Release notes for 2024.5.0

Version - 2024.5.0

Release Date - 2024-12-06

New Feature: Version Management System in the Wedia DAM

The new Version Management System enhances media asset tracking by allowing administrators and contributors to create, manage, and compare multiple versions of media assets.

The documentation for this new feature is developed here : Version management in the DAM

Here’s what’s included:

Key Features:

1. Version Tab:

• A dedicated “Versions” tab is available on the asset detail page (DAM, Boards, or Portals).

• Users with permissions (administrators and contributors by default) can access this tab.

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2. Adding a Version:

• A “Create Version” button allows users to upload a new media file or reuse the current one.

• Metadata is pre-filled with values from the current version for consistency.

3. Version List:

• Displays all versions with:

• Thumbnail preview.

• Version name.

• Creator’s name and timestamp.

• Current and draft versions are clearly labeled.

4. Actions on Versions:

• Hovering over a version reveals options like:

• Set as Current Version (not available for the current version).

• Preview & Edit (for drafts) or Preview (for previous versions).

• Publish or Delete.

5. Version Comparison:

• Compare the current version with another version using the Compare button.

• Allows side-by-side viewing with clear labels and actionable options.

6. Mobile Limitations:

• Some features, like comparison, are not available on mobile for optimal user experience.

This system provides better control over asset lifecycle management, enabling teams to easily track, update, and revert media versions when needed.

New Feature: Asset Status Indicators in DAM Portals

This release adds status badges to media assets in the DAM and portals, visible in Square, Line, Column and Block display modes.

1. Who Sees It:

• Statuses are visible only to users who have the permission to modify workflows in at least one asset library. If this condition is met, statuses will be displayed for all media assets, including those in asset libraries where the user does not have workflow management rights.

• By default, readers won’t see badges, as they only have access to published media and do not have permission to modify any workflow.

2. Details:

• Hovering over a badge shows a tooltip with the status (e.g., “Status: [Published]”) in the color assigned in the DAM workflow :

New Feature: Workflow Status Updates for Assets

We’ve introduced a feature allowing administrators and contributors to update the workflow status of a single asset or multiple selected assets.

Key Details:

1. How to Access:

• The Change Status menu is available in:

• The top-right toolbar when viewing an asset’s details (DAM, Boards, Portals) :
  
  

• The More Actions menu after selecting one or more assets :

2. Who Can Use It:

• Only administrators and contributors with workflow permissions will see the menu.

3. Workflow Options:

• Clicking the menu displays all workflow statuses

• Selecting a status saves the update, displays a confirmation message (“Status successfully updated”), and collapses the menu.

4. Limitations:

• The menu is not available on mobile devices.

• If the user lacks permissions to change the status for all selected assets, an icon appears next to the status.

This feature streamlines asset management, making it easier to maintain workflows across DAM, Boards, and Portals.

New Feature: Quick Access to Published Assets in Creative Workspaces

We’ve introduced a “See Published Assets” option in the More Actions menu within Creative Workspaces. This allows users to directly access assets published from the selected workspace in the search results.

How It Works:

1. Select “See Published Assets” in the dropdown menu :

2. A new filter appears in the search results to show only assets published from the current workspace :

3. From there, assets can be easily:

• Added to Boards or Portals

• Downloaded

• Shared directly

This feature streamlines workflows, enabling faster access to published assets for collaboration or distribution.

New Feature: Customizable Filters in Portals

You can now customize the filters displayed in a portal to better match your needs.

Key Features:

1. Edit Mode:

• While in edit mode, hovering over the filter section displays a side panel with an “Edit” action.

2. Filter Settings Panel:

• Clicking “Edit” opens a pop-up titled “Filter Settings”.

• The panel shows a list of all available DAM filters.

• Users can check or uncheck filters to customize the display.
  
  

3. Default Behavior:

• By default, only the filters provided in the portal’s universe are pre-selected, while all other available filters are displayed as options.

Adobe Dylation System Revamp

We’ve upgraded the Wedia Dylation palette to the modern UXP framework, replacing the legacy CEP. Benefits include:

• Modern UX: A cleaner, intuitive interface aligned with Adobe standards.

• Future-Proof: Seamless compatibility with Adobe updates and innovations.

• Resource Efficiency: Reduced system resource consumption for better performance.

The Wedia Dylation palette now features an entirely new look, while maintaining all its existing functionalities unchanged :

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