Link Generator Release Notes 9.0.x

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LINK GENERATION CHANGES

Links generated by v9.0.x are a new fully encrypted link format. Legacy links (v8.3.x and below) are still supported by v9 and will continue to work, but any links generated are in the new format.

By default upon install, the new link format will be the default accepted link type. The API config will allow for enabling the support of legacy link types.

LINK GENERATOR API v9.0.x Licensing

A new .NET Core license must be generated for the API. You can request one by reaching out to membershub@fyb.com.au

DEPENDANCY UPDATE LINK GENERATOR API 9.0.17

PACKAGE UPDATES

The following packages have been updated:

  • qs updated to v6.14.1

DEPENDANCY UPDATE LINK GENERATOR API 9.0.16

PACKAGE UPDATESE LINK GENERATOR API 9.0.16

following packages have been updated:

  • node-forge updated to v1.3.2
  • express updated to v4.22.0

DEPENDANCY UPDATE - LINK GENERATOR API 9.0.15

ENHANCEMENT

SUPPORT FOR ADDITIONAL LEGACY LINKS

The following legacy links have been added as supported by Link Generator API: File, Reference and LatestFinalFile

PACKAGE UPDATES

The following packages have been updated:

  • js-yaml updated to v4.1.1
  • glob updated to v11.1.0

DEPENDANCY UPDATE - LINK GENERATOR API V9.0.14

PACKAGE UPDATES

The following packages have been updated:

  • axios updated to v1.12.0

HOTFIX LINK GENERATOR API 9.0.12

BUG FIXES

OPEN ID SETTINGS NOT UPDATING ON OVER THE TOP INSTALL

Issue has been fixed where updated Open ID settings set within the MSI were not updating to the new value during an over the top install.

OPEN ID SETTING NOT ENCRYPTING ON INSTALL

Issue has been fixed where the Open ID settings were incorrectly encrypted on install.

CONFIDENTIAL CLIENT LINKS RUNNING AS APP POOL ACCOUNT

Issue has been fixed where if CM Open ID was established, all links run would act as the app pool account, rather than the logged on user.

PACKAGE UPDATES

  • form-data updated to v4.0.4
  • on headers updated to v1.1.0

HOTFIX LINK GENERATOR API 9.0.11

BUG FIXES

CONNECT AS ERROR THROWN USING OPEN ID

Issue has been fixed for error thrown "Connect As" failed when connecting to Link Generator API using Open ID.

PACKAGE UPDATES

  • brace-expansion updated to v2.0.2
  • webpack-dev-server updated to v5.2.1

HOTFIX LINK GENERATOR 9.0.6 & LINK GENERATOR API 9.0.10

ENHANCED FEATURES

NOTE APPLIED ON RECORD WHEN PDF RENDITON CREATED OR DOWNLOADED

When a pdf rendition is created and downloaded using Link Generator, the note added will now be set against the top level record. Previously this note was set against the PDF rendition.

BUG FIXES

UNABLE TO GENERATE LINKS FOR MULTIPLE RECORDS TAGGED

When tagging multiple records for link creation using Link Generator you will no longer receive the error "Input String was not in a correct format".

DOWNLOAD LATEST VERSION LINKS

Download Latest Version links are now downloading the correct record version.

NOTES GENERATED BY THE SERVICE ACCOUNT

Notes have been updated when using Link Generator API, to reference the connected user not the service account for any actions taken by Link Generator.

DEPENDENCY UPDATE LINK GENERATOR API 9.0.9

CONTENT MANAGER 24.4

Link Generator and Link Generator API has been tested and confirmed to be working against CM 24.4

PACKAGE UPDATES

  • nanoid updated to v3.3.8
  • cross-spawn updated to v7.0.5

RELEASE LINK GENERATOR 9.0.5 & LINK GENERATOR API 9.0.8

NEW FEATURES

API RE-WRITE IN NEW TECHNOLOGY

Link Generator API has been re-written with new frontend and backend frameworks built with React JS and .NET Core which significantly increase performance and stability.

QR CODE LINKS

QR codes for all Link Generator links can be generated using the selectable 'QR' link type. Link will generate a jpg image to the clipboard.

LOCATION LINKS

Link Generator API can provide a link for any location within Content Manager. All location links will launch the location within the Web Client.

API ADMIN INTERFACE

Link Generator API has an administration console for configuring settings from the web browser. No longer require changing settings from the install path.

API DEBUG TOOL

Link Generator API has an inbuilt debugging tool for encrypted links.

DISABLE LEGACY UNENCRYPTED LINKS

The Link Generator API administration console

API STATISTICS

The Link Generator API will now generate monthly usage statistics emails to be sent to the nominated users.

ENHANCED FEATURES

FULLY ENCRYPTED LINKS

The entire Link Generator link is fully encrypted. Older links are still supported by the API, but all links generated by Link Generator will only generate in the new format.

API DETAILS ADDED TO LINK GENERATOR ABOUT PAGE

The configuration page now contains the About information of the connected Link Generator API, to assist with easier debugging of the tools.

LINK GENERATOR INSTALL ONLY REQUIRES BASE API URL

Previously on install the config required /record/ added into the URL to successfully run. This has been removed for easier installation process.

DISABLE NOTES UPDATE ON EACH LINK TYPE

The Link Generator API administration console allows for the enable / disabled of a note updated upon the execution of a link. This can be configured for each link type.

BUG FIXES

CONTAINED RECORDS LINK NOT WORKING

All contained record links including alt containment will require re-generation with the API to obtain the fix within Link Generator.

VIEW RECORD IN CM WITHOUT CM LAUNCHER INSTALLED

Link Generator will no longer show the 'View Record in CM' button if CM Launcher is not installed.

DOWNLOAD LATEST VERSION FILE RESTRICTION

Link generator can now download the latest version of any file type. There is no longer a restriction on file types downloadable.

LIMITATIONS

VIEW AND EDIT SUPPORTED FILE TYPES

The view and edit link types support the below file types, note that other file types may potentially work but are not yet officially supported:

  • doc
  • docx
  • xls
  • xlsx
  • ppt
  • pptx
  • eml
  • msg
  • pdf