Syntphony Release Note | v1.9.2
Launched on 1 September 2024
New in this version
SEARCH
New design for promoted content
USER EXPERIENCE
In this version, we have changed the design of promoted content to simplify it and give the user a better experience, both in Search and in Suggestions and at any resolution.
SHAREPOINT FRAMEWORK (SPFx)
Updated SPFx version from 1.18.2 to 1.19
ADAPTIVE MAINTENANCE
We have updated the SPFx version to provide better compatibility and improved functionality. Please refer to Release note 1.19 for more details.
SharePoint Framework v1.19 release notes | Microsoft Learn
Improvements
COMMUNITIES
Increase community management efficiency
IMPORTANT
This release includes performance and stability improvements in the creation and editing of communities resulting in a better experience for community owners and administrators.
APPLICATIONS MARKETPLACE
Enhancements to Applications Launcher caching
USER EXPERIENCE
This release includes caching improvements to Application Launcher, resulting in a better performance experience. After the user’s first daily access, the results are cached, making the information load faster. We have also added the option to clear the cache for all users from the configuration to make them more accessible.
ACCESIBILITY
Accessibility improvements in product
USER EXPERIENCE
We are working to improve the accessibility of the various product components. In this release we have added the ability to add alternative text to the Text and Image fields in the dynamic cards. We have also improved the title and description of the web parts.
MICROSOFT INTREGATION
Implement the latest updates from Microsoft Graph
IMPORTANT
Our services have been enhanced to integrate the most recent releases of Microsoft Graph, ensuring compatibility with Microsoft’s latest feature rollouts.
Fixings
USER EXPERIENCE
General User Experience Improvements
USER EXPERIENCE
As part of improving the user experience, we have made improvements to the styles of the product components. For example, we have changed the way we manage the background color of webparts and fixed styles that were not being applied correctly to the layout of cards. We also fixed the double scrolling that was occurring in some forms. We have also improved the usability of several components, such as the search function in the people finder.
ADDONS
General User Experience Improvements
IMPORTANT
When creating content from the product forms, the lookup field would sometimes not work, preventing contributors from associating items with the content. The component has been fixed so that this unwanted error does not occur and content can be created correctly.
SEARCH
Visual optimization of the Search components
USER EXPERIENCE
As part of our user experience update, we have made improvements to the search components. Now, when applying filters in the search engine, the page does not reload completely. We also fixed an issue where some search boxes were displaying the text “null” instead of being empty. We have also adjusted the dashboard filters to avoid duplicates and disappearances when applying them. These improvements will ensure that users do not experience unwanted behavior.
Enhancements to Dashboard caching
USER EXPERIENCE
This release introduces performance improvements to the caching strategy, resulting in an improved user experience. Users can now access content more smoothly and with faster load times.
Improvements have been made to the behavior of suggestions
USER EXPERIENCE
An unwanted behavior that caused the suggestion list to disappear has been fixed. In addition, the double redirect to the search page when you have a custom URL in your search settings has also been fixed. This provides a more positive user experience when using the search engine.
Correction of Dashboard pagination
IMPORTANT
We have fixed an unexpected issue with the Dashboard pagination. As a result, users will now see the results they requested correctly. This fix is critical to ensure an optimal user experience when using the search engine.
COMMUNITIES
Forward publishing enabled in communities
IMPORTANT
The way to enable forward publishing in communities has been changed because in some cases it was not being enabled correctly. This improvement allows for more efficient management of community features to community owners.
Retrieving permissions from the community header
IMPORTANT
A fix has been implemented to retrieve permissions in the community header. Now only the owners of the community will be able to see the configuration options in the header. This improvement provides a more controlled and specific experience for users.
APPLICATIONS MARKETPLACE
Enhancements to Applications launcher caching
USER EXPERIENCE
This release introduces performance improvements to the caching strategy, resulting in an improved user experience. Users can now access content more smoothly and with faster load times.
Search improvements
USER EXPERIENCE
We have optimized the user experience when using the search function in the application panel. Now, users will not experience errors or unexpected behavior when applying filters in the search box.
Application Panel does not open from Dashboard
USER EXPERIENCE
Access to the Applications panel from the Dashboard is not working properly. This has affected users who have lost the availability of the Dashboard shortcut configured by community owners.
ACTIVITY CENTER
Do not send notification when discarding changes to a news item
IMPORTANT
An unexpected issue with sending notifications when discarding changes to a news item from SharePoint has been fixed. As a result, users will now receive only the notifications that they want. This fix is important to ensure an optimal user experience.
Notifications will not be sent for custom add-ons that are Announcement based
IMPORTANT
An unexpected issue with sending notifications to custom add-ons based on announcements has been fixed. As a result, users will now receive the notifications they want. This fix is important to ensure an optimal user experience.