Release 26
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Release 26: Find out what's coming next...
The next major UnionCloud update will be released 26th November. There are a number of big features included in this release such as:
Admin Dashboard Overhaul
Following a number of workshops with a handful of SU's we have completely redesigned the admin section of UnionCloud so that it is more intuitive, user friendly, and fully mobile responsive. This includes updates like moving the Dashboard Navigation to vertical tooldrawer type menu, which solves the problems with being able to select menu items on touch screen devices, stripping back all non-essential fields and hiding them in the 'Advanced Options' section Adding 'Top Info Boxes' at the header of every Dashboard page linking back to their relevant section on the Support Wiki site, and making sure we read through and updated the hint tips with all of the fields so they were short, clear, and made sense.
New dashboard
Articles page
Create article page
BootStrap
UnionCloud now makes use of a BootStrap Framework.
Bootstrap is an open-source web Framework, containing loads of HTML/CSS Design templates for different components, buttons, forms, navigation etc. Plus some Javascript extensions. This enables us to do some front end improvements, and these elements are also available to be used by you too.
Drag & Drop Improvments
We have created a brand new page building tool which makes use of
- Bullet Points
Front page view
Front page view
CMS
The next version of R26 will be released in November. This update will see a huge step change in how UnionCloud looks and operates for administrators and clubs and societies.
Following a number of workshops with a handful of SU’s we have completely redesigned the admin section of UnionCloud so that it is more intuitive, more user friendly and fully mobile responsive. In addition to this we have created a brand new page builder that uses ‘drag & drop’ functionality to allow you to create, amend and rearrange any page across your main and sub sites. You simply click on the thing you want to add to your page and drag it over to where you want it to sit. We will be looking to hold some training sessions on this ahead of November’s release so you can get used to how these new functions work so keep your eyes peeled for more exciting updates but in the meantime here are some screens shots of how things will look!
