In the first release of 2024 we focus on extensions for the submissions in general, but also for sessions and abstracts specifically, which will continue in Q1. A highly requested feature is the import of tickets and web-shop products where we took a first step and will see more enhancements over the year.
The next release is planned for 27 March.
New features
Dashboard
Required registration
Acces Access to modules can be limited to users with a paid registration only.
In contrast to the restriction with a tag which hides the module on the dashboard, users get a hint:
When users click on the module, in addtion a modal dialogue appears
The UI Text can be adapted in the set desktop - MissingRegistration_Description_txt
Registration / Webshop
Import
Import of tickets (participant types, categories, ticket types and prices) into the database. This can also be used for webshop products.
In addition, there is the option to use “Download data“ which will fill the import template with data of your current event. The prefilled file can be used as an import source for the new event.
Manual & Example
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Submissions
Target Groups
Target groups define who can access the submission process. As a first step, we introduce them based on tags. We are able to assign tags to a known group of users as a support task, but it is possible to use automatic assigned tags like in modules, e.g. the tag for a participant with a paid registration ticket “mTT|123456|Paidm” (123456 = Tickettype ID).
Users not part of the target group still can see the submission, but are redirected to a “No access page“, where they can be guided to e.g. a registration URL. This page will open in a new browser tab.
Steps - Description
Not in all cases the UI Texts are sufficient if you have a setup with multiple submissions, but need to put submission specific descriptions in. For each step a description can be added now.
This description will be displayed on top of each step.
Abstract Submissions
Authors
New options to automatically add the submitter of the abstract as the first author and presenting author.
Default
The presenter and main author has to be selected manually. Both can be changed.
“Required“ setting
The submitter is automatically an author and is the presenter and main author. Both can’t be changed.
“Suggestion” setting
The submitter is automatically an author and is the presenter and main author. Both can be changed.
Session Submissions
Chairs
New option to automatically add the submitter/convenor of the session as the first chair.
Once the session is created, the convenor/submitter is set as a session chair and can’t be removed from that position.
Edit options
New options to disable editing for title, description and learning objectives.
Abstract Status
The restriction to show the Abstract Status module on the dashboard only for users with the role “AbstractAuthor“ was removed. Use the module setup to limit display again.
In addition, a session preview can be displayed in case the abstract was put in the programme (in a session)
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Content submission
Requirements
Access to upload of a presentation can be limited to users with a paid registration only.
Image AddedEnable this option for a presentation type in Programme > Presentation Types > Edit type in the section “Requirements“
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Invitations
Helpdesk
The presentation type filter allows multiple seletions of presentation types.
Session details - Content
The column that outlines the invitation status uses the same colors as the invitation helpdesk and a tooltip was added which describes the current status.
Registration
Helpdesk - Account
Fixed wording and added translation
Other fixes
- Hint text on content submission not displayed properly
- Display in setup of uploaded invitation templates misleading. Make sure to first select a language before upload.
- Validation of an incomplete invoice address was not highlighted correctly
- HTML in an abstract title could cause the abstract not being editable
- Added a confirmation popup for invitation confirmation E-Mails
- Fixes display of mandatory payment method in registration payment step
- Added missing UI Texts to the submission setup
- Display issue on membership helpdesk in the section “Professional Data“
- Position of event background image on landing page
- Various background css fixes on m-anage membership pages
- Removed whitespace on COI module