What's new [in Excel]

Owned by Łukasz Modzelewski (Unlicensed)
Last updated: 09/Apr/24 by Adrian Skowron
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Version 3.0.0

  • New UI of “Worklogs”, now renamed as “Issue operations”

  • Issue transition section replaced to “Issue Operations”

  • Refreshed Templating view

  • No more limits for the trial version

  • FAQ section

Version 2.19.0

  • Support added for Target start and Target end field - This custom field is created and required by Advanced Roadmaps for Jira

  • New UI of the "Visible Fields" tab, now renamed as "Schema”

  • New look for modals: Change Schema, Edit, Delete, Reorder

  • More options for filtering fields:

    • Sorting type options are:

      • Name alphabetically A-Z

      • Name alphabetically Z-A

      • Visible fields first

      • Invisible fields first

      • Fields ID alphabetically A-Z

      • Fields ID alphabetically Z-A

Version 2.18.0

  • New view for modals Import, Export, Refresh, Save as a filter,

    The modals have undergone a transformation. Modern and transparent design, ensuring users have a better experience when utilizing these features.

  • New option for logged time “Time in a second”
    New feature that allows users to change the time in the "Original Estimate" and "Remaining Estimate" fields to seconds. This provides greater control over time precision and adjust the time to specific requirements.

Version 2.17.1

  • Minor bug fixing

Version 2.17.0

  • New view for help guide - our new help guide consolidate tips and explanations in one place.

  • New icon design and improved Error/Warning Messages - new refreshed icons and messages, make it easier for users to find relevant information or tips when they need assistance.

  • New design for toast notifications - our notifications are more aesthetically pleasing.

Version 2.16.0

  • New view for menu
    New refreshed view, simplifies the navigation through the app.

  • New view for section “About”
    New view improve visibility of news, information about app.

Version 2.15.0

  • New view for Log in screens - new view, simplifies the login process. User can log in to the EC365 by providing Jira URL.

  • Added dropdown support for field “Labels” - creating, editing the "Labels" field is easier thanks to the ability to select values from the drop-down list.

Version 2.14.0

  • New column order in default schema - the most important fields appear in new order to make your work easier.

  • Added dropdown support for field Components - Simplification of work thanks to the ability to preview existing components in the drop-down list

Version 2.13.2

  • Dropdown list for field Affects version

  • Support for Assets/Insight object

Version 2.13.2

  • Blocked data formatting in read only mode

  • Minor bug fixing

Version 2.13.1

  • Minor bug fixing

Version 2.13.0

  • Removing new issues

  • Last Used filter in read-only mode

Version 2.12.0

  • Refresh Selected Issues

  • Selection of default visible fields schema

  • UI improvements

  • Fixed issue with deletion of sheet in the workbook

Version 2.11.0

  • Bug fixes

  • Small UI fixes and improvements

Version 2.10.0

  • New Logger Settings UI

  • Show Column ID for field in Visible Fields and link it to the cells

  • Checkboxes are now accessible from keyboard

  • Linked Issue field error to cell

  • Added tooltip for changed visible fields schema

Version 2.9.0

  • Fixed problem with Required Time Tracking field

  • Fixed issues with Cascading Select List field

  • Minot bug fixes

Version 2.8.0

  • Added fixes and improvements for Visible Fields Schema

  • Fixed problem with incorrect sorting of issues after refresh

  • Fixed issue with importing select List (cascading) custom field

  • Added Service Management field: Request Type (read-only)

Version 2.7.0

  • New feature - Visible Fields Schemas with custom selected fields

  • Logs are now possible to download from Home Page

  • Fixed sorting issues after refresh action

  • Last used filter can be seen after choosing different filter and selected again

Version 2.6.2

  • Fixed issue with dropdown values on unmodifiable fields

  • Newly added field is now coloured correctly

  • Fixed problem with incorrect mapping of field Reporter

  • Fixed issue with multiple different timer values during verification

  • Minor improvements and fixes of user interface

Version 2.6.1

  • Fixed bugs with exporting new issues with Time Tracking and Parent fields

  • Fixed problem with incorrect mapping of new issues with Epic type

  • Visible Fields List is now in alphabetical case-insensitive order

  • Expired Session error is no longer visible after renewed logging in

  • Minor improvements of user interface in Data Formatting Settings section

Version 2.6.0

  • Added support for Jira 9

Version 2.5.0

  • When logging time, start date is calculated from current user time

  • Ability to change date format in app settings

  • Header is now visible even when scrolling down

  • Added custom fields: Select List (cascading)

Version 2.4.0

  • Added dropdowns support for chosen fields (Client request)

  • Added ability to save application logs as file

  • Fixed issue with cloning formatting in new column after add column operation

  • Minor user experience improvements and bug fixes

Version 2.3.0

  • Custom Fields - Support for new custom field Project Picker

  • Create Issue - When creating new issue Excel will scroll down to new row

  • Export Issue - Fixed warning related to evaluation license

Version 2.2.0

  • Custom Fields - Support for new custom field Group Picker (multi group)

  • Trial Limitations - Limit of issues to send has changed from 5 to 25

  • Standard Fields - Project and Issue Type fields are not case-sensitive now. Improved communication about errors in these fields.

  • Settings - Changes in settings are now auto-saved

Version 2.1.0

  • Custom Fields - Support for new custom field: Version Picker (single version) and Group Picker (single group)

  • Templating - Field Issue Key now returns correct value instead of n/s

Expired Session (Jira Cloud) - Toast with information about expired session will not disappear also after clicking on toast, user will be logged out

Version 2.0.0

  • New User Interface

    Version 2.0.0 brings new user interface - we changed all views to standardize and simplify the app UI. We believe this will greatly improve user experience. Moreover, in each section you will find details about it’s usage and links to documentation (also refreshed). We’ve added better error handling, so now you can see all information in each view.

Version 1.9.0

  • Issue Structure - Sending issue structures – ability to design and send issue structure. Users can now create parent issues and sub-task that are connected to each other by temporary issue ID.

Version 1.8.1

  • Live fetching users - New option to be enabled in Settings tab that allows live fetching users

Version 1.8.0

  • New, better approach for fetching, rendering and saving data - Now Connector for Jira is quicker than before

  • User settings are saved as global settings in Excel - Each time user create new document, setting will be the same

  • Logging into Jira Cloud is done automatically when the last obtained authorization did not expired

  • Improved persistent-state mechanism allows to store "Remember me" data for Jira Server - User no longer need to have to enter data to the new workbook (new excel file)

  • Support for "Sprint" field (read only)

  • Minor bug fixing

Version 1.7.0

  • Fetching issues in read-only mode - Ability to import raw issue data from Jira and work with them without tracking changes

  • Fields reordering improvement - Now your new visible fields order will be applied immediately after saving changes

  • Support for new field: epic link

Version 1.6.0

  • "Fetch issue" and "Search issue" option in "Templating" feature - Possibility to use issues independently of the main "Fetch issue" option for sheets

  • Added field IDs in visible fields setting - With this improvement you can be sure if you are using correct fields and it can speed up the templating

  • Visible fields reordering - With drag&drop easily change order of fields to rearrange the columns

  • Timestamp - Detailed information when issues were pulled from Jira or when spreadsheet was refreshed

  • Improve "Undo" option in "Templating" - Now it is possible to revert more than last change

  • Minor bug fixing

Version 1.5.0

  • Templating - new feature, allowing to insert variables into spreadsheet and fill it with specified issue data. It can be used for creating templates and fill it in real time (powered by Excel). Insert variables in your spreadsheet then select range (cells to be updated) and fill all selected variables with data from selected Jira issue.

  • Support to new fields: Sub Tasks, Linked Issues, Epic name

Version 1.4.0

  • Possibility to add/edit worklogs by new tab "Worklogs"

  • New tab "About EC365" - Shows all basic information about application

  • Support for "URL field" custom field

  • New configurable option in "Settings" tab - You can now decide about resizing columns during fetching issues

  • Refresh sheet - auto resizing has been disabled

  • Minor bug fixing

Version 1.3.0

  • oAuth 2.0 - new successful and fail view with more clarify information

  • Release notes view - Right now you can see all new changes in EC365 application

  • Possibility to type your own JQL and save it on the Jira

  • Possibility to get JQL from selected filter

  • Possibility to fetch issues based on typed JQL

  • Excel online - more stability improvements

  • Jira server - allowlist checking during login process

  • Support for 7 new standard fields - New fields: parent, resolution, resolution date, time estimate (temporary read-only), time oryginal (temporary read-only), time spent (temporary read-only), updated

  • Support for parent field - right now you can create subtasks

  • Minor bug fixing

Version 1.2.0

  • Support for oAuth 2.0 on the Jira cloud platform - new authentication

  • Split login view to server and cloud platform

  • Support for 2 new custom field types: multiselect, checkboxes

  • New modals view

Version 1.1.0

  • Support for custom field types - Added custom fields: radio button, number, date & date time, text field single & multiple lines

  • Option to remember Jira URL and Username - To speed up login process, Jira URL and Username will be stored on sheet in your saved files

  • Excel 365 Connector Export feature - Available for Jira Server, allowing to export data from Jira filter (or search results)

  • Reorganized page filters

  • Changes in Colors legend

  • Minor UI/UX improvements

  • Minor bug fixing

Version 1.0.0

  • Initial version of Connector for Jira

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