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The EHS Core Desktop platform continues to evolve with powerful enhancements across its modules, with key features and improvements introduced in each version starting from 21.0.0.

1. Version 21.5.0

Release date: PENDING

This release packages significant improvements and fixes delivered across versions 21.2.0 to 21.4.2, with a focus on Inform performance, stability, and data handling. Key highlights include substantial Inform performance improvements, a new read-only API for Incident data, and a series of targeted stability fixes across multiple modules.

What we improved: 

• Incident: Repositioned the 'Further actions required?' field to the bottom of the Hazard form for a more logical top-to-bottom form completion flow

• General: Added a floating horizontal scrollbar to wide list views in the Asset, Incident, and Inform modules, allowing users to scroll horizontally without having to navigate to the bottom of the page first.

What we fixed:

•  Inform: Fixed an issue where the 'Job Title' datasource field was not populating correctly when a person was selected in a form record. 
• Inform: Fixed an issue where the 'KPIs by Person' dashboard widget was returning an internal server error instead of loading data. 
• Inform: Fixed an issue where the horizontal side scroller was not functioning when viewing form records in mobile view. 
• Induction: Fixed an issue where login screen instructions configured in Induction settings were not appearing on the Induction login page following Hub migration.
• Intranet: Fixed an issue where the Induction Links dashboard widget was stuck on 'Loading' and not displaying configured links. 
• General: Fixed an issue where module access was not updating correctly when a SuperAdmin disabled a module, causing inconsistent navigation behaviour for active users.

1.1 Version 21.4.0

This release focused on resolving stability and usability issues across Inform, Actions, HR, Access, and General modules following recent platform upgrades, and introduced a new read-only API for Incident data.

What we introduced:

• Incident: Introduced a read-only API for Incidents and Non-Conformances, enabling customers to programmatically extract data and integrate with third-party business intelligence tools, compliance platforms, and reporting systems. The API supports filtering by date range, status, and location, includes pagination, and respects existing user permission structures

What we improved:

• General: Removed the deprecated branding colour selector from the Configuration area to streamline system settings

What we fixed in Inform:

• Fixed an issue where inline comments for approval elements were not appearing on form records
• Fixed an issue where mandatory comments were not being persisted on form records, preventing form completion
• Fixed an issue where triggering form validation would clear and reopen a signed approval element
• Fixed an issue where the asset usage field value was missing from Inform records
• Fixed an issue where cancelling a SWMS review would leave the user stuck in a loading overlay
• Fixed an issue where dragging inside a widget link input field was inadvertently dragging the entire row
• Fixed an issue where the datasource company type filter was not being applied when searching by typing
• Fixed an issue where data was missing from the Datasource Project > Company field

Other module fixes:

• Actions: Fixed an issue where draft actions were not automatically transitioning to Open status when saved
• Actions: Fixed an issue where comments added to an action in the Intranet module were not visible when viewing the same action in the Asset module
• HR: Fixed an issue preventing users from merging profiles in the HR module
• Access: Fixed an issue where logo banners could not be uploaded in Access > Branding
• Onsite: Fixed an issue where the top Save button was not functioning in the Onsite module

1.2 Version 21.4.1

This release focused on resolving critical Inform issues identified post-release, including PDF print behaviour, time field accuracy, and public form stability.

What we fixed in Inform:

• Fixed an issue where conditional questions were not being printed when two or more checkbox options were selected
• Fixed an issue where a 12:00 AM time value was not displaying correctly after saving in a form record
• Fixed an issue where using an inline comment with the conditional feature enabled was causing an Invalid session error on authenticated public forms
• Fixed an issue where Inform records could not be viewed properly before the record backfill to the new table was completed

1.3 Version 21.4.2

This release focused on resolving targeted issues across Access, Actions, Intranet, and General modules to improve reliability and consistency across the platform.

What we fixed:

• Access: Fixed an issue where the Induction default role was not being applied correctly to new users
• Actions: Fixed an issue where the Actionee filter in Intranet Actions was not functioning as intended
• Intranet: Fixed an issue with the Filing Cabinet search functionality returning incorrect or incomplete results
• Hazardous Substance: Fixed an issue where photos in the Hazardous Substance register could not be deleted
• General: Fixed an issue where PDF attachments deleted on web were still appearing on mobile after a sync

1.4 Version 21.3.0

This release focused on resolving critical Inform stability issues following the recent upgrade and improving data accuracy.

What we fixed in Inform:

• Fixed a critical issue where the Time element had a timezone/transformer conflict, causing incorrect time values to be stored
• Fixed an issue where checkbox fields were not saving values when more than one option was selected
• Fixed an issue where editing an inline attachment would fail to save in a form record
• Fixed an issue where uploaded photos would not save even after a successful upload
• Fixed an issue where conditional inline sections would only appear in PDF exports if their specific option was the sole selection
• Fixed an issue where the default date and time in a form record was displaying as the form template's creation date instead of the current date
• Fixed an issue where completed form content was missing when viewed in the app
• Fixed an issue where file attachments could not be deleted across all modules
• Fixed an issue where approval override functionality was broken
• Fixed an issue where attachments were not clickable on Inform view pages
• Fixed a display issue where the multi-select filter dropdown was too small, causing columns to overflow in the Risk Register table
• Fixed a layout issue on public forms where Risk and Control sections were displaying outside the form container
• Resolved an issue causing unexpected page refresh behaviour during form interactions

1.5 Version 21.2.0

This release focused on improving Inform performance and usability, with targeted fixes across multiple modules to deliver a more reliable experience.

What we improved in Inform:

• Improved performance of the BI view for faster data loading and more responsive reporting — this included a change to how form response data is stored internally. If your organisation uses a BI tool or database connection to report on Inform data, your Admins will receive an email from us with more information.
• Added the ability to arrange columns in the form template, giving administrators greater control over form layout
• Improved overall Inform form load performance for a faster, more responsive experience

What we fixed:

• Access: Fixed an issue where users were unable to edit the role General User under the Inform module permissions
• Incident: Fixed an issue where issue reports within the Incident module were not printing to PDFs
• Competency: Fixed an issue where first name and last name were rendering as code when clicking Cancel on a competency record
• General: Fixed debug logs being displayed on the front end for certain environments
• General: Fixed an issue where asset-enabled settings were not working correctly when the public form option was enabled
• Profile: Fixed an issue where a user's last name was displaying as [object Object] in their profile
• Risk: Added support for a Very High risk group in the Risk module to accommodate expanded risk rating configurations

2. Version 21.1.1

Release date: 20 March 2026

This release focused on enhancing asset maintenance visibility and Inform usability, alongside resolving key issues across multiple modules to ensure a more consistent experience.

What we enhanced:

• Asset: Added a soft warning for asset maintenance usage to proactively alert users when entered value is lower than the previous reading

• Inform: Enabled Inform templates to display all associated Form Groups in the List form records search for improved visibility

What we fixed:

• Inform: Fixed on the Public link and QR to make it accessible when publicly enabled
• General: Fixed the Save button not functioning correctly after uploading Resources (Upload Training)
• Intranet: Resolved a data discrepancy between the web and app versions for attachments

3. Version 21.0.2

Release date: 09 March 2026

This release focused on expanding data export capabilities in Inform, extending Contractor API functionality, and resolving key issues to ensure a more stable experience.

What we improved:

• Inform: Added a CSV tab to the Column Configuration page for individual form records, enabling users to configure CSV-specific columns and export or schedule form record data directly in CSV format

• Contractor: Extended the API Company endpoints to support reading and writing the Company Type (Contractor Company Status) field, enabling customers to programmatically manage company classifications without manual intervention

What we fixed:

• Inform: Fixed an issue where not all users were appearing in the person field dropdown
• Risk: Fixed an issue where responsible managers were unable to approve actions they are responsible for

4. Version 21.0.0 - introducing Hub integration

Release date: 06 March 2025

This release enabled Hub integration with Ideagen EHS Core. Ideagen Hub is designed to help you access and manage all Ideagen products in one platform.

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• Single sign-on and central permissions: One login and one place to manage access across your Ideagen solutions
• Stronger, smarter foundations: Infrastructure designed for speed, security and resilience. Possibilities multiply

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