What’s new in iObeya 4.36 – On-premises Version?
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General features
Personalize the content of your trial rooms
We introduce the ability for platform and domain administrators to preconfigure a room template for trial rooms. This new feature allows large organizations to customize the trial experience, tailoring it to their specific context and needs.
You can create a trial room template to fit your main use cases by deploying standardized visual management boards and associated guidelines. This ensures that users can experience iObeya in a way that is directly relevant to their work environment. Additionally, you can create dedicated boards to cover the trial process, incorporating internal procedures and milestones necessary to confirm the room with management and the IT department before acquiring a dedicated license.
iObeya Services Hub & Facade API
We are incredibly happy to announce the availability of the iObeya Services Hub and the Facade API for on-premises deployment. Initially launched in early access with iObeya Cloud, these components are now officially available to all iObeya Enterprise customers.
These components require our support to be configured and installed in an on-premises environment.
The Facade API has been designed to simplify the Developer Experience by providing a modern API hiding the underlying complexity of the iObeya legacy APIs. Discover the integration capabilities of the iObeya platform and the services provided by the Facade API.
The Services Hub provides services and utilities designed to enhance your iObeya experience.
Slideshow utility
This first service available in the iObeya Services Hub is designed to help users display valuable information. This utility allows you to create a custom slideshow of boards from various rooms you have access to, which is particularly useful for displaying information between SIM meetings on the shop floor or in any area where a continuous, automated display of information is beneficial.
Selecting boards for your slideshow
On the left side of the utility, you will see a list of all the rooms you have access to. You can select boards from different rooms to include in your slideshow. To make the selection process easier, you can filter the boards by searching keywords in their names.
Once you have selected the boards, they will appear on the right side of the utility, where you can manage your selections. Each selected board is displayed with a preview, and you can remove any board from the slideshow by clicking on the cross in the bottom-right corner of each board’s preview.
Configuring slideshow timing
The utility allows you to configure the time interval between each board in the slideshow, with a default interval set to 3 seconds. You can adjust the interval time as needed to fit your viewing requirements.
Starting and controlling the slideshow
Once you have selected the boards and configured the interval time, you can start the slideshow by clicking the appropriate button. While the slideshow is running, you can pause it using the space bar, which allows you to focus on a particular board. Additionally, you can navigate through the boards manually using the arrow keys, which is useful if you need to quickly skip to a specific board.
Persistent configuration & session
The slideshow configuration settings are browser-based per user, meaning your settings will be kept between sessions unless you erase or reset your web browser data. Moreover, once started, the slideshow will never disconnect, allowing for 24/7 information display on the shop floor, for instance. Therefore, you can bookmark the direct URL of the slideshow running to be able to start it quickly whenever you want.
This utility ensures that critical information is always visible and up to date, enhancing team awareness and coordination.
Excel to QCD
The Excel to QCD service in the iObeya Services Hub allows you to seamlessly import performance indicator data from Excel or CSV files into QCD Letters. This feature supports a wide range of use cases, from simple to advanced configurations, making it a versatile tool for updating your performance indicators efficiently.
Importing data from Excel or CSV files
You can utilize Excel or CSV files populated with performance indicators to input data directly into QCD Letters. This service supports simple use cases as well as more advanced configurations, including QCD Letters containing multiple rings and indicators. The file format and required fields are described in detail in an article directly available on the service’s page so that you can prepare your data correctly before attempting to import.
Updating current and past performance indicators
One of the key features of this service is the ability to choose whether to update only the current period of the QCD board with the data in the file or to also update past periods in the QCD board history.
If you turn this feature off, any period available in the file will be created in the QCD history if it does not already exist. During the import process, the period of the QCD board will dynamically change, affecting users in front of the boards. However, at the end of the process, the board will be set back to the period it was at the beginning of the import.
Be cautious when using this feature, as it will overwrite existing data and the action is irreversible.
Import summary
At the end of the import process, the service provides a detailed summary of the modifications made.
You can download logs at the end of the process to help you investigate and troubleshoot import issues.
Dedicated API available for custom integration
In addition, the Excel to QCD service is also available via our APIs. This allows for custom integration scenarios, providing even greater flexibility and automation for you to integrate your performance management boards with other systems and data sources.
Please read our dedicated article showcasing how to use the API in a simple demo scenario.
Adaptative zoom velocity for enhanced user experience
Given that board sizes can vary from A4 to double 5A0, it is important to offer a smooth zooming and navigation experience. We have made a significant improvement to the user experience by adapting the zoom velocity depending on the device being used. As more users are using trackpads and Magic Mouse devices for macOS, we received feedback that the zoom was too sensitive. In response, we have adjusted the zoom sensitivity to adapt to various setups, including large touch screens, trackpads, Magic Mouse for macOS users, and the traditional mouse wheel.
Please note that using the spread & pinch gestures on a trackpad will trigger the zoom feature from the web browser, not from iObeya itself. For zooming in/out on iObeya with a trackpad, you can slide up and down with two fingers as if you are scrolling on a page.
This enhancement makes it easier to navigate virtual whiteboards and ensures that users can read and interact with visual management board content effortlessly, regardless of the device they are using.
Refining user interaction: right-click interaction for contextual menus
In our ongoing effort to refine the user experience on iObeya boards, this version introduces right-click functionality for accessing contextual menus, providing users with a familiar and efficient way to interact with board elements. This update aligns with common industry standards and offers a familiar method for users who operate iObeya with a keyboard and mouse setup.
For the moment, we have retained the existing left-click interaction to access the contextual menu, while adding the option to use right-click. This provides flexibility, allowing you to choose the action that best suits your habits and preferences, ensuring a consistent experience across tools.
We recognize that our users have diverse needs, and we are open to feedback on how to further evolve the use of both mouse buttons to accommodate different use cases.
iObeya in Brazilian Portuguese (Beta)!
iObeya is now available in 10 languages! We are delighted to announce that beta version of Brazilian language has now been added to the list with the latest version of iObeya. Both end-user and administration interfaces have been fully localized and are now available in French, English, German, Japanese, Chinese, Spanish, Russian, Dutch, Polish and Brazilian Portuguese.
As this is a beta release, your feedback is invaluable. If you notice any inaccuracies or areas for improvement in the translations, we’d love to hear from you. Please reach out directly at ssharma@iobeya.com with your suggestions and any relevant screen captures.
To streamline our process, please compile your feedback and send it together rather than item by item – your help is greatly appreciated!
Unified login experience
You will soon notice some changes in the look and feel of the iObeya login screen. We are pleased to introduce a streamlined and unified login experience in the latest on-premises version of iObeya.
This is not only a visual refresh of the page but also an enhancement that allows users to access the end-user interface, platform admin interface, and future services with a single, unified login page.
Performance Management
Filter QCD actions plan using a time range
With this version we introduced a new improvement to the QCD action plans. You now have the ability to filter actions listed in an action plan within a specified time range, either by due date or by the creation date of each action. This added functionality allows for precise tracking of ongoing and upcoming tasks, tailored to your specific timeframe requirements.
Release notes 4.36 On-premises
To learn more about what changed in iObeya 4.36 on-premises, read the detailed Release notes to get the full list of changes and bug fixes included in this new version.