Announcing a New Beta Version of the App to Test the Latest Features
Interested in testing new features before they make it to our main release? Today, we are announcing a new Beta app just for that purpose!
Accessible at beta-app.gearconnect.ca, the new Beta app will operate alongside our standard application and serve as a platform for testing upcoming features from time to time. You may log in with your existing account, and all projects will be synchronized between the primary and Beta app, allowing an easy transition between the two platforms. Features introduced to the Beta app will be clearly identified in the changelog with a "BETA APP" badge, just like this one.
Accessible at beta-app.gearconnect.ca, the new Beta app will operate alongside our standard application and serve as a platform for testing upcoming features from time to time. You may log in with your existing account, and all projects will be synchronized between the primary and Beta app, allowing an easy transition between the two platforms. Features introduced to the Beta app will be clearly identified in the changelog with a "BETA APP" badge, just like this one.
We’re excited to roll out two major updates in the Beta app today. The first is a large behind the scenes upgrade to the app's core functionally. While the upgrade should be transparent to you while using the app, it allows us to continue developing some highly requested features like undo/redo and Team plans. Stay tuned for more information on those!
The other major update, you can start using today - and covers several requests from many of you!
Create Library Items From Scratch, Archive Old Items, and More!
In the new Beta app, the Library Editor has gotten some big QoL updates based on your feedback!
You can now create library items directly, eliminating the need to duplicate an existing item as a starting point. This feature streamlines the creation process and saves time previously spent searching for similar equipment to copy from.
You can now create library items directly, eliminating the need to duplicate an existing item as a starting point. This feature streamlines the creation process and saves time previously spent searching for similar equipment to copy from.
Additionally, it is now possible to archive not only individual library items but also entire manufacturers and brands. This is a great way to clear out extra gear you no longer need. Archiving a brand or manufacturer will include all associated items, providing a fast way to bulk archive several items at once.
And you can now change the category of a library item via a new drop-down menu in the Library Item Config pane. Doing so will generate a new item under the selected category. The original item can then be kept or archived.
We've also made several other smaller improvements to the Library Editor, such as smother regeneration animations with a new loading screen and updated action buttons.
We hope these new Library Editor features allow you to build and customize gear even faster!
We've also made several other smaller improvements to the Library Editor, such as smother regeneration animations with a new loading screen and updated action buttons.
We hope these new Library Editor features allow you to build and customize gear even faster!
Improvements
- During project sync errors, a new "Do not ask again" checkbox allows skipping the rest of the confirmation dialogs for that session