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NovaDB 2.4: Efficiency, User-Friendliness, and Performance on a New Level

With NovaDB 2.4, Noxum takes another major step in developing powerful content and product data management solutions. The new version brings numerous improvements that enhance workflows and optimize the user experience. Here is an overview of the key innovations:

Optimizations in the Web UI – More Clarity and Improved Interactions

NovaDB 2.4 introduces a variety of improvements to the user interface. In particular, the reference control has been fundamentally revised to make working with object references easier:

  • An empty reference control now directly displays search suggestions and accepts search terms.
  • Navigation through suggestions is intuitive using the arrow keys.
  • Values can no longer be replaced directly but must be explicitly deleted.
  • Multiple values can be added via copy & paste or drag & drop.
  • Context menus have been optimized and structured more clearly.
  • Keyboard control has been improved – users can now select or delete references more easily.

Additionally, there are enhancements for object trees: They now support a “cut” function to efficiently move elements.

Furthermore, focus and keyboard handling in dialogs have been improved. Tab and Shift+Tab now allow for intuitive navigation, and some dialogs start with a predefined focus (e.g., the name input field when deleting a work package).

New Features for Media Processing – More File Formats, More Automation

The job system in NovaDB 2.4 has been expanded. The noxum.nova.job.createthumbnail job now supports a wide range of media formats:

  • Videos: Thumbnails for various video formats are generated using FFmpeg.
  • Office documents: Word, Excel, and PowerPoint files now receive thumbnails via LibreOffice.
  • EPS files: ImageMagick and GhostScript enable previews.
  • PDF and Illustrator files: PDFium generates thumbnails.
  • SVG files: Thumbnails are created using rsvg-convert.

These enhancements provide even more powerful media management and expand the possibilities for automated data processing.

Conclusion: More Efficiency, Better Usability, and Optimized Workflows

NovaDB 2.4 introduces essential improvements for editors, product data managers, and partners, making everyday work more efficient. The improved Web UI, expanded media processing, and optimized user experience are just a few of the highlights of this release. Anyone using NovaDB for content and product data management benefits from a continuously evolving, powerful platform.

Now is the perfect time to get familiar with the new features – and take existing solutions to the next level!