# Release Notes

**Version 3.8.0 (07.07.24)**

* pasting a youtube link into a story automatically generates a WayFinder (Kumu) shortcode for that youtube video
* external image links can now be used for cover images
* UI/UX
  * the checkbox to send a publish notification now sits just below the publish button (for both single and batch publishing)
  * story-viewer (displays protected content in embedded popup window on a WayFinder canvas)
    * story title is now displayed
    * now renders youtube videos and external images
    * improvements to text layout, size and colour
* Bugs & Fixes
  * story list publishing icons not being greyed out when project is changed and has no Kumu maps associated with it
  * error being thrown on audio upload related to function timeout

**Version 3.7.0 (08.05.24)**&#x20;

* Notifications 🥳
  * when publishing content to a WayFinder canvas, a notification will be sent/broadcast (or user can choose not to send)
  * other StoryKeeper users who are associated with that canvas will receive a notification indicator in the top navigation bar of the app
    * user can activate 'do not disturb' mode to prevent notification indicators from appearing
  * the notification drop-down menu displays the name of the canvas(es) and time elapsed since content was last published to it
* 'description' can now be added to media items (and searched for by that description)
* can now add geo-location to content when using StoryKeeper in [Basic mode](/apps-and-tools/storykeeper/basic-mode.md)
* UI/UX
  * 'publish to wayfinder' menu label now also includes content type and canvas name
* Bugs & Fixes
  * issues around markdown formatting and legacy convention for assigning content type

**Version 3.6.0 (05.04.24)**&#x20;

* screen recordings are now converted to a video format (mp4) that is cross-browser compatible (beta)
* Bugs & Fixes
  * batch publishing was not assigning correct content type and cover image

**Version 3.5.0 (25.11.23)**&#x20;

* projects can be configured with custom content types, in addition to the existing "core" types&#x20;
  * types can have a 'template' that pre-populates the 'details' text field when that type is selected
  * types now also have default cover images for publishing (if the user does not select their own cover image - see next feature)&#x20;
* user can select a cover image from their media library when publishing a story (or other content types)&#x20;
* the default view setting for a canvas can be "locked" (admin feature)&#x20;
* UI/UX&#x20;
  * the selected type is signified with a 'tick' in the types drop down list (rather than the '##type' convention at the top of the 'details')&#x20;
  * spinner with 'sync in progress' displayed above story list when app first starts - disappears when stories have finished syncing&#x20;
* Bugs & Fixes
  * selection to publish anonymously is saved with story rather than needing to be (re-)selected upon each publication

**Version 3.2.8 (09.11.23)**

* Bugs & Fixes
  * connection details not being cleared when a connection is removed

**Version 3.2.7 (08.11.23)**

* stories now sorted by the date they were last updated (rather than created)
* UI/UX
  * projects and media drop-downs are now scrollable and don't go past the bottom of the screen&#x20;
* Bugs & Fixes
  * story viewer "hanging" on the loading spinner if there was no content in the story

**Version 3.2.6 (10.02.23)**

* user can assign location to a story (beta)

**Version 3.2.5 (31.01.23)**

* location data (if provided by the user) included when exporting a 'profile' to any canvas - previously this was only the case when exporting to a geo map/canvas
* Bugs & Fixes
  * UI freezing on login

**Version 3.2.4 (30.01.23)**

* media storage quotas can be adjusted per user
* UI/UX
  * warning shown to user when deleting media that has been inserted into a story
  * media storage quota remaining is now also displayed as a %
* Bugs & Fixes
  * media storage usage not being calculated across all projects

**Version 3.2.3 (17.01.23)**&#x20;

* stories and media can be shared with specific other SK users when viewing access is set to 'project' - previously this was only possible when access was set to 'personal'
* UI/UX
  * generating and copying a media link to clipboard now just copies the plain url (rather than markdown format)
  * 'sharedWith' is now multiline and does not overflow width of modal
  * a link to Kumu's markdown guide is shown in story-manager view
* Bugs & Fixes
  * duplicating usernames that have already been added to 'sharedWith' when populating from a user list

**Version 3.2.2 (29.12.22)**

* UI/UX
  * warning shown to user when deleting a story that has been exported to Kumu
  * projects now ordered alphabetically in project list dropdown
  * clearer option for publishing (exporting) to WayFinder (Kumu) from dropdown
  * button and padlock icon displayed in on a WayFinder canvas for links to stories that have viewing restrictions
* Bugs & Fixes
  * media list in story manager was not displaying "(personal +)" when it should

**Version 3.2.1 (24.10.22)**

* media is now embedded and displayed in story viewer
* option to select 'Question' from the "type" dropdown in story manager

**Version 3.2.0 (18.10.22)**

* UI/UX
  * stories in story list have visual indicators of status in relation to batch exporting
  * layout tweaks to story list, search and batch export

**Version 3.1.9 (15.10.22)**

* a story can only be exported to a single canvas (this may change in future)
* user icon displayed when 'profile' type selected and no profile pic
* Bugs & Fixes
  * inserted drawings not being assigned to a project(s)

**Version 3.1.8 (13.10.22)**

* Bugs & Fixes
  * @mentions being duplicated again
  * exporting a profile pic when "all" projects context

**Version 3.1.7 (07.10.22)**

* search stories by title AND body (previously just title)&#x20;
* UI/UX
  * canvas selection and access settings now displayed in same modal
  * canvas description now displayed when hovering over a canvas title in the canvas list
* Bugs & Fixes
  * convert types, hashtags and mentions to lowercase when exporting

**Version 3.1.6 (05.10.22)**

* UI/UX
  * enhanced UX when authorising adding/removing of a connection

**Version 3.1.5 (03.10.22)**

* WayFinder Canvas lists are able to display a canvas title rather than the url of a Kumu map
* can define order of canvases in the list
* each canvas has a default view access
* canvas list is specific to a project and changes when active project changes
* user can set their geo-location (only used when exporting to a Kumu geo map)
* Bugs & Fixes
  * removing a story from Kumu
  * showing/hiding export options

**Version 3.1.0 (23.09.22)**

* create user lists (for populating user-specific access to stories/media)
* re-assign a story/media to a specific project, or "all", when user belongs to multiple projects
* check if media is linked/referenced in any stories
* Bugs & Fixes
  * media list in story manager not being updated when active project selection changes
  * logic for setting a general 'profile pic' when user belongs to multiple projects

**Version 3.0.5 (21.09.22)**

* change to setting of viewing access rights for media (now the same as for stories)
* UI/UX
  * total number of stories now displayed above the story list

**Version 3.0.1 (19.09.22)**

* UI/UX
  * layout and font styling improvements to story-viewer
* Bugs & Fixes
  * batch exporting of non-public stories

**Version 3.0.0 (12.09.22)**

* a user can now be assigned to multiple projects
* a user assigned to multiple projects can now choose to work in a specific project context, and that context will be synced wherever StoryKeeper is open/accessed
* UI/UX
  * further optimisation of Kumu import (speed and reliability)
* Bugs & Fixes
  * checking for duplicates when saving export name - wasn't checking against existing usernames

**Version 2.8.5 (05.09.22)**

* select from a list of kumu maps to export to when exporting single or multiple stories (beta)
* Kumu maps now have default access rights based on map name
* Bugs & Fixes
  * positioning of 'in progress' spinner when exporting a new story
  * popup hints/help in story-manager use wording that matches the "type" (story, reflection, profile etc)

**Version 2.8.0 (24.08.22)**

* set viewing access rights when exporting a story to Kumu (beta)
* media can now be shared with StoryKeeper users outside of the media owners project
* Ui/UX
  * clearer indication and distinction of stories that have been exported to Kumu and changes/updates since exporting
* Bugs & Fixes
  * drawing links not being inserted in correct position
  * stories already exported to Kumu were still able to be marked as 'private'
  * users 'export name' being allowed to have whitespaces in it

**Version 2.7.1 (14.08.22)**

* remove a connection from Kumu
* Bug Fixes
  * potential for duplicates in hashtags and/or 'mentions' when exporting to Kumu
  * story titles with illegal characters causing issues in story-connector when passed from Kumu

**Version 2.7.0 (12.08.22)**

* remove a story from Kumu
* Bug Fixes
  * all stories being marked as 'exported' when only a single story is exported
  * corrected location of 'in progress' spinner when exporting a single story

**Version 2.6.9 (09.08.22)**

* UI/UX
  * playback of uploaded/recorded audio is prevented until transcoding has completed

**Version 2.6.8 (08.08.22)**

* uploaded/recorded audio is transcoded to 'mp3' to maximise cross-browser playback compatibility
* two options when recording via webcam on desktop - capture a 'picture' or 'video-audio' (removed 'video only' & 'audio only' options)

**Version 2.6.7 (03.08.22)**

* record audio in media manager (beta)
* a heavily restricted mode (UI) where a user can only enter and save a story - that's it!

**Version 2.6.6 (24.07.22)**

* Kumu 'soft links' are created whenever a @user is mentioned
* UI/UX
  * media links are now inserted into story based on cursor position

**Version 2.6.5 (18.07.22)**

* user can now set/change their 'export name' in settings
* user has option to set media item as their profile pic when saving in media manager
* UI/UX
  * improvements to media manager
  * users profile pic is displayed when 'profile' type is selected in story manager
* Bug Fixes
  * media upload being disabled when it shouldn't be

**Version 2.6.1 (15.07.22)**

* UI/UX
  * confirmation popup when deleting a story
* Bug Fixes
  * added 'hide author' checkbox when exporting a single story

**Version 2.6.0 (12.07.22)**

* create connections (through Kumu lightbox)
* can now export a single story (the one being created/updated)
* csv export will now export all the users stories regardless of previous exports or privacy setting on each story
* UI/UX
  * "type" drop down & other changes to story-manager UI layout
  * an exported profile's title defaults to user's name
  * number of stories to be exported to Kumu is displayed above export button

**Version 2.5.7 (04.07.22)**

* export a "profile" type along with a profile pic from media library
* displays app version number when clicking on the 'SK' logo
* Bug Fixes
  * rendering issue when media is private

**Version 2.5.6. (12.12.21)**

* the 'type' can be set to something other than the default of 'story' by using '##type' on the first line of the story body

**Version 2.5.5 (11.06.21)**

* when exporting stories, the authors name can be different to their username (requires an admin to set this on the backend)
* UI/UX
  * displays app version number when hovering over the 'SK' logo
  * tweaks to branding and wording to reflect integration with WayFinder Platform

**Version 2.5.4 (29.05.21)**

* tracking and display of media storage usage and quota
* user agreement is displayed and must be accepted before using the app for the first time
* added links to policy documents at top of sign in screen

**Version 2.5.3 (25.05.21)**

* Bug Fixes
  * media (video) playback was timing out too quickly

**Version 2.5.2 (25.05.21)**

* Bug Fixes
  * media upload progress not being displayed

**Version 2.5.1 (18.05.21)**

* tweaks to Kumu integration, including ability to categorise a story as a 'reflection'

**Version 2.5 (12.05.21)**

* Progressive Web App (PWA) functionality added

**Version 2.4 (11.05.21)**

* mention other users with '@' in story body and this will be imported into Kumu as a field called 'MentionedUsers'
* Bug Fixes
  * when adding hashtags the export had a '|' after the last hashtag, creating a 'null' tag when importing into Kumu

**Version 2.3 (05.05.21)**

* private media can be shared with specific users
* stories can be exported anonymously (username is not assigned to 'author')
* UI/UX
  * improvements to sizing and layout of media in media viewer
  * story detail area increases when in focus
  * tooltips on buttons and inputs (desktop only)
* Bug Fixes
  * if app had been idle for a while, new stories/media were not being displayed in list after saving

**Version 2.2 (30.04.21)**

* webcam and screen recording available (desktop only)
  * beta stage of development with inconsistent functionality across browsers
* 'date created' displayed in story and media lists
* automated story export to Kumu
* hashtags in story body will be imported to Kumu as tags
* when a previously exported story is edited and saved, it is able to be exported again
* select and insert media links directly into stories whilst in story manager UI
* rename media files

**Version 2.1 (20.04.21)**

* improved media upload functionality

**Version 2.0 (31.03.21)**

* media upload & management
* media viewer
* drawing
* search bar for stories and media

**Version 1.0 (12.03.21)**

* story CRUD
* Kumu csv export


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