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Release 2.3.1.201205101102

Release Date: Thu, 10 May 2012 11:02:00 -0400

Fixes

  • Fixed the issue with using navigation tree to select destination location for the item copy on the root level on the site collection
  • Fixed the issue with the default value display in the Choice fields with Drop Down list during the Bulk Upload files from the file system

Release 2.3.1.201204271125

Release Date: Fri, 27 Apr 2012 11:25:00 -0400

Extensions

  • Improved performance of the initial startup of the classification dialog
  • Added the button on Map Value page to load sample field values to prevent a long delay on page load when many items selected

Fixes

  • Fixed the issue with the copy functionality in certain environments with proxy redirect configured
  • Fixed the issue with the tagging content by the user with the limited permissions in the list

Release 2.3.1.201204200557

Release Date: Fri, 20 Apr 2012 05:57:00 -0400

Fixes

  • Fixed the issue with triggering workflows for the versioning-enabled lists
  • Fixed the issue with triggering workflows for the user with limited permissions on the list
  • Fixed the issue with default values in the managed metadata fields when tagging one item
  • Fixed the issue with the first time installation of the software on the server farm
  • Fixed the issue with the misplaced default values for some metadata fields on Classify All under some circumstances

Release 2.3.1.201203281118

Release Date: Wed, 28 Mar 2012 12:18:00 -0400

New Features

  • Added support to trigger workflows for the just updated items in the case there are list workflows triggered by the item update

Release 2.3.1.201203160652

Release Date: Fri, 16 Mar 2012 06:52:00 -0400

Extensions

  • Added backwards compatibility with Internet Explorer 7 browser

Release 2.3.1.201203011009

Release Date: Thu, 01 Mar 2012 10:09:00 -0500

Fixes

  • Fixed the issue with classifying items with the content types inherited from the content type hub

Release 2.3.1.201202061029

Release Date: Mon, 09 Jan 2012 10:29:00 -0500

New Features

  • Added the function to copy non-document items between SharePoint folders, lists, sites and site collections in bulk with metadata mapping

Extensions

  • Added warning message for items in the Checked Out state when performing mass Approve / Reject function

Fixes

  • Fixed the issue with the default Date/Time field value when tagging an item with the empty field
  • Fixed the issue with mapping Person or Group field or Created / Modified user property when copying items or documents between different WEB Applications

Release 2.3.1.201112280834

Release Date: Wed, 28 Dec 2011 08:34:00 -0500

Fixes

  • Fixed the issue with setting / mapping created / modified properties during bulk uploading files from file system to the libraries with the number of documents exceeding list view threshold limit
  • Fixed the issue with the Next button on the Copy Wizard in case it is used in the destination selection tree view mode
  • Fixed the issue with the setting default value for created / modified properties by users with Contributor permissions when performing Bulk Upload of the files from the file system to SharePoint
  • Fixed the issue with copying items to the sub-folders of the destination list using direct URL mode to select the target location on the copy wizard
  • Fixed the issue with Access Denied error appearing during copy items to certain libraries for the users with Contributor or Designer privileges
  • Fixed the issue with creating folders during copy items for the users with Contributor or Designer privileges

Release 2.3.1.201112190911

Release Date: Mon, 19 Dec 2011 09:11:00 -0500

Extensions

  • Updated User Manual

Fixes

  • Fixed the issue with selecting an item in the destination object selection tree triggered the copy process immediately without confirmation or next step in the wizard
  • Fixed the issue with copying items from the list view with the enabled group by option
  • Fixed the issue with copying items from the list view with the enabled group by option and enabled "Show all items without folders" option
  • Fixed the issue with the missing Scope control on the copy wizard pages under certain circumstances
  • Added restriction to copy a site to its own sub-site
  • Fixed the issue with mapping created / modified properties by the users with Contributor or Designer permissions

Release 2.3.1.201112091105

Release Date: Sun, 11 Dec 2011 11:05:00 -0500

New Features

  • Added the function to copy site as a sub-site of the selected parent site

Fixes

  • Fixed the issue with creation of two draft versions instead one if custom fields and created / modified properties were changed during tagging
  • Fixed the issue with preserving created / modified fields if content type was changed during tagging process
  • Fixed the issue with copying items in certain list environments

Release 2.3.1.201111300912

Release Date: Wed, 30 Nov 2011 09:12:00 -0500

New Features

  • Added the function to block some users from using Mass Approve / Reject functionality by adding them to the permission level "Disable MetaVis Information Manager Approval"
  • Added the function to block some users from using Site Copy functionality by adding them to the permission level "Disable MetaVis Information Manager Copy Site"

Extensions

  • Added the notification about missing or un-activated Information Manager feature in destination location when Copying Items

Fixes

  • Added license check for Copy Site function
  • Fixed the issue with classifying items with the contenc types inluding rating field

Release 2.3.1.201111251411

Release Date: Fri, 25 Nov 2011 14:11:00 -0500

Fixes

  • Fixed the issue with assigning users that have never been used in the site collection when bulk uploading content from the file system
  • Fixed the issue with the screen size of the main Information Manager window
  • Added animated icon on the tree-view page with the selection of the destination location to indicate the load progress
  • Fixed the issue with not expanding Sub Sites using the scopes for Site Copy and Item Copy on the destination selection tree view
  • Fixed the issue with the inability to select destination for Item Copy in Site and List Scopes on the destination selection tree view
  • Added "Please Wait" label to the site copy page
  • Fixed the issue with security restrictions on Copy Item for non-administrator groups and users
  • Fixed the issue with corrupted creation of folders when Copying Items
  • Fixed the issue with mapping field to Empty Value when tagging or copying items
  • Fixed the issue with assigning Empty values to Managed Metadata fields

Release 2.3.1.201111171200

Release Date: Thu, 17 Nov 2011 12:00:00 -0500

New Features

  • Improved performance of the tree view that selects destination location for the copy operation. Added the destination scopes to quickly navigate to the parent Folder, List, Site, Site Collection, WEB Application and Server Farm
  • Added an experimental function to copy sites using WEB GUI accessible from Site Settings page. Copy site function copies the current site as a sub-site to the other parent site of the same server farm simulating server side stsadm command with all its benefits and limitations

Fixes

  • Fixed the issue with copying items resulting in the page error during copy process
  • Replaced "Classify" label on Information Manager window with the "Information Manager" label

Release 2.3.1.201111111124

Release Date: Fri, 11 Nov 2011 11:24:00 -0500

Extensions

  • Added the function to mass Approve / Reject non document items

Release 2.3.1.201111041434

Release Date: Fri, 04 Nov 2011 14:34:00 -0400

New Features

  • Added the function to enable Information Manager for users without Write permissions to the list but with the appropriate permissions in the certain folders of the list

Extensions

  • Added the function to bypass selection of destination location for the copy operation by providing direct URL to the destination location instead

Release 2.3.1.201110271141

Release Date: Thu, 27 Oct 2011 11:41:00 -0400

New Features

  • Added the function to change approval status for multiple items or documents in selected nested folders at the same time
  • Added the function to change approval status for folders

Extensions

  • Added the check for the software update to the About screen

Fixes

  • Fixed the issue with alphabetical order of sub-folders in folders in the target location selection tree when copying items between SharePoint locations

Release 2.3.1.201110250643

Release Date: Tue, 25 Oct 2011 06:43:00 -0400

Extensions

  • Added the alphabetical sort order for folders in the destination folder selection when copying items between SharePoint locations
  • Added default content type selection and default values for the content type fields on the properties page of the Bulk Upload files from file system wizard

Fixes

  • Improved performance of Classify Selected Items and Bulk Upload wizards
  • Fixed the issue with Person and Group Fields for users that only exists in Active Directory but not in SharePoint on Bulk Upload and Copy Wizards

Release 1.0.201109231044

Release Date: Fri, 23 Sep 2011 10:44:00 -0400

New Features

  • Added the function to Approve or Reject multiple items or documents at the same time

Fixes

  • Fixed the issue with default values not appearing in certain field when launching classification wizard
  • Fixed the issue with tagging empty Number and Currency values during Bulk Uploading files from the file system
  • Fixed the issue with missed Chech Box and Radio Button fields under certain circumstances when launching classification wizard

Release 1.0.201109161634

Release Date: Fri, 16 Sep 2011 16:34:00 -0400

Fixes

  • Fixed the issue with extra semi-colon character appeared when mapping fields from managed metadata to text field
  • Fixed the issue with "Classify All" function switched all columns to Edit mode
  • Fixed the issue with not leaving document in Checked Out state when uploading file from file system with some required fields undefined
  • Optimized performance when opening of Classify All wizard for the lists and libraries with large number of items
  • Fixed the issue with empty Managed Metadata fields during bulk upload file from file system operation

Release 1.0.201108301000

Release Date: Tue, 30 Aug 2011 10:00:00 -0400

Fixes

  • Fixed the issue with folder structure was corrupted during items copy under certain circumstances
  • Fixed the issue with Modified By field did not change even when "Preserve Core Properties" option was selected
  • Fixed the issue with retrieving items from source nested sub-folders
  • Fixed the issue with saving and restoring "Preserve Core Properties" option in mapping templates
  • Added missing labels for Swedish language translation
  • Fixed the issue with saving and restoring Managed Metadata fields mapping in mapping templates
  • Fixed the issue with saving and restoring Created By/ Modified By fields mapping in mapping templates
  • Fixed the issue with saving and restoring Enterprise Keywords fields mapping in mapping templates
  • Optimized performance when opening of Classify All wizard for the lists and libraries with large number of items
  • Fixed the issue with automatic adding wrong check box values when tagging or mapping fields
  • Fixed the issue with preserving lookup fields values when copying and tagging items in certain lists
  • Optimized the code to meet Microsoft code guidelines
  • Fixed the issue with running Classify All wizard for Ukrainian language translation

Release 1.0.201108051230

Release Date: Fri, 05 Aug 2011 12:30:00 -0400

Extensions

  • Setup for client side bulk upload plugin is included to the distribution package
  • Added the function to auto-expand target list selection navigation tree when copying itmes and documents
  • Extended Information Manager functionality to the list templates #121

Fixes

  • Fixed the issue with "Add as a new version to existing files" option on Document Libraries that have Versioning and Required Check Out enabled
  • Added reporting of issues with bulk uploading to the common log appeared at the end of the wizard after bulk upload
  • Fixed the issue with mapping to empty filed when tagging or copying a single item
  • Added file name to the error message reported after issue with bulk uploading files
  • Fixed the issue with mapping users when copying items to the different site collection where the user may not exist yet
  • Fixed the issue with copying items to different WEB Application using alternative managing path
  • Extended troubleshooting mechanism for user mapping and target site selection
  • Fixed the issue with mapping text fields with spaces to managed metadata fields
  • Fixed the issue with unnecessary handling of Enterprise Keywords fields
  • Refactored portions of the code to meet certification criteria
  • Fixed the issue with generating extra log messages in the SharePoint hive log

Release 1.0.201107141422

Release Date: Thu, 14 Jul 2011 14:22:00 -0400

Extensions

  • Added bulk upload control version to the About screen
  • Added optional bulk upload control installer to the installation package

Fixes

  • Fixed the issue with mapping a column (managed metadata, title, etc.) with no value to a Managed Metadata column
  • Fixed the issue with preserving created / modified properties used simultaneously with Keep Original content type option
  • Fixed the issue with failure to copy items between site collection in certain cases of managed path setup

Release 1.0.201107111023

Release Date: Mon, 11 Jul 2011 10:23:00 -0400

New Features

  • Added support for Swedish language

Extensions

  • Added logging information at the end of the tag, copy and bulk import wizards for all failed items indicating the reasons of failure
  • Enabled tagging and mapping for created / modified properties by default. Added the permission level to disable created / modified properties for the selected users

Fixes

  • Fixed the issue with mapping metadata fields to fields with empty values
  • Fixed the warning message for Classify All function
  • Fixed the issue with tagging managed metadata fields with empty values for non-versioned lists
  • Fixed the issue with uploading files from file system that have characters restricted by SharePoint
  • Fixed the issue with mapping name field to title field when tagging or copying items
  • Fixed the issue with default value of Title field incorrectly appeared on the tagging screen

Release 1.0.20110627946

Release Date: Mon, 27 Jun 2011 09:46:00 -0400

Fixes

  • Fixed the issue with the sites accessible through SSL connection

Release 1.0.201106231035

Release Date: Thu, 23 Jun 2011 10:35:00 -0400

New Features

  • Added support for Enterprise Keywords fields. Added support to tag, map Enterprise Keyword fields to each other as well as to map values from managed metadata, string, choice or lookup fields to and from Enterprise Keyword fields
  • Added support for Asset Library, Calendar and Pages Library list templates
  • Added support to translate the product to different languages. Added support for English, Ukrainian and Russian languages
  • Added "Preserve Core Properties" switch that preserves Created At, Created By, Modified At and Modified By field values during tag, copy and upload activities

Extensions

  • Added a warning for Classify All action that all items in the list will be changed
  • Added the ability to enable the troubleshooting mode
  • Added the ribbon button "View Help" that displays product user manual

Fixes

  • Fixed the issue with mapping values from​​ "Created By" and "Modified By" fields
  • Fixed the issue with preserving content types
  • Fixed the issue with missing metadata when bulk uploading files from file system with "Remove Folder Structure" option selected
  • Renamed "Map Value" list box on Bulk Upload files from file system wizard to "Field Value"
  • Fixed the issue with files remained in the checked out state when using Bulk Upload file from file system functionality to the libraries configured with required fields
  • Fixed the issue with failing progress bar on certain browsers

Release 1.0.201106011143

Release Date: Wed, 01 Jun 2011 11:43:00 -0400

New Features

  • Added support for Information Manager for lists like Links, Announcements, Contacts, Tasks, Project Tasks, Issue Tracking

Fixes

  • Fixed the issue with copying items into document sets and certain folders
  • Fixed the issue with tagging and mapping managed metadata fields that had been renamed in the past
  • Fixed the issue with copying items between sub-folders
  • Signed bulk upload control to simplify its update and installation

Release 1.0.201105201056

Release Date: Fri, 20 May 2011 10:56:00 -0400

New Features

  • The product is re-branded as MetaVis Information Manager for SharePoint

Fixes

  • Fixed the issue with exposing site collection or site names to a user with no permissions when copying items
  • Fixed the issue with exposing site folder names to a user with no permissions when copying items
  • Fixed the issue with selecting copy destination for the sites with SSL connection
  • Fixed the issue with the Author field did not appear for tagging

Release 1.0.201105131133

Release Date: Fri, 13 May 2011 11:33:00 -0400

Fixes

  • Fixed the issue extra permissions required to perform items copy

Release 1.0.201105121034

Release Date: Thu, 12 May 2011 11:34:00 -0400

New Features

  • Added the function to map parts of the folder path to SharePoint fields when performing bulk file upload operation

Extensions

  • Updated graphic user interface for bulk file upload functionality

Fixes

  • Fixed the issue with preserving created / modified properties and changing content type under certain conditions
  • Added support for Cloud Classifier functionality on ribbon for Record Library on Records Center site
  • Fixed the issue with tagging documents in the library that require checkout and have versioning enabled
  • Fixed the issue with mapping managed metadata fields
  • Fixed the issue with mapping modified by field when bulk uploading filed for the users that do not exist in the Active Directory
  • Improved performance and a memory consumption of WEB Application - Site Collection - Site - Library - Folder selection tree when copying items
  • Fixed the issue with misplaced folders under certain conditions when performing copy nested folders with items or documents

Release 1.0.201104211121

Release Date: Thu, 21 Apr 2011 12:21:00 -0400

New Features

  • Added the function to copy multiple items or documents to different folder, list or site collection inside the same server farm with the ability to preserve metadata or to map field values to match the destination list structure
  • Added Cloud Classifier tab page in the list Ribbon toolbar to access Cloud Classifier functionality
  • Added the function to map fields of different field types like string or choice field to managed metadata or lookup field

Extensions

  • Disabled the ability to assign or map created / modified properties in the default setup. Added a permission level with the name "Enable MetaVis Cloud Classifier Core Properties" that allows to unlock the logic to assign or map created / modified properties
  • Added the function to disable "Classify All" button in case at least one item is selected in the library

Fixes

  • Fixed the issue with classifying documents in the libraries that require check out
  • Fixed the issue with the inability to preserve modified date and modified user during items tagging
  • Fixed the issue with changing item content type in some cases during tagging
  • Fixed the issue with loading mapping templates

Release 1.0.201103041222

Release Date: Fri, 04 Mar 2011 12:22:00 -0500

Fixes

  • Fixed the issue with overwriting versions and document Content Types when bulk importing files form file system
  • Fixed the issue with overwriting created / modified properties when tagging items with the option to follow SharePoint rules regarding created / modified properties
  • Fixed the issue with setting Author field under certain circumstances
  • Fixed the issue with bulk uploading files with the same names located in different folders
  • Fixed the issue with the option to add a new version when tagging items
  • Fixed the issue with missing Append to existing values option for managed metatada fields that allow multiple values when tagging items

Release 1.0.201102151632

Release Date: Tue, 15 Feb 2011 16:32:00 -0500

New Features

  • Added the function to upload multiple files and folders from file system into a SharePoint library and assign them field values at the same time. The availability of this function in the product is governed by the product license and user permission level

Extensions

  • Added the function to tag items and documents checked out by the current user

Fixes

  • Fixed the issue with allowing user to tag an item or a document that the user can see but could not modify
  • Fixed the issue with tagging empty folders with non-Latin characters

Release 1.0.201102011001

Release Date: Tue, 01 Feb 2011 10:01:00 -0500

Fixes

  • Fixed the issue with tagging items in folders that have non-latin characters

Release 1.0.201101311007

Release Date: Mon, 31 Jan 2011 10:07:00 -0500

Fixes

  • Fixed the issue with saving managed metadata fields into tagging template
  • Improved error logging for troubleshooting purposes
  • Fixed the issue with tagging items with users that never logged in to the site collection before
  • Fixed the issue with Cloud Classifier permissions defined on the site collection level
  • Fixed the issue with tagging the date field with empty value

Release 1.0.201101121124

Release Date: Wed, 12 Jan 2011 00:00:00 -0500

Fixes

  • Fixed performance issues when tagging items in a large list
  • Fixed the issue with loosing "modified by" information when tagging the item that was modified by a user that does not exist anymore in the site collection
  • Fixed the issue with incorrect tagging for hidden created by / modified by fields in non-document lists
  • Fixed the issue with loosing "modified by" information when tagging items in non-document lists
  • Fixed the issue with disappearing scrolling after navigating back in the tagging wizard

Release 1.0.201012212212

Release Date: Tue, 21 Dec 2010 00:00:00 -0500

New Features

  • Added the function to disable Cloud Classifier or using tagging with Cloud Classifier core properties for certain users by adding them to Permission Levels "Disable MetaVis Cloud Classifier" or "Disable MetaVis Cloud Classifier Core Properties" correspondingly

Extensions

  • Added Classify / Classify All buttons to ribbons of non-document lists

Fixes

  • Fixed the issue with wrong population of Modified By property when tagging items in a list with versions enabled and selecting Add New Version Checkbox
  • Fixed the issue with failure to complete the tagging wizard while leaving required fields untagged
  • Fixed the issue with unnecessary artifacts created in the case when tagging checked out item
  • Fixed the issue with failed tagging of hidden duplicates for Created / Modified By properties when tagging items with new core properties values

Release 1.0.201011091642

Release Date: Tue, 09 Nov 2010 00:00:00 -0500

New Features

  • Added ribbon group Tagging with two buttons Classify and Classify All

Fixes

  • Fixed the issue with tagging items with managed metadata fields by users with contributor permissions
  • Fixed the issue with missing Append button for multi-valued attributes in case when multiple items are selected
  • Fixed the issue with choice fields that have apostrophe in values
  • Fixed the issue with installations on the servers upgraded from SharePoint 2007
  • Fixed the issue with multi-WEB Front End installations

Release 1.0.201010151628

Release Date: Fri, 15 Oct 2010 00:00:00 -0400

New Features

  • Added support for classification of non-document lists
  • Added support to tag/classify folders including changes in folder content types

Extensions

  • Added About page with software version information
  • Added an ability to create new version of an item when tagging the item in the versioning list or library
  • Improved software update procedure by automatic activation of Cloud Classifier feature after upgrade
  • Changed default setting for created / modified properties to be "Set by SharePoint"

Fixes

  • Fixed the issue with loading check boxes settings for Choice field from template
  • Fixed installer to include references to comapny
  • Fixed manual activation procedure to allow software activation without Internet connection. Added the message explaining the manual activation process
  • Fixed error message appeared when trying to classify empty list or library
  • Fixed the issue with tagging with radio buttons
  • Fixed the issue with default values for currency fields
  • Added system logging about failures for diagnostic purposes
  • Fixed the issue with unnecessary item update in case when no update is required
  • Fixed the issue with specifying as well as mapping to empty value for Hyperlink, Created and Modified fields

Release 1.0.201009081010

Release Date: Wed, 08 Sep 2010 00:00:00 -0400

New Features

  • Added Append switch for multi-valued fields indicating that the new value should be added to the list of field values instead of replace the existing value
  • Added the function to tag items of different content types. WEB Classifier displays common fields for all selected items in this case
  • Added the function to display current item metadata in case a single item is selected for classification
  • Added the function to classify all items in a list at once by pressing Classify button without selecting anything
  • Added the function to classify all items in a folder at once by selecting a folder and pressing Classify button

Extensions

  • Added License Manager to activate the product
  • Added notification about required fields values are not defined

Fixes

  • Fixed error reporting in case wrong informaiton typed in person or group field
  • Fixed the display of the content type to be the currently assigned content type for the selected items
  • Fixed the issue when content type did not change in case no other field is changed
  • Fixed the issue with validation for Min and max value for currency and number fields
  • Fixed notification message in case wrong value is given for person or group field
  • Fixed notification message in case wrong value is given for managed metadata field