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v4.2.13
ShopBoss — Release Notes
Version 4.2.13
Summary
This release delivers a broad set of enhancements and bug fixes across the platform. Key additions include a new Publish RO feature, expanded parts workflow capabilities with bin and notes field additions, and global search phone number lookup for Quotes. Platform access has been tightened to prevent V4 users from reverting to V3. Bug fixes address DVI text tooling, statement generation, Scriptel signature device errors, and storage fee handling on quotes.
Enhancements
Publish RO Feature
— A new Publish RO feature is now available and can be configured through RO Preferences settings, giving shops greater control over how Repair Orders are shared externally.Add Part Modal
— Bin Column — A bin column has been added to the Add Part modal within the Repair Order, making it easier to identify and organize parts by bin location during the parts selection process.Non-Inventory Parts
— Notes Field — A notes field has been added for non-inventory parts, allowing service writers and technicians to capture additional context directly on the part line.Add Part Modal
— Xref in Quotes — The cross-reference (Xref) functionality in the Add Part modal has been extended to Quotes, consistent with existing behavior in the Repair Order workflow.Global Search
— Phone Number Lookup for Quotes — Global Search now supports searching by phone number when looking up Quotes, improving lookup speed and flexibility.V4 Platform Access Control
— V4 users are now restricted from navigating back to the V3 platform, ensuring a consistent and forward-looking user experience.Reports Page UI
— The Reports page has been updated with a cleaner, more organized layout for improved navigation and usability.WIP Header
— Classic Mode Color Buttons — The color button display in the WIP Header menu has been restored in Classic Mode.Mobile View
— Theme & Global Search Placement — Corrected the placement of the top theme and global search bar on mobile devices for a more consistent mobile experience.Card Border Styling
— Rounded borders have been removed from cards across the platform, including in Live Text and Accounting, for a cleaner and more uniform interface.WIP
— RO# Column Wrapping Fix — Resolved a display issue where the RO number column in WIP was wrapping to multiple lines when a tag or key was associated with the RO.PartsTech Registration Link
— The Register with PartsTech link on the integrations page has been updated to reflect the correct destination.Bug Fixes
RO History
— Add to RO — Resolved an issue preventing the Add to RO functionality from working correctly within RO History.DVI
— Add Text Tool — Fixed an issue where the Add Text tool within the DVI module was not functioning as expected.Statement Blank Pages
— Resolved an issue causing blank pages to be generated within customer Statements.Scriptel
— 404 Error — Fixed a 404 error that occurred when attempting to use a Scriptel signature device within the platform.Storage Fees on Quotes
— Resolved an issue where storage fees were not being correctly applied or displayed on Quotes.