This article keeps you informed about the latest developments from Element451. Every month, we spotlight everything from bug fixes and subtle improvements to exciting new features and significant enhancements.
We update this article regularly throughout the month as we roll out new releases, improvements, and bug fixes. Please check back frequently to stay informed.
To explore individual and other months, visit our Release Notes collection. Also, donât forget to take a look at our Planned Releases to get a glimpse into the future.
Applications + Decisions
Improved
Added the ability to display individual checklist items after admission decisions are released, supporting partners using a direct admissions model that requires document collection post-decision.
Added a dedicated area for adding and deleting Decision tags in Decision Settings.
Updated the âApply Discount Codeâ text to use a consistent black/gray color, improving visibility and avoiding contrast issues.
Added a âPost-Admitâ column to the Decision Checklist table for improved visibility of settings.
Fixed
Resolved an issue where applications could not be submitted when conditional payment settings were set to âActiveâ and â$0.â
Resolved an issue where dates on Decisions were not adjusted for time zones, causing inconsistencies with the User Profile.
Resolved an issue where the application fraud risk explanation column was blank in exports.
Resolved an issue where changes to scoring criteria appeared to save but reverted after refreshing the page.
Resolved an issue where creating a new criterion redirected users to the home screen instead of staying in Decision Settings.
Resolved an issue where conditional logic for a document upload box based on the DOB field did not display correctly for some users.
Resolved an issue where graduation dates were displayed incorrectly in application snapshots of Decisions.
Resolved an issue where required document upload fields were not fully enforced on submission, allowing applications to be submitted with incomplete uploads.
Resolved an issue where carousel image blocks on application sites were displayed vertically instead of horizontally and had overlapping photos.
Appointments
Improved
Added the contactâs phone number to the ICS file for Appointments.
BoltAI
Improved
Added the ability to search for articles by title and URL within the Knowledge Base.
Fixed
Resolved an issue where student assistants were unable to provide answers to queries due to the prioritization of larger content over custom responses.
Campaigns
Fixed
Resolved an issue where changes could not be applied to A/B campaigns.
Resolved an issue where adding custom components to campaign emails caused content to disappear due to incorrect implementation and versioning of custom components.
Resolved an issue where an error occurred when adding custom components in Campaigns.
Conversations
Improved
Alphabetized the email inbox list in conversation settings for easier navigation.
Updated email conversation creation to default to the creator's email as the sender if it is connected as an inbox.
Implemented additional accessibility fixes for the Messenger Widget.
Improved shortcode channel matching to ensure replies are correctly linked to existing conversations.
Fixed
Resolved an issue where conversation rules were executed based on EST instead of the clientâs time zone.
Resolved an issue where phone numbers were not saved when creating a profile from incoming anonymous SMS conversations.
Resolved an issue where buttons on the Connect Inbox > Channel Type side sheet appeared too small, hiding the âPhoneâ and âEmailâ labels.
Resolved an issue where outgoing SMS and emails were not being received by unknown visitors in anonymous conversations.
Resolved an issue where SMS replies to workflow communications sent via shortcode created duplicate conversations by failing to match existing inbound channels.
Data + Insights
Improved
Added a global import template for Fire Engine Red.
Added the SIS Integration field to the Campus data source for export.
Fixed
Resolved an issue where cohorts were not updating correctly in Insights.
Resolved an issue where the Conversations dashboard occasionally displayed as blank with no data loading.
Resolved an issue where applications displayed as ânullâ in the Application Insights dashboard due to omitted âwaitlistedâ status.
Resolved an issue where imports failed when last names contained commas, such as âSmith, Jr.,â affecting data from CFNC and other integrations.
Events
Fixed
Resolved an issue where clicking the preview or scanning the QR code redirected to the Events site instead of the specific event.
Resolved an issue where event series were displayed out of order.
Resolved an issue where event categories were not displaying correctly on the event site.
Pages
Fixed
Resolved an issue where subpage descriptions were not saving in the Pages module.
Resolved an issue where the Date of Birth was displayed incorrectly by converting to the local time zone on Pre-Populated Form Previews.
Updated the Page Editor to ensure link styles on live pages match the dashboard, removing forced bold formatting.
Resolved an issue where subpage paths were displayed as âundefinedâ in the Pages module and updated the functionality to require a path for subpage creation.
Resolved an issue where redirections to sub-pages would incorrectly open at the middle or bottom of the page instead of starting at the top.
People
Improved
Added a âRelated Workflowsâ column to the Labels table (Contacts > Categories > Labels) to display which labels are used in automation.
Added âGuild IDâ as a new Identity Type.
Added the âLast_Seen_IP_Addressâ trait.
Fixed
Resolved an issue where the Birthday filter sorted day values as text instead of numbers, causing a non-chronological order.
Resolved an issue where navigation arrows disappeared after selecting the âswitch usersâ button in the Deduplication module.
Resolved an issue where the merge button in the Deduplication module failed to highlight fields or proceed with the merge process.
Settings
Improved
Added a toggle on internal user profiles labeled âAllow Direct Messages from Network Connectionsâ to configure private chat permissions, displaying a âChatâ button in StudentHub if enabled.
Student Hub
Improved
Students can now view appointments with their network connections directly on the network page.
Students can book appointments with their network connections from the network page.
Added a âChatâ button on the network connection details card, allowing students to start direct messages (if enabled for the internal user).
Fixed
Resolved an issue where accessing StudentHub via SSO displayed an error message.
Resolved an issue where some private events were visible in StudentHub.
Workflows + Rules
Improved
Added help text under the workflow date field to clarify that delays trigger at Midnight UTC.
Fixed
Resolved an issue where tasks with missing required parameters could be saved during updates in Workflow.
Resolved an issue where values disappeared from workflow filter conditions.
Resolved an issue where SMS replies to workflow communications sent via shortcode created duplicate conversations by failing to match existing inbound channels.
AI Fraudulent Application Detection
The new AI Fraudulent Application Detection feature, powered by BoltAI, uses advanced AI analysis to detect and flag potentially fraudulent applications. This tool assesses the risk of fraudulent applications using indicators like IP address, reported physical address, phone number validation, user behavior, email validity, and submission timing to provide a comprehensive assessment.
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We're excited to introduce the release of StudentHub, your students' AI-powered companion for success, to all partners. Designed to be mobile-first, StudentHub centralizes everything your students needâappointments, events, tasks, support networks, and moreâinto one seamless, intuitive interface.
Conditional Decision Criteria
Introducing Conditional Decision Criteria, a new feature that allows you to add conditional logic to Decision Criteria, making it possible to display specific criteria only for students who meet predefined requirements, like as an applicant to a particular program, student type, etc. This enhancement provides greater flexibility in customizing application review, evaluation, and scoring processes. Read the Release Notes â
Self-Service Payment Gateways
We are excited to introduce a new self-service capability for integrating and managing payment gateways in Element451. Previously, connecting a payment provider required assistance from our Customer Support team. Now, users with the appropriate permissions can directly add and manage their own payment provider gateways within Element451. Read the Release Notes â