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Release History

The current shipping version is 4.8.10.143, released May 15, 2026.

  • Version: 4.8.10.143 (12c2dfe) : 2026-05-15
    • DECM updates
    • update PARS import to support files with no DS03_cost in current period
    • add new Cpli calculation and fields
    • add new CalendarDet date fields (SubmDate, RevwDate, ApprDate, DueDate)
    • add DEFAULT_PUBLEVEL config option
    • calculate prior period delta fields for Volatility reports
    • calculate TotalFloat for IsCore units
    • store current recalc status by contract (for use in reports)
    • copy forward CpliUID on import
    • automatically truncate PcType on import
    • restrict recalc for PubLevel -1
    • move Import and Cancel buttons to bottom of Import EDI File
    • use SVG as default for "Export Open Windows" charts
    • allow single quotes in filter descriptions
    • add custom color fields
    • pass current chart ID for use in AT reports
    • auto-populate Global/User menus for customized menus
    • correctly convert TRN files with '.' in WbsNum
    • fix AuditNote date formatting on upload
    • fix watchdir imports for zips of multiple XML files
    • fix UNCEFACT schedule import of Critical field
    • fix for recalc_cd_forecast_sem MR/UB for MSSQL
    • update SendEmail.pm for docker compatibility
    • other minor bug fixes and enhancements
    • documentation updates
  • Version: 4.8.10.142 (b54e329) : 2025-12-09
    • add VAR history tracking
    • add alternate ID fields for narratives and action items
    • add User tab to Element download, 'Alt' roles in action item editor
    • add ElemType check to LOE/Discrete custom report query
    • update TRN import so 'merge' and 'import as' are equivalent
    • allow "import as" for existing contract names
    • add forecast note to six period summary, update src/makefile
    • ignore cost data when merging schedule-only files
    • strip newline characters in IPMDAR text fields
    • properly list reports/chart in Open/Edit dialog
    • properly handle date selections for multi-period bulk files
    • update bulk_data.pl to optionally use specified working directory
    • update Cpr Columns GrpFlag to display in chart editor
    • other minor bug fixes and enhancements
    • documentation updates
  • Version: 4.8.9.141 (0e77bd1) : 2025-09-03
    • add dialog templates
    • update Cpr Columns GrpFlag to display in chart editor
    • remove Cpr.TFloat from data entry, data download
    • fix sub-CA ElemLevel calculation
    • update asst_openai_gen to use api_url in ua calls
    • other minor bug fixes and enhancements
    • documentation updates
  • Version: 4.8.8.140 (7ddb8d5) : 2025-07-21
    • add DisplayName filter option
    • support PARS files with reprog adjustments and no BAC, EAC
    • support YYMMDD format in X12 files
    • support multi-letter UserCode
    • fix for Import As for files with custom fields
    • add xlsx to list of supported sanitize formats
    • fix PARS narrative export for very large narratives
    • refinements for sanitize, add Excel format support
    • other minor bug fixes and enhancements
    • documentation updates
  • Version: 4.8.7.140 (abaf12d) : 2025-05-15
    • add "Show periods" toggle to Import EDI for ALLPER files
    • on contract creation automatically set set_eoc_ids for IPMDAR, CPP imports
    • add asst_openai_gen.cgi to setup/at/cgi, update default engine to 4.1
    • correctly calculate Bac/Lre from F7 that has FE-only elements
    • copy non-dollar DQI hits to dollars for relevant tests
    • fix for link image in some browsers on some systems
    • fix for DQI IMS export not exporting WP data
    • add ContrUnit recs when uploading New Contract via data upload
    • other minor bug fixes and enhancements
    • documentation updates
  • Version: 4.8.7.140 (ba504c0) : 2025-04-07
    • add 'PARS' option to Export Narr dialog box
    • introduce new LOIE watchdir option
    • add Sanitize menu option
    • expand ALLPER manifest.txt to show all period enddates
    • update to several DQIs and associated AuditTests
    • updates for IPMDAR and PARS import / export
    • prevent login spoofing for Windows OSN users
    • fix for Oracle F3 calculation
    • fix for TPP report
    • allow exports of IPMDAR cost files with no FutureEtc
    • fix field name for TCPI EAC for VAR insert dropdown
    • check both rec->{EOC} = indirect and rec->{is_indirect} in PARS conversion
    • extend CustomReport gen_report to accept simple placeholder text
    • rework EXPIRE log out for cleaner exit, reduced security checks
    • add DASH_DELAY config setting
    • documentation updates
    • other minor bug fixes and enhancements
  • Version: 4.8.6.139 (6fb90aa) : 2025-02-26
    • compare ' ' text filters to both NULL and ' '
    • exclude DqiTask if schedule unchecked on export
    • include CpliUID in Project data download
    • update AuditTest C.05.01 (move EvasCmp = 0 check to 'where both')
    • update DQI 157 (remove EvasCmp = 0 condition)
    • update PARS import defaults for several Contract fields
    • update AuditTest 27A102a at CA
    • fix for exporting recalc products without "schedule" checked
    • update DQI 99 to use ZeroVal vs 0
    • update cost-schedule handling for input data at CA
    • changes for DECM 7.0 audit tests
    • treat any tag as malicious (return 2)
    • fix calculation of PrevAcwp, PrevFirstAcwp with actuals at CA
    • update DQI 7,8 to use ErrVal for SV = 0
    • fix for ElemLevel = 0 WPs
    • add primary keys to tables without them (Postgres)
    • fix for importing Staffing data in F1-4 XML
    • fix future data for Volatility reports
    • fix for Set Chart Date Range for SEM chart
    • fix cur val placement in Volatility reports
    • remove "with recompile" from maint and recalc scripts (MSSQL)
    • fix for adding calendar for "Import As" with IPMDAR files
    • fix for importing unzipped XML files with single period
    • use individual DisplayScale for each unit in TPP report
    • include ActualStart in CPP JSON (PARS) import
    • other minor bug fixes and enhancements
  • Version: 4.8.6.138 (a050ac9) : 2025-01-27
    • add support for new PARS DS11_variance file
    • add for distinct positive/negative Format 5 VAR thresholds
    • ignore completed tasks when setting EarnedValue.TotalFloat
    • fix for "invalid parameter" on Export Chart Data
    • fix for PARS calendar conversion (MSSQL)
    • properly allow NULLs for IDType in bulk import
    • fix XML->Empower conversion for ImpCode
    • documentation updates
  • Version: 4.8.6.138 (1c965e9) : 2024-12-09
    • update SAML SSO index.php
    • add Threshold.PThreshID
    • fix bug for importing zips of multiple XML files
    • add VacML calculated field
    • correct GrpFlag for DQIs 146 and 147
    • use dollars ZeroVal vs. '0' in DQI 97, 99, 146, 147
    • fix DECM 29I402a, 29I402b and associated DQI 97, 99
    • fix DECM 29I402c, 29I402d and associated DQI 147, 148
    • other minor bug fixes and enhancements
    • documentation updates
  • Version: 4.8.6.137 (b5c3b46) : 2024-11-07
    • add Time-Phased Plan report
    • add "import as" option for contract renaming
    • remove ETC value from legend for Cur/Cum element performance charts
    • add optional IMPORT_SCRIPTS=n to empower.conf
    • add optional 'admin' property to user scripts
    • add FutureCV field
    • exclude Bac = 0 for DQI 59
    • exclude some Cpr and CalendarDet fields from f7 imports
    • properly handle Bac, Lre in UNCF -> optimized conversion
    • properly handle custom fields in XML -> optimized conversion
    • fix for XML import custom fields
    • other minor bug fixes and enhancements
    • documentation updates
  • Version: 4.8.5.136 (6e217d6) : 2024-09-30
    • Add Budget and Forecast Staffing Charts (to new 'EQP Staffing' submenu)
    • SEM AI Report updates
    • UNCF7 export refinements (limit Element fields, emit Cpr dates)
    • fix UNCF7 -> Empower-optimized conversion for Cum S,P,A, Bac, Lre
    • properly set CaCalcFlag on IPMDAR import
    • add duplicate record, non-dollar checks to all tables in XML->optimized converter
    • IPMR import fixes (set Task.Startt, prune merged periods, sort EndDates in UI)
    • other minor bug fixes and enhancements
    • documentation updates
  • Version: 4.8.4.135 (f2e801d) : 2024-08-20
    • fix 'Invalid session' on auto-logout when browser not shut down
    • add global read/write groups
    • add openai_gen.cgi sample (AT report that interacts with OpenAPI)
    • require old password when user changes password
    • add Hours to ContrUnits for schedule-only imports
    • restore 'datasource lags software' login message
    • fix for Summary and Milestone conversion for IPMR F6
    • fix for some pruned structures ElemLevel=0 at LL
    • refine watchdir handling of user_only and *.inc imports
    • other minor bug fixes and enhancements
    • documentation updates
  • Version: 4.8.3.134 (7dcae84) : 2024-07-31
    • fix bulk import when SHARED option not checked
    • fix file import when queuing is enabled
    • add ALT_AI_NAME and DISABLE_ALL_CC config options
    • freeze headers for sample CGI reports
    • add additional checks to protect against malicious logged-in user
    • add processing for CPP JSON DS22_financial_calendar file
    • other minor bug fixes and enhancements
    • documentation updates
  • Version: 4.8.3.134 (0eae298) : 2024-07-09
    • add 'freeze headers' capability to built-in reports
    • add ability to export all open charts/reports
    • add Open Sessions report (to Admin/System menu)
    • set default session timeout to 8 hours (ref EXPIRE= config option)
    • add USER_NARR_ENFORCE config option (mirrors VAR_ENFORCE)
    • update custom encryption handling (to aid FIPS 140 compliance)
    • add new checks to protect against malicious logged-in user
    • MSSQL dashboard export (correct capitalization of ItemKey)
    • fix export report for action report in action views
    • other minor bug fixes and enhancements
    • documentation updates
  • Version: 4.8.2.133 (e02021b) : 2024-06-11
    • add import/export support for sharing dashboards across databases
    • auto-resize selection lists in many dialogs
    • fix Summary*.json IPMDAR export files with non-reporting OH/COM/CA
    • allow customization of Kanban 'owner' data field
    • update wInsight XML->Empower converter for Cobra irregularities
    • other minor bug fixes and enhancements
    • documentation updates
  • Version: 4.8.1.132 (7449a76) : 2024-05-21
    • convert all XML formats to Empower optimized format before importing
    • add timestamp to sendemails.log
    • pre-parse UNCF F7 to support import by period
    • pre-parse wInsight/Empower XML all-contract exports to support import by period
    • update ContrUnits data download tab for IPMDAR
    • fix Oracle FutureEtc summing
    • restore EarnedValue.ReprogSch to data download, import/export
    • fix for CA-level EarnedValue and FutureEtc data download with SQL Server
    • eliminate auto-scroll of Gantt chart when task selected
    • fix for VAR Narrative Inserts adding cross-contract ElemIDs
    • fix for saving new custom charts created via UI
    • set PMB for all units
    • other minor bug fixes and enhancements
  • Version: 4.8.1.132 (ca273a8) : 2024-04-12
    • run FutureEtc/Calendar dates check on import periods only
    • add Notes tab to Contract, Cpr data downloads
    • add CaoEac to Cpr table, populate from EacMr
    • update Copy Forward EAC / MR to use Cpr (vs EacMr) table
    • remove EacMr from data download list
    • use new GovEac fields in Executive Summary Report
    • in CPP JSON import use 'controlled_designation' for Contract.SecurityText
    • abort bulk import if missing/extra fields encountered in data rows
    • in EV data download, remove fields on User EAC tab from Period data tabs
    • remove several unused fields from data download and from bulk and XML exports
    • export calculated EarnedValue/Task fields only if 'recalc products' is checked
    • fix data type for Task.PercentComplete in CPP JSON converter
    • fix for view not updating on save in some cases
    • fix bug saving custom JS charts menu options
    • other minor bug fixes and enhancements
    • documentation updates
  • Version: 4.8.0.131 (d9cad0e) : 2024-03-18
    • add database/recalc support for data entry at control-account (CA) level
    • integrate sum-from-CA with IPMDAR import/export, CPP JSON import
    • update DQI Dollar download for sum-from-CA
    • add CA-level data tabs to EarnedValue, FutureEtc download
    • add new AuditReport for ACWP at CA level
    • add RefID to AuditReport (to specify DOD vs. DOE metrics)
    • add Min, Max, ML GovEac fields
    • update DQI, metric, cost/schedule date calcs to use ErrVal as needed (vs zero)
    • multiple refinements to DECM audit metrics
    • fix improper scaling of BaselineChg fields on import
    • run tasklinks after setting element hierarchy
    • always link tasks to both WBS and OBS in IPMDAR SPD file
    • remove calculated fields from EarnedValue, FutureEtc data downloads
    • restore 'order by' in bubble chart query
    • fix IPMDAR CDP ReprogrammingAdjustments export
    • support long AuditNote data entries
    • tighten script injection check of string query params
    • many minor bug fixes and enhancements
    • documentation updates
  • Version: 4.7.2.130 (7365e32) : 2024-02-01
    • update watchdir to support PARS JSON files, add new 'failed' directory option
    • enhance ord_id -> EndDate substitution in custom charts/reports
    • restore user-only bulk import functionality
    • fix 'recalc product' export of DqiFlags table
    • fix Set Chart Date Range dialog for cross-contract datasets, Schedule Work-off chart
    • do not emit hours in IPMDAR SummaryPerformance.json unless selected
    • minor database changes to simplify FmtFlag values
    • documentation updates
  • Version: 4.7.2.129 (2be4e10) : 2023-12-19
    • add new OTB charts: Single Point Adjustment, Total Contract Variance
    • add support for per-contract templates
    • add and calculate ACWP burn rates (3,6,12-per average AcwpCur)
    • add and calculate EarnedValue.TotalFlat, Task.FreeFloatVal
    • update active element for Kanban clicks
    • emit warning after import and before recalc if calendar is missing FutureEtc dates
    • extend Cpr.DistStmt to 4000 characters
    • greatly extend watchdir logging
    • reinstate "sleep" watchdir setting
    • properly handle IPMDAR custom CA fields when element is own parent
    • don't emit warnings for unmatched shared fields if not importing them
    • fix IPMDAR import EOC mapping when target contract exists
    • other minor bug fixes and enhancements
    • documentation updates
  • Version: 4.7.1.128 (78b5d46) : 2023-10-13
    • add new SEM task DQIs
    • refine can_prune checks and pruning code
    • enable element hierarchy update via UI
    • properly reset user permission when group permissions change
    • fix 'CaSym' capitalization error in IMPDAR converter
    • other minor bug fixes and enhancements
    • documentation updates
  • Version: 4.7.0.127 (1b6a43b) : 2023-09-20
    • fix newly-introduced wInsight XML export issues
  • Version: 4.7.0.127 (c4952b2) : 2023-09-15
    • add SEM AI report
    • add import of DOE JSON files
    • in input editor, retain current section on save
    • add unit display scale to narrative report subtitles
    • in IMPDAR import use existing contract's symbols
    • retain units, calendar on IPMDAR CPD import of existing contract
    • use Contract.TCmsSym, TRmtSym etc. to emit SPD TaskSubtypeID
    • use float (vs. numeric) for VAR PP fields in db updates
    • properly right-truncate mapped wInsight fields for SQL Server
    • on bulk import, map ContrUnit.SumOf from file to database ids
    • update IPMDAR converter to use extended ipmdar table
    • extend formating options in fn_var_pp SQL
    • add support for DisplayDecimal, DisplayScale in var_pp function
    • add missing VAR PP calculations (MSSQL, Oracle)
    • other minor bug fixes and enhancements
    • documentation updates
  • Version: 4.6.11.126 (1ae66e8) : 2023-08-17
    • add support for import of DOE JSON files
    • add support for custom fields in XLS schedule imports
    • allow multi-unit select in data download
    • default to FS relationship for Format 6 imports
    • add support for cross-calendar banded narratives
    • emit warning for data download Excel row limit
    • emit Task.Subtype on IPMDAR SPD conversion
    • fix for cross-contract placeholders in custom reports
    • other minor bug fixes and enhancements
    • documentation updates
  • Version: 4.6.10.125 (1723b89) : 2023-07-19
    • add 'percent of parent VAR' tables, fields and template placeholders
    • add FutureEtc fields to chart editor
    • numerous enhancements to pin button functionality
    • add prior period VAR report (available via custom menu item)
    • other minor bug fixes and enhancements
    • documentation updates
  • Version: 4.6.9.124 (17c0ce0) : 2023-06-27
    • allow per-dsn overrides in empower.conf
    • fix update charts/reports on gantt chart task selection
    • add DashStyle option to custom charts
    • download converted files when queuing
    • warn and ignore when CONVERT set for native file types
    • other minor bug fixes and enhancements
    • documentation updates
  • Version: 4.6.8.123 (63a3f9e) : 2023-06-21
    • major VAR and Action Item editor updates
    • add "contains" interactive filtering
    • allow interactive filter in dashboard
    • update SEM chart days late calculation and text
    • add prev-period fields for Cum S/P/A, Bac, Eac
    • allow very large Narr entries in NarrElemPer
    • fix Staffing Data download for pruned structures
    • export WBS with pruned structures in Narr EDI export
    • update VAR 'Insert' menu to work with 'Pin' button
    • restore data download access for read-only users
    • restore eNotebook toolbar button
    • fix Staffing History chart off-by-one
    • properly initialize reports when gantt chart open and empty
    • use ErrVal for L1 Validity Report
    • optionally update dataset on open dialog period selection
    • queuing fixes and enhancements (W-only imports, CONVERT support)
    • IPMDAR CPD and SPD export fixes and enhancements
    • P6 XLS import enhancements
    • other minor bug fixes and enhancements
    • documentation updates
  • Version: 4.6.7.122 (3a8bcc4) : 2023-05-16
    • fixes, updates and enhancements to IPMDAR SPD and CPD export/import
    • add support for interactive gantt/task prefilters
    • properly include all links for cost views with REL toggle
    • properly set Gantt chart date range for cost views with REL toggle
    • set period ordinal values in schedule-only recalc
    • optionally connect to Oracle with SERVICE_NAME
    • in Open Dataset, include first (earliest) period for 'All Contracts'
    • fix Empower XML export with IX_SCH unchecked
    • suppress double-update of chart/report when Gantt chart open
    • optionally set 'Driving' from TASKPRED in P6 XLS import
    • other minor bug fixes and enhancements
    • documentation updates
  • Version: 4.6.6.121 (b483f8f) : 2023-04-12
    • fix Cost Dates Data Download period selection
    • update sample login.php for SimpleSAMLphp 2.0
    • documentation updates
  • Version: 4.6.6.121 (0602a75) : 2023-04-11
    • add CalcCostDates flag, CostDate table
    • for CalcCostDates = 0 initialize cost dates from CostDate (vs. EarnedValue)
    • import CA/WP cost dates from IPMDAR CPD
    • export cost dates to IPMDAR CPD
    • add Cost Dates to data upload/download
    • other minor bug fixes and enhancements
  • Version: 4.6.5.120 (d2d8671) : 2023-04-03
    • add new EDI NARR export option
    • add custom metrics via Columns download/upload
    • extend audit metric pivot fields (to 200 EVMS, 100 IMS)
    • use user-supplied ElemType symbols in IPMDAR hierarchy messages
    • in IPMDAR CPD do not emit empty SummaryPerformance dates
    • properly handle IPMDAR CPD when periods not sorted ascending
    • document custom submenus
    • other minor bug fixes and enhancements
  • Version: 4.6.4.119 (c25b999) : 2023-03-07
    • add EarnedValue.BcwsDelta calculated value
    • fix Open Dataset dialog for '(All Contracts)' with calendar/portolio filter
    • fix ord_id => EndDate mapping for MSSQL custom chart/report
    • fix SHIFT+click WSA export
    • fix EtcDeltaPct field SQLL
    • other minor bug fixes and enhancements
  • Version: 4.6.4.118 (8a2e0d9) : 2023-02-17
    • update DOD Audit Tests to DECM 6.0
    • add Gantt mode toolbar buttons
    • add SEM calculations, chart, and report
    • include portfolio and/or calendar in dataset name
    • add SHIFT+click option for multi-period WSA exports
    • update rate/usage variance calculations
    • add SQL functions to enable/disable DECM/DOE DQIs
    • fixes and refinements to IPMDAR import/export
    • fix tooltips for CV and CPI vs. % Complete charts
    • fix for importing numeric WbsNum in MSSQL
    • fix export errors when ContrName contains '.'
    • update SendEmail TLS handling
    • other minor bug fixes and enhancements
    • documentation updates
  • Version: 4.6.3.117 (a5c883c) : 2023-01-12
    • minor javascript updates for filter/view editors, import EDI, VAR input and data down dialogs
    • fix custom chart refresh after interactive filter change
  • Version: 4.6.3.117 (3ac7aac) : 2023-01-05
    • add ContrUnit.IsCore to set detail recalc by unit
    • add Baseline, Forecast, Actual Start/End dates to IMPDAR cost export
    • add portfolios to 'Delete Shared' dialog
    • use CUR-N in title string for cross-contract sum and no shared calendar
    • require at least 'R' access to merge file from existing contract
    • ignore prune state when importing IPMDAR schedule file
    • update custom charts after interactive filter change
    • other minor bug fixes and enhancements
    • documentation updates
  • Version: 4.6.2.116 (b1b244b) : 2022-11-28
    • make audit metric hits available in cost and task mode views
    • update custom chart/report handling for shared calendar datasets
    • identify key fields in data download files, clarify 'action' column notes
    • add "Import shared items" import option
    • include dollar tests in Audit Matrix download
    • exclude Admin user from license count
    • add HIDE_UNAPPROVED_VAR option
    • add EMAIL_SUBJECT (|Type|) placeholder
    • reconnect to mail server after bad email
    • other minor bug fixes and enhancements
    • documentation updates
  • Version: 4.6.1.115 (08efe9f) : 2022-10-15
    • add Portfolios filter to open dataset dialog
    • add Calendars filter to open dataset dialog
    • add sum button support for cross-contract dataset with shared calendar
    • add new SEM charts
    • add EAC Narrative copy forward
    • remove OpenDate <= EndDate restriction for action item display
    • sort by display name in UM dialog if populated
    • fix MSSQL XML import for excess decimals
    • other minor bug fixes and enhancements
    • documentation updates
  • Version: 4.6.0.114 (067e503) : 2022-08-19
    • greatly extend schedule analysis capabilities
    • add Banded WAD Report and WAD export option
    • add WAD scope reports
    • fix Export Narrative dropped connection handling
    • allow apostrophes in prefilter values
    • other minor bug fixes and enhancements
    • documentation updates
  • Version: 4.5.10.113 (d9b16b8) : 2022-07-16
    • track template section completion in VAR and User narratives
    • add recalc support for summing units per-contract
    • conditionally create level 1 cost element on schedule-only import
    • add DurVal1, DurVal2, DurVal3 to Task table
    • restore 'Grand Total' line in summed sort window export
    • add separate recalc path for summing pruned vs. unpruned structures
    • add handlers for IMPDAR Task.OtherConstraintType
    • other minor bug fixes and enhancements
  • Version: 4.5.10.112 (5d2e966) : 2022-06-13
    • fix User Maintenance dialog (failure to populate)
    • other minor bug fixes and enhancements
    • documentation updates
  • Version: 4.5.10.112 (91b3b67) : 2022-06-07
    • add and populate new schedule analysis fields
    • in action item editor, set open and due date for new action to current date
    • order Audit Trends tests by Attr, Metric instead of TestID
    • add TEMP_DIR configuration option (for container-based installations)
    • load empower.conf only once, at startup
    • other minor fixes and enhancements
  • Version: 4.5.10.111 (6b918c0) : 2022-05-16
    • update to DOE 4.0 metrics
    • exclude non-reporting elements from Discrete/LOE placeholder sums
    • allow html in email notes
    • kanban fix for single quotes in 'Reject Reason'
    • other minor bug fixes and enhancements
    • documentation updates
  • Version: 4.5.9.110 (a261dee) : 2022-05-02
    • update IPMR Format 1 9b.14, 9b.16 (use CBB)
    • add poll/refresh to narrative export
    • extend error checking when adding custom fields on import
    • fix recalc of scaled units (Scale > 0)
    • other minor fixes and enhancements
  • Version: 4.5.9.110 (37b301e) : 2022-04-25
    • fix kanban display (properly refresh after drag/drop)
    • fix data upload permissions (when non-admin user changes > 1000 rows)
    • fix and enhance New_Project data download (when project present in prior period)
    • fix set_column call in several Excel downloads (suppress warning on open)
    • documentation updates
  • Version: 4.5.9.110 (96529c0) : 2022-04-18
    • fix sendemails for action views
    • fix for edited views when saving VAR Narrative
    • fix Weight and Threshold optimized export queries
    • other minor fixes and enhancements
  • Version: 4.5.9.110 (b6b292e) : 2022-04-12
    • add 'Audit Dollar Tests' export
    • restore 'Reporting Level' to optimized EDI export
    • add 'Work Package' IPMR export option
    • add 'Work Package' EDI export option
    • add structure name check to XML export
    • add banner support for SSO default contract
    • update LastUser and LastUpdate in Kanbans
    • default to empty dataset when SSO default contract is invalid
    • fix FILELIST.TXT in WSA export
    • always emit Unit.Scale in wInsight XML
    • documentation updates
    • other minor bug fixes and enhancements
  • Version: 4.5.8.110 (c19a39e) : 2022-03-03
    • updates for DECM v5.0
    • add deleted tasks check to level 1 SA report
    • add chart date range dialog
    • add Task Detail report
    • add Publish Period dialog
    • allow users with read-only access to set VAR Categories
    • deny import of existing contract unless user has write access
    • use Flagged (vs. Failed) in AuditMatrix header
    • limit units by contract in data download
    • use display name in user maintenance dialog, if present
    • in fixlinks recalc, only insert zero-value records for dollars and hours
    • fix Set Gantt Options (broken in Task Report change)
    • add support for additional IPMDAR fields
    • update Support dialog hours
    • other minor bug fixes and enhancements
  • Version: 4.5.7.109 (2e52cee) : 2022-01-26
    • fix Gantt chart failure to open externally
    • documentation updates for per-contract banners
    • other minor bug fixes and enhancements
  • Version: 4.5.7.109 (1ec41ae) : 2022-01-18
    • add support for per-contract banners
    • fix sort window export with group-by and/or summary rows
    • add Gantt placeholder compatibility
    • Export DQI IMS/Relationship for cross-contract datasets
    • add 'extended' VAR Category fields, functions
    • properly calculate FilterHier when > ~7500 children
    • other minor bug fixes and enhancements
  • Version: 4.5.6.108 (3a6da04) : 2022-01-03
    • add 'Set VAR Categories' dialog and VAR category fields
    • add LOE/Discrete breakout in custom reports
    • specify custom fields to emit on IPMDAR export
    • make selected TaskID available to reports
    • extend IPMDAR custom field import
    • round excess decimals in XML import (MSSQL only)
    • minor bug fixes and enhancements
    • documentation updates
  • Version: 4.5.5.107 (225a0f7) : 2021-12-06
    • add additional rate/efficiency variances, other db updates
    • clarify Six Period Summary 3 and 6 PER CPI titles
    • extend custom chart/report SQL for cross-contract datasets
    • display SOAP Header/Response as CloudEvm upload status
    • fix recalc first period decum (SQL Server only)
    • fix recalc set reporting elements for alt structures (Postgres only)
    • fix watchdir analyze option
    • other minor bug fixes and enhancements
  • Version: 4.5.5.106 (ef48cc5) : 2021-11-11
    • fix copy forward for two-role VAR workflow
    • fix prefilter check for filters with AIStatus fields
    • remove KEEPALIVE config option (replaced by polling functions)
    • complete downloads on refresh after browser timeout
    • drop automatic hierarchy recalc after adding plugs on import
    • fix volatility report column headers for %P date formats (Oracle)
  • Version: 4.5.5.106 (e1e530e) : 2021-10-26
    • update VarState and VarStateID column SQL
    • export/import IPMDAR OtherEarnedValueTechnique, if required
    • consolidate group row in sort window export
    • warn but allow IMPDAR export with lowest-level not CA/SLPP, WP/PP, ACT
    • other minor bug fixes
  • Version: 4.5.5.105 (fef71e6) : 2021-10-18
    • add 'DQI Relationships' export
    • 'group by' summary row enhancements
    • add '$' option for exact matching in text filters
    • in Excel Connect, add support for HrsInPer, PerNum, calendar name
    • add predecessor UID to TaskPreds data download
    • IPMDAR export fixes and enhancements
    • fixes to DQI 127 and 149
    • minor bug fixes and enhancements
    • documentation updates
  • Version: 4.5.4.104 (0cfabc7) : 2021-10-07
    • further enhance XML export Threshold and Weight queries
  • Version: 4.5.4.104 (feb7139) : 2021-09-27
    • add support for merging when queuing is enabled
    • extend cross-contract email notifications (roles in multiple contracts)
    • allow TSvtSym, TSmtSym, TZbtSym to be comma-separated lists
    • add Contract.EvasCmpType, update EvasCmp calculation
    • use Contract.LoeSym (vs. 'LOE') in DQI 128 calculation
    • add missing rows to AiWorkflow (Submitter access to Rejected items)
    • documentation updates
  • Version: 4.5.4.103 (29c4e04) : 2021-09-21
    • update Narrative and Action Item workflow
    • update Kanban dialogs to support new workflow
    • add support for activity elements (below WP/PP)
    • refine and extend import prune and merge
    • modify JSON format of stored Narratives (for easier manipulation in SQL Server)
    • retain manual AuditTest entries in subsequent recalc
    • fix Gantt chart when period has duplicate UIDD, PUID in multiple projects
    • fix recalc_cd_wad procedure when contracts have identical WadNum
    • speed up XML export Threshold, Weight queries, support StruID > 2
    • add VAL_STR, VAL_INT, VAL_FLT config options (for external chart/report validation)
    • allow embedded JavaScript functions in external charts
    • validate Userr.txt and UserGroup.txt in user-only import
    • other minor bug fixes and enhancements
    • documentation updates
  • Version: 4.5.3.102 (ef89d85) : 2021-08-25
    • do not emit schedule records linked to non-reporting elements
    • restore XML export of task links to alternate structures
    • add Show Reporting Structures menu item
    • fix EQP calculation for future periods
    • properly handle rnaelem on bulk import with prune
    • fix XML prune on import into non-empty database
    • fix IPMDAR export DatasetConfiguration EOC settings
    • don't emit WorkPackageID on IMPDAR export to control account
    • guard against and warn parent = child WBS in Excel Connect import
    • recalc refinements for unlinked tasks element
    • IPMDAR schedule export refinements
    • documentation updates
    • other minor bug fixes and enhancements
  • Version: 4.5.2.101 (cb2e778) : 2021-08-12
    • update F4 handling to de-prune IPMR, UNCF, and XML exports as needed
    • set reporting levels in recalc instead of on each export
    • set task counts for all units
    • update UNCF/IPMDAR import to allow ProjName <> ContrName
    • add refresh/polling to EDI export dialogs
    • used SHARED_TEMP when prompting after file upload
    • print user-friendly errors when installing Perl modules
    • refine validation checks for cross-contract summary row
    • documentation updates
    • other minor bug fixes and enhancements
  • Version: 4.5.2.100 (70ec5c5) : 2021-07-23
    • add 'user-only' optimized import
    • add RptScale, RptDecimal, use in IPMR export
    • restore 'Refresh' button in selected dialogs, add polling
    • rename 'Check Status' to 'Queue Status', hide unless QUEUE set
    • add ProjName to Audit Matrix export
    • restore ElemLink functionality for non-pruned structures
    • restore WBS-only UN/CEFACT export
    • fix ch_gantt sorting with summary tasks
    • allow HTML-reserved characters when exporting grid
    • documentation updates
    • other minor bug fixes and enhancements
  • Version: 4.5.1.99 (1319ca9) : 2021-07-07
    • DQI / Audit Test fixes for duplicate Task UIDs in same period
    • DOE AuditTest refinements (including DQI 118/119 update)
    • fix narrative export to XML formats
    • add AU_RECALC option (selectively disable recalc options by user)
    • warn and ignore invalid columns in bulk import files
    • clarify status messages for aborted XLSX imports
    • documentation updates
  • Version: 4.5.1.98 (326cc41) : 2021-06-28
    • hierarchy calculation performance enhancements
    • DQI performance enhancements
    • in dialogs, pre-select active dataset contract, period, etc.
    • add 'non-add' column to IPMR report
    • copy schedule fields to non-dollar units
    • always generate SA report from Dollars, use per-contract HcSym
    • refine user-defined column import (AU_ADDCOLS config option)
    • refine and extend IPMDAR export checks
    • add ElemLevel check to bulk import validation
    • add TIME_ZONE config option for log timestamps
    • on queued import, override watchdir impflags with UI selection
    • documentation updates
    • other minor bug fixes and enhancements
  • Version: 4.5.0.97 (abb0da9) : 2021-05-25
    • fix RptElem stored procedure (MSSQL, Oracle)
    • fix WAD Baseline Report (MSSQL)
  • Version: 4.5.0.97 (8249e1f) : 2021-05-24
    • update FRName handling for UNCF exports
    • fix Empower optimized export
    • support formal reporting in bulk_data utility
  • Version: 4.5.0.97 (87320c4) : 2021-05-24
    • add support for formal reporting structures (non-reporting CAs)
    • in data download, limit structures displayed by selected contract
    • several DQI and Audit Report fixes
    • other minor bug fixes and enhancements
  • Version: 4.4.3.96 (d95fc72) : 2021-04-28
    • consolidate Audit matrix / Audit report calculations
    • add streaming status dialog for large Excel exports
    • add tooltips to contract selection dialogs
    • selectively disable User Maintenance dialog controls by AdminType
    • add ConnectDir utility (copy to remote watch directories)
    • rework 'cost date' recalc procedures for improved performance
    • add IPMDAR option for templates (ref Contract.VarType)
    • filter IMPDAR unit selection to just those present in period
    • scroll long section descriptions in VAR input editor
    • disable 'Import user data' in Import EDI for non-Admin users
    • use Windows-compatible boolean values in IMPDAR export
    • other minor bug fixes and enhancements
    • documentation updates
  • Version: 4.4.2.95 (f93fd5c) : 2021-04-01
    • DOE / DECM audit test updates and fixes
    • add (default hidden) audit_inputs_up/down to Inputs menu
    • add Watchdir support for batch mode (-b) when watching
    • add support for separators on customized menus
    • calculate DQIs using LagID (vs. LagType)
    • other bug fixes and minor enhancements
    • documentation updates
  • Version: 4.4.1.94 (68ce1e3) : 2021-02-25
    • DOE and DECM Audit Report updates
    • CloudEvm integration (ETC upload/download)
    • enhancements to SSO/SAML user processing
    • fix '<>' interactive prefilter processing multiple values
    • fix schedule hierarchy required check
    • security enhancements (for text-prompt dialogs)
    • documentation updates
  • Version: 4.3.4.92 (f7f7858) : 2021-02-11
    • fix recalc_cc_needs_althier (to fire when no records)
    • refine rlogn handling (for load-balanced SSO)
    • include 'workers' option in placksvr.pl
  • Version: 4.3.4.92 (bff400c) : 2021-02-08
    • default to '=' for numeric filter
    • restore watch/batch multiple dirs for DSN (unless queuing)
    • add QUEUE_DIR config option
    • use SHARED_TEMP in remove_aged_dir
    • add RLOGN empower.conf variable (to set login host)
    • properly recognize config section headers (fixes ADD_MB_)
  • Version: 4.3.4.92 (b080bd9) : 2021-01-26
    • add SHARED_TEMP config option (stateless file download)
    • support multiple watchdir queues on a single server
    • add numeric and date "not equal" (<>) interactive filtering
    • calculate alternate hierarchies only when needed
    • fix recalc_cc_f3 bug (introduced 10/27/20 release)
  • Version: 4.3.3.92 (55e8415) : 2020-12-21
    • add Unit selection to export narrative dialog box
    • add recalc-only processing to watchdir
    • add support for recalc/impedi queuing
    • transfer Task.Subtype in UNCF F6
    • add RMT and CMS to IPMDAR Subtype maps
    • fix 'sync sort window' export narrative option
    • fix Postgres delete_st function
    • fix DQI Detail (control + click) download
  • Version: 4.3.2.92 (af25605) : 2020-12-03
    • fix many charts/reports for indirect elements
    • fix custom report handling for indirects (broken 4.3.1.88)
    • allow read-only users to update AuditVals / AuditNotes
    • add indirect elements in recalc, if missing
    • add 'Toggle DQI/Audit', 'process EV data' recalc options
    • add FilterDesc, ViewDesc to user item exports
  • Version: 4.3.2.92 (cbd2b69) : 2020-11-02
    • fix F3/F4 recalc when first future records > 1 period in future
    • fix CumCpiFcAdj calculation
    • limit EuwtLink export to selected units (UnitID <= 3)
    • in DQI Report, filter DQI TestRefs according to AuditID
    • refine DQI TestRefs
  • Version: 4.3.2.91 (5a4f1d1) : 2020-10-06
    • update to DECM 3.6
    • default Gantt scale to months
    • if no OBS structure, set F2 IPMR to 'None'
    • updates and fixes to UN/CFACT F1, F7 exports
    • update DQI TestRefs to reflect DECM/DOE changes
    • eliminate duplicate audit matrix rows (unit-based tests)
  • Version: 4.3.2.90 (fc3e09b) : 2020-08-31
    • retain export to / unit selection options in EDI export on contract selection
    • update Evm, ElemType column definitions to better handle NULL values in IPF
    • update UNC F6, Excel schedule imports to populate CA and WP fields
    • fix recalc_cd_fixlinks (properly update by structure)
    • DQI 95, 96 refinements
    • set ObsNum from altelem table when possible
    • fix Schedule Work-Off chart
    • check predecessor task (vs task) incomplete in DQI 48
    • count tasks (vs elements) in AuditTest (TestID=30)
    • properly set PubLevel for Admin User logged in as Admin
    • earned schedule recalc refinements
    • replace forbidden characters in useritem exports on Windows
    • documentation updates
  • Version: 4.3.2.89 (578c2ec) : 2020-07-20
    • calculate linked schedule for non-pruned alternate structures
    • extend dialog defaults to support new 'Export to' options
    • add "summary CA/SLPP" reporting-level check to IPMR download
    • refine reporting-level check for pruned structures
    • restore "lowest-level must be WP/PP..." IPMDAR warning
    • minor fixes and enhancements related to pruned structures
  • Version: 4.3.2.89 (8fd2e4d) : 2020-07-13
    • replace dp and dpns (pivot) tables with corresponding (and faster) text fields
    • fix download file name when exporting multiple XML files
    • fix typo on DOE test 03.01.01
    • fix several cost date calculations (Oracle)
    • fix user script parsing when comment not present
  • Version: 4.3.1.88 (582afe9) : 2020-06-30
    • extend pruning functionality to include CA/SLPP
    • display CA/SLPP/WP/PP elements in pruned alternate structures
    • generate summary-level DQIs and schedule metrics in pruned alternate structures
    • add import/export support for pruned structures in all formats
    • allow data to be mapped to summary elements in target structures
    • add 'Export to Control Account' option (EDI, IPMR, Narr)
    • add counts for Kanban categories
    • dynamically update schedule linking as needed when exporting to CA / RPT
    • add GANTT_FLAGS config option (to set default 'Gantt Options')
    • display '+' for hybrid DOE audit tests in Audit Trends report
    • update Audit Metrics display color for passing but non-zero dollar DQIs
    • do not import when "Download converted" is checked
    • add "Refresh" option for streaming recalc and import status
    • refine WAD/BL Integration report
    • significant performance increases in earned-schedule recalc
    • add support for 'comment' tag in user scripts
    • zero-out parent EarnedValue, FutureEtc on deletion of last child
    • always include AuditNote, AuditVal if present in bulk import
    • multiple DOD and DOE audit metric refinements
    • many small bug fixes and minor enhancements
    • documentation updates
  • Version: 4.3.0.87 (ebbc1f3) : 2020-04-30
    • update IPMDAR import/export for v1.0 release
    • update DQI and AuditTests to support DECM 3.51
    • DQI and AuditTest refinements for DOE metrics
    • add Banded Narrative reports
    • optimize EarnedSchedule procedure
    • rework WBS Tree code to support very large structures
    • extend watchdir config format to support per-DSN options
    • add watchdir 'export' option (for chained import from recalc-only database)
    • extend ElemLink to support linking to/from summary elements
    • limit DQI calculations to WBS/Dollars
    • limit colors/tends/VAR calculations to Dollars/Hours/EQP
    • limit PMB/OTB/EuwtLink calculation to Dollars/Hours/EQP
    • add 'prune' bulk import option (limit alternate structures to CA)
    • add PER6 bulk import option (watchdir-only, limit recalc database to six periods)
    • add REPR 'recalc products' bulk export option (so no recalc required on import)
    • update UN/CEFACT, wInsight XML exports to expand pruned structures
    • update UN/CEFACT exports to allow alternate F2 structure
    • optionally specify target contract in UNCF7, XLSX schedule import
    • many lesser bug fixes and enhancements
    • documentation updates
  • Version: 4.2.1.86 (0c504f2) : 2020-04-02
    • allow 'and' in WBS Description for Chart Data exports
    • correct data format for UNCF Fmt 7 exports (MSSQL, Oracle)
    • fix data queries for report-level optimized export
  • Version: 4.2.0.86 (1f9f5d7) : 2020-02-27
    • in 'Export Chart Data', use Gantt prefilter if present
    • add 'Collapse All' button (for sort window tree/groups)
    • extend watchdir.conf check to include read/write permissions
    • fix mis-named DQI columns (T98, T99, T116, T117)
    • update IPMDAR export (to 2 Dec 2019 Draft)
    • add non-EOC OH, COM, G&A to L1/PMB EOC chart/report
    • limit Empower-optimized export to lowest-level data
    • fix date handling in 'Export Range' dialog (Oracle)
    • scale child elements as needed with 'Children' button
    • add Element fields to indicate WBS/OBS for CA/WP
    • add support for custom charts via cust.js
    • add 'keep-alive' option for specified recalc procedures
    • DECM and DOE audit test revisions
    • documentation updates
  • Version: 4.1.1.85 (7366cc2) : 2020-01-10
    • support incomplete and non-month-end calendars in 'Export Range'
    • add scaling for custom charts, 0-value minimum in 'Set Chart Range'
    • abort BulkImport on ElemID = ParentID
    • skip missing/extra element validation check if not already present
    • add/correct several BlPred-related DQIs (MSSQL, Oracle)
  • Version: 4.1.1.85 (c8e5344) : 2019-12-10
    • add 'Set Chart Range' dialog
    • add 'Validate import file' bulk import option
    • update DECM to 3.4
    • extend parameter validation for ATR reports
    • user per-contract EOC unit mappings in UN/CEFACT export
    • use long dash (vs. horizontal arrow) for no-change symbol
    • DQI and AuditTest refinements and fixes
  • Version: 4.1.0.84 (0db65f0) : 2019-11-18
    • fix manifest date for per-period optimized export with alternate calendar
    • fix recalc_cc_addml syntax error (MSSQL, Oracle)
    • fix P6 constraint code conversion
  • Version: 4.1.0.84 (6391023) : 2019-11-14
    • add ability to specify defaults for Admin dialogs (in empower.conf)
    • tighten BOP, EOP, Baseline Change checks in X12 converter
    • in Excel Connect, only export FutureEtc records for export period
    • fix recalc error if Tasklink records point to missing structure
  • Version: 4.1.0.84 (db0a9d8) : 2019-10-31
    • allow users to be in multiple groups
    • don't include deactivated users (user code = NA) in license count
    • allow user to specify new contract name on export range
    • add 'Close on OK' option to Open Dataset dialog box
    • add 'Kanban' UI for Action Item / VAR narrative workflow
    • add support for per-contract user-specified hard and soft constraint codes
    • expand Apply / Edit dialog (to access all charts, reports, views, filters, etc.)
    • new tabs in Contract data download (to better organize settings)
    • documentation updates
    • limit DQI 22, 23 to distinct Task / Pred pairs
    • fix server-side conversion of and/or interactive filters that use VAR/DQI fields
    • fix Audit Matrix export for DQIs that count linked baseline tasks
    • other minor fixes and enhancements
  • Version: 4.0.5.83 (7a90abd) : 2019-10-04
    • fixes for filter editor groups and data upload
  • Version: 4.0.5.83 (fca0c38) : 2019-09-19
    • add 'Export From Range' and 'Prune To Range' dialogs
    • calculate Earned Schedule (ES) metrics for sum button
    • fix divide-by-zero check for SPI in DQI 29
    • correct F6 import handling of unitID='MON'
    • correct ES FmtFlag value, coalesce for contract Name/Alias
  • Version: 4.0.4.82 (0a66f3c) : 2019-09-03
    • properly handle UN/CEFACT 1-4 Period Names when period crosses a calendar year end
    • tweak validation of cross-contract element ids (avoid spurious 'invalid parameter' when ids are very large)
    • disable grid 'stable sort' flag for better performance on very large data sets
  • Version: 4.0.4.82 (c5b6409) : 2019-08-23
    • modify DQI 48 and related audit metrics to count tasks (not elements, relationships)
    • rework data upload 'can_edit' function for better performance with very large databases
    • documentation updates, minor bug fixes and enhancements
  • Version: 4.0.4.81 (1400c3c) : 2019-08-08
    • extend Excel Connect (include IPMR data, MR/UB, EQP)
    • add new groups to Chart Editor (DOE tests, Earned Schedule, Days)
    • IPMR2 fixes and enhancements
    • Watchdir enhancements (import sorting, IMPR2 support)
    • add VAC column to EOC report
    • numerous minor bug fixes and enhancements
  • Version: 4.0.4.80 (7abf364) : 2019-07-02
    • update DECM to v3.3
    • add 12-period CPI and SPI (CpiCum12, SpiCum12)
    • automatically call 'set linked' routines during recalc
    • process watchdir files in alphabetical order (by lower-case filename)
    • update SVG-to-PDF/PNG converter on Windows so Java is no longer required
    • update to Highcharts 7.1
    • minor bug fixes and enhancements
  • Version: 4.0.4.79 (c91572b) : 2019-06-18
    • optionally show late and/or prior finish date indicators in Gantt chart
    • Audit Report fixes (yellow background w/ Num=0; NaN w/ Note but no manual values)
    • documentation updates
  • Version: 4.0.3.79 (b5e8ace) : 2019-06-10
    • add ES fields to chart editor, use AUDIT_AGENCY value for Audit group title
    • don't update Calendar DateFmt, FyEnd on UNCF and X12 imports
    • Allow SQL keywords (e.g. "and", "or", etc.) in ContrAlias field
    • fix MSSQL/populate.sql (broken in 5/21 release)
  • Version: 4.0.3.78 (987a613) : 2019-05-31
    • add PMB BAC and MR to Contract Performance chart, use FutureEtc (vs EacMR)
    • documentation updates
  • Version: 4.0.2.78 (49b124e) : 2019-05-22
    • update DECM to v.3.2
    • add TestRefs to Column table, use in DQI report
    • add Description field to view and filter editors
    • add new tab to AuditVals download for notes, links
    • prevent Excel from interpreting action item numbers as scientific notation
    • ensure dqipivot recalc is always called after dqiflags recalc
  • Version: 4.0.1.77 (3d6a63f) : 2019-05-10
    • update AuditTest 27A104b
    • gather table stats in bulk_data.pl (Oracle)
    • fix action view ipf for non-text fields
  • Version: 4.0.1.76 (6275afc) : 2019-04-30
    • replace "drop view if exists" syntax for backwards compatibility (MSSQL)
    • automatically clear cookies on logout, tweak recalc dialog text
    • documentation updates
  • Version: 4.0.0.76 (7eb4459) : 2019-04-24
    • add DOE Audit Report (as new per-contract option)
    • add Earned Schedule (ES) metrics
    • new recalc, import/export options for ES, Audit Tests
    • update AI report (remove OSD Tripwire section, emit BEI/CEI only as needed)
    • add support, user script to consolidate baseline schedule into forecast schedule
    • enable display of baseline-only tasks
    • other bug fixes and enhancements
  • Version: 3.9.3.75 (08bcf8a) : 2019-03-12
    • include all elements in WAD / Baseline Integration report
    • fix for MSSQL recalc of DQI 100
  • Version: 3.9.3.75 (36d45df) : 2019-03-07
    • fix 'Export Report HTML' for EVAS Metrics report
    • DQI and EVAS updates (to track DCMA 3.1 changes)
  • Version: 3.9.3.74 (fade22c) : 2019-02-07
    • fix bulk import bug affecting Task Predecessor IDs
  • Version: 3.9.3.74 (6eb28b3) : 2019-02-05
    • set default LinkVal before checking for unlinked tasks
    • properly handle square brackets in User EAC input labels
    • support print-to-PDF from browser if no headers/footers
    • restore proper '&nbsp;' handling in Export Narratives
    • documentation updates
  • Version: 3.9.3.74 (61e8797) : 2019-01-19
    • customize menubar by adding / moving items
    • use ContrName (vs ContrAlias) in EDI export
  • Version: 3.9.3.74 (ce0626b) : 2019-01-15
    • properly mark ContrAlias as an Empower-only field
    • add Schedule Work-Off chart
    • optionally read custom toolbar/menu files from config directory
    • documentation updates
  • Version: 3.9.2.74 (93fe5ee) : 2019-01-10
    • exclude Milestone, LOE tasks from all task completion calculations
    • correct db73-74 ContrAlias field type (Oracle only)
    • strip path from IE/Edge file uploads
  • Version: 3.9.2.74 (b1cd6e5) : 2019-01-07
    • handle custom sorts/advanced interactive filters when exporting sort window
    • retain custom sort across refresh, include in Dashboards
    • add ContrAlias (UI alias for contract name)
    • documentation updates
  • Version: 3.9.2.73 (1f87305) : 2019-01-02
    • fix DQI 48 for tasks with multiple relationships
    • add custom sort (client-side sort on multiple columns)
    • extend parameter validation
    • extend merge to support incoming L1 as child in target
    • ignore elements with RptElem(E) = -1, IPMR(EDI) export
    • harden AT samples against XSS attacks, require manual install
  • Version: 3.9.1.73 (5eddceb) : 2018-12-17
    • fix IPMR2 export date handling (SQL Server, Oracle)
  • Version: 3.9.1.73 (61d7af6) : 2018-12-14
    • extend interactive text filter logic (or, not, null, not null)
    • close 'Open Dataset' dialog automatically on 'OK'
    • prompt for confirmation when deleting contract
    • new menu item for Admin Users to toggle login
    • add 'Alternate Date' export option
    • fix LagValNum calculation (MSSQL only)
    • security enhancements
    • documentation updates
  • Version: 3.9.0.72 (b0087b2) : 2018-12-03
    • properly escape < and > in status bar and filter string
    • add sum-button support to views with Contract fields
    • only allow gantt filters in gantt views
    • correctly handle % cmp when both types in gantt view
    • allow non-Admin user with 'W' access to grant contract permissions
    • update EVAS 27A106a text, add aliases for Contract fields also in Cpr table
    • additional security enhancements
  • Version: 3.9.0.71 (a39966f) : 2018-11-23
    • extend session ID to 48 characters
    • add XSRF checks to prompted saves (um, ai, narr)
  • Version: 3.9.0.70 (90b6a86) : 2018-11-19
    • copy forward EVAS report notes
    • add clickable links to EVAS report
    • add 'Summary' tab (matching report) to EVAS audit matrix export
    • include denominator rows in EVAS audit matrix export
    • correct bad/missing element links automatically in recalc
    • EVAS/DQI updates
    • optionally specify password complexity
    • protect against XSRF (phishing) attacks
    • other security enhancements
    • documentation updates
  • Version: 3.8.2.69 (74f3664) : 2018-10-01
    • add Element.WpMgr
    • extend Contractor.State to 255 chars (Oracle, MSSQL)
    • EVAS/DQI fixes and updates
    • allow user with write-access to edit ElemLink
    • skip PubLevel access check if no period dependence in request
  • Version: 3.8.2.68 (97436f6) : 2018-09-26
    • fixes and enhancements for import merge
    • user maintenance dialog fix (was dropping final char in text fields)
    • add per-period task hierarchy recalc
    • import WbsNum from P6/MSP Excel, skip start/finish checks
    • separate system and database update scripts
    • documentation updates
  • Version: 3.8.2.68 (08b3a3e) : 2018-09-10
    • fix cross-contract sum-button charts queries (Oracle only)
    • update several EVAS tests
    • support alternate encryption algorithms
    • open dataset from SAML/SSO login
    • support alternate ODBC Driver (MSSQL)
    • security enhancements
  • Version: 3.8.2.67 (b8a8be5) : 2018-08-24
    • update EVAS tests 12I01a, 22I02a
    • update ASPX SSO sample
    • use POST (vs GET) when saving views (for very wide views)
    • move default LinkVal update from DQI to schedule recalc proc
    • fix AuditNote upload for non-admin user
    • fix watchdir.pl regression (broken 30 July)
    • documentation updates
  • Version: 3.8.2.66 (52dbc00) : 2018-08-10
    • fix MR/UB chart to show L1 CV Cum (was SV Cum)
    • force width to int in ch_gantt (for Oracle)
    • add Cpr to tables that contain Empower-only fields
    • update index.php samples
  • Version: 3.8.2.66 (038f70e) : 2018-08-06
    • ignore CaoEstCompl during wInsight export
    • add get/set password utilities
    • remove receive_sso function, update samples
  • Version: 3.8.2.66 (91fc8a0) : 2018-08-01
    • implement SAML2 logout
  • Version: 3.8.2.66 (01b3c24) : 2018-07-31
    • custom links can be added to menu.xml
    • restore LaborHrID data entry
    • support EVAS trends recalc options in watchdir
    • optionally log user out after specified period of inactivity
    • security enhancements
  • Version: 3.8.1.66 (9f14053) : 2018-07-13
    • issue warning if 'Group By' invoked with no open dataset
    • documentation updates
  • Version: 3.8.1.66 (c2d3a68) : 2018-07-05
    • add support for alternate structures for F1 and F2 IPMR
    • count tasks (vs relationships) in EVAS 06A2 03a, 05a, 06a
    • update Period.PerNum from CalendarDet in recalc
    • toggle gantt tree mode without reloading from server
    • do not require BaselineStart/Finish to render Gantt chart
    • add external-window support for Gantt chart
    • add EVAS Trends report
    • add custom-chart support for EVAS metics
    • add sum-button support to EVAS reports and exports
    • fix Fmt5Var recalc (broken 3/13/18, not updating after initial recalc)
  • Version: 3.8.0.65 (6339c7c) : 2018-05-30
    • support adding elements in bulk import merge
    • support sum button in views containing Cpr fields
    • store Audit notes separately from values (so not lost in recalc)
    • bulk import/export Audit notes and manual inputs
    • updates for docker, latest version of Perl
    • update version to 3.8.0.65
  • Version: 3.7.6.64 (2c290a3) : 2018-05-22
    • revert change to EVAS 06a506c numerator, fix denominator
    • include unlinked tasks in DQI IMS export, add 'Bad Link' column
    • add Task link checks (bad/missing) to SA report at level 1
    • hide all but SVG chart export formats with USE_BATIK=0 or omitted
    • emit IPMR OTB values for period end '>=' otb date (vs strictly '>')
    • reword IPMR export option for missing records ('zero' -> 'null')
  • Version: 3.7.6.63 (f957489) : 2018-05-17
    • add support for IPMR2 import/export (experimental)
    • widen contract selection windows
    • add 'sleep' option to watchdir
    • fix Gantt display (white task filter, periods with no project)
    • fix EVAS Excel export when contract has projects in multiple periods
    • emit placeholder rows for Manpower data entry
    • enhance 'raw data' window
    • update version to 3.7.6.63
  • Version: 3.7.5.62 (4bf36e0) : 2018-04-10
    • allow multiple relationships between task pairs
    • import task hierarchies from UNCF Format 6 files
    • add task detail toggle to gantt toolbar, gantt tree toggle to menu
    • add clickable links to gantt chart (to display relationship info)
    • remove 'days' from gantt scale
    • draw gantt time-now at project status date (vs period-end date)
    • draw gantt finish dates at end of day (vs beginning)
    • fix potential activity double-count for EVAS 06A204a,04b,13a and 06A506a,06b
    • fix changing dataset error in 'children mode'
    • fix prefilter arguments that require URI-encoding
    • enhance status.html page
    • documentation updates, update version to 3.7.5.62
  • Version: 3.7.4.61 (e420f90) : 2018-03-27
    • update DHTMLX Suite to 5.1, switch to DHTMLX 5.1 Gantt control
    • update EVAS tests (09A1-03a, 16A5-01a,01b,02a, 21A3-01a,02a,02b)
    • allow password to be set by Admin on user creation/update
    • append custom fields in ColumnID order (data download)
    • fix bulk import merge
    • documentation updates (3.7.4.61)
  • Version: 3.7.3.60 (c8ca47d) : 2018-03-16
    • separate manual/automatic AuditVal data entry
    • add toggling Note column to EVAS report
    • use scSCV for manual VAR entry, retain calculated value
    • add header/footer option for exported (vs. internal) charts
    • minor bug-fixes and additional configuration samples
    • documentation updates (3.7.3.60)
    • added Status30, 60, 90 to Gantt view, fixed a bug editing Gantt views
  • Version: 3.7.2.59 (2ca2831) : 2018-03-05
    • add PlanLevelCode, ObsNum to XLSX schedule import
    • support version-dependent naming in recent Batik releases
    • convert scientific to decimal notation for SQL Server NO_BULK import
    • fix data download for WorkAuthElems, WorkAuthVals
  • Version: 3.7.2.59 (f437b00) : 2018-02-28
    • enable SAML2-like user management capabilities in OS-Auth SSO
    • don't require WorkAuth files in Empower-optimized import
    • allow Admin user to be source or target in 'Transfer User' script
    • properly set Oracle date format in recent database update scripts
  • Version: 3.7.2.59 (9ac2662) : 2018-02-26
    • support custom header/footer on chart/report exports
    • support custom header on Excel exports
    • include completed tasks when calculating ImsBlStart, ImsBlFinish
    • include ContrID in WorkAuth primary key (dbver -> 59)
    • add no-cookie, no-PHP login-osn default.aspx sample
  • Version: 3.7.2.58 (f97654c) : 2018-02-21
    • widen user maintenance dialog box, disable AI Role drop list for non-admin users
    • add support for custom header and footers
    • update simple SSO login samples to keep OS name out of browser history
  • Version: 3.7.2.58 (e42a518) : 2018-02-13
    • update EVAS report and extend EVAS audit matrix export
    • ignore TestSums in DQI report (show DQI for selected elements only)
    • add StatusDate+30, +60, +90 fields to Project table
    • extract IMP and OBS on F6 import
    • map EVM -> Evm on XML import
    • documentation updates and bug fixes
    • update to 3.7.2.58
  • Version: 3.7.1.57 (f6cc78c) : 2018-01-29
    • use LocalStorage instead of cookies for client-side state
  • Version: 3.7.1.57 (29a72b0) : 2018-01-24
    • add items from 11 Jan dev to release
      • infer contract from element when formatting in SQL-style custom chart/report
      • import PlanningLevelCode from UNCF F6 file
      • update EVAS tests (16A5, 21A3: P and A cum -> cur)
    • retain path case in watchdir.pl on Windows
    • add 'clear formatting' option to VAR and AI editors
    • emit dollar-value test contributors in EVAS audit matrix
    • fix: add do-nothing 'dummy' to list of safe functions
    • fix: set NULL LinkVal to WbsNum in MSSQL, Postgres per-period
    • documentation updates
  • Version: 3.7.1.56 (ce543f8) : 2017-12-27
    • fix invalid 'Maintenance expires in (Missing)' status line message
  • Version: 3.7.1.56 (e1b1f05c) : 2017-12-18
    • bulk-import files created by later versions of Empower
    • add default LinkVal (=wbs_id) for P6 schedule import
  • Version: 3.7.1.56 (99774b) : 2017-12-15
    • convert Excel dates when importing schedule XLSX files
    • eliminate non-HTTPOnly session cookies
    • show dbver in checkconn.pl
  • Version: 3.7.1.56 (31a39d) : 2017-11-20
    • remove empower-* restriction on SAML login directory names
  • Version: 3.7.1.56 (5ce8839) : 2017-11-17
    • support custom HTML (security) headers
    • fix for new-style charts in external windows
  • Version: 3.7.0.56 (98e67ae) : 2017-11-16
    • don't require cust.css when exporting report html
  • Version: 3.7.0.56 (a9ba819) : 2017-11-10
    • update EVAS to DCMA Version 3.0
    • add support for incremental update/recalc
    • automatically generate DQI Test Guide from Columnn/AuditTest
    • support add/delete of remote Postgres databases
    • use ReprogSch from EarnedValue (vs EacMr) for CPR1 Var Adjustment'
    • fix contract performance chart handling of zero-value F3 EOP CurP1-6
    • fix numeric formatting in rp_execsum for Min Fee, Current/Projected Funding
    • fix invalid 'message-only' warnings for TaskPred import
    • fixes/enhacements for custom DQIs
    • documentation updates
  • Version: 3.6.3.55 (b7efe045) : 2017-10-05
    • enhances IMPR and Narr export dialogs for Windows browsers
    • fix ExportNarr for text output (broken 6/12/17)
  • Version: 3.6.3.55 (ef3842fe) : 2017-10-04
    • fixes merge when importing Empower-optimized files (broken 5/29/17)
  • Version: 3.6.3.55 (db5681ff) : 2017-09-28
    • fixes sorting for DQI columns when summing enabled.
  • Version: 3.6.3.54 (ad0ecd8) : 2017-09-16
    • prevent gantt toolbar from disappearing in dashboard with external charts
    • do not require sendemails.conf
    • do not specify host in SSO/SAML default files
    • workarounds for LANL's CS data tool
  • Version: 3.6.3.54 (fc67b188) : 2017-09-07
    • fix: correctly pass line-style setting to pop-up chart window
    • fix: display TCPI-EAC and TCPI-BAC in proper periods in Executive Summary report
  • Version: 3.6.3.54 (a7e8a6fa) : 2017-09-05
    • restore ASPX SSO for IIS
    • fix empty pop-ups in IE on intranets
    • support both adding and non-adding DQIs
    • add support for asynchronous CORS in custom charts and reports
    • documentation fixes and updates
  • Version: 3.6.2.54 (0d9f6bea) : 2017-08-19
    • make trailing path separators optional in watchdir.conf
    • remove embedded newlines during XML import
    • escape '[' in SQL Server prefilters
    • fix XML export of TemplateStore for SQL Server
    • set FmtFlag=1 for all dollar-value Contract / Cpr fields
  • Version: 3.6.2.53 (48732acd) : 2017-07-25
    • support user-defined SQL in AT charts and reports
    • uncouple EVAS from TestSums DQI setting
    • make interactive prefilters case-sensitive when syncing to sort window
    • use case-sensitive collation in SQL Server when creating new databases
  • Version: 3.6.2.53 (12cc27bf) : 2017-07-17
    • support Oracle service name in calls to SQLPLUS
    • enhance non-AT custom charts and reports
      • allow arrays of user-defined SQL queries
      • allow per-statement formatting of query results
      • optional syncing to sort window
    • remove sample AT charts and reports (re-implemented as non-AT)
  • Version: 3.6.2.53 (d29e0b5c) : 2017-07-11
    • adds support for JavaScript/template-based custom charts
    • minor bug fixes
    • add support for adaptive-touch charts
    • add new sample adaptive-touch charts and reports (table from any query, pie charts)
    • support Oracle service name in calls to SQLLDR
    • check user type when reloading custom menu
  • Version: 3.6.1.52 (c87f8f8a) : 2017-06-23
    • adds support for pasting tables from Word into narrative sections
    • adds ability to apply new templates to existing (v50 or later) narratives
    • fixes 'Export Narratives' and 'Export EVAS Audit Matrix', broken in previous release
  • Version: 3.6.1.51 (4e883d0f) : 2017-06-19
    • added 'sync sort window' option to narrative export
    • add test type column to DQI reports
    • tighten integration of AI and Narrative editors (e.g., open/sync other from each)
    • store narrative text by section, separately from template
    • allow user-mapped units (e.g., LaborDolID, MatUnID, etc.) in templates and custom reports
  • Version: 3.6.1.51 (c1ba7f50) : 2017-06-06
    • add support for summary rows to DQI detail download
    • update Empower User's Manual for 3.6
  • Version: 3.6.0.50 (63effca2) : 2017-05-29
    • adds CONFIG_DIR item to empower.conf (allows all config items to be stored in specified directory)
    • significant enhancements to 'Who Charged' report
    • add 'loading..' message for custom reports
    • allows arbitrary location for ATR (adaptive touch report) directory
    • handles null RateVar, EffVar, etc. on bulk import from older databases
    • brings release up to date with dev
  • Version: 3.6.0.50 (7d64f02e) : 2017-05-22
    • fixes IE / Edge issue on initial load of VAR and AI editor dialogs
  • Version: 3.6.0.50 (e1722b74) : 2017-05-20
    • corrects dbver in newly installed databases (49 vs 48)
    • fixes and enhancements to VAR input editor
    • fixes bulk import of users in groups
  • Version: 3.6.0.50 (7ab04db4) : 2017-05-09
    • fixes sendemails.pl so that it uses the specified DSN (vs first one in list)
  • Version: 3.6.0.50 (a8c09af5) : 2017-05-06
    • add UserUpdate flag to SAML assertions
    • update OS Auth sign-in to be more consistent with SAML
    • add local SAML IdP for testing / demos
    • update copy-forward to only copy relevant sections (according to current VAR)
    • remove VAR and User narrative options from Copy Forward dialog
    • update create_dqi proc to include date fields (for custom DQIs)
    • add missing narrative style sheet, fix problem saving changes when using old template.
    • support custom reports with no styles
  • Version: 3.6.0.50 (e07fc2ad) : 2017-04-20
    • add support for named sections in default templates; optionally hide template data during input
    • prompt to save any action item changes when a new element or action is selected
    • set view name in title bar even when view is not in menu
    • updates to patch code to properly handle renamed files
    • sum DQIs up the tree by default (dbver=49)
    • add detail DQI download
    • add color-background cell types for DQI fields
    • support customization of insert menu in narr input dialog
  • Version: 3.5.3.49 (161fa0ad) : 2017-04-03
    • add support for SAML2 log in
    • fix SQL Server F3 UB calculation when no UB record in EV table
    • adjust view query to not require user IDs in SubmID, ApprID, RevwID
    • use RptElem (vs RptElemE) when exporting narratives
    • allow elements to be added on XML merge
  • Version: 3.5.3.49 (ea12d187) : 2017-03-09
    • fix chart type toggle for EAC, Baseline/Manpower Delta and Total Float charts
  • Version: 3.5.3.49 (0cd16c55) : 2017-03-03
    • show 'Summing' on status bar while loading summary row
    • ignore unrecognized attributes in XML import (for Cobra 8.1 export)
    • support H : M : S in date format for custom reports
    • add Reviewer to NarrName view for MSSQL
  • Version: 3.5.2.48 (59b87809) : 2017-02-27
    • add 'group-by' functionality
    • use trigger to set Oracle date format
    • properly handle embedded apostrophes in prefilter text
    • add logging to sendemails.pl
    • fix PerOrd query for Period, Cpr in cross-contract summary row
  • Version: 3.5.2.48 (ae5f97db) : 2017-02-14
    • open empty window when no eNotebook link (instead of showing alert)
  • Version: 3.5.2.48 (5f2cb560) : 2017-02-10
    • import XML files containing multiple contracts or periods
    • added checks for additional non-ASCII characters
    • insert line-breaks between XML elements when given a single-line XML file
    • updated sendemails.pl to include action-item related changes
  • Version: 3.5.2.48 (e2e29b01) : 2017-02-07
    • fix EVAS report for summary row (should ignore, was throwing error)
    • include all view tables in EOC Report queries (for full interactive filtering)
    • create DQI records for all units in EOC-related DQIs (vs just for Dollars)
  • Version: 3.5.2.48 (0c5623c7) : 2017-02-02
    • fixes Oracle per-contract OTB recalc, minor optimization to others
    • fixes (currently unused) L1 cross-contract query in EVAS Audit Report
  • Version: 3.5.2.48 (4476d5cd) : 2017-01-30
    • add ability to recalc most-recent period of multiple contracts
    • properly handle users in groups when populating action item/narrative drop lists, and when logging access
    • don't emit zero-value S, P, A, B, E when when converting X12
    • don't add omitted S, P, A, B, E when scaling XML
    • clear dataset cookie when application security enabled
    • Admin user changes own (not Admin's) password
    • Show (real) user display name when password changed
  • Version: 3.5.2.48 (0b497452) : 2017-01-13
    • watchdir ignores temporary files (beginning with '.')
    • sum button fix for custom reports where dataset has >1000 rows
  • Version: 3.5.2.48 (80790572) : 2017-01-09
    • fixes and enhancements to drill-down/up behavior and UI
  • Version: 3.5.2.48 (e3bcfa1a) : 2017-01-07
    • don't apply script-tag validation check to user prefilter string
  • Version: 3.5.2.48 (21e86ca8) : 2017-01-02
    • Fix sum-button for DQI Report (broken when date filtering added)
  • Version: 3.5.2.48 (5220f419) : 2016-12-30
    • add support for (in-contract) summary row to Gantt chart
    • use ODBC driver to access SQL Server from all platforms
    • properly treat 'merge' as update (vs select) in user scripts
  • Version: 3.5.1.48 (157783a7) : 2016-12-19
    • Added 'Performance vs. % Complete' submenu (with new 3 and 6 PER charts)
    • Documentation updated to cover ver 3.5 features
  • Version: 3.5.0.48 (44d3a9cc) : 2016-12-14
    • create date pre-filters from interactive date filters
    • separate cost date calculation from other DQIs, add recalc option
    • add cum/cur ACWP < 0 checks to AI Report
    • make Empower-optimized export the default
    • add additional parameter validation (attack hardening)
    • bug fixes and enhancements (AI report, XML export, cost dates)
  • Version: 3.5.0.48 (423fc0f8) : 2016-12-02
    • fixes EVMS / IMS Integration report (broken when date filtering added)
  • Version: 3.5.0.47 (f420feea) : 2016-11-23
    • adds interactive date filtering, makes 'integration' dates available in views and prefilters
    • sets status bar text to 'Loading..' when loading view or gantt chart
    • improves load time and gives immediate feedback when loading Excel files (MPM, DOE, etc.)
    • fixes BulkImport error with Oracle and SQL Server (introduced with user access tracking)
    • populates filter editor combo list for empty filters (when first field added)
    • bug fixes for MSSQL / IE
  • Version: 3.5.0.47 (e0056ec6) : 2016-11-08
    • don't set 'repeating columns' in Excel IPMR
    • AI-related stored procedure updates for deleting user, contract, period, element
    • use latest AuditTest and AuditSQL when building databases
    • fix XML export of WAD data when exporting to reporting level
    • enhancements to support managing Empower in Docker
  • Version: 3.5.0.47 (a8215040) : 2016-11-01
    • update watchdir to handle new Excel import types
    • automatically reset period ordinal when a period is deleted
    • modify the Export EDI dialog for latest Edge browser
  • Version: 3.5.0.46 (1da1b9c8) : 2016-10-29
    • update DOE flat-file importer
    • modify some DQIs to not require exact matches
    • add Export Calendar option to MPM converter
    • bug fixes (New_Period FutureEtc, EuwtLink permissions)
    • action tracking (input, views, reports)
    • three-tier review for VAR (submit, review, approve)
    • additional custom report / template capabilities
    • track when user accesses a contract
    • track when user changes their password
    • fixes a SQL Server 'right-truncation' problem in data upload
    • adds a new watchdir option (-f watchdir.conf)
  • Version: 3.5.0.46 (0c18d709) : 2016-09-19
    • adds MPM importer
    • New EocType field in ContrUnit allows per-contract UnitType
    • MPM import fixes for custom tabs
    • Import DOE Excel format
    • Fix AI report when CV and VAC differ due to rounding only.
  • Version: 3.5.0.46 (33b440c9) : 2016-09-06
    • add indent option in IMPR export, allow multiple units in a single export
    • base wInsight-compatible export format on period/contract selection (xml, zip, wsa)
    • add maintenance-expiration countdown to status bar (admin users only)
    • in New_Period upload, add support for non-WBS structures
    • in New_Project upload, allow linking and predecessor columns to be in any order
  • Version: 3.4.5.44 (52f1ee8c) : 2016-08-10
    • add AdminUser field to allow multiple admin users
    • clear cookies on log out, remove 'Clear Cookies' from menu
    • set nocache=1 automatically when creating SQL Server DSN
    • clear automatic AuditVals on AuditReports upload
    • documentation updates
  • Version: 3.4.4.43 (0ff22175) : 2016-08-03
    • adds dashboard functionality
    • consolidates import/export for user items
    • consolidates open/edit and delete/reorder dialogs
    • switches share ratio num/denom in Exec Summary report
    • allows saving narratives from cross-contract dataset
    • scales current S, P, & A on import if required
    • uncouples internal and external chart color/type
    • "demoability" tweaks for ATR reports
    • Adds new dev features to release (ref 7/26, above)
    • Per-contract AuditReports now modify Default
    • Add support for create, alter, drop SQL statements to user scripts
    • Set "current" recalc flag by default
    • Assorted minor bug fixes and enhancements
    • Update documentation
  • Version: 3.4.4.43 (bb5145ee) : 2016-07-18
    • bug fix: scale current S, P, and A on import, if needed
  • Version: 3.4.4.43 (1881a4b3) : 2016-07-15
    • bug fix: allow Admin password to be cleared
    • bug fix: update line style / background of internal charts only when chart button is toggled (external charts should not be affected)
  • Version: 3.4.4.43 (55f77d2f) : 2016-07-11
    • add Cfsr data to import/export (optimized only)
  • Version: 3.4.4.43 (2bef7c1e) : 2016-07-09
    • adds support for user-defined fields in Gantt
    • fixes overflow check in fn_pred_str and fn_succ_str
  • Version: 3.4.3.42 (0568a6d2) : 2016-07-05
    • adds CFSR Reconciliation Report
    • updated documentation for version 3.4
    • bulk import optimizations when native utility isn't available
    • fixes a CFSR date formatting problem with SQL Server
    • tweaks new elemhier recalc to support SQL Server 2008
  • Version: 3.4.2.41 (dd7a4eef) : 2016-06-29
    • adds EST_COMPL column to Exec Summary report
    • adds Export EVAS Matrix function to File menu
    • removes 'with recompile' option from MSSQL recurs_elemhier function
    • minor tweaks to EVAS tests and Columnn table
    • In F3 recalc, set Cpr.BCurrent = previous Cpr.ECurP1 (vs. previous EarnedValue.BcwsCur)
    • fix _eqpfe recalc for MSSQL, _f4 recalc for Oracle
    • use PerNum field to set out-period 1-6 header text in IPMR F3 and F4
    • properly handle %P date format when FY ends mid-year
  • Version: 3.4.2.41 (78bcd55d) : 2016-06-10
    • fixes new problem importing user-defined fields into SQL Server
    • improves shutdown behavior for watchdir service running in a Docker container
  • Version: 3.4.2.41 (e6fa5ea6) : 2016-06-01
    • fixes a problem with manual EVAS tests when database has more than one test sheet.
  • User-customizable data-driven audit report
    • Add/modify/delete individual tests or entire test sheets
    • Different test sheets can be applied on a per-contract basis
    • Test sheets can apply different criteria on a per-period basis
    • Support for entering and tracking results of manual tests
    • Customizable title and menu item text (new default = 'EVAS')
    • Optional reference line in report to identify test criteria source
  • Narrative approval workflow
    • Customizable roles, actions, states, workflow
    • Narrative status available in views and filters
    • 'Action' menu in narrative editor dynamically updates based on user role and narrative status
    • Copy forward from previous month in narrative editor
    • Email notification system to automate/schedule narrative status
    • Customizable role-based notification templates
  • Gantt chart enhancements
    • Custom views and filters
    • Enhanced sorting
    • XLSX export
  • New charts and reports
    • CPI vs % Complete chart (toggles Cum/Cur/both)
    • Elements of Cost Report
    • BCWS Volatility Report
    • ETC Volatility Report
  • Other new features
    • Export reports into stand-alone HTML files (retaining all formatting)
    • Option to enter current period data, rather than calculate it
    • Separate reporting levels for IPMR and EDI export
    • Option to manually mark items for VAR submission
    • Template values in narrative reports update automatically if underlying data changes
  • Other enhancements
    • Add BCWS, BCWP, ACWP, BAC, LRE to XLSX-based schedule import
    • Link user-defined structures in XLSX-based schedule import
    • Store EVAS report calculations on first open
    • Add UI to select users to user-script prompt dialog
    • Improved prompting for multi-argument pre-filters
    • User name added to status bar
    • Improved prompting and alert dialogs
    • Current BCWS, BCWP, ACWP added to earned value data download
    • Retain currently-selected user when saving in User Maintenance dialog
    • Retain existing flags when recalculating multiple contracts
    • Internal custom reports no longer require server-side access
  • Added new features to support DCMA's data-driven surveillance and audit initiative
    • Incorporated a host of new data quality tests published in the June 16, 2015
      EVMSIG DCMA Test Steps.
    • Added new reports
      • DCMA Attributes and Tests (color-coded test results)
      • EVMS/IMS Integration (EVMS and IMS baseline and forecast)
      • WAD Baseline Integration (WAD, EVMS and IMS baseline)
    • Integrated DCMA test results with Empower's:
      • Sort Window
      • Charts
      • Reports
      • Microsoft Excel export for pivot table analysis
  • Improvements and additions to Empower's cost and schedule imports
    • Enhanced the Primavera P6 data import
      • Flexible field mapping
      • Includes additional fields to support the DCMA data-driven audit requirements
    • Import schedule data directly from Microsoft Project XLSX export files
    • Create new Empower Contracts, Periods and Projects from any cost or schedule system using easy-to-generate XLSX files
  • Added Schedule Hit/Miss DQI
  • Added the ability to turn on/off individual data quality indicators
  • Incorporated labor rate/efficiency, material price/usage and ODC price/usage variance calculations/fields for use in the sort window, charts, Format 5 input templates and reports
  • Added the ability to calculate CPR/IPMR Format 3 Baseline and Format 4 Staffing from the underlying time-phased data
  • Added the Baseline Volatility Report
  • Continued to Optimize Empower
    • Large Data Sets
      • Production-tested new Empower optimized data exchange format with CloudEVM. The import process is approximately 20 times faster on very large data sets.
      • Enhanced Filter Hierarchy generation to ensure each element has a unique code on very large contracts
      • Dynamic loading in 'Children' mode to load only what's necessary in very large structures
      • Other optimizations to reduce memory footprint and increase speed
    • Security Enhancements
      • Reworked Empower cookie handling, minimizing and locking sensitive information
      • Uses secure cookies when connecting with HTTPS
    • Dramatically expanded the logging and tracking features associated with the Empower server
      • Completely configurable
      • Track virtually everything
    • Enhanced identification of Element of Cost unit types for more standard control of charts and reports
    • Custom filters and views are now assigned to a user rather than a group, when groups are used
  • User Interface Enhancements
    • Added Tooltips to column headers in sort window to increase ease-of-use and lower training costs
    • The view and filter editors now track changes made interactively, making it easier than ever to create sophisticated views and filters.
    • Can now assign a display name to user data when the system user name is too long for easy recognition
    • Improved Sum Button functionality when views have been modified interactively
  • Enhanced the 'Watcher' utility which performs unattended data loading
    • Watcher now runs in a separate process for better memory management
    • Adds the ability to scan multiple folders with different loading parameters
    • Can now run in scheduled batch mode as well as listening continuously
  • Two New Time-indepdent Performance Charts
    • Time-independent view of multiple elements quickly highlights poor performers
      • Cum CV vs % Complete Chart
      • Cost Per 1% Complete Chart
  • Gauge Charts
    • New 'Gauge' custom chart type allows up to nine gauges on a single chart
    • Vividly displays key performance indicators
  • New Items to Quickly Review Contract Performance
    • Contract Performance Chart
    • Executive Summary Report
  • Dramatically Improved "Sum Button" Performance
    • Summary row renders almost immediately even when the filtered dataset has 10s of thousands of elements
    • Provides fast, flexible, and intuitive 'drill-around' capability
  • Role-based menus by category of user
    • Allows custom menu/toolbar structures to be assigned by user category.
    • Provide users with just the functionality they need.
  • Automatic loading of data and configuration files
    • EDI files can be automatically loaded and recalculated, immediately or on a set schedule
    • Configuration files can be updated without direct access to the server
  • Element Mapper
    • Allows the mapping of elements from one structure to another to cross-populate performance data to alternate structures.
  • User-defined data health checks
    • Organizations can develop custom data health checks that will show in the DQI exception column, views, charts, Excel exports, and selected reports.
  • Publish periods (lock prior periods)
    • Allows the administrator to lock prior period narrative inputs (Format 5).
  • Many other new features and enhancements, including
    • Toggle data labels in chart legend
    • Export charts in Windows EMF format
    • Interactively set Sort Window decimal display
    • Hooks for user-supplied recalc procedures
    • Powerful new looping constructs for custom reports
    • Query and memory management enhancements for very large data sets
  • Schedule Assessment Report
    • Displays color-coded performance vs. target performance for a variety of schedule metrics
  • User Script Functionality
    • Allows designated users to run custom queries and updates to better integrate Empower with local systems
    • Provides advanced database maintenance and upgrade capabilities without requiring the assistance of DBAs.
  • External Chart and Report Windows
    • Open any number of charts and reports in external windows (with multiple-monitor support)
    • Open custom reports in Empower's internal report pane
  • New Import/Export Capabilities
    • Import UN/CEFACT Format 7 files
    • Import Primavera P6 XLS schedule exports
    • Import/Export UN/CEFACT formats with Hours, EQP, and Elements of Cost
    • New native-database import/export option
      • Provides greatly improved performance (~ 20x) relative to other formats
      • Database-independent format is more easily generated and much smaller (3-30x) than other formats
  • Many other enhancements, including:
    • Variance Analysis Threshold And/Or flags can now be set independently for current, cumulative and at-complete variances
    • 'Long duration' threshold can be set on a per-contract basis
    • Multiple contracts/periods can be recalculated in a single operation
    • Improved sum button and drill-down behavior and interaction
    • Simplified development of custom, legacy, and adaptive-touch reports
    • Custom view, filter, chart, and report menus consolidated and stabilized
    • Improved integration with legacy browsers
    • New sample custom reports and charts
    • Server-side security updates
  • Major data storage and display enhancements
    • Primary data is now stored exactly, eliminating rounding errors
    • Display scale is uncoupled from storage scale
      • For example, dollars can be stored to the penny, but displayed in thousands
    • Display scale and default precision can be set by contract for each unit
      • For example, dollars can be displayed in ones for small contracts, in thousands for large contracts
    • New sort window 'Set Decimal' option easily shows full precision when required
  • Custom charts
    • Add, delete, edit, import, and export user-defined charts
    • Supports single and dual axis; column, bar and line styles; cost, schedule and DQI fields
  • Sum button
    • Intelligently summarizes arbitrarily filtered data sets, within and across contracts
    • Charts and reports (including custom charts and legacy reports) can be generated for the summary row
  • User EAC input dialog
  • User EAC Narrative input, report, and input templates
  • DQI cost and schedule tests now available in views and filters (in addition to charts and reports)
  • Views can now specify a filter to be run automatically when the view is applied
  • Enhanced C/S Variance Trends chart shows forecast cost variance from time-now to completion
  • Simple 'one-step' creation of contracts and periods
  • Support for single sign-on (SSO) authentication on all platforms/browsers
  • Many other enhancements, including:
    • Cross-contract datasets now available for prior periods
    • New 'missing logic' DQI test (union of 'No predecessor' and 'No successor' tests)
    • Option to use 'Assessed Percent Complete' when displaying schedule
    • Automatic data scaling on import
    • Improved tolerance for common EDI file errors
  • New schedule analytics charts available at all levels of the WBS
    • Schedule Execution (plots BEI, CEI and SPI trends)
    • Total Float (plots Total Float trend)
    • Constraints (constraints pie chart)
    • Schedule DQI (plot six schedule DQI trends)
    • Schedule DQI % (plots six schedule DQI percentage trends)
  • Additional integrated master schedule (IMS) Data Quality Indicator (DQI) checks
    • Out of sequence status
    • Hard constraint
    • BEI Incomplete
    • CEI Incomplete
    • No actual finish but percent complete = 100
    • Actual finish with percent complete < 100
  • Added "Not Linked", and "No EV data" validation checks
  • Updated DQI reports and Microsoft Excel exports to support new DQIs
  • New "Summary Six Period Trend DQI Report" summarizes the DQIs of all descendant elements for a selected parent
  • IMS Tasks can be linked to summary elements
  • IMS Tasks linked to child elements visible at any level
  • New schedule filters for milestones and critical tasks (toolbar toggles)
  • Enhanced formatting for VAR narrative HTML export
  • Import option to ignore new elements, structures, units
  • New import validation checks for common errors
  • "Delete shared" option to delete records linked to shared items
  • Additional schedule fields in EV grid for sorting and filtering
    • BEI
    • CEI
    • Total Float
    • Total linked tasks
    • Incomplete linked tasks
  • Server enhancements
    • Share / reuse database connections
    • Concurrent execution of server-side code
  • Export filters, views and reports
  • Narrative input templates
    • Predefined
    • Interactive
  • DQI IMS export to Microsoft Excel
  • Local spellcheck
  • Replace 'Manpower' with 'Staffing'
  • Format 7 export
  • Empower re-implemented as stand-alone service, providing
    • Increased performance
    • Enhanced scalability
    • Greater flexibility and ease of deployment
  • Drill-Down
  • C/S Variance Trend Chart
  • Bull's Eye Bubble Chart
  • Color coded background for analysis and bubble charts
  • PARCA verification of IPMR XML export Formats 1-4 (Sept 9, 2013)
  • Backward compatibility to support Microsoft IE 8
  • Rescale units utility
  • PostgreSQL database support
  • Enhanced Analytics
    • "Prefilter" List in "Select Data Set" Dialog
    • Cross Contract Filtering
    • New Charts
      • EAC Realism
      • Baseline Change
      • Baseline History
      • Baseline Delta
      • Staffing Chart
      • Staffing Change
      • Staffing History
      • Staffing Detail
      • MR/UB Trend
      • Enhanced Cumulative Element Performance
    • New Data Validation Checks
      • Check BOP plus time-phased changes equals EOP for each column
      • Date reconciliation between Format 3 time-phased EOP BCWS and IMS baseline finish date
      • Date reconciliation between Format 3 Estimated Completion Date and IMS finish date
      • Date reconciliation between Format 3 Planned Completion Date and time-phased EOP BCWS.
    • Horizontal scrolling in grid/table display of Gantt View
    • "Pin" function to support aggregation of Format 5 narratives
    • Text only grid/sort window for 508(c) compliance
  • Empower Administrator Functions
    • Import electronic data interchange files (EDI)
      • Earned Value Data
        • IPMR UN/CEFACT Formats 1-4
        • ANSI 839 TRN Formats 1-5
        • wInsight XML Formats 1-5 and future period data for all elements
        • wInsight WSA Formats 1-5 future period data for all elements
      • Schedule Data
        • IMPR UN/CEFACT Format 6
        • wInsight XML
        • wInsight WSA
    • Database recalculation
      • Earned Value Data
      • Schedule Data
    • Export EDI Files
      • UN/CEFACT Formats 1-4
      • wInsight XML Formats 1-5 and future period data for all elements
      • wInsight WSA Formats 1-5 future period data for all elements
    • Generation of EV Formats 1-4 in human-readable format
      • IMPR (2012 DID)
      • CPR (2005 DID)
    • Manual data entry
    • User maintenance
      • Add users/multiple user in single operation
      • Groups
      • Change parameters (access rights, groups, etc.) on multiple users
      • Delete Users
    • Delete Contract, Period or Schedule
    • Delete Shared Data Items
  • Browser-based integrated cost/schedule analytics
    • Sort Window
      • Interactive filters
      • Custom filters
      • Save interactive filters
      • Import wInsight filters
      • Global & user level filters
      • Interactive views
      • Custom views
      • Save interactive views
      • Import wInsight views
      • Global & user level views
      • Drag-and-drop columns
      • Single click sorting
      • WBS Tree view with sort, filter, and view support
      • Export to Microsoft Excel
    • Charts
      • Analysis charts
      • Elements of Cost charts
      • Zoom/Expand
        • Life of element
        • Twelve periods
        • Specific time-period
      • Toggle display data elements on/off
      • Export chart data to Microsoft Excel
    • Reports
      • Standard
        • AI Narrative
        • Six Period Summary
        • DQI
        • DQI Trends
        • VAR Narrative
        • User Narrative
        • SOW
      • Adaptive Touch Reports
      • wInsight custom reports
    • Gantt View
      • Display tasks for any lowest-level element
      • Baseline versus current plan
      • Red/Yellow/Green/White filtering
    • Data Quality Indicators (DQI)
      • Earned Value
      • Forecast
      • Schedule
      • Cost/schedule integration
    • CAM eNotebook link
    • Narrative analysis collection
    • Robust editor
      • Spell check
      • Change tracking
    • Honors wInsight security model

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