Release Notes//
Production
Faster and More Reliable Batching!
Our upgraded batching engine went live on May 14th for all customers, significantly boosting speed and stability across all batch processing workflows. Faster processing, fewer interruptions, and consistent results every time. You should also expect to see sessions, fields, datagrids, and redlines synced 100% of the time.
Upcoming Step Dependency Changes Due to Cancelled Steps.
- Previously, you had to cancel a step, place it in redline, and remove the downstream dependencies to work on the next step.
- Soon, ION will check if all upstream steps are either canceled or complete. If canceled, ION will continue going upstream until it hits a complete step. This removes the need to have to redline and delete the downstream dependencies of canceled steps in order to work on the next steps.
Upcoming API Behavior Change
We’ve corrected the behavior of the isLatestReleasedVersion field for non-standard steps within released procedures. Previously, it incorrectly returned False even when the step was part of the latest released version. This fix ensures the field now accurately returns True, reducing confusion for anyone using this field in API queries.
Easily Move Batched Inventories
Swiftly relocate batched inventories using the new "Move batch" checkbox in the Run Complete modal. Greater control, clearer traceability, and streamlined inventory management at your fingertips.
Instant Inventory Insights
View real-time available inventory quantities directly on run step build requirement cards. With intuitive color-coded indicators, you can make quicker decisions and avoid potential bottlenecks.
Transparent Assembly Instructions
Installation details are now clearly visible within the aBOM viewer, simplifying step-by-step assembly processes and improving traceability.
All Run Attachments, One View
Review all run step attachments and assets in a single consolidated view per run. Quickly spot steps with attachments via the new file-count icon in the run header.
Smarter Redline Comparisons/Diffs
Redline review and history modals now include character-level difference highlighting and auto-scroll to the active redline, streamlining review and change tracking.
Persistent Procedure Field Arrangement
Procedure fields can now be rearranged and saved reliably, ensuring your customizations remain intact, enhancing productivity, and ensuring accurate data capture.
Other Production Improvements
- Fixed performance issues with build requirement acceptable parts.
- Validated rule target values to enhance backend accuracy.
- Improved precision of inventory location updates.
- Reduced unnecessary notifications related to PO approvers.
- Resolved errors during standard step updates.
- Ensured external images pasted into run execution editors upload correctly.
- Prevented duplication of assets uploaded through run execution editors.
- Confirmation prompts added when changing procedure status to prevent unintended data loss.
- Barcode scanning directly sets run step locations, improving accuracy.
- Approval required for redline submissions to enhance accountability.
- Redline approvals now persist after page refreshes or navigation, eliminating redundant actions and boosting workflow efficiency.
- Enhanced mBOM editing validation prevents selecting parts already designated as substitutes, avoiding conflicting or circular relationships.
Supply Chain
Upcoming PO Status Management Changes:
- PO Status will be the only adjustable status; PO Line Status is now automatically calculated.
- Adjustments to unreceived quantities are only permitted when the PO is in draft state.
- PO line editability is determined exclusively by the PO status.
- A dedicated button will exist to allow individual cancellation of PO lines separately from cancelling the entire PO.
Please reach out to our team if you have questions about these changes.
Automatic Inspection Coverage
Inspection runs now automatically include all revisions of interchangeable parts (given part interchangeability is turned on in your org. settings).
Clearer Kitting with Inventory IDs
Kitting dropdowns now clearly display item IDs, helping you quickly distinguish between items and reduce selection errors.
Hands-Free PO Updates
Digitally received items automatically update PO line status from "ordered" to "received," streamlining your procurement workflow and ensuring accuracy.
Other Supply Chain Improvements
- Unit of Measure is now mandatory for parts, preventing inventory management errors.
- Fixed issue where new part revisions incorrectly inherited original creator attribution.
- Barcode scanning now robustly handles invalid inputs, significantly improving reliability during scanning operations.
Autoplan
Enhanced Plan Table Usability
Improved visibility and functionality of dropdown elements in the Plan Table, providing a more intuitive and reliable user experience throughout Autoplan.
Accurate "No Strategy" Filtering
The "No Strategy" filter now consistently returns unsourced plans, simplifying the process of identifying and managing plans without assigned sourcing strategies.
Improved Navigation for Complex Plans
Resolved an issue preventing hierarchical views in Autoplan from expanding, making it easier to navigate and manage complex plans.
The below improvements will roll out progressively over the next few weeks:
Optimized Data Loading
Reservations and part libraries now load faster due to optimized batched database queries, significantly improving responsiveness and reducing wait times.
Streamlined Bulk Plan Creation
Bulk plan item creation processes are optimized, enhancing efficiency when managing extensive datasets.
Other Autoplan Improvements
- Horizontal scrolling in the Plan Results table is now accessible without adjusting vertical scroll, enhancing navigation ease.
- Filter selections in the flat view now persist clearly and consistently after a single click, streamlining your workflow.
Marketplace
Auto Assign Issue on Creation
Resolved concurrency issues preventing consistent assignment of teams to new issues, ensuring reliable team assignments moving forward.
Arena PLM
Now copies part attributes during new part revisions, added thumbnail image syncing without requiring images as separate files, improved revision synchronization between Arena and ION, and made execution intervals configurable.
Purchase Order PDF & Versions
Notifications can now be optionally configured, and PDF generation is now configurable when Purchase Orders reach approved status.
Data Imprint
Added "Supplier" as a supported object type, enabling imprinting of data to or from suppliers, enhancing data traceability and integration flexibility.
Set Close By on Issue Creation
Introduced "Current Step" as a configurable option, automatically setting the issue's "close by" step to match the step where the issue was created, simplifying workflow alignment.