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NovaDB 1.5: The New Release in Detail

With NovaDB 1.5, the platform once again reaches a new level, offering numerous improvements and new features. This update particularly enhances user-friendliness, workflow efficiency, and integration into existing business processes. This post is aimed at editors, product data managers, partners, and consultants who use or recommend NovaDB in CMS and PIM environments.

Optimized User Interface for Greater Efficiency

The NovaDB 1.5 Web UI introduces several improvements to make daily work with the platform easier:

  • Better Branch Management: Branches can now be bookmarked and filtered by name, making navigation in complex projects much easier.
  • Flexible Merge Options: Any branches can now be merged directly. An intuitive dialog allows users to select the source and target branch.
  • Enhanced Merge Statistics: The merge page now offers improved statistics for transparent tracking of changes.
  • New Object Views: Multiple object references can be displayed as a list view, tile view, or preview.
  • Direct Access to Object Details: Object details can now be opened even from disabled reference controls.
  • More Convenient Search: The object search now includes a new "Select All" function.
  • Improved HTML Editor: The simple HTML editor preserves markup formatting when copying and pasting and hides the toolbar when not needed.

Optimized API for Greater Flexibility

The update also enhances the Core API and Open API for even more flexible integration:

  • Extended Branch Control: The API now allows merging of any branches.
  • Direct Access to Branch-Specific Data: API changes take effect immediately without requiring a service restart.
  • Better User Management: Users must now exist in ACS to authenticate with the API.
  • Improved Search Results: Deleted objects are now filtered out of search queries by default.

Optimizations for Microsoft Excel and Adobe InDesign

There are also exciting new features for integration with Excel and InDesign:

  • Excel Add-In:
    • Support for virtual attributes
    • Redesigned alignment tool for better usability with large datasets
    • Documentation and download link now available directly in the Web UI
  • InDesign Service:
    • New object tree view for efficient searching and batch publishing

A Look Ahead

With NovaDB 1.5, the platform takes another step toward improved user-friendliness, scalability, and efficient workflows. Businesses benefit from more powerful branch management, optimized API integration, and enhanced interfaces for Excel and InDesign.

The new features make NovaDB the ideal solution for demanding content and product data management needs. Whether as a powerful CMS, a flexible PIM, or a platform for complex business processes – NovaDB provides the right tools for efficient digitization and automation.

Be inspired by the new possibilities and discover NovaDB 1.5!