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Release Notes

  • Method Updates - May 19, 2016

    The following updates are now live for users of Method.

    Features

    • Fix - Changes-Only Sync not getting modified on QBO with blank tax code (PL-5377)
    • Fix - General Error on Syncing with QBO with blank tax code (PL-5754)
    • Fix - Refresh tokens about to expire (PL-5506)
    • Fix - Delete from Method not deleting record or conflict (PL-5645)
  • Method Updates - May 11, 2016

    The following updates are now live for users of Method.

    Features

    • Tables & Fields Improvements (PL-3970)
    • Update to Authorize.Net production URLs (PL-5368)
    • Disable drop downs during event processing (PL-5265)
    • Addition of ‘No results found’ notification in drop downs (PL-5271)
    • QBO Disconnect and Reconnect by Apps.com offering (PL-5383)

    Bugs

    • Signing into Google gadget taking users to wrong screen. (PL-4737)
    • Error installing a second Method app from apps.com. (PL-5384)
    • Drop downs not opening in consistent direction (PL-5252)
    • Drop downs displaying incorrectly when loading large dataset (PL-5263)
    • Drop down width property not working (PL-5493)
    • Calendar resource drop down not displaying correct values (PL-5366)
    • Tag add icon is broken (PL-5227)
    • Set focus to control on screen load not working (PL-5335)
    • Day of week function returns a numerical value (PL-5359)
    • Grid sorting not remembered after using ‘Back’ navigation (PL-5334)
    • Changing Display Type for a control in Designer breaks control properties (PL-5375)
    • User is not taken to top of search results when searching controls in Designer (PL-5328)
    • Clicking on Preferences > Integrations > Gmail Gadget  gives an error (PL-5311)
    • QBDT Sync appears to start when engine or PUSH is disconnected (PL-5330)
    • QBDT Sync results page reports wrong count (PL-5342)
    • Method:API - Error looking up dropdown value on Insert (PL-5464)
    • Method:API - Table does not support add (PL-5531)

    Cheers,

    Michael

  • Method:Classic Update - April 27, 2016

    The following updates are now live for users of Method:Classic.

    Bugs

    • Taglist displaying [Object object] instead of tags (PL-5045)

    Cheers,

    Jon

  • Method Updates - April 27, 2016

    The following updates are now live for users of Method.

    Features

    • Detailed QB Desktop sync results show live under Preferences > QuickBooks (PL-5160)
    • Hide unsupported payment gateways (Intuit Merchant Services, PayPal Account) (PL-5017)
    • Updated styles on the File/Image uploader widget (PL-4270)
    • QBDT - Add Reset QuickBooks File under Preferences > QuickBooks (PL-5162)
    • QBDT - Add Computer Reset Link  (PL-5163)
    • QBDT - Cleaned up, more intuitive UI for QB Preferences (PL-5161)
    • Ability to share a Method Login email as long as logging into different accounts. (PL-4531)
    • Disconnecting Method from QBO uses new Method portal (PL-4997)

    Bugs

    • NEXT app fails to update (PL-5194)
    • Invoice & Estimates apps fail to update (PL-4910)
    • Money type fields not clearing on Active Record ID change (PL-4944)
    • Marketplace card click is directing users to Dashboard (PL-4257)
    • Selected controls are causing misalignment in screens (PL-5110)
    • Copy screen corrupts Set View Filter actions (PL-5267)
    • Formatting drop down columns causes error (PL-5317)
    • Payment Widget form properties are not working (PL-1609)
    • Hiding Payment Widget results in an error (PL-5030)
    • QBDT Sync Engine - prevent sync engine from stopping when it tries to sync a transaction before the closing / divide date (PL-4670)
    • QBDT Sync Engine - Invoices table synced before SalesOrders (PL-4465)
    • QBDT Sync - Fixed asset should ignore quantity when syncing estimates (PL-4763)
    • QBDT Listener not installed when .NET framework 3.5 is missing (PL-4345)
    • Updated Styles on all tooltips to be consistent (PL-4243)
    • Header displaying generic tooltip on hover (PL-4765)
    • Pack name and checkbox control not aligned when inviting users on mobile device (PL-4406)
    • Marketplace Pack tiles missing footer (PL-4268)
    • Dashboard right panel not showing on device rotation (PL-5149)
    • Subscription header displaying as clickable (PL-5244)

    Cheers,

    Jon

  • Method Updates - April 13, 2016

    The following updates are now live for users of Method.

    Features

    • Improvements to runtime drop downs (PL-4250)
    • Display and speed improvements to the Subscription page (PL-4524)

    Bugs

    • Refetch is not working for Entity table for QBDT (PL-4948)
    • A general error has occurred in QBO Sync (PL-4916)
    • Duplicate payment methods in new QBO accounts (PL-5105)
    • Unable to hide icons that are left aligned (PL-4399)
    • Formatting an empty date results in an error (PL-4469)
    • Field type of Money allows entering of text (PL-4403)
    • Unable to use multiple Yes/No controls in Criteria Builder (PL-4745)
    • User redirected to dashboard when clicking in user/price section of a pack card in marketplace (PL-4738)
    • Fixed styling within designer modals (PL-4327)
    • Fixed styling for drop downs in action editor (PL-5005)
    • Fixed styling for toggle buttons in action editor (PL-5010)
    • Secure your account emails sent for valid QBDT accounts (PL-4791)
    • Fixed styling issues with left navigation menu on Android devices (PL-4890, PL-4919)
    • Unable to scroll to bottom of right content area on mobile devices (PL-4885)
    • Fixed focus of Dashboard when user enables app reordering (PL-5050)
    • Fixed focus of Getting Started panel when user enables app reordering (PL-4974)
    • Fixed mobile styling of Getting Started panel (PL-5065, PL-5074, PL-5086, PL-5094, PL-5095, PL-5096)

    Cheers,

    Paul

  • Method Update - April 7, 2016

    The following updates are now live for users of Method.

    Features

    • Fix - prevent the duplication of invoices when rapidly inserting from work orders (PL-4835)
  • Method Updates - March 30, 2016

    The following updates are now live for users of Method.

    Features

    • Merging customers in QBO now gets associated records moved in Method (PL-4743)
    • Getting Started steps on the dashboard for new users. (PL-4658)
    • Improved loading times on Manage Apps screen (PL-4643)
    • Improved speeds for copying of stock app screens (PL-4696)
    • Improved performance of Generating Method short URL's (PL-4584)

    Bugs

    • QBO Invoices aren't syncing over, due to tax code changes (PL-4731)
    • Issue with emails being flagged as Low Priority in Outlook (PL-4004)
    • Link to conflicts missing from QBO sync results (PL-4441)
    • Objects deleted in QBO always show in subsequent sync results (PL-4449)
    • Making item active in QBO removes it from Method (PL-4264)
    • Improve performance of Method API look up (PL-4869)
    • Addressed alignment and style issues on QuickBooks sync screen. (PL-4824,PL-4822,PL-4635, PL-4668)
    • Update Sign in With Google and Sign In With Intuit icons to latest version. (PL-3893)
    • Update Controls on Screen errors when entering a string with an apostrophe (PL-4746)
    • Cannot sort grids at runtime for expression columns (PL-4748)
    • Method:New users cannot access report designer (PL-4855)

    Cheers,

    Michael

  • Method Update - March 23, 2016

    The following updates are now live for users of Method.

    Features

    • Performance improvements to the Method:API - caching of dropdown list values to improve the performance of inserting and updating records (PL-4869)
  • Method Updates - March 16, 2016

    The following updates are now live for users of Method.

    Features

    • Improved App Updates to be less intrusive to end users (PL-3992)
    • Instant notifications of sync status on QBO Sync page (PL-3794)
    • GmailGadget | Enable Cases tab for users of the Cases app (PL-3223)
    • Opportunities app | Opportunity Stages have Active/Inactive flag and sort order to easily configure the Opportunity Stages to fit the needs of different sales processes (PL-3671)
    • Opportunities app | Redesigned and simplified the Edit Opportunity screen (PL-4599)
    • Opportunities app | Sales Receipt dropdowns and app ribbons for Opportunities (PL-4683)
    • Contacts app | New & Edit Contact screens show warning when duplicate emails are entered (PL-3710)
    • Contacts app | Changes to Contacts List (New filters: Vendors, Changed default to Shared Customers & Leads) (PL-4165, PL-4384)
    • Contacts app | A generic way for apps to send a user to the New Contact screen and then route the user back to the originating screen instead of sending the user to View Contact screen (PL-3707)
    • Invoice app | Redesign of New/Edit Invoice screen for more intuitive layout, better glanceability and consistency with QuickBooks Online (PL-4616)

    Bugs

    • Runtime screens not displaying new customization after closing designer (PL-4471)
    • Global customizers did not have access to report designer (PL-3880)
    • Action Editor | Save All action does not initiate sync in QBD accounts (PL-4030)
    • Action Editor | Save All action errors when multiple attachments are placed on screen (PL-4487)
    • Action Editor | Generate report action displays report regardless of ‘show in new window’ option (PL-4470)
    • Drop Downs | SalesTaxCode table not available as a base table for drop downs in QBO accounts (PL-4474)
    • Calendar | ‘Show filters’ check box displays incorrect filter on screen (PL-4236)
    • Calendar | View becomes corrupted after navigating from new activity screen (PL-4185)
    • Text | Telephone formatting does not initiate call on mobile devices (PL-4410)
    • Grid | Mobile landscape mode does not display with correct padding (PL-4485)
    • Grid | Mobile landscape mode displays hidden columns (PL-4485)
    • Grid | Mobile portrait mode does not display with correct padding (PL-4411)
    • HTML Editor | Removed paste action button (PL-4405)
    • File Attachments | Upload widget not styled correctly for accepting links (PL-4576)
    • File Attachments | Upload widget menu is hidden when multiple uploaders are placed on screen (PL-4404)
    • Contacts added in the Gmail Gadget to go through same validation as rest of Method (PL-3925)
    • Conflicts when creating service item in Method for QBO (PL-4197)
    • Error on saving records on custom screens (PL-4607)
    • Conflicts not being shown in QBO Sync Status page (PL-4102)
    • Improved account creation time (PL-4002)
    • Improve click areas on mobile devices (PL-4240)
    • Preferences | Remove duplicate Sync conflict headings (PL-4472)
    • Contacts app | “Assigned To” filter shows up by default on Contacts list for QBD (PL-4380)
    • Send Email app | Inactive customers should not be sent portal URLs (PL-4657)




  • Method Updates - March 8, 2016

    The following updates are now live for users of Method.

    Features

    • Performance improvements to loading of Grids, App Ribbons and Drop Downs (PL-4460)
  • Method Update - March 2, 2016

    The following updates are now live for users of Method.

    Features

    • QBO Sync - Inventory & NonInventory Types (PL-2986)
    • QBO Sync - Item Hierarchy Changes (PL-3255)
    • Avoid Entity duplicate conflicts (PL-3799)
    • Standardize ‘Save’ prompt when leaving designer (PL-3311)
    • Improved error messaging on app publishing (PL-3681)
    • Items App - Update to incorporate QBO sync changes (PL-4145)
    • *Cases App - Miscellaneous improvements, including all new charts (PL-4369)
    • Activities App - Excluding SaaSphalt Work Order type from the app ribbon (PL-4373)
    • Link to Subscribe added to header for trial users. (PL-4195)


    Bugs Fixes

    • Updated Outlook Add-In Certificate (PL-4005)
    • Tax percentage displayed incorrectly on print template before sync (PL-3591)
    • QBO: Viewing payment conflict results in error (PL-3960)
    • QBO Sync Results Grid: Deletes listed as updates (PL-3951)
    • QBO Sync - Connected with Intuit Time stamp showing the Incorrect time and date (PL-4246)
    • QBO Global: Non-existent items listed in Method (PL-4263)
    • Spinning wheel icon broken upon initial Method:Classic portal sign-in (PL-4393)
    • QBO Sync Results show number of conflicts (PL-4338)
    • Show conflict/error message when a sync aborts (PL-4339)
    • PNG images fail to load on runtime & system pages (PL-4295)
    • App updates reset the stock ‘Customer Contacts Portal’ portal navigation menu (PL-4201)
    • Cannot create a new record when a ‘_RecordID’ field is on screen (PL-4292)
    • Send Email app is not appearing on the dashboard for newly created accounts (PL-3662)
    • Designer | Header icons not correct size (PL-4225)
    • Grids | Unable to search a transaction line table using the grid search bar (PL-4293)
    • Calendar | Cannot create activity in FireFox (PL-4186)
    • Calendar | Resource names are not truncated in FireFox (PL-4187)
    • Action Editor | Set Active RecordID action generates error when using a value from Text (PL-4229)
    • Activities & Send Email Apps - “Send Email on Save or Complete” on Edit Activity screen gives an error (PL-4464)
    • Send Email & Email Campaigns Apps - Restrict Contacts dropdown based on peer-to-peer access controls (PL-4367, PL-4342)
    • *Estimates & Sales Orders Apps - Small bug fixes related to formatting and flow (PL-4366)
    • Hover tip text showing outside of box. (PL-4217)
    • Screen tiles with redirects showing up as larger. (PL-4422)
    • Unable to change app colours on non-favourited apps. (PL-3634)
    • Enter manually field showing up for SMS carriers. (PL-4136)

    * These app updates have been delayed until further notice. Thank you.

  • Method:Classic Update - March 2, 2016

    The following updates are now live for users of Method:Classic.

    Bugs Fixes

    • Designer stops responding when editing screens. (PL-4272)
    • Google and Intuit showing as disconnected even though it is connected. (PL-4295)
  • Method:Classic Update - February 18, 2016

    The following updates are now live for users of Method:Classic.

    Bugs Fixes

    • Fixed issue with transaction created using Google Gadget were not being passed the customer. (PL-3592)
    • Fixed issue with Locating a match within permitted tenant list. (PL-3967)
    • Removed Reset button in QuickBooks. (PL-4061)

    Cheers,

    Michael

  • Method Update - February 18, 2016

    The following updates are now live for users of Method.

    Features

    • Go To Record on Resolve Conflict to give yourself access. (PL-3954)
    • Avoid QBDT Duplicate Entity Conflicts by appending (2) on duplicate detection. (PL-3799)
    • Opportunities App | More out of the box filters, more charts, filter charts based on time range and redesigned New Opportunity screen (PL-4111)
    • Email Campaigns App | Easier to select and add Contacts to mailing list (contact filters, select all, filter unselected emails) and duplicate existing Email Campaigns. (PL-4045)
    • MultiTenancy | Added session variables for Current Tenant and Permitted Tenant (PL-3771) 
    • MultiTenancy | Enabled records from the permitted tenants list to be accessed on runtime screens (PL-3787) 
    • MultiTenancy | Enabled TenantID field to appear as an editable drop down (PL-3790)

    Bugs Fixes

    • Improved Cross Browser / Cross Device support on Preferences area. (PL-3230)
    • Fixed issue with selecting packs when inviting user for IE 11. (PL-4087)
    • Fixed issue which that sometimes caused scrollbars to appear in the middle of the window. (PL-4105)
    • QBDT Preferences for days per transaction get wiped out from Method Classic when saved in Method New. (PL-3926)
    • Clear All on Conflicts page does not work. (PL-3894)
    • Sync Conflict page shows time in UTC rather than local. (PL-3923)
    • Conflicts Details screen gives Error when there is an Authentication Conflict. (PL-3939)
    • Cost / Rate not showing full 5 decimal places on Items. (PL-3487)
    • QBDT custom fields with over 20 custom fields may not sync from Method to QB for Estimates and Sales Orders. (PL-3803)
    • UnitOfMeasure Name Changes on QBDT (PL-397)
    • Calendar | Users not able to scroll on a mobile device (PL-3132)
    • Calendar | Exception thrown to end user when making a selection with no resource selected (PL-3150)
    • Calendar | Unable to create a new activity on mobile (PL-4097)
    • Calendar | ‘Hide filters’ checkbox does not hide filters (PL-3874)
    • Calendar | ‘Allow users to edit’ checkbox does not prevent users from editing calendar (PL-3873) 
    • Grids | Grids do not save checked rows when navigating away from screen (PL-3561)
    • Toggle | Cell alignment is being applied to Toggle Text (PL-3977)
    • Designer | Send Email action missing port number under advanced server options (PL-3839)
    • Designer | Session variables for shared lists do not return a list of usable values (PL-3964)
    • Designer | Object menus are being cut off in Chrome (PL-4104)
    • Designer | Payment Processing generates an error when more than two decimal places are passed for currency (PL-4041)

    Cheers,

    Michael

  • Method:Classic Updates - February 3, 2016

    The following updates are now live for users of Method:Classic. 

    Bug Fixes:
    • Fixed issue with CreatedBy using the series CreatedBy instead of the current user when inserting new recurring dates. (PL-3779)
    Cheers,
    Jon
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