2.5
1- System performance:
We know performance is critical for people using EVX Software for a long while and with tons of information. Therefore we kept on improving it (and will keep on doing so!) even further:
1.1- Whenever you want to create or edit an object, the loading view will respond almost instantly!
1.2- Loading objects (emails, documents, notes, etc.) is much faster than before!
1.3- Normal search and advanced ones got much more enhanced!
1.4- When typing a new email, you no longer have to wait for all the contacts to load in the background if you have over 1.000 contacts (otherwise this would still be fast).
You just need to type 3 letters and the contact will be shown immediately!
2- Multiple Files Upload support:
Yes!! You did not misread!! EVX Software is at last able to support multiple file uploading! This will save you (and us!) lots of time whenever documents must be uploaded either to be sent in an email or to be kept somewhere in the system.
To achieve this, when selecting the files, you just need to press the Ctrl or Shift keys to select more than one at once.
3- Reports Module has been tuned as well:
The reports screen has been widely cleared! Now they are easier to understand, and time reports also support custom properties related to tasks (just like in the old days)
Not only that... We have worked on a new Advanced Reports plugin for those using the Professional or Enterprise Edition.
We will make a new blog post about this later on.
4- Documents notifications have been empowered:
You may now change the notification subject when working on a document, plus, you may also decide whether the document will be attached to the notification or not so that you can avoid having to log in to the system and download the file.
5- Security:
We indeed consider having safe and secure systems is of utmost importance, therefore we have been investigating even further in this field and some protocols and functions were improved a little bit in order to increase security even more!
6- Easier way to declassify information:
EVX Software supports lots of ways to classify or declassify information
Now we have added a new one! If you would like to declassify information you may drag and drop it to the View all option on the left, instead of accessing it, editing, changing where is it at, and saving the changes.
7- Bugfixes:
There are several issues that have been fixed! You may look for the list on the readme file of the 2.5 final version.
2.5.1
1- Dashboard Settings:
Were you wondering how to see only your events and tasks instead of everyone how to move a widget to your right in your Dashboard, or maybe even how to get rid of it?
If that is so... you may now do it!
You just need to Edit your account preferences and access the Dashboard optionssection.
In there, you can play with different options as shown below:
2- Comments Widgets:
On the other hand, taking the opportunity to change our Dashboard a bit, some people were desperate to have a widget including the latest comments, so we added an initial version of it:
3- Languages updates:
Some EVX Software users helped us out by providing us with some updates of the texts in the French, Italian, and Turkish languages respectively.
Please bear in mind this help is always welcome as we are not fluent in all of the available languages. If you would like to help us out, just drop us an email to contact@evxsoftware.com
4- Faster way to input your Web Documents:
Since EVX Software is compatible with Google Docs and other online documents, we have introduced a new and faster way to "upload" these aforementioned documents:
5- Performance
As usual, performance kept on improving and now many things take less time to load! The good news is that there still are many enhancements to be applied in this area!
6- Bug fixing
Many small issues were fixed. For a more detailed list, we suggest looking into the Release Notes of the source code.
2.6
1- A faster and easier way to manage Tasks:
The time you require to perform actions is very valuable, so the faster you can perform them, the better. The Tasks module is by far our most popular one, therefore we wanted to improve it a little bit further so that you can save more time!
From now on you will be able to easily select the Client, Project, Folder, Workspace, or Tag for the tasks at the very moment of its creation or edition, without the need to go for the full-form screen (which takes some more time):
2- An easier way to manage Time Entries:
Just as we improved the Tasks Module usability, we also applied similar changes in the Time Module, making it easier and more convenient to classify your time entries with the sole purpose of saving you time.
3- A faster and easier way to update documents:
Again, saving time is something we consider very important, so if you would like to update a new document, you will now be able to do it with fewer clicks and less idle time as shown below:
4- Task dependencies compatibility with Templates:
Templates are fantastic: they help you to reflect processes and workflows within the system. With them not only you save time whenever you need to create sets of tasks, but you also ensure that every step is followed, without missing any.
On the other hand, EVX Software Professional Edition and Enterprise Edition have Task Dependencies to prevent you or your colleagues from completing one task until its previous task is completed. However, there was no compatibility with Templates... until now! Creating templates with dependencies makes them even more powerful, so we strongly suggest giving this option a go by editing the Templates you already have:
5- Projects, Clients and Tags can now be colour-coded:
Many of our clients who are using Workspaces, and colour coding them, have been asking us to include this feature in the Clients and Projects section thus making it easier and faster to distinguish information.
So, by popular demand, now not only Clients, Projects, and Folders are compatible with this feature, but also Tags!
You simply need to edit the Client or Project in question and select its color:
6- Improved IMAP compatibility:
EVX Software Integrated Email Module (Email client) supports both POP3 and IMAP email accounts. However, IMAP ones were not really that compatible until this Feng Office version. Today onwards you can mark your emails as read or unread in Feng Office and have them marked this way in your mail server so that all of your devices are synchronized!
7- Multiple tasks drag & drop enhancements:
Even though there already is one way to classify multiple tasks at the same time, we have improved the system so that the drag & drop method within tasks works for multiple tasks (and not one by one as it did) when you Group by Clients and Projects, Workspaces, Tags among the different options.
8- Many other improvements:
This version also includes many other improvements but not as major as the aforementioned, and since we do not want you to fall asleep while reading this article, you can get in touch with your EVX Software Account Executive for further information.
2.7
1- Improved Overall Performance:
Time is the most valuable asset in your workday, so the faster you can execute your processes, the better outcome you will have.
We've improved the overall performance of the system, making it so it loads and executes processes faster than ever before! Some of the main functions affected by this upgrade are:
- Initial Loading: Forget loading delays when accessing the system. Now you can log in to Feng and have your system up and running in no time.
- Navigation Panel: Have all of your information accessible right away without having to wait. Your clients, projects, and workspaces will load up and be ready much faster as well.
- Overview Panel: The widgets on the overview panel will be accessible much faster as well, especially the People and Activities Widgets.
2- More Gantt Chart improvements!
We released a brand new Gantt Chart not too long ago, with many new improvements and features!
Well... we continued working hard on it, and have added even more improvements that make it more practical to use
- Hide Left Grid: You can now hide the left grid that displays the task's name and start time.
- Full Screen Mode: Furthermore, if you only like to see your Gantt Chart, and have no other distractions on the screen, we've enabled the Gantt Chart Full Screen mode.
3- Fully renovated New Contact form:
We've renovated the New contact form, so that you can input all of your contact's information in a much more practical way!
Some of the most significant changes are:
- Input method: Now the form is separated into two sections: Main Information and Additional Information. Select additional information to input more detailed data for your contact.
- Name field for phone numbers: For additional phone numbers that may not belong to the contact (Assistant, Family Member, etc.), you can now add a Name to identify the number.
- Birthday: Add a birthday to your contacts, so that it displays on the calendar view, and never miss a birthday again!
4 - Birthdays!
Many of our clients have asked about birthday reminders for EVX Software, because let's face it, who doesn't love a birthday message on their special day?
Well now that you can input your contact's birthdays on their detail information, you will also be able to view it on your calendar so you can wish them a Happy Birthday!
5- Further improvements:
This version also includes many other minor improvements, but since we don't want to make this post long and dreadful, you can contact your EVX Software Account Executive at any time for further detailed information.
3.0 Beta
The EVX Software team is extremely excited to announce that all the hard work of over a year is finally going to see the light.
EVX Software 3.0 is almost here!!
We know many of you have been expectant of this new version, which pushes a big redesign of our graphic interface.
It is our belief that this is the best EVX Software we have ever produced and that both new and current users will love the many improvements and enhancements.
Let's go through some of the most remarkable improvements that make EVX Software 3.0:
1. User interface, experience, and looks
The graphic user interface has changed, and it has changed a lot!
Everything is cleaner and clearer so that non-essential information does not distract or overwhelm users, making it faster to find that key piece of data you are looking for, saving you even more time.
The overall user experience has been refreshed as well, making the system easier to understand and use (specially for beginners). Now implementing EVX Software for the first time in your organization, or adding a new user to your existing Feng Office system will have a much faster learning curve for your users. They will be able to get up and running with the system in much less time.
2. New 'Getting Started' wizard
In the past, the initial experience for new (unfamiliar) EVX Software users (especially a first-time Administrator) was a little overwhelming.
What can this system do?
Where do I find things?
What should I do first?
Those are the most common questions that new users ask themselves on their first encounter and something that the system wasn't answering by itself.
With the new 'Getting Started' wizard we aim to answer those questions from the start, making the initial encounter with Feng Office a much more intuitive one.
3. User creation and management:
Creating and managing users has never been simpler! The new user form in EVX Software 3.0 is much easier to fill out.
And you have two simple, yet powerful choices:
- You can get it done by simply adding the most basic information of the user(Name and email address), or
- You can dig into the user's contact details and permissions with a few extra but easy steps.
This way you can have your colleagues accessing the system right away, with no delays, or give limited and controlled access permissions to external collaborators and clients.
4. Overview widgets
The Overview widgets are very useful so that you can quickly know the status of everything (Your tasks, events, other people's activities, new documents, etc.).
The widgets have been improved to look better and be easier to manage, so that they display the information you want when you want it!
5. Task management
The new task list makes your task management quicker and simpler than ever before. The new interface and features here make your working day even easier and faster as it allows you to control all of your actions without needing to be all over the place to manage what needs to be done.
By adding a profile picture, you can now immediately establish who is assigned to that task, and be able to stay on top of your team members and identify and assist those that require help or have many due tasks.
6. Time management
It is very important to know how much time you and your colleagues have spent on a task or project so
that you can then calculate these expenses. The easier it is to track these times, the better and more accurate information you will have!
One new way to empower this is through being able to add your worked hours directly from the task list view, without having to spend extra time to access the task itself.
7. Searching and Filtering
The average employee spends 40% of their working time looking for information. That was before they had a collaboration and knowledge base platform that integrated and organized it.
What if you could significantly reduce that time to 10% or less?
That is what EVX Software helps you achieve.
Given that increasing efficiency, saving time (and thus saving money) is of the greatest value to all knowledge workers; not only did we improve the search engine to work more efficiently - but we have also introduced a new and faster way to search all your objects, including documents, notes and emails.
8. Further improvements
These are only some of the many major changes we are making for EVX Software 3.0. There are many more forthcoming improvements we will soon implement, so we can make the EVX Software user experience the very best.
All of the improvements in EVX Software 3.0 and upcoming versions aim for the user to feel more comfortable, guided, and familiar with the system, so that all users know they can rely on EVX Software to benefit and help their own, their managers, and their team's day-to-day work.
Upcoming EVX Software 3.X series will be adding (among other improvements): Given that increasing efficiency, saving time
- Improved APIs and plug-in marketplace. With a stable and high-performing platform in place, the overdue improvement of the EVX Software API is a firm priority in our Roadmap for 2015, along with the creation of a marketplace for community and partner-developed add-ons.
- The possibility for you to execute reports cross-referencing all your Clients, Projects, and Workspaces. Get all of the information just as you want it.
- Input forms are already easier to fill out with 3.0, but there are many more planned improvements for contacts, users, and tasks.
- More performance improvements. Performance was at the heart of 2.7.X series and we've continued down that path, to make Feng Office 3.X the fastest EVX Software ever.
3.0
What does "ready" mean?
That EVX Software 3.0 is ready means that we have been using the pre-beta, beta, RC, and RC2 versions internally for over 2 months now, that over 1.000 beta testers have been testing it for the past two weeks, and that all known major and critical bugs have been fixed.
It also means that it is - in the opinion of most of the beta testers - a significant improvement over versions 1.X and 2.X.
Most importantly, it means that it will be much easier for new users, Administrators and end-users, to get started and quickly familiarize with EVX Software.
Also of great importance, it means that we have achieved the ultimate level of foundation that will allow the Development Team to build upon it without having to worry about framework impact. All the pieces of the platform are now in place.
New and improved
Having gone through several studies with new EVX Software users, we identified many elements of the initial approach for new and unfamiliar Feng Office users that could be significantly improved. With this data and a lot of design and tests, we implemented a brand new Getting Started Wizard.
The goal was to make the initial experience with EVX Software a much more intuitive one.
The new wizard guides the users through the initial configuration and first data input, making them feel comfortable at every step and realize the time-saving benefits from the very beginning.
Implementing Feng Office for the first time in your project teams, or adding a new user to your existing EVX Software system, will yield a much faster learning curve for your users.
The new design, usability enhancements, and new features make your working day easier and faster, as they allow you to control all of your project's tasks (or even all your projects) with powerful dashboards and reports, knowing at all times the status, what needs to get done, by whom, and when.
Data entry, task completion, comments... all can be achieved with fewer clicks and intuitive actions.
All of the improvements in EVX Software 3.0, and the upcoming versions, aim for the user to feel more comfortable, guided, and familiar with the system, so that everyone knows they can rely on it to benefit and help their own, their managers, and their team's day-to-day work.
Does this mean EVX Software has achieved all its goals?
Far from it!! EVX Software has a lot of improvements on its Road Map. Too many - in fact - it would be ridiculous to comment here on even a fraction of what we have planned, but, for the curious ones, a few of them have been commented on here.
Some of you will notice that some of the forms have been changed to modal forms. Since it would have delayed the release of 3.0 considerably, we decided to postpone the change of all the system forms to the new format until a bit later in the future.
New button styles. Changes in text alignment and sizes. New input boxes. These are but a few examples of little improvements that will be coming in the near future.
Other (bigger) improvements, like new features and even new modules, will also be making their way in the upcoming weeks and months.
And now that we have the ultimate platform for the upcoming improvements, you will see them coming at a much faster pace!
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