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.NET Framework 4.5
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Centralpoint will be updated to utilize the .NET Framework 4.5 as part the update after this one (version 8.5.0). It is a highly compatible, in-place update to the .NET Framework 4 which delivers better performance, reliability, and security. This is the last update that Windows Server 2003 installations will receive because they do not support the .NET Framework 4.5, but they will continue to work as they do now. Microsoft is also ending support for Windows Server 2003 this month so we recommend upgrading to Windows Server 2008 in advance. The .NET Framework 4.5.2 must be installed on your servers manually using the links below before Centralpoint version 8.5.0 will install. The installation of this framework may create "aspnet_client" folders in the Root or Console folders on the server. These directories should be manually deleted to prevent problems with the sync. My Module developers will also be required to upgrade to Visual Studio 2012 or 2013 before installing version 8.5.0 because Visual Studio 2010 does not support the .NET Framework 4.5. Windows Server 2012 and SQL Server 2012 support will be released in the months following version 8.5.0 * Microsoft .NET Framework 4.5.2 (Web Installer): http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=42643 * Microsoft .NET Framework 4.5.2 (Offline Installer): http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=42642 * Microsoft .NET Framework 4.5.2 Developer Pack: http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=42637
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Admin > Properties
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The Web Site Generated URL Casing property is now utilized with the cpsys_Audience constant throughout the system.
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Client Console Toolbox
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The help icon in the upper right hand corner of the form view of all modules will turn white when the new toolbox is available. Clicking the white help icon will slide open the toolbox which is automatically populated with scripts that may work in the current module or module designer view. Each tool contains a description when you hover over the tool, a preview when you drag the tool, and the source is inserted when you drop the tool into an HTML editor, text area, or text box. Over 200 scripts have been documented and included in the toolbox and more are coming in upcoming syncs. A new Development > Toolbox module has also been created to allow administrators to create custom tools and add them to the toolbox. More information on how to use this module can be found in the module help file.
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Comments CpControl
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A new DisplayFormOnTop parameter has been added. When set to true the comments form will render above the thread.
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Content > Generic (Enhanced) A - Z
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The Resource Content Attributes module property has been updated to handle .pptx, .ppt, .pps, .xls, .xlsx, .csv, & .tsv files. Some performance enhancements have also been added.
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Content > Video Library
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A new control ExtendedVideo has been added that will work in the Results or Details View of the Module Designer for this module. This shows a thumbnail of the video and used the ExtTooltipster and the ExtLightBox functionalities together to show the video.
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Data Transfer FileReadAllText CpScript
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This script has been updated to extract text from PPT, PPS and PPTX files.
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Data Transfer Keywords CpScript
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This script has been updated to support the UseDefaultValueOnUpdates property.
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DataTableValue CpScript
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This new script will retrieve an XML value from a column or attribute, generate a Data Table and render it as HTML using a Data Source. This script is currently only used with attributes populated by custom imports.
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Design > Data Sources
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The attribute Cache Duration now applies to all Data Source types. It used to cache only Connection String and Current Website. There is also a new Module Cache functionality in under Current Web Site. It supports Audience, Role, and Date specific caching.
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Development > Import Utilities
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A new Replace Old URL utility has been created.
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FormState CpScript
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Changed functionality around so that if "\n" is placed into the ReplaceText parameter it will replace any combination of newline characters (carriage return & new line, new line & carriage return, carriage return, newline) with the text placed in the ReplaceWith parameter.
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Gamification
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A new Module suite has been developed called Gamification. You can configure your Gamification date filters and mulitpliers in that module, then use Design > Data Sources > Data Source option Gamification to format and display the output.
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HtmlNavigation CpScript
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An additional ItemFormat parameter has been added for the DataId {5}.
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HtmlOutput CpScript
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This script has been updated to support the cpsys_LBrac and cpsys_RBrac constants.
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