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NovaDB 2.2: More Efficiency, Better Usability, Optimized Workflows

NovaDB 2.2 is here! With the latest release, NovaDB introduces a range of improvements that make daily work easier, especially for editors, product data managers, partners, and consultants. The new version focuses on an optimized user interface, enhanced search functions, and increased performance and efficiency in managing content and processes.

New Features and Improvements

Improved Web UI

NovaDB's user interface has been expanded with numerous new functions and optimizations:

  • New search page for comments: Users can now search comments by full text, author, mentions, and object type. The results are displayed in a clear list with sortable columns.
  • Optimized HTML editor: The previous editor has been replaced with TinyMCE, which brings many improvements:
    • Enhanced table editing
    • Subscript and superscript formatting
    • Improved list styles
    • Search and replace within the editor
    • Source code view
    • Integrated help function
    • Contextual display of block elements
    • Performance optimization by loading only when needed
  • New keyboard shortcuts: New shortcuts have been introduced for faster operation, allowing users to save object details or open and close information tabs.
  • Extended context menus: The context menu is now accessible via a right-click on an object row or tile.
  • Better search results: The title of a search result now reflects the selected object type for clearer presentation.
  • Direct job deletion: Jobs can now be deleted directly from the interface.
  • Linked help: Some help messages now contain deep links to the manual.
  • Faster editors: The performance of HTML, long-text, and source code editors has been improved.
  • New columns in Favorites & Worklists: "Favorites," "Recent Objects," and "Work List" now show additional columns for "Last changed by," "Last changed on," and "Object type."
  • Smart notifications: When an object is opened via a notification, the corresponding information tab (e.g., "Jobs" or "Discussion") is automatically displayed, and the relevant item is preselected.
  • "Open Definition in New Tab": This new context option is available for tree nodes, boards, and structure dropdowns.
  • Improved error messages: More precise error messages are now displayed when switching branches or opening links.

Improved Job Management

The management of background processes has been made more efficient:

  • Deleted jobs and their artifacts are now automatically removed from the database.
  • Job management has been switched to an optimized API version.

Conclusion

NovaDB 2.2 brings numerous improvements that make the system more efficient, intuitive, and powerful. The new search function, optimized user interface, and performance enhancements make working with NovaDB more pleasant and effective.

Take advantage of the new features and optimize your workflows with NovaDB 2.2!