Changelog

[5.6.0] - 09-07-2025

• Added option to inherit fonts from Tableau workbook formatting.
• Added a massively improved form builder with many new features:
• Added Field Validation, Define and validate input formats using custom regular expressions. Like a valid Postal Code check or correct formatted Phone Number.
• Added Conditional Visibility, fields are shown when specific value(s) are selected in another field. Like a 'new customer' field showing extra fields.
• Added support for input formatting (masking) on both number and text fields to help you enter data in the correct format
• Added the ability to define custom formats like:
  • 🔢 Number example: 1234567890 → formatted as +(123)-456-7890 (phone number)
  • 🔤 Text example: AB123456 → formatted as AB-123-456 (custom code or serial number)
• Improved the typing experience by guiding you through the format automatically as you fill out the field
• Improved how saved data is handled related to masking:
  • Number fields only store the clean value (e.g. 1234567890)
  • Text fields store the full formatted input (e.g. AB-123-456)
• Improved how formatted values are shown in overviews and summaries, so what you see matches what you entered
• Added WYSIWIG Surrounding text options around fields to add more context like a description, introduction and header.
• Added option to set padding around fields, giving you the option to add more spacing in the form, in combination with surrounding text a great option to build beautiful forms!.
• Added search history to search bar in extension.
• Added option to make the search bar persistent.
• Improved layout of fields. General improvements to the layout of form components and configuration.
• Improved handling of reserved keywords (e.g., unique_key) in schema column definitions.
• Improved visibility of sites dropdown on tableau sync configuration page.
• Added Search history to search bar in extension.
• Added option to make the searchbar persistent.
• Upgraded dependencies.

[5.5.0] - 18-06-2025

• Added support for SAP HANA.
• Added support for synchronizing groups/users from multiple Tableau servers.
• [DataCorrect] Added On-demand loading for large datasets in for datacorrect schemas.
• [DataCorrect] Added support for "allow add when" conditions in data correction.
• [DataCorrect] Added option to fetch records on mark selection to ensure fresh data.
• [DataCorrect] Added option to enforce uniqueness on the relationship key.
• [Collaboration] Added comment sorting in Collaboration.
• [Collaboration] Added loading data message in Collaboration.
• [Collaboration] Improved text alignment in a comment.
• Improved authentication for SSO and OAuth.
• Improved sorting of dropdowns values configured in the management console. It now keeps the order set in the management console (does not work for MySQL repo databases).
• Improved sorting of dynamic populated dropdowns values, it now keeps the order used in the connected worksheet.
• Added bulk actions on users in management console.
• Added filtering on users in management console.
• Added automatic role assignment based on group from tableau sync.
• Added description field to connections.
• Improved permissions on collaboration schemas.
• Improved showing limited history.

[5.4.1] - 22-04-2025

Improved paginated data fetching for DataBricks.

[5.4.0] - 08-04-2025

• Updated default font family.
• Refined color palette.
• Improved Bulk Import page.
• Adjusted paddings across the UI.
• Redesigned buttons.
• Improved select all button in tables.
• Improved selecting parameters in the tabs configuration.
• Improved allow add when conditions with multiple records selected in the connected worksheet.
• Improved PowerTools now supporting dropdown fields and dynamic populated dropdowns.
• Improved DataCorrection not deselecting marks when navigating to bulk import or history mode.
• Improved fieldnames with name Actions conflicting with the actions column.
• Improved quick add mode for collaboration.
• Improved showing username in collaboration replies when using Snowflake.

[5.3.0] - 28-02-2025

• Added a logout button to the insufficient permissions page for improved user navigation.
• Added Clear & Ok buttons to the date dialog form component.
• Improved logout procedure when using automatic logout.
• Improved the popup mode for containers. WriteBackExtreme can now be part of any container on the dashboard and automatically hide/show based on a mark selection.
• Improved bulk import process to import only new records and those with changed values, while skipping unchanged records for improved speed.
• Improved bulk import fetching dynamic values for DataCorrection.
• Improved bulk import pagination size for all database drivers.
• Improved bulk import workflow trigger only triggering on last request of pagination.
• Improved select checkbox in tables sometimes selecting all rows.
• Improved selecting marks and filtering schemas when using multiple schemas in the same instance.
• Improved popup mode with latest Extensions API methods.
• Improved code checks for VizExtension.
• Optimized audit record retrieval in extension and limited to 100 records.
• Improved order by for date fields created_at and updated_at.
• Updated deprecated Extensions API methods.
• UX Improvements.
• Updated to Extensions API V1.12.1.
• Added backwards compatibility checks for 2023.x Tableau Servers due to issues in Extensions API.

[5.2.1] - 14-01-2025

• Improved manual logout for SSO.
• Added connect without using dsn for databricks.
• Improved extension startup page when using no authentication.
• Improved download all existing data for data correction module.
• Added advanced configuration page in management console.
• Dropping table when deleting a schema is now optional.
• Improved removing additional data like mapping and audit data when deleting a schema.

[5.2.0] - 11-12-2024

• Support for Docker environment. Checkout our Docker documentation.
• Added import trigger for workflows.
• Added generate sample payload button for new worklows.
• Added Use Import as start page option in extension.
• Added an "Export All Data" button on the import page of the extension. (This feature is disabled by default and requires specific permissions to enable)
• Improved allow edit when and allow add when.
• Improved permission checks for administrative tasks.
• Improved security recommendations from pentest.
• Improved filtering on columns in extension.
• Added logging for unauthorized requests.
• Updated dependencies in favor of security patches.
• Health check endpoint /health to monitor the application's status.
• Output in linux can now be displayed directly in the console (stdout) using the --log-console flag.
• Added option to disable username+password login method for the Management Console OAuth or SSO is enabled.

[5.1.1] - 22-11-2024

• Improved the reliability of pop-up mode when opening config window.
• Security enhancements.

[5.1.0] - 15-11-2024

• Added selected keys of datapoints in the example file when using bulk import. Making it easier to export to Excel, edit file, and import again. Also dynamic values will be part of the export in the appropriate columns.
• Added confirmation to bulk remove button.
• Added warning message in Management Console when you are using the 'testing' authentication method.
• Improved dynamic values on empty worksheet.
• Improved dynamic default values. They will now update when you are creating a record and switch between datapoints.
• Improved using Measure Names / Measure Values tables as connected worksheet.
• Improved deduplication when using Measure Names / Measure Values.
• Changed date notation in Collaboration to local time.
• Improved submitting data from InputTables using snowflake connections.

[5.0.1] - 23-10-2024

• Enhanced data insertion for the DataCorrect module when using auto-increment as the primary key

[5.0.0] - 22-10-2024

• Added InputTables: Type directly into a table within Tableau, comment on cells, and add new columns. It has never been easier to start with write-back in Tableau with an Excel look and feel.
• Added 'Quick Add mode' for Add Data & Collaboration. In Quick Add mode, when you select a datapoint, it automatically directs you to the Create Record form by default.
• Added export selected data to Excel through Extension.
• Added export all data to Excel through Extension.
• Added a new permission for exporting data. This is disabled by default for existing schemas.
• Added support for update existing data with the bulk import. E.g. Export, Edit in Excel, Import.
• Renamed Bulk Import to Import & Export.
• Added new option in dynamic values to use a single value when multiple records are found.
• Improved Snowflake driver.
• Improved Bulk Import page size for BigQuery.
• Improved several UX components.
• Preparations for Docker Containerization support.
• User managers can now add existing users to one or multiple of their assigned groups.
• Improved group restriction on user export.
• Added support for free version
• Enhanced package installation with fallback support for Debian-based distributions.