Central Datagrid. Previously, when a user applied a filter to a column, the filter would persist and be applied to subsequent records, which could lead to confusion and inefficiencies. With this update, filters will no longer be saved and applied to the next record, ensuring that only relevant filters are maintained. Groupings will continue to be preserved as before.
Created: January 10, 2025
Feature Upgrade
Integration of the XML Viewer
Description: The XML Files preview in Document Central has been visually enhanced to improve the user experience. Impact: This change allows users to view XML Files in a more visually appealing manner within the preview, making it easier to see each value within the XML file. The integration of the Kosit Viewer enhances the overall user experience in Document Central, providing a more efficient and user-friendly way to interact with XML Files
Created: December 18, 2024
Feature Upgrade
Email Reminder List, Records need Card and be linked with the placeholder
Description: In this release, we have added a new feature to Reminder Lists in Document Central. Each record in the Reminder List now has a corresponding card that displays the relevant information. The hyperlink which is in the sent reminder email is now a hyperlink to the corresponding reminder card.
Impact: This enhancement will greatly improve the user experience for Document Central users. They will now be able to easily access the relevant information for each record directly from the Reminder List. This will streamline the process of following up on reminders and accessing the necessary details, ultimately increasing productivity and efficiency.
Created: December 18, 2024
Feature Upgrade
Add message when we try to open a Document Central page with no active user license
Description: The expected behavior when trying to open a Document Central configuration page without an active user license was clarified.
Impact: This change will provide users with a clear message indicating that they do not have a license for Document Central when trying to access the configuration page without an active license. This will improve user experience by providing clear information and guidance on how to address the issue.
Created: December 18, 2024
Feature Upgrade
Action for deleting document entries in the document search
Description: In this release, we have added the capability for Document Central users to use a delete action in the document search feature. This enhancement allows users to delete document entries directly from the document search, providing a more efficient and streamlined process for managing documents.
Impact: Users will now have the ability to delete document entries via the document search, improving their overall experience and productivity. Additionally, the feature takes into account multi-selection, making it suitable for handling large amounts of data. This change also addresses audit-proof data, ensuring that documents with a retention label are not deleted.
Created: December 18, 2024
Feature Upgrade
Version not being called version
Description: The "filename" column in the datagrid has been renamed to "version" to accurately reflect the information being displayed in the document version control.
Impact: This change will eliminate confusion for users interacting with document version control, ensuring that the column label accurately represents the information being displayed. It will enhance the user experience by providing clear and consistent labeling, ultimately improving the usability of the system.
Created: December 12, 2024
Feature Upgrade
Retention Label Column should not be shown if Retention Labels are not active
Description: The Retention Label Column in the Datagrid will no longer be shown when the Retention Label Feature is not activated for Document Central Users. This change was made to ensure that there is no unnecessary information displayed for users who do not have access to this feature.
Impact: This change will result in a cleaner and more user-friendly interface for Document Central Users. Users who do not have access to the Retention Label Feature will no longer be confused by the presence of the Retention Label Column in the Datagrid. This will lead to a more streamlined and intuitive user experience.
Created: December 12, 2024
Feature Upgrade
Reminder should include Creator information
Description: In this release, we have added the feature for Document Central Users to view the information about which user created the reminder. This enhancement allows users to easily identify the sender of the reminder and understand the context of the reminder.
Impact: This change will provide Document Central Users with improved visibility and clarity regarding the origin of reminders. Users will now be able to easily identify the sender of the reminder, leading to better communication and understanding within the system. This enhancement aims to enhance the overall user experience and streamline communication processes within Document Central.
Created: December 12, 2024
Feature Upgrade
Datagrid General controlling
Description: A new feature has been added to Document Central allowing administrators to manage the presentation of the datagrid. This includes the ability to present, hide, and rearrange metadata columns, as well as apply groupings by metadata. Admin can now create and save customized datagrid views, which can be assigned to specific Document Central users or user groups. The new "Views" function in the mappings opens a list of saved views for the respective area. By selecting "New," users can open the record list for the base mapping, adjust the datagrid, and save the view in the views list for that library. This feature enables a one-time assignment of the specified view to all designated users or groups, saving the view in the respective Users Settings. This enhancement eliminates the need for each user within a role or profile to configure the datagrid presentation individually. Additionally, it provides BC-application providers that incorporate the Document Central module the ability to configure a datagrid presentation that best fits the applied localization of the BC-application.
Impact: This change significantly improves user efficiency by allowing customized datagrid views to be created and assigned to users or groups, ensuring a consistent presentation without requiring individual configuration. It enhances user experience by simplifying the management of datagrid presentations and supports better localization for BC-application providers. There are no synchronization requirements, making the assignment process straightforward and minimizing potential side effects.
Created: December 4, 2024
Feature Upgrade
Create and Manage Email Reminders for Document Entries (Reimplementation)
Description: In this release, we have implemented a clear and intuitive interface for creating and managing email reminders for document entries. The user interface has been designed to prioritize clarity and simplicity, ensuring that users, both regular users and administrators, can easily schedule and receive reminders for future interactions with documents. The system now also provides feedback to users upon successful creation or deletion of a reminder.
Impact: This change will greatly benefit users and administrators by providing them with an easy and efficient way to schedule and receive reminders for document interactions. The clear and intuitive interface will ensure that users understand how to set up and use the reminder feature without additional support. The added feedback feature will also enhance user experience by providing confirmation of successful reminder actions. Overall, this change
Created: November 28, 2024
Feature Upgrade
Filename Translation Alignment
Description: In this release, a new feature has been implemented to automatically strip special characters from filenames that are not allowed in Windows when documents are added to the report queue in Document Central. This enhancement ensures that documents with special characters, such as a slash, can be uploaded and used without any issues.
Impact: This change will benefit Document Central users by allowing them to upload documents with special characters in the filenames without encountering any problems. It will enhance the user experience and streamline the document management process. This feature resolves the issue of documents with prohibited characters causing issues in the report queue. There are no anticipated side effects from this enhancement.
Created: November 26, 2024
Bug Fix
Client Secret renew does not update different enviormnts
Description: A bug was fixed in Document Central where the Client Secret information was not updated correctly when switching between different companies using the same App Registration. This issue arose after performing the Renew Client Secret Action and then switching back to the original company. The necessary update was not applied, preventing actions that required the App Registration from being performed successfully.
Impact: This fix ensures that the Client Secret information is now properly updated when users switch between companies and perform the Renew Client Secret Action. Users will no longer encounter issues with actions that require the App Registration in the original company, thereby improving the reliability and functionality of Document Central in multi-company environments.
Created: January 23, 2025
Bug Fix
Transaction Error Activating A Repository Through the Wizard
Description: Resolved an issue in Document Central where an error message "A transaction error occurred..." briefly appeared during the final step of the SharePoint creation wizard. This error prevented the repository from being set to active. The fix ensures that the repository status is correctly updated to active without any transaction errors.
Impact: Users will now experience a seamless setup process in Document Central, with the repository being correctly activated upon completion of the SharePoint creation wizard. This enhancement eliminates the previous disruption, ensuring a smoother and more reliable user experience.
Created: January 22, 2025
Bug Fix
Active and Unititialized Addition blocks User Creation
Description: A bug was identified and fixed in the onboarding process for new users. Previously, users were not immediately created after licensing, and the Admin checkmark was not set when a user received a SIM ADMIN permission set unless the product was set to Active. This issue has been resolved to ensure that all setup processes can be completed without requiring the module to be active, though usage will still be blocked until activation.
Impact: This fix improves the onboarding experience by allowing users to be created and assigned the correct permissions without additional steps. It ensures a smoother setup process and reduces the potential for errors or delays in user creation and permission assignment. This enhancement benefits administrators by streamlining the process and ensuring that all necessary configurations can be completed efficiently.
Created: January 16, 2025
Bug Fix
Email Reminder - Reminder Review Actions rename
Description: The action "Reject Review" has been renamed to "Reject Review". Additionally, the status set on the record has been changed from "Open/Approved" to "Open(Approved)" and from "Disapproved" to "Rejected".
Impact : This change aims to provide clearer and more descriptive terminology for actions and status indicators. Users will benefit from a more intuitive understanding of the actions and their impact on the records. This update is intended to enhance user experience and streamline the review process. Users may need to familiarize themselves with the new terminology, but ultimately it is expected to improve clarity and understanding.
Created: December 11, 2024
Release Version 25.0.17.0
Bug Fix
Clear BLOB Actions in Module Setup only clearing Active Repository
Description:
The actions to clear the BLOB fields of the Archive Queue, Document Entries, and Document Entry Versions previously only cleared the BLOBs from the active repository. This issue has been resolved, and the action will now iterate through all repositories automatically.
Impact:
Administrators no longer need to manually switch repositories to clear their BLOB fields.
Created: January 16, 2025
Bug Fix
Document conversion issue (Sales Quote to Sales Order) with an ForNav report
Description: A bug was fixed in the Document Central system related to the automatic archiving of order confirmations when creating a sales order from a sales quote using ForNav reports. Previously, an error message was displayed, indicating that changes to the sales header record could not be saved due to outdated information on the page.
Impact: This fix ensures that order confirmations are now correctly and automatically archived in Document Central without errors when a sales order is created from a sales quote. Users will experience a smoother workflow with reduced interruptions, improving overall efficiency and reliability of the document archiving process.
Created: January 13, 2025
Release Version 25.0.16.0
Bug Fix
Issues with the Business Central Standard when user has no Document Central Permission Set
Description:
When an unlicensed Document Central user had no SUPER or Document Central-related permissions set, it occurred that the Business Central standard pages, such as the Posted Sales Invoices, could not be opened due to a permission error. This issue, along with the following points, has been fixed:
- The Dropzone Factbox will now display a message when an active user does not have Document Central-related or SUPER permissions set.
- Report printing is now possible when an unlicensed user has no Document Central-related or SUPER permissions set.
Impact:
Users who are not licensed in Document Central will no longer be forced to use Document Central-related permissions. This explicitly manages permissions within the system.
Created: January 13, 2025
Bug Fix
Archiving via Event Does not Work When Printing for Multiple Documents
Description: A bug was fixed in the Doc Central module where the system failed to create an Archive Queue entry for each report when using the "Print on Event" option. Previously, only the first report would generate an Archive Queue entry, causing incomplete archival of documents.
Impact: This fix ensures that an Archive Queue entry is created for every report when using the "Print on Event" option, improving the accuracy and completeness of document archiving. Users will now experience reliable document management and archival processes across all reports, enhancing overall system efficiency and accuracy.
Created: January 10, 2025
Bug Fix
Information Messages for Retention Crawler
Description:
When opening Job Queue entries using the Job Queue for the Retention Crawler, or when accessing the Retention Crawler and after crawling document entries, a notification will now appear. This notification explains that the Retention Crawler should only be run outside of working hours due to issues with the upload process.
Impact:
Administrators will now be informed of the appropriate time to use the Retention Crawler to prevent further issues.
Created: January 9, 2025
Bug Fix
Courier QR code cut off in Factbox with Quick Drop
Description: A bug was fixed in the Document Central Factbox where the Courier QR code was not fully visible when Quick Drop was activated. The QR code was previously cut off, preventing users from being able to scan it properly. The visibility issue has been resolved to ensure the entire QR code is displayed.
Impact: This change improves the user experience by ensuring that the Courier QR code is fully visible and scannable, which is essential for retrieving documents via Courier. Users will no longer face difficulties in accessing documents due to incomplete QR codes, thereby enhancing the efficiency and reliability of document retrieval processes.
Created: January 7, 2025
Release Version 25.0.15.0
Bug Fix
Update Repository in new year
Description: Resolved an issue where the cycle job queue failed to update the repository after creating a new year subsite. This update ensures that all SharePoint IDs are correctly refreshed post-creation, maintaining consistency and preventing potential discrepancies.
Impact: This fix enhances the reliability of the subsite creation process by ensuring that SharePoint IDs are accurately updated. Users will experience improved stability and consistency within their SharePoint environments, reducing the risk of errors related to outdated IDs. There are no anticipated negative side effects from this update.
Created: December 19, 2024
Bug Fix
Clear Archive Queue Blobs Clears non Archived Entries
Description: The issue with the BLOB fields action in the Module Setup, where all Blobs were being cleared instead of only the archived Entries, has been addressed and fixed.
Impact: This fix ensures that the BLOBs of only archived Entries are cleared as expected, resolving the issue where all Blobs were being cleared. Users will now experience the correct behavior when executing the Clear Archive Queue Entries BLOB fields action, leading to improved data management and accuracy within the system.
Created: December 18, 2024
Bug Fix
Email Reminder WIzard should show all Users for User Permissions
Description: In this release, we have addressed a bug related to the user selection process when creating a reminder in Document Central. Previously, only the user who was currently logged in and had DMS admin permission was shown and available to choose when setting a reminder on a document.
Impact: With this fix, every user with permission to access Document Central will now be shown and available to be reminded when creating a reminder on a document. This enhancement ensures that the reminder feature functions as expected and provides a more seamless user experience for managing document reminders.
Created: December 11, 2024
Bug Fix
Filename Translation for Emails
Description: In this release, a fix has been implemented to address the issue where special characters in the subject of an email were not being handled properly when uploading to the dropzone. Specifically, the special characters were not being cut from the filename as expected, and the message indicating the special character removal was not being displayed. Also, having a backslash in an email subject or filename caused errors.
Impact: With this fix, users can now upload emails with special characters in the subject to the dropzone without encountering issues. The message indicating the removal of special characters will be displayed as expected, ensuring a smooth file transfer process. This enhancement resolves the issue of special characters being changed to "_" without the accompanying message, providing a more seamless user experience. Users are also able to have backslashes in their email subjects/filename without encountering issues.
Created: December 11, 2024
Bug Fix
Sharepoint cannot be created with the wizard
Description: An error was identified and fixed in the repository creation process in the Document Central module. Previously, when attempting to create a new repository and select SharePoint, an error message appeared stating that the repository code does not exist. The function has now been expanded to handle the repository code correctly and ensure proper behavior during the repository creation process.
Impact: This change fixes the error that occurs when creating new repositories with SharePoint and allows for smooth and error-free setup. Users will no longer have the problem of the repository code not being recognized, leading to more efficient and reliable repository management.;
Created: December 4, 2024
Release Version 25.0.13.0
Bug Fix
Print issue with converted file
**Description:**Resolved an issue where HTM files dropped into the "Customer" document library were converted to PDF files but resulted in an error when attempting to print from the Data Grid. The error message prevented the file from being printed as expected.
**Impact:**Users will now be able to print HTM files that are converted to PDF format without encountering errors. This fix enhances the functionality of the document library and ensures a smoother workflow for users needing to print documents directly from the Data Grid.
Created: November 29, 2024
Bug Fix
Archive Queue Entry page revision
Description:
A bug was fixed where canceled archive queue entries could still be reset and reprocessed. Now, when an archive queue entry is set to "Cancelled," it cannot be reprocessed.
Additionally, improvements to the actions on the Archive Queue Entry page have been made.
Impact:
- The actions on the Archive Queue page will now only be enabled when they are applicable based on the entry's status.
- Canceled entries cannot be reprocessed and will no longer store any data, such as files or metadata.
- The "Export Metadata" and "Show Metadata" actions will now throw an error, providing a direct option to recreate the metadata for the affected archive queue entries.
Created: November 28, 2024
Release Version 25.0.11.0
Bug Fix
Archive Queue Optimisation
We had the problem that the Archive Job Queue was canceled with the error that a record did not exist. The problem has now been identified and fixed.
Created: November 26, 2024
Bug Fix
Move Action throws error
We had the problem that the metadata was not being written correctly when moving documents. This has now been fixed.
Created: November 26, 2024
Bug Fix
FulltextSearch Shows not all Found documents
Description: In this release, a bug was fixed that was causing only one document to be shown when using the FullTextSearch for documents in Document Central with a SharePoint repository. The issue was related to uploading the same file to multiple records and then using the Document Search feature.
Impact: This fix will ensure that all documents found through the FullTextSearch will be displayed as expected, providing users with a more accurate and reliable search experience in Document Central. This enhancement will improve the overall usability and efficiency of the system for users relying on the FullTextSearch feature.
Created: November 22, 2024
Bug Fix
Automatic synchronization does not show all synchronized metadata in the Datagrid
An issue has been resolved that occurred when synchronizing a new version via the Synchronize Job Queue from Document Central with the Factbox Background Update feature enabled. Previously, the new metadata did not update at the top level of the data grid and was only visible in the Version window. This issue has now been fixed, and the metadata is now displayed at the top level after synchronization.
Created: November 22, 2024
Bug Fix
Reset Index action not working if the Document Library contains a large number of documents.
The bug fix addresses an issue where clicking "Reset Index" in a Document Library with a large number of documents would result in the following error message:
"The edit that you attempted to execute is not permitted because the threshold value for list presentation is being exceeded."
Due to technical limitations in the communication between SharePoint and our Document Central, this issue could not be resolved directly.
Additionally, it is now possible to navigate directly to the Document Library via an action when an error occurs during the reset of the index.
Created: November 22, 2024
Bug Fix
Meta data count on related documents
This release resolved a bug, where the meta data count on the "Related Documents" page in Document Central was displaying an incorrect number. After the fix, the meta data count now shows the correct count as expected.
Created: November 22, 2024
Release Version 25.0.10.0
Bug Fix
Archive Queue Errors during process
Description: In this release, a fix has been implemented for a bug that caused an error to occur during the processing of Archive Queue Entries. The issue was related to the incorrect error ("An error occurred during report generation") being displayed in the log when attempting to process the entries.
Impact: This fix will ensure that the log now displays the correct error when an error occurs during report generation, providing users with accurate information to identify and address any issues that may arise during the processing of Archive Queue Entries. This improvement will enhance the overall reliability and usability of the system.
Created: November 14, 2024
Release Version 25.0.8.0
Bug Fix
Metadata on moving documents
There was a problem with the metadata when documents were moved so that the metadata was empty. This has now been fixed and the metadata is written correctly.
Created: November 8, 2024
Bug Fix
Blob is not cleared in Document Entry after uploading to Azure Blob Storage
This release fixes a bug, which caused the document entry BLOB fields to save themselve in the Business Central database. This has been fixed by creating a job queue entry that runs once to delete the blob fields, and then deletes itself, ensuring it only runs once. Additionally, 3 new actions have been implemented into the module setup to provide users with the ability to manually delete the blob fields. The document entries remain stored in the ABS and Sharepoint repository after the deletion of the blob fields.
Created: November 6, 2024
Bug Fix
Error during the synchronization of a SharePoint Repository due to FieldLength
The bug fix in this release addresses an issue where the synchronization process encountered an error due to a field length problem when the SharePoint URL exceeds 250 characters. After the fix, the synchronization process works as expected without any problems.
Created: November 6, 2024
Bug Fix
Process Selected Fix
This release resolved an issue with the "Process Selected" action in the Archive Queue Utility. The action now correctly deletes the content of the blob file and cannot be triggered on an already cancelled entry.
Created: November 6, 2024
Release Version 25.0.5.0
Bug Fix
Archive Queue Does not Work for Document Dispatch Entries
The issue occurs when attempting to archive an entry with the type EDS in the Archive Queue of Document Central. This has now been fixed the Archive Queue Entries with the type EDS are now normaly archived
Created: October 31, 2024
Bug Fix
Meta Data in Document Definition page shown red even when it is filled
This release addresses an issue where all Meta Data fields with a filled out source field in the mapping were consistently displaying the field name in red, indicating a missing field value for a mandatory field even when it was filled. The expected behavior is for the Meta data field name to be blue like all the others when the field is filled, and this has been resolved.
Created: October 23, 2024
Bug Fix
Document Entries filter gets removed when performing certain actions
This releases fixes a bug causing the filter to be removed after performing certain actions in the Document Entries page. Additionally, to improve clarity, the columns in the document entries page are now sorted after 1. Filename, 2. Uploaded at, and 3. Document No. Also, the name "Document No." was changed to "Record No." to avoid potential confusion.
Created: October 22, 2024
Feature Upgrade
Update to BC250
The update involves the removal of all deprecated and obsolete fields, functions, and objects to enhance the efficiency and functionality of the product.
Created: September 26, 2024
Release Version 25.0.4.0
Bug Fix
Wrong Redirect URL when Authenticate
This bug fix addresses an issue where authentication to a Sharepoint repository without a businesscentral.dynamics domain was failing due to the use of the wrong redirect URL. With this fix, authentication now works as expected in this scenario.
Created: October 21, 2024
Bug Fix
Deleting a document entry in a filtered view
The bug causing an error message to appear when attempting to delete an entry in a filtered document view in Document Central has been resolved. Users can now delete entries in the filtered document view without encountering the previous error message.
Created: October 15, 2024
Bug Fix
Optimize the Document Grouping handling
This release addresses a bug related to the activation of Document Grouping in a mapping configuration. The issue was causing a generic error to be displayed instead of the expected error message indicating that the Numberseries for the mapping xxx is not configured. The bug was previously reported in work item #13027 and was supposed to be fixed, but a new request for the No. Series was added in a newer version, leading to the recurrence of the issue.
Created: October 7, 2024
Bug Fix
Wrong Uploader in the meta data by double printing
This release fixes a bug in Document Central where the uploader of a document was incorrectly identified as the user who started the job queue, rather than the user who actually created the report queue entry. Now, the correct user will be identified as the uploader.
Created: October 8, 2024
Bug Fix
AppRegistration move not working
In this release we address an issue where the update routine fails to execute due to the migration failure of the app registration. This is now fixed and the update can be performed without any issue.
Created: October 16, 2024
Bug Fix
Permission Error on the Page View
This release note addresses a bug related to the Document Central application. When attempting to open the Page View users were encountering a Permission Error. This issue has been resolved to ensure that the Page view opens without any problems as expected.
Created: October 8, 2024
Bug Fix
Versioning not working for Database
This bug fix addresses an issue where an endless loop occurs when attempting to upload a file twice for versioning in Document Central with a Database Repository activated. The expected behavior is for the version to be created, which is now resolved with this fix.
Created: October 7, 2024
Bug Fix
Double Print does not set RecordID field
The Field Record ID of the Archived Document in Document Central was not being filled with the recordID of the Related Record as expected. This issue has been resolved, and the Field now correctly displays the recordID as intended.
Created: October 17, 2024