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Resolved Issues

PeopleFluent Learning 26.06 includes a number of bug-fixes and you are encouraged to review them in the Resolved Issues Report.

Alphabetize Job Profiles on the Learning Path

By default, job profiles are displayed on the Learning Path in the order they were assigned. In release 26.06, we have added a setting that will sort job profiles on the Learning Path in alphabetical order instead, allowing for quicker identification.

Enable the Feature Setting

1. Go to Manage Center > System > General Settings > System Configuration.
2. In the Select a category field, choose General.
3. Locate the new setting: Show Job Profiles in alphabetical order by name on Learning Path.
4. Click the check box.
5. Click Save.

When the setting is enabled, APIs will be updated to sort job profiles in alphabetical order as well.

Include User Photos on PDF Certificates

Existing functionality allows you to associate printable PDF certificates with certifications, using data from the LMS fields to populate the PDF fields. PDF certificates are set up outside of the application and uploaded to the Repository. In release 26.06, we have added the ability to include a learner's photo from the LMS on the PDF certificate.

Add the Image to a PDF Certificate

1. Create the PDF -  Use a program like Adobe Acrobat or another PDF editor that allows you to include form fields. 
2. Add a Button Field - Draw a "button field" rectangle on the document and size it to the exact dimensions you want for the photo (for example, 1.5" × 2"). You must use a button field because standard text fields cannot hold images.
3. Name the Field - Assign a specific name to the button field, such as `userPicture` (the exact required name will be set during development).
4. Set to "Icon Only" - In the button's settings, optionally choose "Icon Only" to ensure no text labels are displayed over the image.
5. Set a Default Image (Optional) -  You can upload a temporary icon or image to this button field to serve as a default. If a learner does not have a photo, PFL will not supply a default image, and the field will simply display whatever you set here.
6. Check Image Ratios -  Ensure that the headshots or portraits you intend to use match the aspect ratio of the button field you drew. If the ratios do not match, the image may appear squished or stretched in the final certificate. 

Once this template is set up, PFL will programmatically locate the button field, determine its size, and replace the button's icon with the learner's resized photo.

For additional information about managing PDF certificates, please see PDF Certificates in the PF Learning help site.

Learning Module Administration Permission Overrides

Often, organizations would like specific learning administrators to have broad access to learning modules, without having to set permissions on a granular level within each module.  Previously, only the System Administrator (A) role allows full access to learning modules in this way. In release 26.06, we are introducing permission overrides. This allows you to assign roles general access permissions to learning modules.

Set the Permission Overrides for a Role

1. Go to Manage Center > Users > Roles and Permissions > System Roles. Click the appropriate role.
2. In the left menu, select Manage Features and locate the Permission Override section (located at the bottom of Manage Features).
3. All permission overrides are disabled by default.  Turn on read only or full access for each option, using the list below for guidance:

4. Click Save.

New Option for "Enroll Other Users" Feature

When reviewing an individual learner's enrollment in a course, managers and reviewers can use the Enroll Other Users button (if this feature is active) to launch the Enrollment Wizard and register additional team members into that same course.

In Release 26.06, we are introducing a new configuration option to manage the wizard's behavior when launched from Enrollment Review. When enabled, this setting optimizes the workflow by:

• Allowing the Enroll Action Only - No action other than Enroll can be selected.
• Enforcing Single-Course Selection - Preventing managers from adding courses within the wizard.
• Capturing Additional Data - Automatically displaying any custom enrollment fields configured for the course so the manager can complete them on behalf of the new learners.

Activate the Feature

1. Go to Manage Center > System > General Settings > System Configuration.
2. In the Select a category field, choose General.
3. Locate the new setting: Allow Additional Enrollment Information when using Enroll Others.
4. Click the checkbox.
5. Click Save.

Impact

When the setting is active, you will notice the following differences when performing the Enroll Other Users action:

• The value in the Action menu is automatically set to Enroll.
• The course itself is automatically populated in the Module(s) field and additional modules cannot be selected.
• If additional enrollment information fields are configured for the course's Enrollment Policy, an Additional Information section is available to configure the fields for the new enrollees. 

For additional information about managing enrollments in Enrollment Review, please see The Learner Review Page in the PF Learning help site.

New UI Updated to Allow Enrollment in eCommerce Classes

Previously, there was an issue in the new LMS UI that prevented users from enrolling in courses that are set to Charged per Registration or Online Payment. In this release, we have made updates to correct this issue.

Enrollment UI Updates

The Enrollment page in the New UI has been updated as follows:

• Cost information from the API is displayed.
• The Enroll button displays for modules and sessions configured as Charged per Registration.
• The Pay by Token button displays for modules and sessions that are configured as Online Payment and set up to take tokens.
• The Add to Cart button displays for modules and sessions that are configured as Online Payment and configured for currency.

Transcript Attribute Categories in the Enrollment Wizard

Transcript attributes are custom fields used to track specific course details on a learner's transcript. Previously, these fields could not be filled out inside the Enrollment Wizard. In release 26.06, we have added a new setting that makes these attributes available in the wizard, allowing this information to be captured at the time of enrollment.

Activate the Feature

1. Go to Manage Center > System > General Settings > System Configuration.
2. In the Select a category field, choose General.
3. Locate the new setting: Allow Transcript Attributes in the Enrollment Wizard.
4. Click the checkbox.
5. Click Save.

Impact

When enabled, a Transcript Attribute Categories section is available in Enrollment Wizard (when the action is Enroll).

Manage Center Talent Menu Organization

In release 26.06, we have reorganized the Talent menu in the Manage Center. Previously, job profile menu items were under the Competency Manager header.  A new Job Profile Manager header has been added and all job profile menu items are now under this heading. 

Example of the Talent Menu Layout

Rustici Engine Integration

In release 26.06, we have made enhancements to the Rustici integration, providing additional options for launching and tracking courses in the Rustici engine.

Impact

• Support for video files and PDF files - Allowing raw video files and PDF files to be launched in the Rustici engine. This includes files stored in the PFL Repository or stored on an SFTP server.
• Language Bundle Support - Allowing any associated language bundles to be included when a course's launch interface is changed to Rustici.

This feature will only associate language bundles for courses going forward and will not correct any courses that were changed prior to its availability. Existing language bundles can be fixed in the database using SQL.

Account Reactivation via Single Sign-On

In release 26.06, we have added a feature that allows an inactive user account to be reactivated automatically if the user accesses the application via single sign-on.

Activate the Feature

A configuration change to ekp.properties file is required to use this feature. Hosted customers should contact their PeopleFluent representative. On-prem customers are responsible for making the update.

Multiple System Authentication API Keys

Previously. all APIs that require system login used the same authentication key, which was configured in the ekp.properties file. In release 26.06, we have added the ability to have multiple API authentication keys, which can now be configured in the user interface.

Set the New Permission for a Role

1. Go to Manage Center > Users > Roles and Permissions > User Roles. Click the appropriate role.
2. In the menu on the left, click Manage Features and scroll to the System Administration section.
3. Locate the System Authentication Keys permission. Choose Unrestricted to allow the role to add and edit keys.  Choose Read Only to allow the role to view-only access to the authentication keys.
4. Click Save.

Create and Manage Authentication Keys

If your organization had an existing authentication key in the ekp.properties file, it has been migrated to be managed here.

1. Go to Manage Center > System > General Settings > System Authentication Keys.
2. Click the +Create New button to add a new key.  To edit an existing key, click its action menu and select Edit.
3. Enter text in the fields, or edit them, as described below:

4. Click Save.

Show/Hide Password on the Login Page

The PeopleFluent Learning default login page now provides the ability to view and hide the user password. This feature can also be activated for custom login pages.

Default Login Page

The feature is automatically active on the default login page. Simply click the "eye" icon to view or hide the password.

Custom Login Pages

If your organization uses a custom login page and would like to apply this feature, please see the article Adding Show/Hide Password to Custom Login Pages  in the PeopleFluent Help Center for directions.

Easy Language Toggling

Changing the language in the application historically requires a user to access their user profile. In release 26.06, we have added a feature that allows a user to switch languages from a configured language toggle quickly, from wherever they are in the application. The selection is permanent until the user changes their language again.

Activate the Feature

1. Go to Manage Center > System > General Settings > System Configuration.
2. In the Select a category field, choose General.
3. Locate the Enable Easy Language Switching field.
4. Click the check box.
5. In the Configure Easy Switching Languages field, click the check box for each language to be included in the toggle.
6. Click Save.

Toggle the Language

When the feature is activated, the toggle icon is available in the application header. Simply click the icon and select the appropriate language.

New Default Language Setting

In this release, are introducing a new setting that allows organizations to define a default language for newly created objects with language bundles, rather than automatically applying multi-language. For example, when you create a new question, the system will automatically apply your configured default language.

Activate the Feature and set the Default Language

1. Go to Manage Center > System > General Settings > System Configuration.
2. In the Select a category field, choose General.
3. Locate the Default Language for New Objects field.
4. Select a language from the available options. The available languages reflect the languages the logged-in user has access to via the System Language Activation functionality. For additional information please see Activate/Deactivate System Languages in the PF Learning help site.
5. Click Save.

New Exam Report 308B

Similar to report 308A, this new report lists the individual question (one per row) response details of the selected exams in a matrix format. In addition to the fields in 308A, this report includes additional columns for Employee Number, Section Number and Section Title.

To access the report go to Manage Center > Reporting > Report Generators > Exam/Question Reports.

Report Wizard Enhancements

In release 26.06 we have made several enhancements to the Report Wizard screen. The purpose of these updates is to make it easier to filter and locate your custom reports on the main Report Wizard screen.

Update Details

• Filter Reports by Owner - A new Owner filter in the Report Wizard lets you view all reports or only your own.
• Owner Column in Report List - A new Owner column in the report list allows you to quickly identify the owner of each report.
• Collapsible Sections - Reports are organized into sections by report type. These sections are now collapsible, making it easier to scroll to the appropriate report type.

Override User Attribute Extension Value Permissions

User attribute extensions are used to classify users and contain one or more values that can be assigned in the user profile. These values can then be used to search for and filter users in various areas of the application. Permissions can be set at the value level that manage a user's ability to select a value or manage/edit a value. In release 26.06, we have added a setting that allows you to override value-level permissions and grant the ability to select or edit values to all users with attribute-level permission.

Activate the Feature

1. Go to Manage Center > System > General Settings > System Configuration.
2. In the Select a category field, choose User.
3. Locate the new setting: Override User Attribute Extension value permissions.
4. Click the check box.
5. Click Save.

Impact

• The functionality for applying values to users via the User Editor or the User Data Loader remains unchanged, regardless of these value-level permission settings.
• Users who have Unlimited permission for a User Attribute Extension are granted the ability to edit the extension, add or change any of its values, and remove any values that are not currently being used on a user profile. However, they still cannot remove a value that is currently in use.

Memory Warning Configuration

Previously, the LMS would default add logging messages when the system consumed 95% of the dedicated RAM provided by Tomcat. In this release, we have added a setting that allows you to manage the percentage that will trigger the detailed system memory logging.

Activate and Configure the Feature

1. Go to Manage Center > System > General Settings > System Configuration.
2. In the Select a category field, choose General.
3. Locate the OS Memory Usage Warning Threshold (%) field and enter a value. The field is calculated as (Used OS Memory / Total OS Memory) * 100. To disable detailed logging, keep the field set to 0.
4. Click Save.

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