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What to Expect from GForge Advanced Server v6.2.0

Last week we were able to release GForge Advanced Server (AS) v6.1.1 which was a bug fix release and we’ve already got a jump on development of GForge AS 6.2.0.  One thing we want to make clear is our engineering team is focusing on key huge initiatives simultaneously.  The first is v6.2.0 which we will cover in more detail in a bit but the other is the addition of a REST API.  The REST API is a vital component for the future of GForge AS because it will not only allow our customers easier and tighter integrations between GForge AS and 3rd party systems (e.g. CRM, ERP, etc) it will serve as the basis for a ground-up refresh of the user interface.  We should point out that we will eventually deprecate the existing SOAP API in favor of REST but we will give customers plenty of notice before that is official.  That said, here is what we have cooking for v6.2.0

• Addition for web-based Chat support.  This is meant to provide a full blown replacement for things like IRC, IM where project related conversations are lost.  With the new chat implementation your chat history will be not only retained but searchable.  Also you can start chat session from many places within GForge (e.g. Tracker Items).  The Chat implementation uses extends the existing forum plugin so you get the same level of access control.
• Forum plugin rebranded as “Discussions”.  This is more semantic than anything but it is meant to really make it clear the new plugin is a much more powerful collaboration tool than the old forum implementation.
• Better email support for discussions.  Currently you have to used specially crafted email responses to reply to a discussion in the current forum plugin.  Going forward you can reply to forum posts and chats by simply hitting “reply” in your email client.
• Ability to clone external Git repository during project creation.
• Addition of pre-defined tracker queries for things like “Recently Modified”, “My Open Items”, “Unassigned Items”, etc.
• Support for user-based SCM repositories.  This will provide user’s a place to safely store versioned code that, for whatever reason, may not be ready to be included in its own GForge AS project.
• Ability to mass-move tracker items from a tracker in one project to a tracker of another project.  Right now this can be done one tracker item a time so this update will make moving large number of tracker items easy.
• Ability to monitor a folder in Docman.  Right now you can only monitor a file.

GForge Advanced Server v6.1.1 Released

We are happy to announce the immediate availability of GForge Advanced Server v6.1.1.  Thought this is nothing more than a bugfix release, we are encouraging all customers on 6.1.0 to upgrade because it fixes a number of issues related to the revamp document manager.  Many of the fixes are focused on fixes browser specific issues in Docman and with adding back in some regressed functionality (e.g. renaming a file, editing the description, editing version change descriptions, etc).  Here is the full set of changes:

[#3717] Tracker browse page – assignee filter field should include all past assignees too
[#6988] Fix ordering of DB mod scripts for GF6.0 to be after 5.7.2 release
[#7405] When the project summary page is set to display only NEWS, the page layout is wrong
[#8129] Make Avatar image size smaller and add option to turn off avatars completely (sitewide)
[#8335] Add ability to see who has downloaded a document and when (using audit tables)
[#8362] Integrate the docman file upload widget mario developed to other plugins (missing on Wiki only in 6.0)
[#8442] On SCM->Admin page change option for SSH vs DAV to be SSH or HTTP(S)
[#8451] After creating a new account, login as site admin, new user account info still shows
[#8483] URL Encode breadcrumb URL’s and the link icon and file/folder names in docman
[#8512] Add additional “Add New Tracker Item” on browse page to top of table.
[#8602] Docman: Add ability to link to specific files and display that file in the panel
[#8604] The “Home” icon doesnt work when you are in search mode (Docman)
[#8947] Project Approval – Vulnerable to concurrent approvals
[#9023] Unable to post to message wall.
[#9024] Issue when adding removing files and folders
[#9025] Adding a new folder does not appear at all unless I check the box public folder.
[#9026] Notification of docman changes had bad link…it used old docman URL format
[#9027] Unable to upload a file in Firefox (some version)
[#9033] Tracker browse page’s data grid needs to use text for priority not number
[#9034] “Uncaught ReferenceError: Ajax is not defined” when clicking on the “Select stock avatar” popup in My settings
[#9050] In IE users can’t delete folders or rename them.
[#9056] Change “Files” in GForge menu to “Releases” because “Files” and “Docs” in the same menu confuses users
[#9058] Implement feature to rename files in docman
[#9059] The user blog plugin still uses the old FCKEditor
[#9061] Fix problem when deleting remote branch (Git)
[#9063] When leaving empty the list of enabled workflow transition scripts for a given transition, the changes are not saved
[#9064] Allow users to chnage the description and change fields in Docman

Customer Git Repository of v6.1.0 for GForge Advanced Server Customers.

We’re happy to announce that it will be easier than ever for customers who have customized their own GForge AS instance to keep their changes in sync with our current stable branch.  To do this we have created a Git repository for customers that we sync each night with our lastest stable release.  This means that customers will be able to clone the repository, apply their changes this first time, and then going forward do merges with our repository as we release new versions.  If you are interested in getting Git access please just head on over to our support site and submit a ticket and we’ll work on getting you setup.

GForge Advanced Server v6.1.0 Released!

After two betas and some great interactions between our customers and engineers we are proud to offer the stable version of GForge Advanced Server v6.1.0. There isn’t anything new in terms of features since our first beta other than bug fixes so be sure to read about what is new.  The source install ZIP package and VMWare image are available from our download page.  All GForge Advanced Server customers are strongly encouraged to upgrade as this version represents a significant step toward making your software collaboration better.  Customer’s can always help us with the direction we take our products by shooting us an email or submitting issues and new ideas to our support site.

GForge Advanced Server v6.1.0 Beta 2 Released!

We’re happy to announce the availability of the second beta of v6.1.0.  This has a number of bugfixes to the document manager plugin along with minor fixes to other areas.  We are hoping this represents our last beta before the official release of v6.1.0.  As with the first beta, it is not for use on production websites.

For a complete run-down of some of the changes in this v6.1.0 release please see the ChangeLog file in the download or you can read all about it on this blog.