What's new in Release Version 1.18.0
This release introduces Project Grouping to streamline multi-project and program-level management, enhances PDF export rendering and download speeds, improves File Cabinet workflows, and delivers numerous quality-of-life improvements across document and list management.
Key Highlights & New Features
Project Grouping & Program Rollups
Manage multi-project initiatives, client programs, and regional groupings with ease—without changing your existing project hierarchies.
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Organized Navigation: Projects in the top navigation dropdown can now be organized under custom Project Group subheaders for faster navigation.
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Group Dashboards & Scoped Search: View rollups and filter logs, dashboards, and search results by specific Project Groups.
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Seamless Project Setup: Assign projects to groups directly from Project Settings or during the Project Creation Wizard.
Enhancements & Workflow Improvements
Exports & Reporting
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Direct Report Downloads: Single report exports now download immediately in your browser—no waiting for email delivery.
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Crisp Checklist PDF Rendering: Exported PDFs now display clean visual checkmarks (
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Document Export Permissions: Enforced privacy and comment permission settings on PDF document exports.
File Cabinet & Document Entries
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Duplicate File Handling: Added a "Skip all duplicate files" option when moving files or folders within the File Cabinet.
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Streamlined Bulk Actions: Bulk Edit on Document Log pages now supports workflow transitions directly from locked status states for authorized roles.
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Extended Remarks Support: Added support for larger multi-line text entries in document remarks sections without file size warnings.
List & Field Management
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List Library Cleanups: Inactive and archived projects are now automatically hidden from List Library assignment menus.
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Enhanced Pricing & Cost Adjustments: Improved standard period index lists to support automated fuel and asphalt price adjustment reporting.
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Formula Field Enhancements: Added automated calculations (such as Pay Item Authorized Amounts) directly into standard list views.
Notifications & Formatting
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Standardized Email Sender: Platform emails are now consistently delivered from FACS Platform.
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History Decimal Precision: Number and formula fields in Document Entry History tables now consistently display exact decimal formatting and rounding.
Bug Fixes & Stability
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Digital Signatures: Resolved an issue where signatures could briefly disappear during status transitions and added clear notification prompts if an entry has already been signed.
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Project Context Retention: Fixed navigation transitions between List entries and Document log pages to ensure your active project context remains selected.
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Duplicating Entries: Resolved an issue where duplicating entries containing empty prefilled tables could cause a submission error.
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Login Session Persistence: Restored the "Remember me" option on the login screen.
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UI Polish: Addressed minor button alignment, field ordering, and loading indicator issues across document logs and list setups.
If you have any questions, or need additional assistance, please reach out to our support team at support@facsware.com and we will be happy to assist you.