Release Notes
Delivering continuous enhancements that drive value, and improve your experience.
This release brings essential bug fixes and UI improvements, enhancing overall user experience and performance.
Key updates include better timeline synchronization, improved navigation, fixes for milestone creation, and enhanced functionality for managing tasks and strategies. Additionally, users will now experience smoother filtering, sorting, and streamlined interaction with avatars and initiatives.
Renaming a space not updating on the timeline – Fixed an issue where renaming a space did not immediately reflect on the timeline.
Default path set to Timeline after opt-in – Resolved an issue where the default path was not redirected to Timeline when the user had opted in.
App crash after skipping onboarding – Fixed a crash that occurred when new users skipped the onboarding process.
Hide 'Add Comment' from Timeline – Comments are now correctly hidden from the Timeline when the feature is disabled.
Initiative selector lacks minimum width – Added a minimum width to the initiative selector to ensure consistency in the UI.
Redirect to Timeline by default – Fixed an issue where users were not being redirected to the Timeline by default as intended.
Creating milestone without title breaks form – Fixed a bug where creating a milestone without a title caused the milestone form to break.
Add Milestones/Tasks not working after Drawer is opened – Resolved an issue where adding milestones or tasks would stop functioning after the Drawer was opened.
Back button does not work when Drawer is open – Fixed an issue where the back button became unresponsive when the Drawer was open.
Timeline not updating in real-time after creating Strategy/Initiative – Fixed an issue where the Timeline was not updating in real-time after creating a new strategy or initiative.
Select date when creating milestone – Added the ability to select a date when creating a new milestone.
Avatar pop-over to select new owner – Updated avatar behavior to always display a pop-over for selecting a new owner.
'Nothing to Display' flashed when changing filters – Fixed a visual bug where 'Nothing to Display' was briefly shown while filters were being applied.
Overflow Menu UI fixes for Item Drawer – Addressed UI inconsistencies in the Overflow Menu within the Item Drawer.
Set Default SortBy – Ensured that the default SortBy is applied correctly across relevant views.
Context menu with milestone edit actions shown for viewers – Fixed an issue where the context menu with milestone edit actions was visible to viewers instead of just editors.
Re-Imagined Timeline (Beta)
We are excited to unveil our Re-Imagined Timeline experience, now in Beta! This major update brings enhanced functionality and improved usability, designed to keep you and your team aligned and focused on what matters most.
Milestones
We've introduced Milestones to help you better organize and achieve your goals! Milestones can now be directly linked to your Strategies and Initiatives, providing a clear view of how each milestone contributes to your overarching objectives.
Tasks
We've revamped the Task UI to deliver a more streamlined and efficient user experience. The new design focuses on usability and clarity, making it easier to manage your tasks and stay on top of your goals.
Milestones Linked to Strategies and Initiatives: You can now connect Milestones directly to your Strategies and Initiatives, creating a cohesive view of your strategic roadmap.
Assign Tasks to Milestones: Break down your Milestones by assigning tasks that can be tracked, helping you stay on top of your goals and easily measure progress.
Enhanced UX/UI: We've refreshed the overall look and feel of the Timeline to be more intuitive and productive, making it easier than ever to plan, track, and execute your initiatives.
Global Search
The global search has been updated with a more intuitive UI that displays Tasks in addition to Strategies and Initiatives.
When adding an initiative to a strategy, the initiative will now be automatically updated to be within the strategy's time frame.
When adding an initiative to a private strategy, the initiative's owner will now be automatically added as a contributor.
Fixed the organization name field shrinking .
Fixed long tag names overflowing.
Fixed the onboarding sometimes not working for new users.
Fixed the drawer closing when a popover is active.
Updated List View & Strategy Panel
The List view has been updated to feature a more ergonomic UI that to fully displays the titles of your Strategies and Initiatives.
Deletion
It is now possible to permanently delete Strategies and Initiatives with all of their associated data.
Performance Improvements
The app has been optimized to consume less memory and run more efficiently.
Fixed a bug that prevented other users from seeing tag changes in real time.
It is now possible to click the user avatars in the list of the recently replied users under each each Update.
Trials
Introducing Meddo Trials! In this release, we've incorporated the ability to apply promo codes to organizations.
Annual Billing
We're transitioning to an annual billing model, which means you'll have the convenience of making just one payment for the entire year. This not only simplifies your billing process but also ensures you can budget more effectively, saving you time and hassle while providing greater financial predictability.
In this release, we've addressed various bugs and made subtle enhancements to the user interface to improve usability. This ensures a smoother and more enjoyable experience for our users, enhancing overall satisfaction with the product.
Onboarding
We're rolling out a new onboarding experience, designed to help new users navigate the platform with ease. Existing users will see the new onboarding after their next login.
Sign In & Sign Up
The sign-in and sign-up user interfaces have been revamped.
Create Organization Form
Easily set up your organization with added fields for industry, website, and contact information.
Hot fixed a crash that occurred while signing up for the first time.
Weekly Notification Summary
Added the option to receive a weekly email summary instead of the default daily email summary.
Refreshed Organization Profile
The organization profile page has been updated with a new layout and Plan & Billing UI.
New tasks are now added to the end of the task list instead of the beginning.
The Timeline has been updated to correctly display dates that do not start or end at a quarter.
If the screen is too small to display it entirely, the date picker will now show a scrollbar.
Hot fixed a crash that occurred when updating the billing contact.
Mobile UI Improvements
Revamped the app header, side panel, and bottom navigation bar to enhance the mobile user experience.
Discoverable Tags UI
The Tags tab, previously located in the settings, has been moved to the side bar for easier access.
Removed the non-working logout button from the profile page.
Fixed the list view header and side nav on mobile.
Fixed @mentions not working in Replies.
Fixed @mentions only working for the last user mentioned in a Reply.
Fixed a failure condition in the email delivery service discovered during routine database maintenance.
Mobile User Interface (UI) Update
Enhanced the mobile UI for the new Strategy View, now accessible via the drawer.
Fixed an issue with task and initiative drag-and-drop on mobile devices.
Removed seconds display in the History tab for a cleaner UI.
Resolved a crash that occurred when performing multi-select priority updates in the List view.
Fixed an issue where notifications were not being delivered when deleting a task without an assignee.
From Priorities/Sub-Priorities to Strategies/Initiatives
To align with the way businesses plan their goals, 'Priorities' and 'Sub-Priorities' have been renamed to 'Strategies' and 'Initiatives', respectively. The term 'priority' is still used in some contexts, referring to either a strategy or an initiative.
Updated UX/UI for the Strategy/Initiative View
We have redesigned the Strategy/Initiative view to organize all the information in a more intuitive manner. Additionally, we have enhanced the functionality by adding the ability to maximize the drawer into fullscreen.
Tasks
Each Strategy/Initiative now allows users to create and delete tasks. Furthermore, we plan to expand tasks in the future to support third-party integrations.
Contributors
Each Strategy/Initiative can now include specific contributors.
Watchers Upgraded to Subscribers
For each Strategy/Initiative, watchers have been replaced with subscribers. We have also introduced a feature that allows users to subscribe others in addition to themselves.
New Editor
Our Text Editor has been upgraded with additional formatting options. Give it a try!
Enhanced Tracking in History
The history view now shows updates, tags, subscribers, initiatives, and tasks, providing a more comprehensive tracking of changes.
We have updated our system to allow tag names to include special characters such as #, /, and %. This enhancement provides greater flexibility in creating and managing tags.
Sub-Priority Tagging Visibility on the Timeline
In the previous versions, users experienced an issue where tagged sub-priorities were not visible in their respective tabs unless the parent item also shared the same tag. This issue has been successfully addressed, ensuring that sub-priorities with unique tags are now correctly displayed in their designated tabs.
A notable change has been made in the mobile user interface. The 'Suspend' and 'Change Role' actions in the user list are now appropriately disabled for editors when accessed via mobile devices. This enhancement aligns the mobile experience more closely with desktop usability standards.
We've also improved the mobile user experience related to the Organizations tooltip. Previously, after tapping on the organization switcher on mobile devices, the tooltip remained visible, causing a cluttered interface. With the new update, this tooltip will now be automatically hidden post-interaction, offering a cleaner and more intuitive mobile interface.
Financial Year Customization
Now you can easily set up your organization's financial year start date right when you create it, or later in the settings for more flexibility.
Date Selection Improvements
We've introduced a new feature that allows you to choose specific days when defining the timeframe of a priority. Additionally, the date picker tool has been redesigned for improved ease of use and functionality.
Enhanced the appearance of our list pages with better spacing.
Improved application speed by optimizing how notifications are managed during changes in organization settings.
Suspended users will now be notified with a full-screen banner.
Fixed a crash caused by empty cache while loading a priority's updates.
Made dates throughout the app more consistent and easier to read.
Improved how we handle financial year start dates in our organization creation process for more accurate data management.
Ensured that our timeline feature remains stable even when there are no priorities.
Adjusted how dates align with the financial year in our timeline for a clearer view.
Updated the look of workspace icons for a cleaner and more professional appearance.
We've made our system more reliable by enhancing how it handles requests, especially when it needs to refresh access permissions.
Scrolling through long lists is now smoother thanks to improvements in our scrolling feature.
Error tracking and issue monitoring have been upgraded for better overall performance.
User Interface Refresh
The User Interface looks cleaner than before thanks to:
A brand-new organization switcher that hides when not in use
New navigation icons for a fresh look
An updated colour scheme which is more neutral (less green)
Decreasing the tabs in the user settings from three to two
The updated organization switching animation which is more readable
New Filters
The filters UI has been re-imagined and updated to be more flexible and allow for more filtering and sorting options. You can now:
Filter by multiple priority owners
Filter by Created and Updated dates
Select date ranges with precision of up to one day
Filter priorities without start and end dates (using the Not Set filter)
Use the search functionality in the filter popover to quickly find the filter you need
Configure the sort direction on the Status Page and sort by more fields such as Start Date, Updated, and tags
Priority Reminders
Meddo's Daily Summary Email will now notify users about rarely-updated, AT RISK, and BLOCKED priorities they're watching. If a user doesn't receive any notifications for a while, the email will be automatically triggered. This can be configured and disabled in the Notification Settings.
Timeline Export
It is now possible to export the timeline view as PNG or PDF to share with stakeholders or use it in presentations. The export function will respect any active filters, allowing a high degree of customization.
Performance
Meddo will now feel faster than ever thanks to several performance optimizations.
A significant portion of the app's internal code has been optimized. Most actions and views in the app should now be slightly (or more than slightly) faster. For example, there's no more delay when viewing user profiles with a lot of priorities.
The app now makes fewer API requests than before, leading to less stalling during navigation and while handling user inputs.
The authentication code has been updated to more reliably refresh the user's session once it expires and retry failed API requests.
Images should no longer occasionally appear broken after sign-in
Images and other user assets now use 1st-party cookies, which is more secure and works in privacy-focused browsers like Brave
Images can now be more reliably cached by the browser, avoiding unnecessary requests and loading
While uploading images, it's no longer possible to select non-image files like .docx and .txt
The image uploader will now report uploading errors to the user
Meddo will no longer create watcher notifications when private priorities are edited or otherwise updated.
The priority ordering on the Timeline has been updated to (end date, start date), which results in the "waterfall" look commonly seen in Gantt charts.
It is now possible to infinitely scroll updates, replies, and sub-priorities (previously they were limited to 100 items maximum, after which no more items would show up).
After creating a priority from the Related Items tab, the list now automatically refreshes and shows the created priority.
While creating a priority, clicking on one of the WYSIWYG buttons (italic, bold, list, etc.) no longer erroneously submits the data.