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NovaDB 3.3: More Efficiency, Better Overview, and New Automation Options

NovaDB 3.3 is here – bringing numerous improvements and new features that make working with content and product data more efficient and intuitive. The latest version introduces optimizations in Web UI, workflows, video previews, and automation. Here is an overview of the most important updates, especially relevant for editors, product data managers, partners, and consultants.

Optimized User Interface for Better Workflows

The Web UI has been enhanced with several improvements to simplify workflows and data management:

  • Improved Merge Function: A new progress indicator in the merge dialog displays the status of ongoing merges, while infinite scrolling on the merge page makes navigation easier.
  • Optimized Work Package Management: A redesigned work package tile view, additional columns in the tree view, and an extended "My Work Packages" section on the dashboard make task management more efficient.
  • Extended Job Management: Jobs can now be filtered by triggers or timers. Additionally, a new "Triggered by" column has been added to the job list.
  • Better Overview on Kanban Boards: The "No Workflow State" column can now be collapsed and expanded for a more flexible view.
  • Faster Content Editing: Text and numeric input fields have been optimized to deliver a noticeable performance boost.

Automation Made Easy: Introduction of Timers

NovaDB 3.3 introduces the new well-known object type "Timer Definition." This allows for efficient management of scheduled processes within NovaDB. Timer definitions are centrally managed in the configuration settings and can be used for recurring jobs.

A key advantage: Timing attributes are not automatically inherited or merged across branches – they must be explicitly set for each branch. This enables more precise control of automation processes.

Dynamic Video Previews for Better Media Management

Another exciting new feature is animated video previews. These provide a visual preview of video content with a 4x4 keyframe tile view. The animations play automatically when the preview is focused or hovered over.

Video previews can either be uploaded manually or generated automatically from external video files using a new job. This significantly enhances media content management and selection.

More Efficient Application Management and Deployment

  • Centralized Deployment of Application Packages: With NovaDB 3.3, application packages can now be deployed across multiple branches in a single action, saving time and reducing manual effort.
  • Optimized Change Overview: The "Changes" view now displays the columns "Last Changed By" and "Last Changed On" for all object types, significantly improving traceability.

Improved System Performance and New Filtering Options

  • Lazy Loading for Faster Load Times: Intelligent lazy loading significantly enhances performance on pages with large datasets, especially in the usage overview.
  • Extended Filtering Options in Job Management: The ability to filter jobs by timers or triggers allows for more precise control of background processes.
  • Better Change Tracking: The new "Last Changed By" column makes it easier for editors and product managers to track content modifications.

Additional Improvements and Fixes

  • Spell Check Can Be Disabled: The spell check in TinyMCE can now be turned off.
  • Extensions to Open API and Delivery API: Several key fixes ensure more stable and precise search filter functionality.
  • Excel Add-In Enhancements: The units-per-value behavior has been corrected.

Conclusion: An Update with Noticeable Value

NovaDB 3.3 offers a wealth of improvements that make working with the system more efficient, flexible, and intuitive. From new automation capabilities to optimized workflows and more powerful UI features – this release brings numerous benefits for editors, product data managers, and partners.

Those already using NovaDB will immediately notice the performance improvements. And for those not yet working with NovaDB, version 3.3 presents a powerful solution for modern content and product data management.