eMaint X3 New Features & Updates Blog

Tuesday, October 4th, 2011

We are pleased to announce an update of eMaint X3. Since you are an eMaint X3 Online customer, this upgrade will be automatically be applied to your account. We will begin rolling out this update on Tuesday, October 4th, 2011 

This release of X3 includes enhancements and bug fixes to existing features within X3. Enhancements in this release:

- Email Address Login - You will now have the ability log in with your email address. If your email address is associated with multiple accounts you will be able to select which account to sign in with after a valid password and email address is entered.

- Generate PM Work Orders - Select All/Deselect All - The Generate PM Work Orders screen now provides a Select All/Deselect All option for selecting PMs to generate.

- Related Parts Descriptions - For the Asset Related Parts display you will now see the current part description instead of the description of the part when the relationship was added.

- Verify Structures Protection - Protection has been added to the Verify Structures command to prevent Key Fields from being lengthened.

- Bug Fix - After PO Save Workflow - Corrected an issue that may prevent the After PO Save workflow from firing on an Edit action.

- Bug Fix - Condition Monitoring Readings Display - Fixed a display issue where the Last Reading and Last Reading Date would not show proper values on the Asset for Condition Monitoring.

- Bug Fix - Date Fields and List Lookups - Fixed an issue where date fields would not fill properly when used in a List View Lookup.

- Bug Fix - Global Date Format in Scheduler - Corrected international date format issues within the Scheduler when editing assignments.

- Bug Fix - Scheduler Day View - Fixed the Scheduler's Day View so that it will no longer repeat the first work order.

- Bug Fix - Dashboard Errors Using Chrome - Fixed an issue with saving dashboard widgets in Chrome. Doing so will no longer produce Invalid Subscript errors.

- Bug Fix - Export Data Password - Using Export Data previously required a password to unzip files, but in most cases the password would not work even when valid. The password requirement has been removed.

- Bug Fix - Multi-Inventory Accounts Charges Screen - Corrected the display of the Inventory Location when editing a Work Order Charge that came from an inventory location other than MAIN.

- Bug Fix - Reporting Relationship to WOASSIGN Table - Fixed issue that returned no data when trying to join WOASSIGN (Work Order Assignments) table to a report.

 

August 23rd, 2011

We are pleased to announce an update of eMaint X3. Since you are an eMaint X3 Online customer, this upgrade will be automatically be applied to your account. We will begin rolling out this update on Tuesday, August 23rd 2011. 

This release of X3 includes enhancements and bug fixes to existing features within X3. Enhancements in this release:

- X3 Mobile - Edit Work Orders - You will now have the ability to edit work orders from mobile devices. An 'Edit' button is now available from the detail screen of a work order.

- Display "Purchases" on Work Order printout - When printing a Work Order, you will now have the ability to print related purchases.

- Login Enhancements - Updated the login screens look & feel as well as added additional security to password retrieval and resets.

- Bug Fix - Currency display - Fixed the hard-coded "$" in the Purchase screen of a part detail

- Bug Fix - Multiple Picasa fields on a single form - Fixed an issue where displaying more than one Picasa field on a form would cause issues displaying images.

- Bug Fix - 45 Day Outlook (PM Manager) - Fixed a JavaScript error that could prevent the 45 Day Outlook in the PM Manager from displaying with certain foreign characters.

- Bug Fix - Item Description displayin in Invoice table of Work Order - Invoice records for Work Orders will now include the Item Description if the line item is a Parts Charge.

- Bug Fix - Scheduler Day View - Fixed the Scheduler's Day View so that it will no longer repeat the first work order.

- Bug Fix - Work Order print display - Fixed an issue with Work Order Printing that displays extra spaces in the Work Order Procedures.

- Bug Fix - Parts Reorder List dates - Corrected an issue where dates displayed in the Parts Reorder List would not accept the system-set date format.

- Bug Fix - Checkbox fields in Reporting - Fixed the behavior of Checkboxes in the Report Writer so they can be used for filtering.

- Bug Fix - Announcement display on mobile devices - Prevents the display of these announcement windows on mobile devices.

- Bug Fix - Work Order Print Display - Fixed an issue with Work Order Printing that displays extra spaces in the Work Order Procedures.

July 6th, 2011

We are pleased to announce an update of eMaint X3. Since you are an eMaint X3 Online customer, this upgrade will be automatically be applied to your account. We will begin rolling out this update on Wednesday, July 6th 2011. 

This release of X3 includes enhancements and bug fixes to existing features within X3. Enhancements in this release:

- Printing Assets - You will now have the ability to print Assets the same way you print work orders, using Actions --> Print.

- No PMs Generated Email - You will now be able to see which account No PMs Generated Emails are sent from. This is useful for those managing multiple X3 accounts.

- Bug Fix - Transaction Date for Inventory Control - Fixed issue where Inventory Transaction Date fields would not respect the Time Zone setting within an account.

- Bug Fix - Emails sending to Spam - Some system emails have been going directly to Spam recently, and we've done some changes to help prevent that.

- Bug Fix - Reports list in IE9 - Fixed a display issue with the Reporting tab in IE9.

- Bug Fix - Undelete records with similar ID's - Fixed an issue where undeleting a record that had a similar ID to another record would prevent you from undeleting.

- Bug Fix - Priting form Dashboard issues - Fixed display issues when printing reports from the Dashboard in HTML format.

May 31, 2011

We are pleased to announce an update of eMaint X3, rolling out on Tuesday, May 31st 2011. 

This release of X3 includes enhancements and bug fixes to existing features within X3. Enhancements in this release:

- Data Import Tool - The ability to import data into your account is now available as a system feature. This tool is immediately available to administrators and can be released as a security option to other users in the account as well. It is highly recommended that you view the eMaint University tutorial for the Data Import tool found here.

- Sign-on/Sign-off labor charges in X3 Mobile - Now you can use a sign-on/sign-off feature on X3 Mobile to record your labor time. When you start work, now you can sign-on to the work order. When you're done, go back and sign-off. The application will record the total time for you in a labor charge!

- Email Request Enhancements - If you're utilizing the Email Request Module, you now have the ability to create workflows that fire when they arrive.

- Enhanced security for Labor and Parts Charges - You can now control if a user has access to Labor Charges or Parts Charges on a work order, rather than a single switch that controls both.

- Changing a Supplier during Requisition Approval - Now you can change a supplier when approving a requisition, rather than wait until it becomes a Purchase Order.

- Printing Purchase Orders/Requisitions supports global languages - You now have the ability to print Purchase Orders and Requisitions with characters other than standard English characters.

- Email Templates for Custom Tables - When creating custom related tables, you will now have the ability to create Workflow Email Templates for use on the new table.

- Bug Fix - Date picker drop down on charges -The month/year drop down for the date picker on the charges screen will now function as expected.

- Bug Fix - Use the same field name twice in reporting - If you have multiple tables joined to your report, you were not allowed to add the same field name twice (even if it was from seperate tables). This has been corrected.

- Bug Fix - Customize Form directs to wrong form - A fix was made that sometimes took you to the wrong customization screen when selecting "Customize Form."

- Bug Fix - Deleting an asset doesn't delete the related parts records - Fixed an issue where deleting an asset would not delete the related materials information.

- Bug Fix - 'Status' column in purchase orders tab not accurate - In the purchase orders tab file listing, the purchase order status was not always correctly showing the proper status. This was corrected.

X3 V.10.2.5

eMaint X3 Release Version 10.2.5

We are pleased to announce an update of eMaint X3. We will begin rolling out this update on Thursday, December 2nd, 2010.

This release of X3 includes a large amount of enhancements and bug fixes to existing features within X3.

Details of this release:

- Update to eMaint MX Mobile -The mobile user interface has been refined significantly. Mobile users now have the ability to view and approve requests. Workflows and automated emails are now triggered while processing work orders. Also, multiple bug fixes have been implemented in the various areas of the mobile application.

- Consolidated Account Enhancement - Now Consolidated Account users will be able to report on more data than ever. New areas available include Work Order Assignments and Procedures, Related Parts, and Inventory Suppliers.

- Email Enhancements (Purchase Orders and Workflows) - The Purchase Order email function has been enhanced to allow for additional "Comments" to be included in the body of the email. Also, users now have the ability to create an "Email" type field throughout the application for use with custom workflow emails. Previously this option was only available on work orders.

- Hide the Quick Parts Button - An option is now available in General Work Order Settings to toggle the display of the "Quick Parts" charge option for those clients that may not want the option available.

- Parts Requirements Now Printable - Also available in the General Work Order Settings, users can now elect to print and email the "Parts Requirements" section of a work order.

- New "After Project Save" Workflow - A new option has been added to the workflow manager which will now allow you to update values automatically after the save of a new Project.

- Bug Fix - Invalid Lookup Definition -Users are no longer able to save a partially configured lookup. A prompt will be displayed to complete the setup before saving.

- Bug Fix - Dashboard Properties - A bug that stopped the dashboard tab properties from displaying in certain browsers has been corrected.

- Bug Fix - Add Work Order Window Sizing - The "Add Work Order" and "Add Request" options available on the asset form have been updated to increase the size of the pop up window.

- Bug Fix - Key Change Update - A bug which would allow users to create key values with invalid characters has been corrected.

- Bug Fix - Sign On / Sign Off Wizard - Previously the labor charges created by the Sign on / Sign Off wizard did not adhere to the system set time zone. This has been adjusted to function properly.

- Bug Fix - PM Email Adjustments - The terminology in the PM email notifications has been adjusted to better notify the administrative users which contacts have received copies of the work orders via email. A bug was also corrected that would send automated emails to the assign to contact during a PM generation even if the PM setting was disabled.

X3 V.10.2.4

eMaint X3 Release Version 10.2.4

We are pleased to announce an update of eMaint X3. We will begin rolling out this update on Tuesday, October 5th, 2010.

This release of eMaint X3 includes some reported bug fixes and lays the foundation for two yet to be announced features related to integrated document hosting and a new form of limited vendor access.

Details of this release:

- Columns Chooser Focus issue (Bug Fix) - A bug was corrected within the "Form Options" screen for list view management. The bug in the "reorder fields" option has been corrected so the end user no longer must reselect their field after every movement.

- Upper Value in Date Range (Bug Fix) -A bug was corrected in the report writer tool where in a specific senario the upper bound value on a date range would not be saved. This bug only had an effect if the date range was the final field in the sql order.

- PM Annual Projection (Bug Fix) - We corrected a bug where a PM might not display in the annual projection if it was to be generated on the last week of the year.

- Document Hosting / Vendor Portal - The framework has been layed for these 2 exciting new features. Please keep an eye out for more information regarding document storage integrated into your X3 account AND a new way for Vendors to access, acknowledge, and update assigned work without having full access to the eMaint X3 application and the sensitive data contained within it.

X3 V.10.2.3

eMaint X3 Release Version 10.2.3

We are pleased to announce an update of eMaint X3. We will begin rolling out this update on Tuesday, August 10th, 2010.

This Release of X3 includes an update to the Data Explorer interface, a new "Drill Down Lookup" and some reported bug fixes.

Details of this release:

- Data Explorers - The data explorers have been updated with a new look and additional functions. Additional functions that have been added are unlimited drill down levels, a PM and Work Order explorer option, the ability to add a work order or request directly from an asset record, and a much improved user interface.

- Drill Down Lookups - This new lookup type will allow users to create a group of drop down fields that will "drill down" to a specific group of records using values stored in the database.

- "Expand All" option added to new Purchase Order Center - Based on your direct feedback an "Expand All" option has beeen added to the new Purchase Order Center. This will expand all records out at once for quicker review of data.

- Work Order List in Scheduler tool now customizable - A new option has been added to the Scheduler tab to allow users to define the fields that are displayed in the work order listing.

- Bug Fix - Dashboard Graph Display - A problem with the display of dashboard graphs in Firefox and Chrome has been corrected.

- Bug Fix - Date/Time Picker - The date/time picker has been updated to display the correct format based on the admin system settings .

- Bug Fix - Email Link in PO Center - A bug was repaired that was stopping the email link in the Purchase Order Center from picking up the Supplier's email address.

- Bug Fix - Processing of a Pending PO - Previously when assigning a Purchase Order # to a Pending PO the counter would skip a value. This has been corrected.

X3 V.10.2.2

eMaint X3 Release Version 10.2.2

We are pleased to announce an update of eMaint X3. Since you are an eMaint X3 Online customer, this upgrade will be automatically be applied to your account. We will begin rolling out this update on Tuesday, July 20th, 2010.

This release of X3 includes a major update to the Purchase Order Center and the Purchase Order view, as well as other user interface enhancements.

Details of this release:

- Purchase Order Center - The Purchase Order Center has gone through a major redesign to make it easier to use and more configurable. Enhancements include:

• Addition of the "Custom Filter" tool which will allow for users to setup their own unique filter that is easily selectable and is stored for the next time that user accesses the tool.
• Sortable: Now you can sort the PO List by any value that exists on the Purchase Order.
• Customizable: You can now select what fields you would like to see and in what order.

- Purchase Order Form - The Purchase Order Form has also been completely redesigned to bring it in line with the other data entry forms in the X3 application. It is now much more configurable so that users can add custom fields to capture data on the Purchase Order Header or individual line items as well as modify the attributes of existing fields.

- Purchase Order Tab - The Purchase Order Tab gives users a new and familiar way to access and filter through the PO records in your account. This tab uses the standard list view seen in all other major data entry areas of the system.
Click here to a detailed description of the new Purchase Order Interface

- Related Table Panels - A major speed of use enhancement to the X3 application, this feature will now open all related forms (assignments, related parts, tasks, etc) in a panel rather than opening an additional or existing window browser window. This should streamline navigation and speed data entry into these areas. Also, on the panel there is now an option to save and continue, allowing you to quickly enter multiple records at once.

- User ID inclusion in emails - Now when a user selects the "Email" option on a work order their User ID will be included in the body of the email for simplified tracking.

X3 V.10.2.0

eMaint X3 Release Version 10.2.0

This Release of X3 includes a major update to the Report Writer and PM Manager interface, reported bug fixes, and updates to our back-end processing.

Details of this release:

• Report Writer - A completely redesigned interface has been completed for creating and running reports within X3. This upgrade is designed to provide a more steamlined approach to creating reports, making it quicker and easier to get the results you desire.

Click here to view the new Report Writer Manual

• PM Manager - The PM Manager screen has also received an interface upgrade. Along with all of the previous functions that were available in the old PM Manager a new option, the "45 Day PM Projection" has been added to allow schedulers to manipulate PM schedules in a visual format. 

Click here to view the new PM Manager Manual.

• Scheduling Tab - The Scheduling tool has been enhanced once again with a new group of features including the ability to schedule multiple individuals at one time to a work order, the ability to export the calendar view, you can now filter the PM view to specific group of PM Schedules, and the Scheduler now has user rights available in "User Administration" so you can give read only access to any individuals in your organization. 

Click here to view the updated manual for this feature.

• eMailing Reports - There is now an additional option for administrators in the "General System Settings" area of "My Account". This option will allow you to further control the automatic emailing of reports. If a automated report does not return any results you can now disable the email that informs the recipient that there were no records found.
• Bug Fix - Dashboard Errors - Fixed an issue where the deletion of a report that has been published to the dashboard could cause an error which would prevent a user from viewing the dashboard.
• Bug Fix - Generate PMs and Group Closeout Screens - Fixed issues with filtering by certain field lookups on these screens.
• Multiple other bug fixes and support tool improvements - Many other small fixes, tweaks and improvements to the tools our Support department uses, as well as to areas that may not be directly visible to the end user, in order to better serve your needs.

X3 V.10.1.9

eMaint X3 Release Version 10.1.9

The following enhancements and bug fixes are addressed in the April 2010 update:

- Projection of PM Schedules on the Scheduling Tab - We will be rolling out the next phase of the Scheduler Ehancements, which include performance enhancements and the projection of PM Schedules. PM Projection will now be a calendar option under Scheduling tab, and will project your Calendar and Meter PM's that have been marked to 'Display on Calendar.'

Access the documentation for this new feature here!

- Bug Fix - Approval Memo field on Requests - Fixed an issue where the Approval Memo field on approved work requests would display only in Eastern Time. The time zone of the account is now respected, along with the country date format.

- Bug Fix - PM Projection issue (PM Manager) - Fixed an issue where the PM Manager's PM Projection feature would project schedules that did not match your initial filter.

- Bug Fix - Dashboard Widgets - Fixed an issue where the 'Last Generated' would only display in Eastern Time. Time now respects the local time zone of the account.

- Bug Fix - After Work Order Assignment Workflows - Fixed an issue where a workflow may not fire after a Work Order Assignment.

- Bug Fix - Generate PM Work Orders Screen - Fixed multiple functions that stopped working since a recent release, including functionality of the Drag and Drop Field Chooser, and a missing Reset Form button

- Multiple other bug fixes and support tool improvements - Many other small fixes, tweaks and improvements to the tools our Support department uses, as well as to areas that may not be directly visible to the end user, in order to better serve your needs.