ARender 2023.4.0 Release Notes

Version Number: 2023.4.0
Release Date: 12/13/2024
Download: https://www.arender.io/download/v2023

Overview

The 2023.4.0 release of ARender introduces significant enhancements and bug fixes to improve performance, usability, and security. Highlights include support for new file formats (7zip and XPS), performance optimizations for ReactJS-based functionalities (new UI), and enhancements to OAuth integration. This release also addresses vulnerabilities and provides documentation updates for integrators.

For Functional Users

Key Enhancements:

• 7zip File Support: Users can now open and manage 7zip compressed files directly within ARender, streamlining workflows.
• XPS File Support: Added support for Microsoft XPS files, expanding the range of viewable formats.
• Autosave for Annotations: Improved autosave functionality ensures annotations are not lost when switching documents via thumbnails.

Bug Fixes:

• Resolved issues with annotations created in earlier versions appearing too small in V4 or 2023 for .tif documents.
• Fixed problems with free text box and sticky note annotations preventing new annotations from being saved.
• Addressed document rendering issues for .msg, and PDF files.

For Developers

API Updates:

• JS API Enhancements: The openDocument() method now includes a reset parameter to manage UI states effectively.
  • Related documentation: https://docs.arender.io/development/apis/web-ui/javascript/document/

Security Enhancements:

• Upgraded Spring Framework dependencies to mitigate open redirect and SSRF vulnerabilities.
• Addressed vulnerabilities in Docker images, including packages like Gson, Guava, and Spring.

For Integrators

Integration Considerations:

• OAuth Enhancements: Improved support for OAuth integration with FileNet and additional handling of security configurations.
• Docker Updates: Added support for dedicated Docker images for Alfresco and FileNet connectors.

Configuration Changes:

• The default Hazelcast configuration auto-detection has been disabled to avoid network conflicts, requiring manual configuration.

Detailed Changes

1. UI Updates

New Features:

• 7zip file support enables seamless interaction with compressed archives.
• XPS file support broadens the spectrum of supported document formats.

Enhancements:

For the new UI only, more information: Activate the new UI.

• Configurable number of thumbnail columns
  • Documentation: Number of columns Configuration
• Ability to disable the Anchor menu in the Thumb Explorer
  • Documentation: Disabling Anchor Creation Option
• Optimized performances for handling large documents efficiently.

Bug Fixes:

• Resolved thumbnail panel issues when opening unsupported documents.
• Fixed autosave failure when switching documents during annotation editing.

2. Rendition Engine Updates

New Features:

For the new Rendering engine only. More information: PDFOwl: A more powerful document renderer

• Support for PDFOwl 1.24-13, ensuring enhanced PDF rendering and interaction capabilities.

Bug Fixes:

• Fixed rendering inconsistencies in PDF files.

3. Security Updates

• Mitigated vulnerabilities in key dependencies, including Gson, Guava, and Spring Framework.
• Resolved OAuth-related access issues for specific endpoints, like uploadServlet.

Documentation Updates

• Redact a document using REST APIs.
• A clearer installation pages

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