OpenEduCat v18.0 Release Note
Experience The Future Of Education with OpenEduCat v18.0 - Where Innovation Meets Learning.
Access Rights
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Defined user roles (Admin, Teacher, Student, Parent) with specific permissions
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Implemented access controls for modules (student records, attendance, exams, fees)
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Added group management with predefined permissions
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Configured module restrictions based on roles
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Enabled custom permission creation for different user groups
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Enhanced data security for sensitive student and school information
Admission
Enhancements
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Added smart buttons in Registers for quick access to related functions
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Admission stages and application Kanban view for better visualization of admission pipeline
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Redesigned dashboard view for both administrative and portal interfaces
Features Introduced
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Added configuration option to automatically create student users upon enrollment
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Implemented application state duration tracking to monitor processing times
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Implemented "Similar Admission" smart button to quickly identify duplicate applications from the same user
And so on...
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Implemented state and stage mapping for more precise tracking of application progress
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Introduced application tags for better categorization and filtering
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Added reporting features for Admission reports and Admission Analysis to support data-driven decision making
Alumni Management
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Added smart buttons for Student, Blog, and Events in form view
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Enhanced portal view to display Alumni details, Events, and Blog content
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Added Alumni Job posting and application functionality
Assignment Management
Feature Enhancements
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Added Smart button for Submission assignments view to quickly access student submissions
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Added attachment functionality for student-portal users, enabling download and submission capabilities
New addons
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Strengthened validation rules to make all fields read-only once an assignment is published
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Enhanced faculty review process with accept/reject functionality and grade assignment capabilities
Attendance Management
Interface and Process Improvements
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Implemented button in Attendance Register Kanban to open all sheets of the register
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Added "Start" and "Reset" buttons in Attendance Sheet for efficient attendance management
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Enhanced Attendance Line Kanban to display all students with detail and status buttons (Present, Absent, Excuse, Late)
Campus Management
Facility Administration
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Added pivot views to Campus Facility Allocation for better data analysis
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Implemented configuration options for Facility Types
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Enhanced Facility Allocation with Calendar, List, and Pivot views for comprehensive allocation analysis
Examination System
Feature Enhancements
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Added smart button in exam session for quick navigation
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Relocated "Hall Ticket" from General menu to exam session form view as an action button for better contextual access
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Enhanced exam dashboard with "View Exam" and "Completed Exam" buttons that provide accurate counts and direct navigation
And some more
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Added calendar view and pivot view options in exam session and exam interfaces
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Added Pivot View in Exam Attendees, Marksheet Lines, and Result Lines for better data analysis
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Added reporting features for detailed Result Analysis
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Enhanced exam management capabilities including exam sessions, exam creation, attendee management, and comprehensive result processing
Fees Management
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Added wizard in Fees term to streamline the selection of fee types when creating new terms
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Implemented default grouping filters in fees plan to easily identify invoice status (draft, due, etc.)
Gradebook
Process Improvements
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Added configurable stages and automation in Grading Assignments for more flexible assessment processes
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Implemented state highlighting in list view of grading assignments for better visual status indication
Additional
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Added locking mechanism to prevent changes after grades are published
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Implemented mail chatter tracking to record changes in grading assignments
Grievance Management
User Interface and Navigation
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Enhanced Kanban view for Teams to improve usability
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Relocated "Grievance" menu from General section to Configuration
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Moved "Grievance Team" menu from Configuration to General section
Learning Management System (LMS)
Comprehensive LMS with diverse content management capabilities
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Implemented varied content types including Image, Document, Article, Video, and Quiz
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Added content integration with device storage and Google Drive
User Experience
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Implemented customizable themes and content view editing
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Enabled portal-side course creation with smart editor buttons
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Implemented course enrollment functionality for portal users
Core Enhancements
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Implemented certificate functionality for course completion
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Added security access controls (public access or sign-in required)
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Implemented sequential learning and free learning path configuration options
Administration
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Added announcement capability for individual LMS courses
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Added smart buttons for administrators to access Enrollment lists, Contents, Reviews, and "Go to Website" preview
Extended
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Added paid course functionality with payment integration
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Implemented LMS Blog module for course-related content publishing
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Added LMS Forum module for Q&A functionality within courses
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Integrated LMS Survey and H5P support for interactive content (videos, quizzes, presentations)
Library Management
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Incorporated clickable dashboard elements that redirect to relevant detailed pages
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Added functionality to easily identify due books for the day and month
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Implemented responsive dashboard for both mobile and PC views with clear visualization of issued and available media units
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Added 'Barcode' menu in library module for easier access
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Relocated Library Barcode Module within the Library Enterprise Module
Live Chat
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Implemented student-faculty and faculty-student conversation capabilities
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Enabled channel creation with multi-user participation
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Implemented conversation pinning functionality
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Added attachment support and advanced features (calling, video calling)
Notice Board
Configurational Enhancements
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Implemented configuration options for groups and circular types
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Added visibility group assignment for specific courses, batches, faculties, programs, and parents
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Enhanced notice and circular creation with group assignment functionality
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Implemented separate portal sections for notices and circulars with responsive design
Quiz System
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Supported multiple quiz types (Optional, Fill in the Blank, Descriptive, Drag into Text, Multiple choice, Numeric, Mathjax, etc.)
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Enabled both manual question creation and question bank integration
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Implemented anti-cheating features including face tracking and automated warnings
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Enhanced portal view with improved exam interface and progress indication
Student Information System (SIS)
Dashboard and Interface Enhancements
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Redesigned Department, Course, Batch, and Section Kanban views for improved usability and simplified navigation
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Merged Faculty and Course modules for more efficient course management
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Implemented "Student Course Allocation" wizard to llocate batch and course to multiple students
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Enhanced Student and Faculty Dashboard Kanban views
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Added configuration features for Area and Programs to categorize educational offerings into broad fields
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Introduced Specialization as a new configuration feature for detailed academic focus areas
Timetable Management
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Relocated "Generate Timetable" menu from Configuration to the Timetable menu for better accessibility
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Added Settings menu under Configuration for improved organization
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Implemented lesson planning features with calendar, list, pivot, and graph views
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Added reporting capabilities to generate timetable reports for students and faculty
Transportation
Structure and Visualization
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Reorganized "Routes," "Stops," and "Vehicles" under the Configuration menu for improved accessibility
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Removed "Get Stops" button from Routes and implemented dynamic update mechanism for Stops and Passengers
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Added "Reporting" menu for Trip Analysis
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Implemented Pivot and Calendar views for Agreements to enhance data visualization