[{"id":"327ff90a-b57a-80e6-a535-cec65eefe105","name":"Print duplicate barcodes, cleaner exports & API key regeneration","tags":["New"],"date":"2026-03-20","url":"https://orcascan.com/changelog/2026-03-20-327fe105","content":"<video class=\"screen-recording\" playsinline=\"playsinline\" autoplay=\"autoplay\" loop=\"loop\" muted=\"muted\"><source src=\"https://orcascan.com/changelog/videos/animation-showing-how-to-print-multiple-of-the-same-barcode-kepxWtvBxR2nPGFGbcsD9w-327fe105.mp4\" type=\"video/mp4\" /></video><p>You’ve been asking for this one 👀</p><p>You can now <strong>print multiple copies of the same barcode</strong> directly from your sheet, no need for workarounds.</p><p>Just select, print, and choose how many you need.</p><p><strong>A few more Improvements 👇</strong></p><ul>\n<li>We’ve added the ability to increase and decrease quantity as you scan in the new Desktop App</li><li>Exported links for photos, attachments &amp; signatures are now clickable hyperlinks for easier use</li><li>You can now regenerate your API key whenever needed <em>(Note: Your previous key will no longer work)</em></li></ul>\n<p>Special thanks to Margaret, Viktor, Jessica, Grace &amp; so many others for requesting these 💛</p>"},{"id":"317ff90a-b57a-803c-8104-e3dcd2c6d1a5","name":"Orca Scan Desktop is here 🎉","tags":["New"],"date":"2026-03-02","url":"https://orcascan.com/changelog/2026-03-02-317fd1a5","content":"<video class=\"screen-recording\" playsinline=\"playsinline\" autoplay=\"autoplay\" loop=\"loop\" muted=\"muted\"><source src=\"https://orcascan.com/changelog/videos/animation-showing-the-orca-scan-desktop-app-nNGu0iW4SLjFq0KXtBG6Uw-317fd1a5.mp4\" type=\"video/mp4\" /></video><p>Our mission has always been simple: make barcode tracking available to all, regardless of technical ability or budget.</p><p>For years, barcode systems have been unnecessarily complicated. Drivers to install. Hardware to configure. Software to integrate.</p><p>All before you scan your first barcode.</p><p><strong>Today, that changes.</strong></p><p>Meet the Orca Scan Desktop app</p><ul>\n<li>Plug in your USB scanner</li><li>Open the Desktop app</li><li>Scan</li></ul>\n<p>No setup. No configuration. It just works.</p><p>Special thanks to Ronan, Nathan, Mazin, Nicholas &amp; Guy for requesting this 💛</p>"},{"id":"2c3ff90a-b57a-80e6-9f7e-e2a8b8e82e47","name":"Connect barcode scanners directly to SQL databases","tags":["New"],"date":"2026-02-12","url":"https://orcascan.com/changelog/2026-02-12-2c3f2e47","content":"<video class=\"screen-recording\" playsinline=\"playsinline\" autoplay=\"autoplay\" loop=\"loop\" muted=\"muted\"><source src=\"https://orcascan.com/changelog/videos/animation-showing-the-supported-orca-scan-sql-connectors-04VFHRk63q0Px6dbu5Q7rA-2c3f2e47.mp4\" type=\"video/mp4\" /></video><p>Barcode scanners collect data. Databases store it. So why is connecting them so complicated? </p><p>You can now connect Orca Scan directly to your SQL database to pull and push data on scan. <strong>No code, or automations required</strong>.</p><p>Supported databases:</p><ul>\n<li><a href=\"https://orcascan.com/guides/scan-barcodes-into-sql-server-2c7f1259\"  >SQL Server →</a></li><li><a href=\"https://orcascan.com/guides/scan-barcodes-into-mysql-2c5fefe4\"  >MySQL →</a></li><li><a href=\"https://orcascan.com/guides/scan-barcodes-into-postgresql-2c5f803d\"  >PostgreSQL →</a></li><li><a href=\"https://orcascan.com/guides/scan-barcodes-into-oracle-db-2c7f0f3b\"  >Oracle →</a></li><li><a href=\"https://orcascan.com/guides/scan-barcodes-into-mariadb-2c7f3f07\"  >MariaDB →</a></li></ul>\n<p>That’s it for now, let us know what we should connect to next! </p>"},{"id":"2efff90a-b57a-8046-a638-f1de11ec90de","name":"Security & Stability Improvements","tags":["Improvement"],"date":"2026-01-21","url":"https://orcascan.com/changelog/2026-01-21-2eff90de","content":"<p>Just a small update this time, with a handful of <strong>security fixes</strong> and <strong>general stability improvements</strong>.</p><p>As always, a huge thank you to everyone who reports issues through our <a href=\"https://orcascan.com/legal/bug-bounty-29af0c2c\"  >Bug Bounty</a>. Your feedback helps us make Orca Scan safer for everyone 💙</p>"},{"id":"2dfff90a-b57a-80bf-8206-f1bf748c4390","name":"Satellite Maps, Smarter Exports & Undo on Web","tags":["New"],"date":"2026-01-06","url":"https://orcascan.com/changelog/2026-01-06-2dff4390","content":"<p>Happy New Year! 🎊 We’re hitting the ground running with new features to make your back-to-work a little easier 👇 </p><h2 id=\"satellite-map-view\">Satellite map view</h2><figure ><img src=\"https://orcascan.com/changelog/images/use-the-satellite-tag-in-the-map-menu-to-view-your-assets-iB5OSwDGlJ2NcERLMW7oqA-2dff4390.jpg\" alt=\"Use the satellite tag in the ‘map’ menu to view your assets\" data-zoomable=\"true\" loading=\"lazy\" /><figcaption>Use the satellite tag in the ‘map’ menu to view your assets</figcaption></figure><p>View your assets in the real world with the new satellite map toggle</p><h2 id=\"export-signatures\">Export Signatures</h2><figure ><img src=\"https://orcascan.com/changelog/images/export-data-dialog-showing-the-ability-to-export-signatures-JPhWGmYZ4gTpQJ27ur70OA-2dff4390.png\" alt=\"Export Data dialog showing the ability to export signatures\" data-zoomable=\"true\" loading=\"lazy\" /><figcaption>Export Data dialog showing the ability to export signatures</figcaption></figure><p>Export signatures as image URLs for quick viewing and sharing</p><h2 id=\"export-from-a-date-and-time\">Export from a date and time</h2><figure ><img src=\"https://orcascan.com/changelog/images/choose-the-date-and-time-you-want-to-export-data-from-4zPDI1nQWPS5UlDqwGKGTg-2dff4390.png\" alt=\"Choose the date and time you want to export data from\" data-zoomable=\"true\" loading=\"lazy\" /><figcaption>Choose the date and time you want to export data from</figcaption></figure><p>Export data from a specific date and time so you only get the data you need</p><h2 id=\"undo--restore-web-app\">Undo + restore (Web app)</h2><figure ><img src=\"https://orcascan.com/changelog/images/you-can-now-undo-changes-and-restore-a-row-from-the-history-log-8Z82OlacB29TH9w67k4Lw-2dff4390.png\" alt=\"You can now undo changes and restore a row from the History log\" data-zoomable=\"true\" loading=\"lazy\" /><figcaption>You can now undo changes and restore a row from the History log</figcaption></figure><p>Fix mistakes in the web app instantly with <strong>Ctrl+Z</strong>, or restore any row to a previous point using the History log.</p><p>That’s it for now. Special thanks to Jim, Bernadette, Christy and everyone else for your suggestions 💛</p>"},{"id":"2c3ff90a-b57a-804d-a2a0-e7eb5e2def2b","name":"No WiFi? No problem.","tags":["New"],"date":"2025-12-11","url":"https://orcascan.com/changelog/2025-12-11-2c3fef2b","content":"<video class=\"screen-recording\" playsinline=\"playsinline\" autoplay=\"autoplay\" loop=\"loop\" muted=\"muted\"><source src=\"https://orcascan.com/changelog/videos/animation-introducing-orca-scan-offline-mode-+KGLEH9dXBO0VbTAeMjfqw-2c3fef2b.mp4\" type=\"video/mp4\" /></video><p>As requested, you can now use Orca Scan anywhere, even without a network connection. Perfect for offshore oil rigs, solar farms, and low or no-connectivity areas.</p><p>Orca Scan downloads the data you need, so you can:</p><ul>\n<li>Scan items</li><li>Search records</li><li>Update fields</li><li>Add new entries</li><li>Sync everything once connected</li></ul>\n<p><em>That’s it for now, special thanks to our customers 💛</em></p><p>There’s not enough room to list you all, but thank you for voting for this one!</p>"},{"id":"293ff90a-b57a-80b0-ab5c-e0bd1b90afaf","name":"Move rows, new currency field and a small fix","tags":["New"],"date":"2025-11-13","url":"https://orcascan.com/changelog/2025-11-13-293fafaf","content":"<figure ><img src=\"https://orcascan.com/changelog/images/animation-showing-moving-rows-between-sheets-in-orca-scan-TTtkJvGi6epQm6NQf9US4g-293fafaf.gif\" alt=\"Animation showing moving rows between sheets in Orca Scan\" data-zoomable=\"true\" loading=\"lazy\" /><figcaption>Animation showing moving rows between sheets in Orca Scan</figcaption></figure><p>You can now move rows between sheets. Just select the rows, right-click, choose <strong>Move Rows</strong>, and pick where you want them to go.</p><p><strong>A few more Improvements 👇</strong></p><ul>\n<li>We’ve added a Currency field type for accurate price and value formatting</li><li>You can now select multiple rows individually with Ctrl/Cmd-click</li><li>We fixed the  ‘Add Field’ button in the edit screen (no longer hidden by the keyboard)</li></ul>\n<p>That’s it for now. Special thanks to Britney, Fraser, Justin, Kenneth &amp; Christy for the suggestions 💛</p>"},{"id":"270ff90a-b57a-8088-9b18-e09b0c277462","name":"Introducing Automatic Backups & Instant Recovery","tags":["New"],"date":"2025-10-02","url":"https://orcascan.com/changelog/2025-10-02-270f7462","content":"<video class=\"screen-recording\" playsinline=\"playsinline\" autoplay=\"autoplay\" loop=\"loop\" muted=\"muted\"><source src=\"https://orcascan.com/changelog/videos/animation-showing-automatic-backups-and-instant-recovery-in-action-TojcH513ZLhPykseAGFMw-270f7462.mp4\" type=\"video/mp4\" /></video><p>Introducing <a href=\"https://orcascan.com/guides/automatic-backups-instant-recovery-280f2066\"  >Automatic Backups &amp; Instant Recovery</a>, because mistakes happen: and recovery should be instant.</p><p><strong>How it Helps You</strong></p><ul>\n<li>Automatic backups are created before any major sheet changes</li><li>Instantly restore destructive actions like clearing a sheet or deleting a column</li><li>Take a manual backup anytime you want</li><li>Preview backup data to restore from the perfect point in time</li></ul>\n<p>No more waiting around. Just rewind, recover, and carry on.</p><p><a href=\"https://orcascan.com/guides/automatic-backups-instant-recovery-280f2066\"  >Learn More →</a></p><p><strong>A few more Improvements 👇</strong></p><ul>\n<li>You can now create <a href=\"https://orcascan.com/guides/visualising-barcode-data-using-grafana-27affbf4\"  >Grafana</a> dashboards for your Orca sheets</li><li>You can now register a ‘catch-all’ WebHook to receive all events using the <a href=\"https://orcascan.com/guides/rest-api-f09a21c3\"  >REST API</a></li><li>Fetch sheet data with column titles as keys using <code>?withTitles=true</code> with our <a href=\"https://orcascan.com/guides/rest-api-f09a21c3\"  >REST API</a></li></ul>\n<p>That’s it for now. Special thanks to Nathan, Justin, Amy, Terry &amp; Carl for the suggestions 💛</p>"},{"id":"263ff90a-b57a-80e4-9ab2-d03885123bf9","name":"Working with your team just got easier","tags":["New"],"date":"2025-09-17","url":"https://orcascan.com/changelog/2025-09-17-263f3bf9","content":"<figure ><img src=\"https://orcascan.com/changelog/images/animation-showing-how-adding-users-to-your-sheet-is-now-simpler-than-ever-v65wPVe0UWIOxQmys6W3w-263f3bf9.gif\" alt=\"Animation showing how adding users to your sheet is now simpler than ever.\" data-zoomable=\"true\" loading=\"lazy\" /><figcaption>Animation showing how adding users to your sheet is now simpler than ever.</figcaption></figure><p>We’ve made it easier to collaborate with your team. When you create a new sheet, Orca Scan will now suggest people from your domain <em>(@company.com)</em> to invite, helping you get everyone set up and working together faster.</p><p>That’s it for now. Built from the conversations we have with teams like yours every day. 💛</p>"},{"id":"261ff90a-b57a-80d7-a1e2-e1461975b074","name":"OpenAPI Spec added, Android export fixed, Help icon introduced","tags":["Fix"],"date":"2025-09-09","url":"https://orcascan.com/changelog/2025-09-09-261fb074","content":"<figure ><img src=\"https://orcascan.com/changelog/images/new-help-icon-LKv6RLywe0N1eBMOqxpM9A-261fb074.gif\" alt=\"\" data-zoomable=\"true\" loading=\"lazy\" /><figcaption></figcaption></figure><p>We’ve made it even easier for you to chat with us, raise feature requests, or report an issue, just click the help icon 🙂</p><p><strong>A few more Improvements 👇</strong></p><ul>\n<li>We’ve published an OpenAPI Spec for our <a href=\"https://orcascan.com/guides/barcode-scanning-rest-api-f09a21c3\"  >REST API</a> on <a href=\"https://github.com/orca-scan/orca-scan-openapi\" target=\"_blank\" >Github</a></li><li>Clearer alerts when triggers move rows to other sheets</li><li>App buttons no longer overlap with phone navigation buttons on some devices</li><li>Exporting from Android now works again with Share Via, Open Via, Open as File, and Print</li><li>Responsive layout tweaks for smoother use across all device sizes</li><li>Fixed field values that were misinterpreted as dates/timestamps when importing</li></ul>\n<p>That’s all for this update, but a <em>special thanks</em> to our customers <em>💛</em></p><p>Lily, Gyula, Christy, Martin &amp; Angi for helping us make Orca better every day!</p>"},{"id":"24dff90a-b57a-809c-ae07-e368561f7593","name":"Modify fields using the API, bulk lookups & more","tags":["New"],"date":"2025-08-18","url":"https://orcascan.com/changelog/2025-08-18-24df7593","content":"<figure ><img src=\"https://orcascan.com/changelog/images/animation-showing-multiple-devices-interacting-with-the-orca-scan-api-dZazGNO7LyPHHGtxCqnwbA-24df7593.gif\" alt=\"Animation showing multiple devices interacting with the Orca Scan API\" data-zoomable=\"true\" loading=\"lazy\" /><figcaption>Animation showing multiple devices interacting with the Orca Scan API</figcaption></figure><p>Our API just got more powerful with some top-voted features:</p><ul>\n<li>Create, update, and delete fields via the API (<code>/sheets/:sheetId/fields</code>)</li><li>Make fields required, read-only, hidden in web and mobile</li><li>Set default values, placeholder, min and max length etc</li><li>Dynamically populate drop-downs lists</li></ul>\n<p><a href=\"https://orcascan.com/guides/barcode-scanner-api-f09a21c3\"  >Learn More →</a></p><h2 id=\"choose-which-columns-appear-when-you-print\">Choose which columns appear when you print</h2><figure ><img src=\"https://orcascan.com/changelog/images/animation-showing-hiding-columns-when-printing-a-sheet-in-the-web-app-QOkna3W4c857SE1NtzfsFg-24df7593.gif\" alt=\"Animation showing hiding columns when printing a sheet in the web-app\" data-zoomable=\"true\" loading=\"lazy\" /><figcaption>Animation showing hiding columns when printing a sheet in the web-app</figcaption></figure><p>We’ve added a new  option to let you choose which columns appear when printing a sheet from the web app. Ideal for creating simple pick-lists or printouts that focus only on the information you need.</p><h2 id=\"bulk-update-from-lookup-url\">Bulk update from Lookup URL</h2><figure ><img src=\"https://orcascan.com/changelog/images/animation-showing-bulk-lookup-in-the-web-app-DzrYyWik87lbpyoy8fHkEQ-24df7593.gif\" alt=\"Animation showing bulk-lookup in the web-app\" data-zoomable=\"true\" loading=\"lazy\" /><figcaption>Animation showing bulk-lookup in the web-app</figcaption></figure><p>You can now update multiple rows at once using the Lookup URL. Perfect for pulling data from your systems in just a single click. <a href=\"https://orcascan.com/guides/searching-your-database-when-a-barcode-is-scanned-5d9695c8\"  >Learn More →</a></p><p><strong>A few more Improvements 👇</strong></p><ul>\n<li>Formula fields now sort correctly</li><li>Columns can now be resized in a View</li><li>Fixed ‘View location’ when opened from the Signature dialog</li><li>Fixed timezone issues when exporting data</li><li>Corrected date and time for signature and photo fields</li><li>Hidden/read-only fields can no longer be edited in the Expand Row dialog</li><li>You’ll now be asked to choose a barcode column if one doesn’t exist on import</li><li>Prevent editing drop-downs when the field is read-only</li></ul>\n<p>That’s it for now. Special thanks to Tobias, Matthew, Marcello, Jack &amp; Sebastian for the suggestions 💛</p>"},{"id":"241ff90a-b57a-80d0-bf18-e5cc85f936e7","name":"Bulk updates for web, offline reliability, and more!","tags":["New"],"date":"2025-08-11","url":"https://orcascan.com/changelog/2025-08-11-241f36e7","content":"<figure ><img src=\"https://orcascan.com/changelog/images/animation-showing-bulk-updating-records-from-the-orca-scan-web-application-09UotOKAbbSb6BYHn4iEUA-241f36e7.gif\" alt=\"Animation showing bulk updating records from the Orca Scan web application\" data-zoomable=\"true\" loading=\"lazy\" /><figcaption>Animation showing bulk updating records from the Orca Scan web application</figcaption></figure><p>You can now bulk update from the web-app allowing you to do things like sign for multiple assets at once. <a href=\"https://orcascan.com/guides/bulk-update-records-in-orca-scan-a-step-by-step-guide-17afa5dc#bulk-updating-records-via-the-web-app\"  >Learn how →</a></p><p><strong>More Improvements, Big and Small 👇</strong></p><ul>\n<li>Views now show the sheet name column again (we fixed the bug that hid it)</li><li>Fixed an issue where the label designer could get stuck loading</li><li>Decimal points in the history dialogue now behave (no more high-precision clutter)</li><li>System performance and speed improvements across the board</li><li>Fixed an issue where the barcode column allowed multiple data types (it now only supports Unique ID and Text)</li><li>You can now use the app offline properly again (as intended)</li><li>Fixed the trigger dialogue showing blank <em>if</em> and <em>action</em> fields</li><li>Changed import to <em>add to existing rows</em> by default to prevent accidental overwrites</li><li>Date formatting now correctly applied in the history dialogue</li><li>Fixed an issue that could prevent you from transferring a sheet</li><li>When refreshing a sheet or adding a new column we now return you to where you left off</li></ul>\n<p>That’s all for this update, but a <em>special thanks</em> to our customers <em>💛</em></p><p>Jeremy C, &amp; Jacquelyn M for helping us make Orca better every day!</p>"},{"id":"23aff90a-b57a-80a8-81f1-d12212dc5386","name":"QR Code Forms, label design via API, and quality updates","tags":["New"],"date":"2025-07-23","url":"https://orcascan.com/changelog/2025-07-23-23af5386","content":"<p>We took Orca Forms, sprinkled in all of your feedback to launch QR Code forms 🚀</p><figure ><img src=\"https://orcascan.com/changelog/images/animation-showing-our-new-and-improved-qr-code-forms-i56Ap6eMHjRfi4ELxF2fuA-23af5386.gif\" alt=\"Animation showing our new and improved QR Code Forms\" data-zoomable=\"true\" loading=\"lazy\" /><figcaption>Animation showing our new and improved QR Code Forms</figcaption></figure><p>Now anyone can submit data to your sheet using just a smartphone. No app. No login. Just scan the code, fill out the form, and you get the data instantly – all securely stored in the cloud.</p><p><strong>Here’s whats new:</strong></p><ul>\n<li>Collect signatures</li><li>Custom brand your forms</li><li>Cleaner, more consistent design</li></ul>\n<p>Just create a form, print the QR code, and stick it wherever you need it. <a href=\"https://orcascan.com/guides/how-to-collect-data-using-qr-codes-9119fce0\"  >Learn more →</a></p><h2 id=\"use-your-custom-label-design-with-our-barcode-image-api\">Use your custom label design with our Barcode Image API</h2><figure ><img src=\"https://orcascan.com/changelog/images/animation-showing-generating-custom-barcodes-with-the-barcode-image-api-c9Zxs413Fx1xnFjPBbVLlQ-23af5386.gif\" alt=\"Animation showing generating custom barcodes with the Barcode Image API\" data-zoomable=\"true\" loading=\"lazy\" /><figcaption>Animation showing generating custom barcodes with the Barcode Image API</figcaption></figure><p>You can now generate barcode images using your custom label design through the Barcode Image API. Just get the Label ID and load it with data from your sheet. <a href=\"https://orcascan.com/guides/free-barcode-image-api-0e4a4fa6#how-to-use-custom-labels-with-our-barcode-image-api\"  >Learn how →</a></p><p><strong>More Improvements, Big and Small 👇</strong></p><ul>\n<li>The write a review button in Settings now actually lets you… write a review</li><li>Fixed an issue that prevented the app from updating and working offline</li><li>View on map now opens directly in Maps (as it should)</li><li>Social links now behave and open the right apps</li><li>Google Sheets URLs now open in the Google Sheets app</li><li>Fixed an issue where users couldn’t be removed from the Users dialog</li><li>General UX improvements across the app and the Barcode Label Preview</li></ul>\n<p>That’s all for this update, but a <em>special thanks</em> to our customers <em>💛</em></p><p>Tyler R, Fraser W &amp; Jakub M for helping us make Orca better every day!</p>"},{"id":"1f2ff90a-b57a-8025-bc59-df58cc983426","name":"Orca Scan now speaks your language 🌍 ","tags":["New"],"date":"2025-05-19","url":"https://orcascan.com/changelog/2025-05-19-1f2f3426","content":"<p>We’ve added support for <strong>22 new languages</strong>, including <strong>Spanish, Portuguese, Dutch, French, and Italian</strong>, so your team can scan, track, and manage assets in the language that feels like home.</p><video class=\"screen-recording\" playsinline=\"playsinline\" autoplay=\"autoplay\" loop=\"loop\" muted=\"muted\"><source src=\"https://orcascan.com/changelog/videos/animation-showing-our-new-supported-languages-wsj6OKKwkPqYzmOwh4znbQ-1f2f3426.mp4\" type=\"video/mp4\" /></video><p>You can set your language preferences from both the web and the mobile app</p><ul>\n<li>Go to your settings</li><li>Click or scroll to ‘Account Settings’ </li><li>Click on your preferred language </li><li>Hit done ✅</li></ul>\n<p>Give it a try, let us know if there are any improvements we can make.</p><p><a class=\"typeform-share\" href=\"https://form.typeform.com/to/CGyAy5MO\" data-mode=\"popup\" data-size=\"100\" data-submit-close-delay=\"0\" target=\"_blank\">Give us some feedback →</a></p>"},{"id":"184ff90a-b57a-8040-8f0b-cfe935c92a79","name":"Meet the Barcode Label Designer 🏷️","tags":["New"],"date":"2025-01-23","url":"https://orcascan.com/changelog/2025-01-23-184f2a79","content":"<video class=\"screen-recording\" playsinline=\"playsinline\" autoplay=\"autoplay\" loop=\"loop\" muted=\"muted\"><source src=\"https://orcascan.com/changelog/videos/animation-showing-the-new-barcode-label-designer-0+W0gS8j4VN55OtycnLQ3Q-184f2a79.mp4\" type=\"video/mp4\" /></video><p><strong>Meet the Barcode Label Designer.</strong> Simple, Fast, and Industry-Ready 👊</p><p>As requested, you can now design and print barcode labels in minutes, powered by the data in your Orca Sheet. Choose from our pre-configured templates, or use our drag-and-drop editor to create your own. <a href=\"https://orcascan.com/guides/generating-and-printing-barcodes-5e9073c6\"  >Learn more →</a> </p><h2 id=\"more-improvements-big-and-small-👇\">More Improvements, Big and Small 👇</h2><ul>\n<li>Fixed an issue where scanning a book’s barcode wouldn’t always show details</li><li>Fixed an issue causing the Live Data URL to return a  HTTP <code>500</code> error</li><li>Added support for extended ASCII and binary data to PDF147 barcodes</li><li>Fixed an issue preventing barcodes from being saved or downloaded in SVG format</li><li>Improved speed when downloading larger batches of barcodes</li><li>Added support for nine new <a href=\"https://orcascan.com/guides?tag=scanners\"  >enterprise barcode scanners</a></li><li>Launched a <a href=\"https://orcascan.com/tools/online-barcode-decoder\"  >Free Barcode Decoder</a> to further simplify working with barcodes</li></ul>\n<p>That’s all for this update, but a <em>special thanks to our customers 💛</em></p><p>Jason, Kat, Mark, Christy, Ben, Helen, Lexi, Grace, and so many more of you who voted for this feature. Thank you for helping us make Orca better every day! </p><p>P.S. Vote for what we build next <a href=\"https://feedback.orcascan.com/\" target=\"_blank\" >here</a>.</p>"},{"id":"14fff90a-b57a-80f0-95c0-e00d9f041d52","name":"Improved Barcode Image API 🤓","tags":["Improvement"],"date":"2024-12-01","url":"https://orcascan.com/changelog/2024-12-01-14ff1d52","content":"<p>Hey devs! As requested, we’ve added the following to our <a href=\"https://orcascan.com/guides/free-barcode-image-api-0e4a4fa6\"  >Barcode Image API</a>:</p><ul>\n<li>Add <code>?layout=landscape</code> parameter to rotate barcodes</li><li>Add <code>?padding=20</code> parameter to alter whitespace</li><li>Add <code>?format=pdf</code> option to generate a PDF version</li><li>Add <code>?format=gif</code> option to generate a GIF version</li><li>Add <code>?format=webp</code> option to generate a WebP version</li><li>Renamed <code>?type=interleaved2of5</code> to <code>?type=itf</code></li><li>Renamed <code>?type=azteccode</code> to <code>?type=aztec</code></li></ul>\n<p>That’s pretty much it. Let us know what you’d like to see next 🙏</p>"},{"id":"131ff90a-b57a-8069-9d6a-dfa3dc3b6aaf","name":"Improving the basics","tags":["Improvement"],"date":"2024-11-01","url":"https://orcascan.com/changelog/2024-11-01-131f6aaf","content":"<figure ><img src=\"https://orcascan.com/changelog/images/upload-attachments-and-photos-via-the-barcode-scanner-api-6ywwMlxDKZ9GtUfJ8WGsRw-131f6aaf.gif\" alt=\"Upload attachments and photos via the Barcode Scanner API\" data-zoomable=\"true\" loading=\"lazy\" /><figcaption>Upload attachments and photos via the Barcode Scanner API</figcaption></figure><p>You can now attach photos and files via the Barcode Scanner API. <a href=\"https://orcascan.com/guides/barcode-scanner-api-f09a21c3#barcode-scanner-api-faqs\"  >Learn more →</a></p><h2 id=\"downloading-history\">Downloading History</h2><figure ><img src=\"https://orcascan.com/changelog/images/download-all-rows-from-your-history-tab-dPX6ldJSzXnXIXV8ioK1bQ-131f6aaf.png\" alt=\"Download all rows from your history tab\" data-zoomable=\"true\" loading=\"lazy\" /><figcaption>Download all rows from your history tab</figcaption></figure><p>You can now download all rows directly from the History tab. <a href=\"https://orcascan.com/guides/tracking-historic-changes-to-your-sheet-b7585004\"  >Learn more →</a></p><h3 id=\"more-improvements-big-and-small-👇\">More Improvements, Big and Small 👇</h3><ul>\n<li>Fixed a bug on mobile where the <strong>search filters</strong> were overlapping the <strong>home screen</strong></li><li>Corrected an issue where <strong>item counts</strong> weren’t displaying correctly on mobile when switching sheets or views</li><li><strong>Barcode captions</strong> now show properly when printing in ‘Landscape Mode’</li><li>Resolved <strong>GS1 Variable</strong> issues when <strong>importing data</strong> </li><li>Fixed an issue where <strong>blank pop-ups</strong> were appearing, now all information displays as intended</li><li>Fixed an issue where <strong>deleted rows</strong> appeared in “<strong>All Rows</strong>“ when downloading <strong>history</strong></li><li>Improved trigger conditions “<strong>Equals</strong>“ and “<strong>Contains</strong>“ to accurately compare against columns for more robust automations</li><li>Fixed an issue where <strong>field data</strong> in certain <strong>columns</strong> wouldn’t transfer when moving rows between sheets</li><li>Improved <strong>trigger functionality</strong> for <strong>bulk updates</strong>: after moving or copying rows, the updated items no longer appear in the original sheet and updates reflect accurately when toggling between <a href=\"https://orcascan.com/guides/how-to-use-the-orca-scan-mobile-app-76ecf6ed#how-is-my-data-stored\"  >“</a><a href=\"https://orcascan.com/guides/how-to-use-the-orca-scan-mobile-app-76ecf6ed#how-is-my-data-stored\"  ><strong>Local</strong></a><a href=\"https://orcascan.com/guides/how-to-use-the-orca-scan-mobile-app-76ecf6ed#how-is-my-data-stored\"  >“ and “</a><a href=\"https://orcascan.com/guides/how-to-use-the-orca-scan-mobile-app-76ecf6ed#how-is-my-data-stored\"  ><strong>Cloud</strong></a><a href=\"https://orcascan.com/guides/how-to-use-the-orca-scan-mobile-app-76ecf6ed#how-is-my-data-stored\"  >“</a></li><li>Fixed the bulk update issues! You can now long-press an item in mobile to update a value across all your products</li></ul>\n<figure ><img src=\"https://orcascan.com/changelog/images/press-and-hold-any-item-in-mobile-to-bulk-update-a-value-across-your-products-cjeiDLMpFT04osurgdEKig-131f6aaf.png\" alt=\"Press and hold any item in mobile to bulk update a value across your products\" data-zoomable=\"true\" loading=\"lazy\" /><figcaption>Press and hold any item in mobile to bulk update a value across your products</figcaption></figure><p>That’s all for this update, but a <em>special thanks to our customers 💛</em></p><p>Grace W, Nathan N &amp; Ashish A for helping us make Orca better every day!</p>"},{"id":"cc803dbc-2d64-434a-b950-afbd4d183539","name":"Attachments & Login with QR Code","tags":["New"],"date":"2024-09-03","url":"https://orcascan.com/changelog/2024-09-03-cc803539","content":"<video class=\"screen-recording\" playsinline=\"playsinline\" autoplay=\"autoplay\" loop=\"loop\" muted=\"muted\"><source src=\"https://orcascan.com/changelog/videos/animation-showing-how-you-can-add-attachments-to-your-sheets-Zjx2xQeftxVyb5QRa4OvXg-cc803539.mp4\" type=\"video/mp4\" /></video><p>You can now upload attachments to your sheets, perfect for assets with detailed documentation! We now support <code>.doc, .docx, .csv, .txt, .mp4, .ppt, .pptx, .pdf, .xls, .xlsx</code> <a href=\"https://orcascan.com/guides/how-to-use-attachments-in-orca-scan-9c9c6471\"  >Learn more →</a></p><h2 id=\"login-with-qr-code\">Login with QR Code</h2><figure ><img src=\"https://orcascan.com/changelog/images/you-can-now-log-in-to-the-web-app-by-scanning-your-unique-qr-code-with-the-mobile-app-3WCaXmsyfogU41u9c25KxQ-cc803539.jpg\" alt=\"You can now log in to the web app by scanning your unique QR code with the mobile app.\" data-zoomable=\"true\" loading=\"lazy\" /><figcaption>You can now log in to the web app by scanning your unique QR code with the mobile app.</figcaption></figure><p>You can now log in to <a href=\"https://cloud.orcascan.com/\" target=\"_blank\" >cloud.orcascan.com</a> quickly and securely by scanning your unique QR code. </p><p><a href=\"https://cloud.orcascan.com/\" target=\"_blank\" >Log in →</a></p><h3 id=\"more-improvements-big-and-small-👇\">More Improvements, Big and Small 👇</h3><ul>\n<li>We’ll now show you the latest features when you open the app after an update</li><li>Bulk delete rows now available via the <a href=\"https://orcascan.com/guides/barcode-scanner-api-f09a21c3\"  >Barcode Scanner API</a></li><li>We fixed a bug where the item count didn’t update correctly when creating a new sheet or switching views in the mobile app. It now updates properly</li><li>We’ve improved tooltips to make navigating the app easier</li><li>Fixed a bug where the list of items in the local tab’s search bar had no background, making it look broken… Now, it displays correctly!</li><li>We’ve made it easier to leave feedback, especially when coming from our email updates or changelog</li><li>We fixed a bug where entering data in a column would mistakenly move you to the next column… Now, it stays in the correct column as you type!</li><li>We fixed a bug where scanning an ISBN barcode (books) didn’t always auto-populate the information. Now, the details fill in automatically!</li><li>We’ve made big speed improvements! After some scheduled maintenance, the app is now faster, more stable, and can handle more rows. Thanks for your patience! 🙏</li></ul>\n<p>That’s all for this update, but a <em>special thanks to our customers 💛</em></p><p>Alex A, Chris H &amp; Debra R for helping us make Orca better every day!</p>"},{"id":"4b6b07df-6aeb-475e-b406-965ef3950d4d","name":"Our biggest API upgrade ","tags":["Improvement"],"date":"2024-07-23","url":"https://orcascan.com/changelog/2024-07-23-4b6b0d4d","content":"<video class=\"screen-recording\" playsinline=\"playsinline\" autoplay=\"autoplay\" loop=\"loop\" muted=\"muted\"><source src=\"https://orcascan.com/changelog/videos/animation-showing-how-our-new-barcode-scanner-api-allows-you-to-connect-devices-without-specific-code-0nV8XGtDYePJ8pq4REjXQ-4b6b0d4d.mp4\" type=\"video/mp4\" /></video><p>We’ve upgraded our REST API, now called the Barcode Scanner API, with many new features that you’ve been asking for; including: </p><ul>\n<li>New endpoints to add and remove users, and create, rename, and delete sheets.</li><li>A history endpoint to track changes in your sheet, including who made them and when.</li></ul>\n<p>Add barcode tracking to your system without writing device-specific code. <a href=\"https://orcascan.com/guides/barcode-scanner-api-f09a21c3\"  >Learn more →</a></p><h2 id=\"free-barcode-decoders\">Free Barcode Decoders</h2><p>We’ve developed a range of decoders that you can use to see all the information stored within your barcodes, from expiry dates to batch numbers and more. Enter a barcode value to see a detailed breakdown.</p><p>Our new decoders include:</p><ul>\n<li><a href=\"https://orcascan.com/tools/free-barcode-decoder/gs1\"  >GS1 decoder →</a></li><li><a href=\"https://orcascan.com/tools/free-barcode-decoder/fmd\"  >FMD decoder →</a></li><li><a href=\"https://orcascan.com/tools/free-barcode-decoder/udi\"  >UDI decoder →</a></li><li><a href=\"https://orcascan.com/tools/free-barcode-decoder/hibc\"  >HIBC decode →</a></li></ul>\n<h3 id=\"more-improvements-big-and-small-👇\">More Improvements, Big and Small 👇</h3><ul>\n<li>Fixed unnecessary location sharing prompts; now only asked when using GPS field types.</li><li>Ensured formulas evaluate correctly in mobile preview; printouts now include formula values.</li><li>Fixed scanner crashing when scanning empty barcodes.</li><li>Made scrollbar visible on sheet creation for improved navigation.</li><li>Fixed sign-in issues on iPads using Google accounts.</li><li>Improved barcode generation; now you can generate and download Code 128, 93, and 39 barcodes with proper white space for scanning.</li><li>Fixed ACCEO Retail-1 export errors caused by fields with a quantity of 0.</li><li>Fixed the issue where the REST API dropped keys for text data-types.</li><li>Corrected inaccurate ‘limit reached’ and ‘upgrade now’ notifications in the REST API.</li><li>Improved stability with significant architectural changes to ensure speed and reliability as we grow.</li><li>We now show notifications when new updates are released.</li><li>Made several cosmetic tweaks to improve your overall experience.</li></ul>\n<p>That’s all for this update, but a <em>special thanks to our customers 💛</em></p><p>Ashley, Viktor &amp; Paul for helping us make Orca better every day!</p>"},{"id":"ec81c75e-fc3e-47ea-923c-582440e83b12","name":"Sign-In with Google and Apple","tags":["New"],"date":"2024-06-17","url":"https://orcascan.com/changelog/2024-06-17-ec813b12","content":"<p>Accessing Orca Scan is now smoother than ever. Our new Google and Apple sign-in options mean logging into your account is faster, so you can dive right into your sheets and start scanning! <a href=\"https://cloud.orcascan.com/\" target=\"_blank\" >Connect Google or Apple→</a></p><video class=\"screen-recording\" playsinline=\"playsinline\" autoplay=\"autoplay\" loop=\"loop\" muted=\"muted\"><source src=\"https://orcascan.com/changelog/videos/animation-showing-new-google-apple-sign-in-feature-bYMyLoPMaJeY+wAo5UdHBA-ec813b12.mp4\" type=\"video/mp4\" /></video><h2 id=\"improvements-to-formulas\">Improvements to formulas</h2><p><a href=\"https://orcascan.com/guides/how-to-use-formulas-in-orca-scan-e3bebca6\"  >Formulas</a> now support default values and <a href=\"https://orcascan.com/guides/how-to-extract-data-from-barcodes-4a79a634\"  >Orca Variables</a>, allowing you to automatically extract weights from barcodes and use them in your calculations. We’ve also improved formula errors to give clearer guidance, helping you quickly identify and fix issues. <a href=\"https://youtu.be/EDE8a7QGFmc?list=PLHCuexpK6y0cIgZR8dt_he2jpHXIsuVLs\" target=\"_blank\" >Learn formulas→</a></p><h2 id=\"screen-rotation-lock\">Screen rotation lock</h2><p>We’ve fixed the annoying issue where the lock screen rotation had a mind of its own. Now, it stays put, just as you like it!</p><h2 id=\"youtube-playlist\">YouTube playlist</h2><p>We’ve created a <a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLHCuexpK6y0cIgZR8dt_he2jpHXIsuVLs\" target=\"_blank\" >YouTube playlist</a> covering some frequently asked questions, and there’s more on the way!</p><h3 id=\"more-improvements-big-and-small-👇\">More improvements, big and small 👇</h3><ul>\n<li>Resolved the issue where the true/false toggle appeared incorrectly after expanding a view</li><li>We squashed a bug that was causing trouble with renaming columns.</li><li>Even error messages deserve a makeover, so we fixed how they appear in the web app </li><li>Fixed numerous style inconsistencies with <a href=\"https://orcascan.com/guides/how-to-create-a-custom-branded-barcode-app-a0194e5b\"  >custom branding</a>, so no matter what colour you choose you get the same Orca experience</li></ul>\n<p>That’s all for this update, but a <em>special thanks to our customers 💛</em></p><p>Donovan, Andrew &amp; Ashley for helping us make Orca better every day!</p>"},{"id":"bea2f15e-c16e-4483-8325-e2062808149c","name":"Introducing Formulas ✖️➗➕","tags":["New"],"date":"2024-05-28","url":"https://orcascan.com/changelog/2024-05-28-bea2149c","content":"<p>One of our most requested features is finally here; thank you to everyone who voted for this.</p><p>You can now create and manage formulas in Orca Scan to automate calculations and solve complex problems. Whether you need to calculate total weights, item quantities versus total value, or cost and quantity, we’ve got you covered 🚀</p><video class=\"screen-recording\" playsinline=\"playsinline\" autoplay=\"autoplay\" loop=\"loop\" muted=\"muted\"><source src=\"https://orcascan.com/changelog/videos/animation-showing-how-to-use-our-new-formulas-data-type-wMOhn8Id3zi3IhFGM690g-bea2149c.mp4\" type=\"video/mp4\" /></video><p>We’ve also…</p><ul>\n<li>Improved support for the latest HIBC standards to our Medical Device solution</li><li>Added the ability to <a href=\"https://orcascan.com/guides/how-to-extract-data-from-barcodes-4a79a634#url\"  >extract the contents of a URL</a> using Orca Variables</li><li>Improved <a href=\"https://orcascan.com/guides/how-to-extract-data-from-barcodes-4a79a634#json\"  >extracting JSON data</a> from barcodes using Orca Variables </li><li>Added the ability to use <a href=\"https://orcascan.com/guides/how-to-extract-data-from-barcodes-4a79a634\"  >Orca Variables</a> as default values in the web-app</li></ul>\n<p>That’s all for this release, but as always, let us know what you’d like to see next 👋</p><p>p.s - Did you see that <a href=\"https://www.linkedin.com/posts/orca-scan_orca-scan-named-tech-for-good-winner-for-activity-7197264624855957504-JTUO?utm_source=linkedin&utm_medium=socials&utm_campaign=changelog\" target=\"_blank\" >Orca Scan was named ‘Tech for Good’ winner</a> for 2024? 🎉</p>"},{"id":"9dcfe824-5ac5-4caa-bacb-20fb0ff3089e","name":"They see me scrolling 🤳","tags":["Improvement"],"date":"2024-03-18","url":"https://orcascan.com/changelog/2024-03-18-9dcf089e","content":"<p>There’s now <strong>363,603</strong> of you using the Orca platform 🤯 and many of you have contributed some fantastic ideas. We’ve got so much coming thanks to your feedback, stay tuned for Formulas 👀</p><p>✨ Scroll indefinitely: We’ve finally removed the 500-row limit on mobile, happy scrolling :)</p><figure ><img src=\"https://orcascan.com/changelog/images/animation-showing-how-you-can-scroll-and-scroll-with-no-row-limit-DuN6ALKojpnJ2AgMuCZCOA-9dcf089e.gif\" alt=\"Animation showing how you can scroll and scroll with no row limit\" data-zoomable=\"true\" loading=\"lazy\" /><figcaption>Animation showing how you can scroll and scroll with no row limit</figcaption></figure><p>🦊 Fixed incorrect date formatting when using the web app in Firefox</p><p>Plus, there are a few cosmetic tweaks and sneaky bugs dealt with, too! </p><p>Something you’d like to see next time? Let us know 👇</p>"},{"id":"e71803ef-7eaf-4072-9df5-f66d6b4f8e41","name":"Auto-Focus upgrade, new triggers 👀 & more","tags":["New"],"date":"2024-03-11","url":"https://orcascan.com/changelog/2024-03-11-e7188e41","content":"<p>Hey 👋 </p><p>We’ve just got back from our Team Retreat in Malaga (check out what we got up to on <a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/p/C4LTfSANeCs/?next=%2F\" target=\"_blank\" >Insta</a> 🎥)  so just a few small updates this week</p><p>✨ You can now set auto-focus on multiple fields, guiding you through one field at a time</p><p>✨ Improved GS1 Digital link homepage loading speed</p><p>✨ Added the ability to copy rows (and their history) to different sheets</p><p>🐞 Resolved the confusion with sorting A-Z</p><p>🐞 Fixed the ‘move row’ trigger (it now copies the history too!)</p><p>That’s all for this update; let us know what you’d like to see next time 👇</p>"},{"id":"d2da07c9-bcc2-4e57-a27e-68e3e79cf7fd","name":"Introducing GS1 Digital Link 🚀","tags":["New"],"date":"2024-02-08","url":"https://orcascan.com/changelog/2024-02-08-d2daf7fd","content":"<p>We’ve been working on something HUGE, a simple solution to upgrade retail barcodes before they’re phased out in 2027 👇</p><figure class=\"youtubeEmbed\"><img class=\"web-app\" alt=\"\" src=\"https://img.youtube.com/vi/L2PTe14lrqU/maxresdefault.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\" /><button type=\"button\" class=\"play-video\" data-action=\"showVideoDialog\" data-video-title=\"\" data-video-url=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/L2PTe14lrqU?showinfo=0&loop=1&modestbranding=1&rel=0&playsinline=0\"></button></figure><p>We’ve partnered with <a href=\"https://www.gs1uk.org/\" target=\"_blank\" >GS1 UK</a> to bring you our <a href=\"https://orcascan.com/solutions/how-to-create-a-gs1-digital-link-qr-code-059f8b29\"  >GS1 Digital Link solution</a>. Designed to make it as simple as possible for you to create and maintain GS1 Digital Link QR codes and future-proof your business. Check out our <a href=\"https://orcascan.com/solutions/how-to-create-a-gs1-digital-link-qr-code-059f8b29#how-to-get-started-with-gs1-digital-link\"  >step-by-step guide</a> to get started. </p><p>This is our biggest-ever release, and we are so grateful for your continued support 🙏</p><p>As always, let us know what you’d like to see next 👇</p>"},{"id":"82ed46f7-05e2-43b7-8c2b-f16868897135","name":"Just in time for the holidays, your requested features are here 🎉🐞","tags":["New"],"date":"2023-12-18","url":"https://orcascan.com/changelog/2023-12-18-82ed7135","content":"<p>It’s the end of the year, but we’re not slowing down. We’ve got new features, solutions and even a couple of bug fixes 👇</p><p><strong>Mobile updates</strong> </p><ul>\n<li>Fixed an issue where email verification errors were disrupting export functionality</li><li>Fixed the issue with the app not working in offline mode</li><li>Fixed the issue where the light theme was not working</li></ul>\n<p><strong>Web updates</strong> </p><ul>\n<li>Our most requested feature is finally here! You can now move rows between sheets using triggers 🎉</li><li>Fixed cosmetic issues with the barcode generator preview</li><li>Fixed the ability to resolve data validation errors</li><li>Improved the ‘expand row’ feature from your feedback 🙏 </li><li>Introduced the ability to drag and drop columns to move them around your sheet </li><li>Fixed a bug where the solution templates wouldn’t open on the web app </li><li>Thanks to your feedback, you can now upload photos directly from the desktop</li><li>Added the ability to have descriptions for your columns </li><li>Fixed an issue with triggers that were getting stuck in a loading loop on certain conditions</li></ul>\n<p><strong>New solutions</strong></p><p>We’ve been working to build you some new, out-of-the-box solutions to help simplify your tracking challenges 💪</p><ul>\n<li>🛠️ Fabrication tracking - End-to-end tracking of all the components in your fabrication process</li><li>🍃 Cannabis tracking - Track your cannabis products from seed to sale</li></ul>\n<p><strong>New features</strong>  </p><p>We’ve got some new free tools to enhance your Orca Scan experience </p><ul>\n<li>CNAME lookup tool - quickly check your domain’s CNAME record </li><li>Social Tag Checker tool - see how your products appear when shared on social media </li><li>GS1 Digital link preview - see what your product’s homepage could look like</li></ul>\n<p>Some of these tools are currently in BETA, so give them a try and let us know what you think! </p><p>We’ve also added some new data types so you can further customise the information you capture at each scan, including 👇</p><ul>\n<li>Created By </li><li>Created Date</li><li>Modified By</li><li>Modified Date</li></ul>\n<p>As always, if there’s something you’d like to see us work on or you spot one of those pesky bugs, let us know 👇</p>"},{"id":"82e8dd9a-6f98-440b-abf1-868ab7706197","name":"Vote to help shape the future of Orca Scan ⏳","tags":["Improvement"],"date":"2023-11-08","url":"https://orcascan.com/changelog/2023-11-08-82e86197","content":"<p>You can now <a href=\"https://feedback.orcascan.com/\" target=\"_blank\" >vote on feature requests</a>, helping us to prioritise what to work on next. We’re all ears, metaphorically, of course… 👀 </p><figure ><img src=\"https://orcascan.com/changelog/images/create-a-feature-request-to-help-us-prioritise-what-to-work-on-next-fNcxTxdmVaEeotZV2cFbWQ-82e86197.png\" alt=\"Create a feature request to help us prioritise what to work on next\" data-zoomable=\"true\" loading=\"lazy\" /><figcaption>Create a feature request to help us prioritise what to work on next</figcaption></figure><h2 id=\"mobile-📱\">Mobile 📱</h2><ul>\n<li><strong>Sheet Deletion Alert:</strong> When you delete a sheet, your team will receive a notification the next time they try to access it, sparing them the dreaded loading screen of doom 🔄</li></ul>\n<h2 id=\"web-💻\">Web 💻</h2><ul>\n<li><strong>New Registration Flow:</strong> We’ve updated our registration flow because no one likes extra steps before scanning</li><li><strong>Email Verification:</strong> To prevent people from impersonating Bill Gates @ <a href=\"https://microsoft.com/\" target=\"_blank\" >microsoft.com</a> 😂 we now verify your identity </li><li><strong>Hidden Columns:</strong> You now have the ability to hide or show columns in the web app</li><li><strong>Mobile Editing:</strong> You can now access <a href=\"https://cloud.orcascan.com/\" target=\"_blank\" >cloud.orcascan.com</a> using a mobile device 🥳</li></ul>\n<p>That’s a wrap! Stay tuned for more exciting updates, and don’t forget to share your feature requests with us! 📈🛠️🌐</p>"},{"id":"a3866306-39f3-4d20-9ec7-1164bddb7022","name":"Do you know what scares us? Bugs 🐞","tags":["Fix"],"date":"2023-10-31","url":"https://orcascan.com/changelog/2023-10-31-a3867022","content":"<p>🎃 Spooky season is here, and our updates are more delightful than frightful! 👻</p><h2 id=\"📱-mobile-updates\">📱 Mobile Updates</h2><ul>\n<li>Restored Photo Functionality for older Android devices.</li></ul>\n<h2 id=\"🌐-web-updates\">🌐 Web Updates</h2><ul>\n<li>Expand Rows: We’ve made it possible to open rows in a form view (yes, we know it looks a bit ugly right now, but bear with us!), and we promise it’s going to look fabulous in the next update! 💫\n  <img src=\"https://orcascan.com/changelog/images/expand-rows-to-make-multiple-edits-just-right-click-on-the-row-you-d-like-to-change-VWpUbpravQkA6zCCJODtqQ-a3867022.png\" alt=\"Expand rows to make multiple edits, just right-click on the row you’d like to change.\" data-zoomable=\"true\" loading=\"lazy\" /></li></ul>\n"},{"id":"a59f2474-3bd1-4ad9-bf8a-2ebdbb004616","name":"Cooking up some improvements ","tags":["Improvement"],"date":"2023-10-16","url":"https://orcascan.com/changelog/2023-10-16-a59f4616","content":"<p>We’ve been fixing up some delights based on your feedback over the last week. Here’s what’s simmering in this release 👇</p><p>📱<strong>Mobile updates</strong></p><ul>\n<li>We’ve given those buttons a makeover! Not just a facelift, but a full-on glow-up to make your navigation smoother than ever 💅</li></ul>\n<p>🌐 <strong>Web updates</strong></p><ul>\n<li>We’ve made it possible to use a number pad on an extended keyboard, so it’s even easier to enter numbers into your Orca Sheet 🔢</li><li>Need to keep that barcode preview under lock and key? Well, we’ve made it easier for you to lock the barcode panel 🔐</li><li>Download your barcodes in the flavour of your choice – we now serve them in PNG, JPG, PDF, and, of course, the classic SVG format 🖼️</li><li>Meet the latest member of our label family – Avery Label 94102. It’s like the cool cousin you’ve been waiting for 🏷️</li><li>Columns just got their own “Do Not Disturb” sign – we’ve added a read-only option  📖</li></ul>\n<p>That’s a wrap for this release! Your feedback fuels our progress, so keep those ideas and suggestions coming. We’re all ears, metaphorically, of course…🎉</p>"},{"id":"cccf464d-db66-48e5-a45d-26c0fe183b39","name":"Can we fix it? Yes we can 💪","tags":["Fix"],"date":"2023-10-09","url":"https://orcascan.com/changelog/2023-10-09-cccf3b39","content":"<p>We’re not saying there were bugs in the system, but we will say there are a couple of fixes in this release 👀 </p><p>Here’s what’s new 👇</p><p><strong>📱Mobile updates</strong></p><ul>\n<li>No more clingy requests for location permissions as soon as you open the app. We’ve decided to save that awkward first date vibe for when we actually need it. It’s not you, it’s us.</li><li>You can now hide the onboarding screens… so if you decide to skip the intro and get straight to the fun part, be our guest!</li></ul>\n<p><strong>🌐 Web updates</strong></p><ul>\n<li>We’ve fixed the issue with the Shift + Up/Down Arrow functionality when navigating your sheet, so you can cruise through your data like a seasoned pro.</li><li>We’ve fixed an issue that made some spreadsheet cells feel left out when pressing  CTRL/CMD + A. Now, when you hit that magical key combination, all the cells will join the party and get highlighted together 👯‍♂️</li></ul>\n<p>That’s a wrap for this release! Feel free to let us know what you’d like us to tackle from your wish list next ✅</p>"},{"id":"c080ff6b-ebe2-4437-92fb-99dea8e9a635","name":"Fresh updates as we fall into autumn 🍂 ","tags":["New"],"date":"2023-10-04","url":"https://orcascan.com/changelog/2023-10-04-c080a635","content":"<p>Summer is over, the days are getting shorter, but that doesn’t mean we’re slowing down. The Orca team have moved to weekly development sprints so we can get the additions you want even faster ⏩</p><h2 id=\"solutions\">Solutions</h2><p>We’ve got some new solutions designed to get you up and running </p><ul>\n<li>💻 <a href=\"https://orcascan.com/solutions/how-to-track-office-equipment-using-barcodes-eb9c57fd\"  >Office Equipment</a>: A hassle-free way to track your company’s assets</li><li>🤝 <a href=\"https://orcascan.com/solutions/how-to-capture-leads-at-trade-shows-using-barcodes-9c51e90f\"  >Lead Capture</a>: Capture leads and eliminate the need for time-consuming paperwork</li><li>📝 <a href=\"https://orcascan.com/solutions/how-to-create-a-picklist-using-barcodes-a23a1717\"  >Picklist</a>: Elevate order fulfilment efficiency with precision and control</li><li>♻️ <a href=\"https://orcascan.com/solutions/how-to-do-an-inventory-cycle-count-using-barcodes-2ce03317\"  >Cycle counting</a>: Streamline cycle counts to maximise efficiency and minimise disruption</li></ul>\n<h2 id=\"confirmed-compatible-hardware\">Confirmed compatible hardware</h2><p>Huge thanks to James Fisher from <a href=\"https://scan4safety.nhs.uk/\" target=\"_blank\" >Scan4Safety</a> and Farhad Azarbakkhsh from <a href=\"https://www.pay-ship.com/\" target=\"_blank\" >Payship</a> for confirming this hardware is compatible with Orca Scan 🙏</p><ul>\n<li><a href=\"https://orcascan.com/guides/how-to-print-barcodes-on-rollo-wireless-printer-9ae025b3\"  >Rollo Wireless printer</a></li><li><a href=\"https://orcascan.com/guides/using-the-zebra-rs5100-with-orca-scan-927f932d\"  >Zebra RS5100 scanner</a></li></ul>\n<h3 id=\"its-not-all-new-weve-got-some-improvements-too-👇\">It’s not all new; we’ve got some improvements too… 👇</h3><p>🌐 Web updates: </p><ul>\n<li>We’ve restored the ability to SUM quantities - Thanks, Matthew and Carey 🙏</li><li>Corrected the sheet name column to appear in view - Thanks, Pauline  🙏</li><li>Resolved an issue where not all data types were being sorted correctly when sorting columns - Thanks, Clinton 🙏</li><li>If your validation URL is active, then we’ll automatically validate your data entry before it saves. </li><li>When you add or update a row, data returned from the lookup URL will now automatically be populated - Thanks, Nick and Evan 🙏</li><li>You can now update multiple fields at the same time; just right-click and expand the row!</li></ul>\n<p>📱Mobile updates:</p><ul>\n<li>You can now book demos directly from the mobile app </li><li>Fixed a bug affecting the display of the date and time column, especially those originally stored as text.</li><li>We’ve implemented new security measures with password requirements</li></ul>\n<p>As always, if you spot a bug or have a new feature suggestion, let us know 👇</p>"},{"id":"20a2edf4-d217-4d82-a992-ec88857cb306","name":"Stay Informed: Recent Updates and Improvements 📢","tags":["Fix"],"date":"2023-09-11","url":"https://orcascan.com/changelog/2023-09-11-20a2b306","content":"<p>Stay informed or you’ll miss out on our latest shenanigans! 🙃</p><h2 id=\"bug-fixes-and-upgrades-🐞\">BUG FIXES AND UPGRADES 🐞</h2><ul>\n<li>Fixed a problem preventing the viewing of row history through right-click</li><li>Resolved the issue of photos not appearing in the web app </li><li>Fixed the inability to delete rows while viewing through a filtered search</li><li>Fixed exporting from views</li><li>Corrected scrolling issues in the mobile preview</li><li>Addressed the date and time updating issue and ensured it’s visible to all users - </li><li>Optimised the loading time of onboarding screens</li><li>Improved alphabetical filtering after refreshing column settings</li><li>Fixed the copy-and-paste functionality within the history tab</li><li>Resolved an issue causing columns to compress together</li><li>Fixed the display of signatures on the web app</li></ul>\n<h2 id=\"in-case-you-missed-it\">In case you missed it…</h2><p>We’ve also redefined custom branding adding support for custom domains and brand colours, <a href=\"https://orcascan.com/guides/how-to-create-a-custom-branded-barcode-app-a0194e5b\"  >learn more</a>.</p><p>No mobile updates in this release, but don’t be shy—tell us what you’d like to see next 👇</p>"},{"id":"151f9e03-96d2-4b76-ab8b-5df40a7a8802","name":"Custom Domains and Personalised Branding 🎨","tags":["Improvement"],"date":"2023-08-23","url":"https://orcascan.com/changelog/2023-08-23-151f8802","content":"<p>Buckle up, we’ve got an exciting update for you…</p><h2 id=\"bug-fixes-and-upgrades-🐞\">Bug Fixes and Upgrades 🐞</h2><p>Drum roll, please…. 📣 We’ve improved <a href=\"https://orcascan.com/guides/how-to-create-a-custom-branded-barcode-app-a0194e5b\"  >custom branding</a> so you can personalise your experience end-to-end. From custom domains to brand colours, it’s our technology in your style. </p><h3 id=\"weve-also\">We’ve also…</h3><ul>\n<li>Improved the spreadsheet functionality at <a href=\"https://cloud.orcascan.com/\" target=\"_blank\" >orcascan.com</a></li><li>Added the ability to define font sizes when generating labels</li><li>Fixed a problem with scrolling in drop-down lists (thanks Mary 🙏)</li><li>Added sounds to triggers so you can now play audible sounds using triggers (thanks, Olly 🙏)</li></ul>\n<p>That’s it for now - let us know what you’d like to see next 👇</p>"},{"id":"212f8ad1-0492-435a-9e3b-8d67871220b5","name":"Bug Squashing Bonanza! 🐞🚀","tags":["Fix"],"date":"2023-08-10","url":"https://orcascan.com/changelog/2023-08-10-212f20b5","content":"<p>A smaller release this time, but we’ve squashed some more of those pesky bugs 🐞</p><h2 id=\"fixes-and-upgrades\">Fixes and Upgrades</h2><ul>\n<li>Resolved a bug affecting barcode image downloads</li><li>Fixed search bar text clearing after editing <em>(Thanks Alex &amp; Donovan)</em></li><li>Fixed scrolling behaviour during new sheet creation</li><li>Fixed missing default template for new sheets.</li><li>Improved barcode image font sizing <em>(Thanks Wilmer, Jeff &amp; James)</em></li></ul>\n<h2 id=\"new-solutions\">New Solutions</h2><p>Introducing two new solutions to simplify your tasks and enhance your experience:</p><h3 id=\"cleaning-inspection-solution\">Cleaning Inspection Solution</h3><ul>\n<li>Streamline cleaning inspections and make the process effortless, guaranteeing impeccable and efficient cleaning each time.</li></ul>\n<h3 id=\"events-attendance-solution\">Events Attendance Solution</h3><ul>\n<li>Bid farewell to event-hosting nightmares. Embrace streamlined attendee management, waving goodbye to chaos and embracing efficiency.</li></ul>\n<p>We’re working hard behind the scenes on some exciting new features 👀 Stay tuned! </p>"},{"id":"3611f785-4f53-4956-bf06-0fd23f14f70e","name":"Revamped and Ready 🎀","tags":["Improvement"],"date":"2023-07-25","url":"https://orcascan.com/changelog/2023-07-25-3611f70e","content":"<p>A release packed with some fixes, improvements and an extra dose of awesome! 🔧</p><ul>\n<li>Improved accuracy of asset maps 📍</li><li>Resolved brand logo upload issue with custom branding 🖼️</li><li>Fixed onboarding problems for smaller screen sizes 📱</li></ul>\n<p><strong>In this release, we’ve also enhanced our Free Barcode Image API</strong> </p><ul>\n<li>Added support for JPG and TIFF </li><li>Added ability to set font size for label text </li><li>Fixed label text sizing issue</li><li>QR and DataMatrix barcodes are now GS1 compliant</li></ul>\n<p>Dive deeper into the <a href=\"https://orcascan.com/guides/free-barcode-image-api-0e4a4fa6?utm_source=week28&utm_medium=changelog&utm_campaign=update\"  >Free Barcode Image API</a> and make the most out of these features, today! 🚀</p>"},{"id":"18dc6337-7cdd-499a-a63b-faa9751a9a10","name":"Supercharged Bug-Blasting Action 🐞","tags":["Improvement"],"date":"2023-07-12","url":"https://orcascan.com/changelog/2023-07-12-18dc9a10","content":"<p>We’re back, armed with supercharged bug swatters! </p><ul>\n<li>Fixed column sorting issues with specific data-types</li><li>Improved the barcode generator with our little arrows 😉</li><li>Addressed a memory issue with Android devices</li><li>Fixed an issue with the show/hide trigger functionality</li><li>Subscriptions cancel at the end of the billing period instead of immediately</li><li>Improved our cancellation process 🥳</li></ul>\n<p>Improvements to adding users and updating subscriptions are underway - Stay tuned for an exciting transformation!</p>"},{"id":"7d660cc2-47c4-4246-be4c-73630103c79c","name":"Bug fixes and new additions ","tags":["Improvement"],"date":"2023-06-26","url":"https://orcascan.com/changelog/2023-06-26-7d66c79c","content":"<p>As requested, we’ve added features and fixed a few bugs 🤘</p><p><strong>WHAT’S NEW</strong> 🚀</p><ul>\n<li>Simplified column-specific barcode generation</li><li>Admins can lock the barcode generator to one column</li><li>Added new readable date time format</li><li>Improved reliability of in-app notifications</li><li>Added support for Avery Labels 61528 &amp; 61528</li><li>Improved image quality for photo fields</li><li>Streamlined onboarding process for new users</li></ul>\n<p><strong>BUG FIXES</strong> 🐞</p><ul>\n<li>Fixed triggers firing when set to OFF</li><li>Fixed column sorting in web app</li><li>Fixed a bug using default values with orca variables</li><li>Dates now show correctly on mobile</li><li>Fixed the refresh icon on mobile</li><li>Values no longer reset when editing photo/signature columns</li><li>Email triggers now include signature and photo columns</li><li>Fixed the display of correct values in the email trigger</li><li>Triggers now send emails with the $DATE:NOW variable</li></ul>\n<p>As always, if you spot a bug or have a new feature suggestion, let us know 👇</p>"},{"id":"481f53e4-e2e8-4d2c-acd9-dbe9eab901ac","name":"Fixes, Updates and more! ","tags":[""],"date":"2023-04-21","url":"https://orcascan.com/changelog/2023-04-21-481f01ac","content":"<p>We’ve been busy with releases, thanks to your feedback! Here’s what was included in Version 11.11.3 and what you might have missed  👇</p><ul>\n<li>Restored history for non-admin users. Thanks, Étienne!🙏</li><li>Fixed autofocus and select value features on iOS</li><li>Increased character limits on the URL data type to support longer links</li><li>Fixed the email verification banner not being cleared</li><li>Made it easier to close the change log in the app</li><li>Fixed the list refresh button</li><li>Default values are now visible on the barcode detail screen</li><li>Fixed the keyboard auto-opening when using drop-down lists. Thanks, Geoff🙏</li></ul>\n<p>As always, we appreciate feedback from our users like Étienne and Geoff, so if you spot a bug or have a new feature suggestion, let us know 👇</p>"},{"id":"eedf0d38-2496-42d0-8461-3eff85b9af9d","name":"Barcode Image API released","tags":["New"],"date":"2023-04-04","url":"https://orcascan.com/changelog/2023-04-04-eedfaf9d","content":"<p>The humble barcode turned 50 this week 🎉 But, despite its age, generating barcodes is still painful. To solve that, we’re thrilled to announce our <a href=\"https://orcascan.com/guides/free-barcode-image-api-0e4a4fa6\"  >FREE Barcode Image API</a> with a step-by-step of how you can use it to <a href=\"https://orcascan.com/blog/how-to-generate-barcodes-in-google-sheets-36eff728\"  >generate barcodes in Google Sheets</a>. </p><p>This release also includes…</p><p><strong>Web updates</strong></p><ul>\n<li>Admins can restrict barcode generation to reduce errors</li><li>Introduced the ability to decode GS1 Digital Link barcodes</li><li>Admins can lock/unlock columns to prevent accidental edits</li><li>Users can now add a URL data-type field</li><li>Filter numerical data types beyond ‘A-Z’ or ‘Z-A’ sorting</li></ul>\n<p><strong>Mobile updates</strong></p><ul>\n<li>Fixed decimals not appearing when entering a number</li><li>Fixed a problem with triggers validating UDI barcodes</li><li>Users can now add a URL data-type field</li><li>Introduced the ability to decode GS1 Digital Link barcodes</li></ul>\n<p>Thanks for your continued feedback 🙏 Let us know what you’d like to see next.</p>"},{"id":"8a35854e-ab28-4eaa-a1a4-fc9866af1a71","name":"REST API released 🚀","tags":["New"],"date":"2023-03-21","url":"https://orcascan.com/changelog/2023-03-21-8a351a71","content":"<p>In this release, we’ve launched our <a href=\"https://orcascan.com/guides/barcode-scanner-api-f09a21c3\"  >REST API</a>. Our most requested feature lets your business applications seamlessly interact with internal &amp; third-party systems. Add barcode tracking, connect scanners &amp; more!</p><p>We’ve also…</p><ul>\n<li>Fixed an issue where you couldn’t view data after viewing the map</li><li>Fixed an issue where columns were duplicated in views.</li></ul>\n<p>There are no mobile updates this time, but if you have anything you’d like to see next time, you know what to do!</p>"},{"id":"737bcc25-6e91-4ba4-a5a7-db8dcf04cbe2","name":"Back again with more bug fixes!","tags":["Fix"],"date":"2023-03-07","url":"https://orcascan.com/changelog/2023-03-07-737bcbe2","content":"<p>Keep them coming 💪 we’re just non-stop fixing! </p><p><strong>Web updates</strong></p><ul>\n<li>Fixed an issue where data was missing after exporting a view</li><li>Fixed an issue where the drop-down list was not fully visible on the screen</li><li>Fixed an issue where the changelog was not fully visible when opened</li><li>Fixed an issue where shared users could not access asset maps</li></ul>\n<p><strong>Mobile updates</strong></p><ul>\n<li>Repaired broken links in changelog</li><li>Fixed an issue where a shared user could not add a photo field</li></ul>\n"},{"id":"2ba5a4af-1ae3-46ce-91a1-738e99872139","name":"Important Bug Fixes and Improvements","tags":["Fix"],"date":"2023-02-20","url":"https://orcascan.com/changelog/2023-02-20-2ba52139","content":"<p>Thanks again for all the feedback! We’ve got a few more fixes for you.</p><p><strong>Web updates</strong></p><ul>\n<li>Improved the look and feel of our subscription dialog</li><li>Fixed an issue where the sheet tab was not scrolling into view when selected</li><li>List options are now resizable when adding/editing a dropdown field column</li><li>Resolved a bug where the app froze during a sheet transfer</li><li>Entries now save when the drop-down option has a comma</li></ul>\n<p>Mobile updates</p><ul>\n<li>Fixed the issue where the verification banner remained after verifying your account.</li><li>Resolved a bug affecting Android users exporting their data</li></ul>\n<p>Keep them coming 💪</p>"},{"id":"71bd2523-c3b7-47b9-a397-b88148ac3b97","name":"Improved stability and bug fixes ","tags":["Fix"],"date":"2023-02-08","url":"https://orcascan.com/changelog/2023-02-08-71bd3b97","content":"<p>We’ve released the update v11.10.0, where multiple bugs have been fixed, including the bug that stopped a true/false data type from being selected, the inability to scroll down when editing a column, the incorrect time format showing on the mobile app, and the bug that prevented saving a default value. We’ve also added the change log to the app and made improvements to our core infrastructure to increase stability. </p><p>Thanks for your feedback 🙏 Don’t forget you can <a href=\"https://orcascan.typeform.com/to/xTDZCuLH\" target=\"_blank\" >report a bug or make a feature request</a> for another release at any time.</p>"},{"id":"9d671e19-78b9-4645-98a0-0a30c57cead6","name":"Added Orca Variables dropdown","tags":["Improvement"],"date":"2022-12-24","url":"https://orcascan.com/changelog/2022-12-24-9d67ead6","content":"<p><a href=\"https://orcascan.com/guides/how-to-extract-data-from-barcodes-4a79a634\"  >Orca Variables</a> were designed to make it easier to extract data from barcodes as they are scanned, and move that data into the relevant field. </p><p>To remove the need to read the docs every time you need to do this, we’ve added Orca Variables as a dropdown list to the default field in the Orca Scan web app.</p><p>Simply right-click any column in the Orca Scan web app, go to the default value and type <code>$</code></p><figure ><img src=\"https://orcascan.com/changelog/images/we-ve-added-orca-variables-as-a-dropdown-list-98pbxM3fgNI+Hpt3lK8rZA-9d67ead6.png\" alt=\"We’ve added Orca Variables as a dropdown list\" data-zoomable=\"true\" loading=\"lazy\" /><figcaption>We’ve added Orca Variables as a dropdown list</figcaption></figure>"},{"id":"dd19777d-3c89-47ef-926a-dd4d0ca80fd6","name":"Zapier integration is now in BETA!","tags":["Improvement"],"date":"2022-12-16","url":"https://orcascan.com/changelog/2022-12-16-dd190fd6","content":"<p>With Zapier, you can scan barcodes into thousands of apps, to do things like upload products to your <a href=\"https://orcascan.com/guides/how-to-create-new-shopify-products-using-orca-scan-30fbd9c6\"  >Shopify store</a>. Follow our <a href=\"https://orcascan.com/guides/how-to-connect-your-barcode-scanner-to-zapier-1015958f\"  >step-by-step guide</a> or <a href=\"https://orcascan.com/book-a-demo\"  >book a call</a> and we’ll help you get setup.</p><p>We’ve also released a mobile app update (v11.9.0); which includes:</p><ul>\n<li>New <a href=\"https://orcascan.com/solutions/how-to-track-drugs-using-barcodes-a568be91\"  >drug template</a> that auto-populates product data 💊</li><li>Fixes a bug using <a href=\"https://orcascan.com/guides/how-to-add-triggers-to-your-orca-scan-sheet-a67a9c22\"  >triggers</a> with <a href=\"https://orcascan.com/guides/capturing-signatures-using-orca-scan-79e34a3e\"  >signature fields</a></li><li>Fixes a bug with multi-select dropdown lists</li><li>Download the latest update <a href=\"https://orcascan.com/mobile\"  >here</a> 👈</li></ul>\n<p>And finally…\nWe’ve taken barcodes back to basics in our <a href=\"https://orcascan.com/blog/barcodes-for-beginners-d9895465\"  >new blog post</a> 👈</p><p>That’s all for now; let us know what you’d like to see next</p>"},{"id":"597e0c06-a517-4468-a8fd-d6898788a076","name":"Using triggers with signature fields","tags":["Fix"],"date":"2022-12-16","url":"https://orcascan.com/changelog/2022-12-16-597ea076","content":"<p>Released a mobile app update <em>(v11.9.0)</em>; which includes:</p><ul>\n<li>New <a href=\"https://orcascan.com/solutions/how-to-track-drugs-using-barcodes-a568be91\"  >drug template</a> that auto-populates product data 💊</li><li>Fixes a bug using <a href=\"https://orcascan.com/guides/how-to-add-triggers-to-your-orca-scan-sheet-a67a9c22\"  >triggers</a> with <a href=\"https://orcascan.com/guides/capturing-signatures-using-orca-scan-79e34a3e\"  >signature fields</a></li><li>Fixes a bug with multi-select dropdown lists</li></ul>\n"},{"id":"22e42290-3a94-41ac-bfcf-f1c891279c86","name":"Product identification for drug tracking","tags":["Improvement"],"date":"2022-11-02","url":"https://orcascan.com/changelog/2022-11-02-22e49c86","content":"<p>This update includes:</p><ul>\n<li>Drug tracking template will now identify products</li><li>Fixed bug using triggers with signature fields</li><li>Fixed multi-select dropdown list bug</li></ul>\n"},{"id":"751aeadb-511b-44af-88f2-cb1b6c70fc13","name":"Improved Orca Variables","tags":["Improvement"],"date":"2022-10-14","url":"https://orcascan.com/changelog/2022-10-14-751afc13","content":"<p>Thanks to your feedback, we’ve improved <a href=\"https://orcascan.com/guides/how-to-extract-data-from-barcodes-4a79a634\"  >Orca Variables,</a> so it’s even easier to extract barcode data.</p>"},{"id":"e1dd151c-3464-4673-a475-b9415bbe7371","name":"Minor Bug Fixes for Improved Performance","tags":["Fix"],"date":"2022-10-12","url":"https://orcascan.com/changelog/2022-10-12-e1dd7371","content":"<p>Just a few more bug fixes ;-)</p>"},{"id":"29b3ab57-3baf-4144-940f-4413e3be603b","name":"Enhancements for Better App Stability","tags":["Fix"],"date":"2022-09-22","url":"https://orcascan.com/changelog/2022-09-22-29b3603b","content":"<p>This update fixes a stability issue (thanks ChiChi)</p>"},{"id":"4cf5e97d-0bb2-41e0-b7dd-165a4225d358","name":"Improved support for slower connections","tags":["Improvement"],"date":"2022-09-18","url":"https://orcascan.com/changelog/2022-09-18-4cf5d358","content":"<p>Quick fix: we’ve increased the amount of time allowed to pull cloud data to better support slower connections. Let us know what you’d like to see next</p>"},{"id":"b11bd6f0-7006-4f47-888f-a6f5dce8f950","name":"Fixed bugs with triggers and photos","tags":["Fix"],"date":"2022-09-14","url":"https://orcascan.com/changelog/2022-09-14-b11bf950","content":"<p>This update fixes a bug where triggers do not detect when a photo is added.</p>"},{"id":"2f3f87e2-d8a2-4c08-8737-8dc166cb8298","name":"Improved User Flow for Enhanced Experience","tags":["Improvement"],"date":"2022-09-01","url":"https://orcascan.com/changelog/2022-09-01-2f3f8298","content":"<ul>\n<li>Fixed tap to focus</li><li>Made it easier to view your inputs on mobile</li><li>Improved user flow with in-app alerts</li><li>Ensured viewfinder settings are restored after restart</li><li>Changed the fonts to improve readability</li><li>Simplified how to delete your account</li></ul>\n"},{"id":"3df2b2ca-7512-4d24-85b8-562aa8fb32a9","name":"Return modified data","tags":["Improvement"],"date":"2022-08-18","url":"https://orcascan.com/changelog/2022-08-18-3df232a9","content":"<p>A few more tweaks:</p><ul>\n<li>Fixed tap to focus when scanning (thanks Maggie)</li><li>Viewfinder setting is now restored after restart (thanks Alienware30)</li><li>You can now return modified data using the Validation URL (thanks Christy)</li><li>Added delete account to app settings (thanks Apple)</li></ul>\n"},{"id":"61ae9e66-6623-40f9-8d84-4160e102f129","name":"Bug fixes for $ decoding","tags":["Fix"],"date":"2022-07-04","url":"https://orcascan.com/changelog/2022-07-04-61aef129","content":"<p>This update fixes a bug decoding barcodes that contain $ (thanks Curtis)</p>"},{"id":"91dc73d5-7189-42dd-ac32-d9c9ec8040a2","name":"Improvements on user experience","tags":["Improvement"],"date":"2022-07-01","url":"https://orcascan.com/changelog/2022-07-01-91dc40a2","content":"<ul>\n<li>Changed the fonts to improve readability</li><li>Added another viewfinder to improve scanning</li><li>Fixed a few other bits &amp; bobs</li></ul>\n"},{"id":"b61376e2-523c-42ea-beaf-7262a1a8b854","name":"Visual Refresh for Enhanced User Interface","tags":["Improvement"],"date":"2022-06-24","url":"https://orcascan.com/changelog/2022-06-24-b613b854","content":"<p>To celebrate national barcode day, we’ve introduced a new look… same great product, just a little prettier</p>"},{"id":"f4fd20a1-f4a9-49cd-9849-68122be04c58","name":"Zoom Feature Added for Improved Scanning","tags":["Improvement"],"date":"2022-06-16","url":"https://orcascan.com/changelog/2022-06-16-f4fd4c58","content":"<ul>\n<li>You can now zoom in when scanning barcodes</li><li>Fixed the true/false field bug (thanks Bryzui)</li><li>A few app performance improvements</li></ul>\n"},{"id":"1f893abf-ba9e-457c-b641-39cc99185c60","name":"Fix UDI decoding issues","tags":["Fix"],"date":"2022-03-26","url":"https://orcascan.com/changelog/2022-03-26-1f895c60","content":"<p>This update includes:</p><ul>\n<li>Fixed unable to decode UDI containing a GS1 (02) GTIN ^</li><li>Few other small fixes</li></ul>\n"},{"id":"ba432d03-dc1a-4393-9d64-b6cbd8056d77","name":"Added barcode variables","tags":["New"],"date":"2022-03-21","url":"https://orcascan.com/changelog/2022-03-21-ba436d77","content":"<p>We’ve introduced Orca Variables to make it easier to extract data from barcodes, add $GS1:GTIN or $HIBC:PCN as a default value and scan a UDI barcode (more info at <a href=\"https://orcascan.com/guides/how-to-extract-data-from-barcodes-4a79a634\"  >Variables</a>)</p><ul>\n<li>Use new <code>Exists in</code> trigger to guide user input when an item exist in your sheet</li><li>Use new <code>Does not exist in</code> trigger to guide user input when an item does not exist in your sheet</li><li>Use new <code>Notify me</code> triggers to show dialogs and notifications based on user input</li></ul>\n<p>We also fixed a few UI issues.</p>"},{"id":"9e3efc21-dfaa-48b5-adba-34a5925ca748","name":"Improved trigger functionality","tags":["Improvement"],"date":"2022-03-09","url":"https://orcascan.com/changelog/2022-03-09-9e3ea748","content":"<p>Conditional if-this-then-that triggers will continue to work when “Add detail after scan” is disabled. </p><p>This means you can speed up scanning by disabling the detail screen and only show it when needed using a “Set Required” <a href=\"https://orcascan.com/guides/how-to-add-triggers-to-your-orca-scan-sheet-a67a9c22\"  >Trigger</a>.</p>"},{"id":"8146046f-a684-433b-8d3a-5b79d5f4aa99","name":"Added support for UDI barcodes","tags":["New"],"date":"2022-03-08","url":"https://orcascan.com/changelog/2022-03-08-8146aa99","content":"<p>Hello, this update includes:</p><ul>\n<li>Medical template now supports all UDI barcodes (GS1, HIBCC and ICCBBA)</li><li>Fixed drop down list bug</li><li>Fixed missing Pin icon on pinned fields</li><li>Fixed bulk update bug clearing quantities</li></ul>\n<p>As always, let us know what you’d like to see next</p>"},{"id":"38f9a7fd-f17f-46cd-b41b-3eadbaa4b12f","name":"Improved UI and some bug fixes","tags":["Improvement"],"date":"2022-01-27","url":"https://orcascan.com/changelog/2022-01-27-38f9b12f","content":"<p>This update includes:</p><ul>\n<li>Improved UI for drop-down fields (thanks Andy &amp; Simon)</li><li>Improved text readability in light theme (thanks Genevieve)</li><li>Fixed unable to capture photos on some devices</li><li>Fixed pixelated photo preview bug</li><li>Fixed unable to scan inverted barcodes (thanks Heather)</li><li>Fixed intermittent issue with continuous scan (thanks Ranjith)</li><li>Fixed unable to clear field data bug (thanks Jesper)</li></ul>\n"},{"id":"3ae8de99-3cb2-47f1-b7e7-6eed927da768","name":"Improved image quality for photo fields","tags":["Improvement"],"date":"2021-12-23","url":"https://orcascan.com/changelog/2021-12-23-3ae8a768","content":"<p>This update includes:</p><ul>\n<li>improved image quality for photo fields</li><li>continuous scan bug fix</li></ul>\n"},{"id":"9c3525ad-ece4-4039-9cbc-db3e9a2a6290","name":"Increase scan region","tags":["Improvement"],"date":"2021-12-19","url":"https://orcascan.com/changelog/2021-12-19-9c356290","content":"<p>As requested, this update allows you to increase the size of the scan region.</p>"},{"id":"4b5f7d65-1b70-4bd3-8139-9d86bd4238cd","name":"Improved Barcode Scanning Performance","tags":["Improvement"],"date":"2021-12-08","url":"https://orcascan.com/changelog/2021-12-08-4b5f38cd","content":"<p>Our new scanner allows you to scan barcodes much faster than before.</p><figure ><img src=\"https://orcascan.com/changelog/images/scan-barcodes-80-faster-animation-hmpdx1BZVwis6f5EADXmg-4b5f38cd.gif\" alt=\"Scan barcodes 80% faster animation\" data-zoomable=\"true\" loading=\"lazy\" /><figcaption>Scan barcodes 80% faster animation</figcaption></figure><hr>\n<h2 id=\"weve-also\">We’ve also…</h2><ul>\n<li>Added a viewfinder to help focus on the barcode you’re scanning</li><li>Fed up of turning the light on/off? We’ll now remember your light status</li><li>Added “Enter manually” button to camera screen for damaged barcodes</li><li>Introduced searchable <a href=\"https://orcascan.com/guides\"  >guides</a> to help you get up and running faster!</li><li>Added support for the <a href=\"https://orcascan.com/guides/using-the-wasp-wws650-scanner-with-orca-scan-22214131\"  >Wasp WWS650 barcode scanner</a></li><li>Added support for the <a href=\"https://orcascan.com/guides/using-the-cipherlab-rs35-scanner-with-orca-scan-e2554c6e\"  >CipherLab RS35 barcode scanner</a></li><li>You can now clear cloud data from the mobile app</li></ul>\n"},{"id":"90d1301e-471d-40f0-af29-c6ae2e6b7a17","name":"Bug fix when scanning UPC barcodes","tags":["Fix"],"date":"2021-12-07","url":"https://orcascan.com/changelog/2021-12-07-90d17a17","content":"<p>This update resolves a bug when scanning UPC barcodes (thank you Michelle)</p>"},{"id":"a638d4a1-1a10-4331-bf34-b4ab3e87bb60","name":"Photos are finally here! ","tags":["New"],"date":"2021-10-22","url":"https://orcascan.com/changelog/2021-10-22-a638bb60","content":"<p>You can now add images of your items. Whether you want to show proof of delivery, capture a photo for quality purposes or show product variations, it’s now possible!</p><figure ><img src=\"https://orcascan.com/changelog/images/upload-a-photo-using-our-new-photo-fields-feature-Vr6yavA94nIoetiPCRISeg-a638bb60.gif\" alt=\"Upload a photo using our new photo fields feature\" data-zoomable=\"true\" loading=\"lazy\" /><figcaption>Upload a photo using our new photo fields feature</figcaption></figure><hr>\n<h2 id=\"multi-select-dropdown-✅\">Multi-select dropdown ✅</h2><p>Capture multiple values from dropdowns by editing a field/column and enabling multi-select. A few ways you might use this:</p><figure ><img src=\"https://orcascan.com/changelog/images/we-ve-added-a-multi-select-dropdown-NUuVcSWVqnXkJP94vw7w-a638bb60.gif\" alt=\"We’ve added a multi-select dropdown\" data-zoomable=\"true\" loading=\"lazy\" /><figcaption>We’ve added a multi-select dropdown</figcaption></figure><hr>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Location tracking</strong> - provide multiple locations to choose from</li><li><strong>Categorisation</strong> - assign a product to multiple categories</li><li><strong>Project assignment</strong> - add multiple people to a project</li></ul>\n<h2 id=\"other-tweaks-✨\">Other tweaks ✨</h2><ul>\n<li><strong>Email invites</strong> – you no longer need to ask users to register before adding them to a sheet; just add them, and we’ll send them an invite.</li><li><strong>Billing made easy</strong> - you can now update your billing details via the account menu at <a href=\"https://orcascan.com/\"  >orcascan.com</a>.</li></ul>\n"},{"id":"c039516a-b213-4f98-b8fa-39ff303d7958","name":"Enhanced Export Functionality for Users","tags":["Improvement"],"date":"2021-08-01","url":"https://orcascan.com/changelog/2021-08-01-c0397958","content":"<p>Hi there 👋</p><p>We’ve improved data export, you can now choose columns, date format etc… Hit export to give it a try. Thanks to David Gati for the suggestion 🙏</p><figure ><img src=\"https://orcascan.com/changelog/images/we-ve-improved-data-export-so-you-can-now-export-more-fields-p6Qm+4tkxbSRwajbfhvgXg-c0397958.png\" alt=\"We&#39;ve improved data export so you can now export more fields\" data-zoomable=\"true\" loading=\"lazy\" /><figcaption>We&#39;ve improved data export so you can now export more fields</figcaption></figure>"},{"id":"e458d2a3-6682-466e-8e0f-83a404acd02d","name":"Improved permissions, faster GPS and more","tags":["Improvement"],"date":"2021-07-20","url":"https://orcascan.com/changelog/2021-07-20-e458d02d","content":"<p>Improvements include:</p><h2 id=\"web-app\">Web App</h2><p>We’ve improved <a href=\"https://orcascan.com/guides/adding-users-to-an-orca-scan-sheet-3137371c\"  >user permissions</a>… admins can now alter a sheets structure 🚀</p><figure ><img src=\"https://orcascan.com/changelog/images/we-ve-improved-user-permissions-ZzBltPBbddA1FAqszFbGoA-e458d02d.png\" alt=\"We’ve improved user permissions\" data-zoomable=\"true\" loading=\"lazy\" /><figcaption>We’ve improved user permissions</figcaption></figure><hr>\n<p><a href=\"https://orcascan.com/guides/importing-barcode-data-into-orca-scan-c8078bab\"  >Import data</a> without wiping your sheet 💪</p><figure ><img src=\"https://orcascan.com/changelog/images/import-data-without-wiping-your-sheet-DHk2En52AOMKed2CKq5WZQ-e458d02d.png\" alt=\"Import data without wiping your sheet\" data-zoomable=\"true\" loading=\"lazy\" /><figcaption>Import data without wiping your sheet</figcaption></figure><hr>\n<p>Create an <strong>Any Field</strong>  <a href=\"https://orcascan.com/guides/how-to-add-triggers-to-your-orca-scan-sheet-a67a9c22\"  >trigger</a> to monitor all fields:</p><figure ><img src=\"https://orcascan.com/changelog/images/create-an-any-field-trigger-to-monitor-all-fields-PuP0RfjABtY1OZgJwQg9WQ-e458d02d.png\" alt=\"Create an ’Any Field’ trigger to monitor all fields\" data-zoomable=\"true\" loading=\"lazy\" /><figcaption>Create an ’Any Field’ trigger to monitor all fields</figcaption></figure><hr>\n<h2 id=\"mobile-app-✨\">Mobile App ✨</h2><ul>\n<li>Delete items from the cloud list</li><li>PDF417 barcode support added to all platforms</li><li>Improved GPS speed &amp; accuracy</li><li>Improved number field +/- indicator</li><li>Hardware scanners can now scan sheet QR codes</li></ul>\n"},{"id":"0de17221-05e5-44bb-a32a-ada51217d5fa","name":"Improved scanning on PDF417 scanners","tags":["Improvement"],"date":"2021-07-16","url":"https://orcascan.com/changelog/2021-07-16-0de1d5fa","content":"<p>Improved ability to scan PDF417 barcodes (thanks Mike)</p>"},{"id":"9cf36e89-0768-4fe7-92de-12378e6e9655","name":"Zoom in when scanning","tags":["Improvement"],"date":"2021-07-15","url":"https://orcascan.com/changelog/2021-07-15-9cf39655","content":"<ul>\n<li>Ability to zoom in when scanning barcodes</li><li>A new look and feel <em>(same great product, just a little nicer)</em></li></ul>\n"},{"id":"339555b3-bf36-4058-8ae4-e1fde702c080","name":"Better support for non-GPS devices","tags":["Improvement"],"date":"2021-07-14","url":"https://orcascan.com/changelog/2021-07-14-3395c080","content":"<p>GPS is now optional, so you can install on devices without GPS</p>"},{"id":"3bdb9c0c-aee8-4308-8cf4-9bf5de64060d","name":"Now supporting Datalogic scanners","tags":["New"],"date":"2021-07-12","url":"https://orcascan.com/changelog/2021-07-12-3bdb060d","content":"<p>Added support for Datalogic barcode scanners (thanks for the nudge Nathalie)</p>"},{"id":"6b2d5c6c-009a-48df-b070-3284818ec8c6","name":"A number of user experience improvements","tags":["Improvement"],"date":"2021-07-10","url":"https://orcascan.com/changelog/2021-07-10-6b2dc8c6","content":"<ul>\n<li>Added ability to delete cloud data from mobile (thanks Thiha Oo)</li><li>Hardware scanners can now scan to switch sheets (thanks Aaron)</li><li>Fixed <a href=\"https://orcascan.com/solutions/how-to-track-fire-extinguisher-inspections-using-barcodes-ed5c1c41\"  >fire extinguisher tracking system</a> QR code bug (thanks John)</li><li>Improved number field +/- indicator (thanks Donna)</li><li>You can now import data without cleaning your sheet (thanks Lynn)</li><li>Added “Any field” trigger (create a trigger that applies to all fields)</li><li>Improved GPS accuracy &amp; speed</li></ul>\n"},{"id":"32df2f83-aaa0-49b2-aa5b-2009399cfcaf","name":"More templates added","tags":["New"],"date":"2021-06-17","url":"https://orcascan.com/changelog/2021-06-17-32dffcaf","content":"<ul>\n<li>Added prescription drug tracking template</li><li>Added fire extinguisher inspection template</li><li>Added ability to generate barcode (tap +, cog, generate new barcode)</li><li>Few minor UI improvements</li></ul>\n"},{"id":"5ee59614-10da-4452-9d8d-a7f796289298","name":"Import without clearing existing data","tags":["Improvement"],"date":"2021-06-01","url":"https://orcascan.com/changelog/2021-06-01-5ee59298","content":"<p>Hello 👋 as requested you can now <strong>append</strong> rows to a sheet, without clearing existing rows and history 🚀</p><figure ><img src=\"https://orcascan.com/changelog/images/import-data-and-then-choose-to-add-to-your-sheet-or-replace-your-data-zvs6NYsVkZ0BcpGcbE9zgg-5ee59298.png\" alt=\"Import data and then choose to add to your sheet or replace your data\" data-zoomable=\"true\" loading=\"lazy\" /><figcaption>Import data and then choose to add to your sheet or replace your data</figcaption></figure><p>Or replace all data as usual… The choice is yours 🙂</p><p>BIG thanks to Elaine for the suggestion.</p>"},{"id":"3e60f4b3-ae90-4694-964b-7631f229ba6e","name":"Support for Honeywell barcode scanners","tags":["New"],"date":"2021-06-01","url":"https://orcascan.com/changelog/2021-06-01-3e60ba6e","content":"<ul>\n<li>Added support for Honeywell barcode scanners</li><li>Fixed bug extracting weight from GS1 barcodes (thanks Jonas)</li><li>Restored <code>Scan into field</code> button when manually entering a barcode</li><li>Remove Orca yellow from light theme</li></ul>\n"},{"id":"13a51953-a2ff-4f94-bd97-d18c754e57ce","name":"Create medical sheet templates","tags":["Improvement"],"date":"2021-05-30","url":"https://orcascan.com/changelog/2021-05-30-13a557ce","content":"<p>Scan any medical device and we’ll automatically extract <strong>serial number</strong>, <strong>lot number</strong> and <strong>expiry date</strong> into the relevant fields. We’ll also warn you when you scan an expired product.</p><p>Create a new <a href=\"https://orcascan.com/solutions/how-to-track-medical-devices-using-udi-barcodes-6ec855ca\"  >Medical Device</a> sheet to give it a try.</p><h2 id=\"weve-also\">We’ve also…</h2><ul>\n<li>Fixed: app slowing down after 300+ scans</li><li>Fixed: date &amp; time incorrect when exporting</li><li>Fixed: unable to clear drop down list</li><li>Fixed: unable to export from a view</li><li>Added: support for even more <a href=\"https://orcascan.com/guides?tag=hardware\"  >hardware scanners</a></li></ul>\n<h2 id=\"and-finally\">and finally…</h2><p>We’ve introduced <a href=\"https://orcascan.com/guides/how-to-extract-data-from-barcodes-4a79a634\"  >Orca Variables</a> to make extracting values from barcode data into separate fields easier. Add an Orca Variable as a default value to one of your fields and start scanning.</p>"},{"id":"1c5e59bc-cfce-4314-9e4c-91e3dc3672f0","name":"Print barcodes in 3 taps","tags":["Improvement"],"date":"2021-05-25","url":"https://orcascan.com/changelog/2021-05-25-1c5e72f0","content":"<p>We’ve made it a little easier to print barcodes from the <a href=\"https://orcascan.com/mobile\"  >mobile app</a>.</p><figure ><img src=\"https://orcascan.com/changelog/images/an-animation-showing-how-to-print-barcodes-from-the-mobile-app-0e30cKyBTLmBcdrCdYOA-1c5e72f0.gif\" alt=\"An animation showing how to print barcodes from the mobile app\" data-zoomable=\"true\" loading=\"lazy\" /><figcaption>An animation showing how to print barcodes from the mobile app</figcaption></figure><hr>\n<p>You can choose from the following types:</p><table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>2D</th>\n<th>1D</th>\n</tr>\n</thead>\n<tbody><tr>\n<td>QR Code</td>\n<td>Code 128, Code 93, Code 39</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Data Matrix</td>\n<td>EAN-13, EAN-8</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td>PDF417</td>\n<td>UPC-A, UPC-E</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Aztec Code</td>\n<td>ITF</td>\n</tr>\n</tbody></table>\n"},{"id":"b012523f-2937-4830-9449-ceea8f6db841","name":"Easier to print barcodes","tags":["Improvement"],"date":"2021-05-21","url":"https://orcascan.com/changelog/2021-05-21-b012b841","content":"<p>We’ve made it easier to print barcodes (tap print next to barcode field)</p>"},{"id":"0a8f5fa9-f334-4b1e-800b-1ca36ca14391","name":"Email and signature bug fixes","tags":["Fix"],"date":"2021-05-12","url":"https://orcascan.com/changelog/2021-05-12-0a8f4391","content":"<p>A couple of bug fixes:</p><ul>\n<li>Export via email bug fixed (thanks Kerry)</li><li>Exporting signatures bug fixed (thanks Nick)</li></ul>\n"},{"id":"fd4594d5-d78c-4b70-a741-eb7d98add936","name":"UI Fixes and Enhancements for User Experience","tags":["Fix"],"date":"2021-05-10","url":"https://orcascan.com/changelog/2021-05-10-fd45d936","content":"<p>Fixed a couple of UI issues (thanks, Nick)</p>"},{"id":"f220b3dd-3a22-411e-842a-7f8d4651bce6","name":"Light Theme, Triggers And More","tags":["Improvement"],"date":"2021-05-04","url":"https://orcascan.com/changelog/2021-05-04-f220bce6","content":"<p>Some of you reported difficulty seeing Orca Scan in sunny climates. To remedy this, we added a light theme 😎</p><hr>\n<h2 id=\"triggers\">Triggers</h2><p>You can now use the value of any item within a trigger simply by wrapping the column name in <strong>[<strong>square brackets</strong>]</strong></p><figure ><img src=\"https://orcascan.com/changelog/images/use-the-value-of-any-item-within-a-trigger-simply-by-wrapping-the-column-name-in-hjADEG9DXmovkLoaj1TcEA-f220bce6.png\" alt=\"Use the value of any item within a trigger simply by wrapping the column name in\" data-zoomable=\"true\" loading=\"lazy\" /><figcaption>Use the value of any item within a trigger simply by wrapping the column name in</figcaption></figure><p>In case you missed it, you can use <a href=\"https://orcascan.com/guides/how-to-add-triggers-to-your-orca-scan-sheet-a67a9c22\"  >Triggers</a> to show/hide fields, set up notifications and break barcodes into multiple columns 🤖</p><hr>\n<h2 id=\"api-🔗\">API 🔗</h2><p>We’ve made it even easier for external systems to <em>Add</em>, <em>Edit</em> and <em>Delete</em> items from your Orca sheets by providing a unique <a href=\"https://orcascan.com/guides/updating-orca-scan-data-from-your-system-4b249706\"  >WebHook In</a> URL for every sheet.</p><figure ><img src=\"https://orcascan.com/changelog/images/we-ve-introduced-a-webhook-api-to-allow-external-systems-to-make-changes-to-your-orca-sheet-mXxCaz2WmvbT2uMvWYAMIA-f220bce6.gif\" alt=\"We’ve introduced a WebHook API to allow external systems to make changes to your Orca sheet\" data-zoomable=\"true\" loading=\"lazy\" /><figcaption>We’ve introduced a WebHook API to allow external systems to make changes to your Orca sheet</figcaption></figure><hr>\n<h2 id=\"bug-fixes\">Bug fixes</h2><ul>\n<li>Fixed date/time zone bug</li><li>Fixed a few minor UI issues</li></ul>\n"},{"id":"30fbf602-fb20-46a2-8686-74a606a83cb0","name":"Light theme added to mobile app","tags":["Improvement"],"date":"2021-05-01","url":"https://orcascan.com/changelog/2021-05-01-30fb3cb0","content":"<p>A few of you reported difficulty using the Orca Scan mobile app in sunny climates. To remedy this, we’ve added a light theme <em>(to do settings &gt; use light theme)</em>:</p><figure ><img src=\"https://orcascan.com/changelog/images/head-to-the-settings-to-turn-on-your-light-theme-y8cXYLYB92O0xE8MH8iI0w-30fb3cb0.gif\" alt=\"Head to the settings to turn on your light theme\" data-zoomable=\"true\" loading=\"lazy\" /><figcaption>Head to the settings to turn on your light theme</figcaption></figure><p>Let us know what you’d like to see next 👋</p>"},{"id":"238a4d3c-84b1-46dc-907e-2b219777e092","name":"Let there be light (theme)","tags":["New"],"date":"2021-05-01","url":"https://orcascan.com/changelog/2021-05-01-238ae092","content":"<p>Introducing… Light theme (settings &gt; use light theme)</p>"},{"id":"761f7ecd-01d7-4c54-89f5-f866e5501cde","name":"Fixed date/timezone issues","tags":["Fix"],"date":"2021-04-19","url":"https://orcascan.com/changelog/2021-04-19-761f1cde","content":"<p>We’ve fixed the date/timezone issue. Thank you to Clark and others for raising this. Let us know what you’d like to see next</p>"},{"id":"f3b657a6-af55-4cc9-899f-12d226975f7e","name":"Templates, hardware and more","tags":["New"],"date":"2021-04-14","url":"https://orcascan.com/changelog/2021-04-14-f3b65f7e","content":"<p>We added templates to help you track more, faster. A few of our favourites:</p><p><strong>Medical Device Tracking</strong></p><p>Scan UDI barcodes on medical devices, and we’ll populate the make, model, expiry date etc.</p><p><strong>Drug Tracking</strong></p><p>Scan FMD barcodes on drug packaging, and we’ll populate batch, lot and expiry dates.</p><p><strong>Vehicle Tracking</strong></p><p>Scan VIN barcodes, and we’ll populate make, model, location etc.</p><p><strong>Book Cataloging</strong></p><p>Scan ISBN barcodes on books, and we’ll populate title, author, number of pages etc.</p><hr>\n<h2 id=\"newly-certified-hardware\">Newly certified hardware</h2><p>Orca Scan now works with the <a href=\"https://lineapro.store/products/linea-pro-scanners/\" target=\"_blank\" >Linea Pro</a>, <a href=\"https://lineapro.store/products/linea-pro-scanners/linea-pro-7-i/\" target=\"_blank\" >Infinea-X</a>, and <a href=\"https://lineapro.store/products/infinea-tab-scanners/\" target=\"_blank\" >Infinea Tab</a> range of hardware scanners 💪</p><hr>\n<h2 id=\"other-tweaks-✨\">Other tweaks ✨</h2><ul>\n<li>Deleted items <em>(and who deleted them)</em> are now visible in your history log</li><li>Row order now consistent when printing and exporting data</li><li><em>Matches Regex</em> trigger now supports multiple capture groups <em>$1, $2 etc</em></li><li>Fixed inability to use continuous scan with required fields</li><li>Stopped the iOS notch from stealing Orca real-estate</li></ul>\n<p><strong>And finally…</strong> you can now reorder your sheets by dragging the tabs 🚀</p>"},{"id":"eae00e31-768e-4329-bb33-af058379157a","name":"Improved print representation of sheets","tags":["Fix"],"date":"2021-04-13","url":"https://orcascan.com/changelog/2021-04-13-eae0157a","content":"<p>A few more tweaks:</p><ul>\n<li>Printing from the web now matches the order of rows in your sheet (as does the Live Data URL)</li><li>Fixed notch issue on iOS devices stealing Orca real-estate</li><li>Fixed inability to use continuous scan with required fields</li><li>Deleted items are now visible in your history log</li></ul>\n"},{"id":"42e9b563-2a9f-47dd-9749-427fe1a1985e","name":"Draggable sheet tabs","tags":["Improvement"],"date":"2021-04-01","url":"https://orcascan.com/changelog/2021-04-01-42e9985e","content":"<p>Quick update; you can now reorder your sheets by dragging the tabs 🚀</p><figure ><img src=\"https://orcascan.com/changelog/images/reorder-your-sheets-by-dragging-the-tabs-at-the-bottom-of-your-sheet-s7EUF2CPDMY56ZIbOMIMpg-42e9985e.gif\" alt=\"Reorder your sheets by dragging the tabs at the bottom of your sheet\" data-zoomable=\"true\" loading=\"lazy\" /><figcaption>Reorder your sheets by dragging the tabs at the bottom of your sheet</figcaption></figure>"},{"id":"07432de0-ee9c-4e03-8377-13968263c408","name":"Improved GS1 support for extracting barcode data","tags":["Improvement"],"date":"2021-03-27","url":"https://orcascan.com/changelog/2021-03-27-0743c408","content":"<p>This update includes the following:</p><p>New:</p><ul>\n<li>Improved GS1 support for extracting data from GS1 barcodes</li><li>Drug tracking template to extract data from FMD barcodes</li><li>Improved Medical Device tracking template</li></ul>\n<p>Fixes:</p><ul>\n<li>App sometimes fails to start when offline</li><li>Auto increase on scan bug when viewing items</li><li>Random stuck on loading screen bug</li></ul>\n"},{"id":"c5ad4ba9-c1df-49f9-83b5-fdcbe2835d16","name":"Bug fixes with Unique ID field types","tags":["Fix"],"date":"2021-03-22","url":"https://orcascan.com/changelog/2021-03-22-c5ad5d16","content":"<p>This update fixes a bug when using a Unique ID field type as the barcode field</p>"},{"id":"bc35d557-a83b-4950-9cfa-c90dd1f94092","name":"Bug Fixes and Improvements to App Loading","tags":["Fix"],"date":"2021-03-21","url":"https://orcascan.com/changelog/2021-03-21-bc354092","content":"<p>Quick update to resolve a random loading bug when starting the app (sorry about that)</p>"},{"id":"04d0be91-672f-4856-becf-6e240ea0943d","name":"Fix print barcode issue","tags":["Fix"],"date":"2021-03-07","url":"https://orcascan.com/changelog/2021-03-07-04d0943d","content":"<p>Quick update to fix the print barcode issue (long press an item in the list to print a barcode)</p>"},{"id":"bef19860-8a68-4c6e-9c4f-939780c649a0","name":"Introducing templates","tags":["New"],"date":"2021-02-19","url":"https://orcascan.com/changelog/2021-02-19-bef149a0","content":"<p>We’re super pleased to introduce templates! Simply create a new sheet, select what you’d like to track (Inventory, Books, Medical Devices etc), and we’ll set up your sheet with all the fields you need to do a great job :)</p>"},{"id":"3f7e8c92-6077-49b3-bc48-88d366cd241b","name":"HIBC support for medical users","tags":["Improvement"],"date":"2021-02-19","url":"https://orcascan.com/changelog/2021-02-19-3f7e241b","content":"<p>This update includes:</p><ul>\n<li>Added HIBC support to Medical template (Thanks Olly/Mark)</li><li>Improved GS1 barcode parsing</li><li>Fix date/time formatting in barcode list</li><li>Fix unable dropdown list bug when using quotes (Thanks Bruce)</li><li>Improved usability of dropdown list</li></ul>\n"},{"id":"ad4733ed-b6c6-4589-8979-5ba84efb346b","name":"Fixed bugs when syncing large volumes with the cloud","tags":["Fix"],"date":"2021-02-08","url":"https://orcascan.com/changelog/2021-02-08-ad47346b","content":"<p>This update fixes:</p><ul>\n<li>Cloud sync bug when scanning 100s of items offline</li><li>Inability to clear the new dropdown list</li></ul>\n"},{"id":"62c1faca-b87d-4a40-9f9e-dcd9d5242396","name":"New Feature to View Deleted Rows Added","tags":["New"],"date":"2021-02-01","url":"https://orcascan.com/changelog/2021-02-01-62c12396","content":"<p>Hi there, just a quick update.</p><p>You can now view deleted items, and see who deleted them, when, and from which device. Simply hit the <code>History</code> button on the toolbar and select the <code>Deleted rows</code> tab:</p><figure ><img src=\"https://orcascan.com/changelog/images/see-your-deleted-rows-from-the-history-tab-Ty+teQ+bSQDEs0bidJ0SA-62c12396.png\" alt=\"See your deleted rows from the history tab\" data-zoomable=\"true\" loading=\"lazy\" /><figcaption>See your deleted rows from the history tab</figcaption></figure><p>Happy scanning 👋</p>"},{"id":"5b1ec024-0d1c-41ae-bbb1-826d5ab16071","name":"Supporting Linea Pro Barcode Sled (Infinite Peripherals)","tags":["New"],"date":"2021-01-08","url":"https://orcascan.com/changelog/2021-01-08-5b1e6071","content":"<p>Orca Scan now works with the Linea Pro Barcode Sled from Infinite Peripherals. BIG thanks to Israel &amp; Jose for the suggestion.</p>"},{"id":"12213649-52e1-4dca-9867-4c9b73455a0c","name":"Use row values with Triggers","tags":["Improvement"],"date":"2020-11-08","url":"https://orcascan.com/changelog/2020-11-08-12215a0c","content":"<p>Hello again! This update adds a few features you requested:</p><ul>\n<li>You can now use row values with Triggers (thanks Cathy)</li><li>Scan into field adds a newline when appending (thanks Yogith)</li><li>Scan to field now only prompts to append/replace once</li></ul>\n"},{"id":"9f891626-ac13-4bec-8823-c56316991130","name":"Use column values in Triggers","tags":["New"],"date":"2020-11-01","url":"https://orcascan.com/changelog/2020-11-01-9f891130","content":"<p>You can now use the value of columns in your triggers 🎉</p><p>Let’s say you have a stock list with <code>Barcode</code>, <code>Name</code>, <code>Quantity</code> and <code>Min Stock</code> level <em>(the ideal amount you would like to keep in stock)</em>:</p><figure ><img src=\"https://orcascan.com/changelog/images/select-the-products-that-you-d-like-to-set-up-a-trigger-for-HkEoUV42CUfPQSbTaID34A-9f891130.png\" alt=\"Select the products that you’d like to set up a trigger for\" data-zoomable=\"true\" loading=\"lazy\" /><figcaption>Select the products that you’d like to set up a trigger for</figcaption></figure><p>You can use the value of the <code>Min Stock</code> within a trigger to say: <em>“send me an email to reorder this item when its quantity drops below the min stock level”</em>:</p><figure ><img src=\"https://orcascan.com/changelog/images/a-trigger-that-says-s-v0ded3ZWM4tHaWl+5NNZtg-9f891130.png\" alt=\"A trigger that says “S\" data-zoomable=\"true\" loading=\"lazy\" /><figcaption>A trigger that says “S</figcaption></figure><p>With that trigger in place, if the <code>Quantity</code> drops below <code>Min Stock</code> for any of your products, an email notification will be sent asking to reorder the item:</p><figure ><img src=\"https://orcascan.com/changelog/images/an-example-of-an-email-notification-once-this-trigger-has-been-actioned-sKwXOXoDwMaV8CtFxzJZw-9f891130.png\" alt=\"An example of an email notification once this trigger has been actioned\" data-zoomable=\"true\" loading=\"lazy\" /><figcaption>An example of an email notification once this trigger has been actioned</figcaption></figure><p>To use a column value in a trigger, simply wrap the column name in square brackets <code>[Min Stock]</code>.</p><p>Hasta luego 👋</p>"},{"id":"d952c4c2-74cb-4ded-8606-ae61cd98eeb4","name":"Import and export Triggers","tags":["New"],"date":"2020-11-01","url":"https://orcascan.com/changelog/2020-11-01-d952eeb4","content":"<p>Triggers are a great way to add custom functionality to your sheet, from showing and hiding fields to breaking apart barcodes and sending notification as data changes.</p><p>To make them even easier to work with, we’ve added the ability to import/export to Excel.</p><p>Here are the triggers used in the <strong>Medical Device Tracking</strong> template to extract data from GS1 barcodes into separate fields:</p><figure ><img src=\"https://orcascan.com/changelog/images/triggers-used-to-extract-data-from-gs1-barcodes-into-separate-fields-J38DtFawQFxCn+Qr7OlEQ-d952eeb4.png\" alt=\"Triggers used to extract data from GS1 barcodes into separate fields\" data-zoomable=\"true\" loading=\"lazy\" /><figcaption>Triggers used to extract data from GS1 barcodes into separate fields</figcaption></figure><p>And the same triggers are exported to Excel:</p><figure ><img src=\"https://orcascan.com/changelog/images/triggers-used-to-extract-data-from-gs1-barcodes-exported-to-excel-QqgQutPR8b8IgadlaOQJRw-d952eeb4.png\" alt=\"Triggers used to extract data from GS1 barcodes, exported to Excel\" data-zoomable=\"true\" loading=\"lazy\" /><figcaption>Triggers used to extract data from GS1 barcodes, exported to Excel</figcaption></figure><p>Hope this helps!</p>"},{"id":"98551e6a-ecd4-41fb-932a-5568cfd09884","name":"Fixed some triggers bugs","tags":["Fix"],"date":"2020-11-01","url":"https://orcascan.com/changelog/2020-11-01-98559884","content":"<p>Hi there, this release fixes the bugs you raised:</p><ul>\n<li>Fixed the <code>clear value</code> triggers bug</li><li>Fixed the <code>empty on scan</code> bug</li><li>Fixed swipe to delete bug</li><li>Fixed bug when using Regular Expressions with triggers</li><li>Fixed the required field not working with the Signatures bug</li><li>Renamed Device tab to Local</li></ul>\n"},{"id":"40ceac3d-91f1-44df-af03-00223c7e8cc7","name":"Launching contactless forms","tags":["New"],"date":"2020-10-26","url":"https://orcascan.com/changelog/2020-10-26-40ce8cc7","content":"<p>We’ve just launched <a href=\"https://orcascan.com/guides/how-to-collect-data-using-qr-codes-9119fce0\"  >Contactless Forms</a>, a simple <em>app-less</em> alternative to paper forms.</p>"},{"id":"a21c05de-ed9f-4da4-bd6b-ae1edecea888","name":"View your assets and inventory on a map","tags":["New"],"date":"2020-09-25","url":"https://orcascan.com/changelog/2020-09-25-a21ca888","content":"<p>You can now view the location of all your assets and inventory in real-time ✨</p><p>A few more updates from the team:</p><ul>\n<li>Send notifications via SMS using triggers - <a href=\"https://orcascan.com/changelog/2020-09-01-ed78a9ab\"  >learn more</a></li><li>Remove yourself from a sheet - <a href=\"https://orcascan.com/changelog/2020-07-31-3c6fbf6f\"  >learn more</a></li><li>Transfer ownership of a sheet - <a href=\"https://orcascan.com/changelog/2020-07-31-6f5350b2\"  >learn more</a></li><li>Powered up Live Data URL - <a href=\"https://orcascan.com/changelog/2020-07-01-aa3f050c\"  >learn more</a></li></ul>\n"},{"id":"ed783f34-9972-484f-b644-1815b92ea9ab","name":"Send SMS messages using triggers","tags":["New"],"date":"2020-09-01","url":"https://orcascan.com/changelog/2020-09-01-ed78a9ab","content":"<p>Emails notifications are great for things that need attention <em><strong>eventually</strong></em>, but what if something needs attention <strong>right-away</strong>?</p><p>You can now send an SMS message to up to 10 people per trigger <em>(with asset information)</em> the <strong>instant</strong> something happens:</p><figure ><img src=\"https://orcascan.com/changelog/images/set-up-a-trigger-to-send-an-sms-message-to-up-to-10-people-QTsZXhBTQ8jzKJ73Eu80Gw-ed78a9ab.png\" alt=\"Set up a trigger to send an SMS message to up to 10 people\" data-zoomable=\"true\" loading=\"lazy\" /><figcaption>Set up a trigger to send an SMS message to up to 10 people</figcaption></figure><p>You can also send email notifications to multiple recipients now too 🎉</p><p>Until next time 🖖</p>"},{"id":"25c4241b-1a6f-4cef-9570-d244a6284904","name":"Track your assets on a map","tags":["New"],"date":"2020-08-01","url":"https://orcascan.com/changelog/2020-08-01-25c44904","content":"<p>As requested, we’ve added the ability to view the location of your assets. Just click the <strong>map</strong> button at the bottom of your sheet</p><figure ><img src=\"https://orcascan.com/changelog/images/click-the-map-at-the-bottom-of-your-sheet-to-view-the-location-of-your-asset-jD+QxRul8rGMspXLze+N9Q-25c44904.png\" alt=\"Click the map at the bottom of your sheet to view the location of your asset\" data-zoomable=\"true\" loading=\"lazy\" /><figcaption>Click the map at the bottom of your sheet to view the location of your asset</figcaption></figure><p>View the entire location history by clicking the asset pin and <strong>View History</strong></p><figure ><img src=\"https://orcascan.com/changelog/images/view-the-entire-location-history-by-clicking-the-asset-pin-and-view-history-UuK+mCUdAQz7J4EDScK5A-25c44904.png\" alt=\"View the entire location history by clicking the asset pin and View History:\" data-zoomable=\"true\" loading=\"lazy\" /><figcaption>View the entire location history by clicking the asset pin and View History:</figcaption></figure>\n<figure ><img src=\"https://orcascan.com/changelog/images/view-the-different-locations-where-the-asset-has-been-scanned-previously-i4ysPmxt587JsVZVDTxKJw-25c44904.png\" alt=\"View the different locations where the asset has been scanned previously\" data-zoomable=\"true\" loading=\"lazy\" /><figcaption>View the different locations where the asset has been scanned previously</figcaption></figure><p>Let us know what you think &#x68;&#x65;&#108;&#x6c;&#x6f;&#x40;&#111;&#114;&#x63;&#97;&#x73;&#x63;&#x61;&#x6e;&#46;&#x63;&#111;&#109;</p>"},{"id":"3c6fa7fc-2bce-4ca6-b3dd-965f2582bf6f","name":"Remove yourself from a sheet","tags":["New"],"date":"2020-07-31","url":"https://orcascan.com/changelog/2020-07-31-3c6fbf6f","content":"<p>You know all those sheets people keep adding you to? Well, you can now remove yourself.</p><p>Just right-click the sheet tab and hit <strong>Remove Sheet</strong> 🎉</p><figure ><img src=\"https://orcascan.com/changelog/images/right-click-the-sheet-tab-and-click-remove-sheet-ToCKQQHNnd8NuNLAC8o5sg-3c6fbf6f.png\" alt=\"Right-click the sheet tab and click ‘Remove Sheet’\" data-zoomable=\"true\" loading=\"lazy\" /><figcaption>Right-click the sheet tab and click ‘Remove Sheet’</figcaption></figure><p>BIG thanks to James for the suggestion👌</p>"},{"id":"6f53785b-d70e-4fa9-8a3d-fb4d4ff450b2","name":"Transfer ownership of a sheet","tags":["New"],"date":"2020-07-31","url":"https://orcascan.com/changelog/2020-07-31-6f5350b2","content":"<p>Hello 👋!</p><p>You can now <a href=\"https://orcascan.com/guides/how-to-use-the-orca-scan-web-app-16e19bbf#sheet-settings-and-options\"  >transfer sheets</a> between user accounts. Simply:</p><ul>\n<li>Right-click the sheet tab</li><li>Select <code>transfer</code></li><li>Enter the email address of the recipient</li><li>Hit transfer, and you’re done 🕺🏻</li></ul>\n<p>Let us know what you’d like to see next.</p>"},{"id":"aa3f7e98-3bdb-4774-ac95-ddc0fcb4050c","name":"Live Data URL updates!","tags":["Improvement"],"date":"2020-07-01","url":"https://orcascan.com/changelog/2020-07-01-aa3f050c","content":"<p>Hey 👋. We’ve added more power to the <a href=\"https://orcascan.com/guides/how-to-get-data-from-orca-scan-in-real-time-3e275a09\"  >Live Data URL</a>. You can now:</p><ul>\n<li>Reduce the number of <a href=\"https://orcascan.com/guides/how-to-get-data-from-orca-scan-in-real-time-3e275a09#limit-data\"  >columns</a></li><li>Change the order of <a href=\"https://orcascan.com/guides/how-to-get-data-from-orca-scan-in-real-time-3e275a09#limit-data\"  >columns</a></li><li>Request GPS coordinates as <a href=\"https://orcascan.com/guides/how-to-get-data-from-orca-scan-in-real-time-3e275a09#gps-format\"  >city, country, code</a></li><li>Request only items matching a particular <a href=\"https://orcascan.com/guides/how-to-get-data-from-orca-scan-in-real-time-3e275a09#limit-data\"  >barcode</a></li></ul>\n<p><a href=\"mailto:hello@orcascan.com\"  >Let us know</a> what you’d like to see next!</p>"},{"id":"c0e419c0-e3c1-4361-8072-75b319f64624","name":"Empty on edit for cloud sheets","tags":["Improvement"],"date":"2020-03-06","url":"https://orcascan.com/changelog/2020-03-06-c0e44624","content":"<ul>\n<li>You can now set “Empty on edit” for cloud sheets</li><li>Required status is now ignored when a field is hidden</li><li>Resolved conditional if-this-then-that trigger bugs</li></ul>\n"},{"id":"34384e6a-889f-46ad-ada1-fe499482fd72","name":"New Features and Improvements Overview","tags":["Fix"],"date":"2020-02-07","url":"https://orcascan.com/changelog/2020-02-07-3438fd72","content":"<p>Resolved a few minor UI bugs</p>"},{"id":"1b3e37f3-d970-4487-87b4-252fe182fdda","name":"Enhanced Trigger Functionality Introduced","tags":["New"],"date":"2020-01-10","url":"https://orcascan.com/changelog/2020-01-10-1b3efdda","content":"<p>we’re super pleased to launch <a href=\"https://orcascan.com/guides/how-to-add-triggers-to-your-orca-scan-sheet-a67a9c22\"  >Triggers</a> - simple <em><strong>if-this-then-that</strong></em> logic to do things like:</p><ul>\n<li>Show and hide fields</li><li>Update values</li><li>Toggle required status</li><li>Setup email notifications</li><li>Split barcode data</li></ul>\n"},{"id":"ee219c1c-c75f-40f8-9fe0-88ae89976470","name":"Further improvement to scanning speeds","tags":["Improvement"],"date":"2019-12-26","url":"https://orcascan.com/changelog/2019-12-26-ee216470","content":"<p>As requested, this update improves scanning speed.</p>"},{"id":"fbf55656-2369-44ab-9c30-079430f859b9","name":"Fixed autofocus on numeric fields","tags":["Fix"],"date":"2019-12-22","url":"https://orcascan.com/changelog/2019-12-22-fbf559b9","content":"<p>This update fixes a few annoying bugs:</p><ul>\n<li>Unable to set autofocus on numeric fields</li><li>The numeric delta not showing when manually entering values</li><li>Dropdown fields are not always selected when using cloud sheets</li></ul>\n"},{"id":"5db60155-b4bd-4e4f-8d98-c87c0c1ddeef","name":"Splitting barcodes with regular expressions","tags":["New"],"date":"2019-12-02","url":"https://orcascan.com/changelog/2019-12-02-5db6deef","content":"<p>You can now break barcodes apart into different fields using regular expressions within triggers. Simple, yet powerful!</p>"},{"id":"7c42cb76-5b08-4c65-946b-6557e7ae687f","name":"Increased trigger functionality","tags":["Improvement"],"date":"2019-11-26","url":"https://orcascan.com/changelog/2019-11-26-7c42687f","content":"<p>You can now use triggers to conditionally alter the mobile interface based on the value of fields. You can do things like:</p><ul>\n<li>Show a field</li><li>Hide a field</li><li>Set a field value</li><li>Clear a field value</li><li>Set a field as required</li><li>Clear required</li></ul>\n<p>Whenever a particular field:</p><ul>\n<li>is empty</li><li>is not empty</li><li>contains</li><li>does not contain</li><li>starts with</li><li>does not start with</li><li>ends with</li><li>does not end with</li><li>equals</li><li>does not equal</li><li>is less than</li><li>is greater than</li></ul>\n"},{"id":"4a3c83b6-c8df-48a3-9eba-4ebfa79b57e2","name":"Issues with loading cloud data","tags":["Fix"],"date":"2019-11-20","url":"https://orcascan.com/changelog/2019-11-20-4a3c57e2","content":"<p>Quick update:</p><ul>\n<li>Fixed timeout issue when loading cloud data</li><li>Fixed bug with conditionally showing/hiding fields</li></ul>\n"},{"id":"afffacbb-0432-4de3-92ed-ee01ac0dcf43","name":"Trigger field changes with other field values","tags":["New"],"date":"2019-11-16","url":"https://orcascan.com/changelog/2019-11-16-afffcf43","content":"<p>We’re super excited to introduce triggers! You can now show/hide/set and clear fields based on the value of other fields. We’ve added the ability to set and clear required status using triggers :)</p>"},{"id":"5fa01b4e-1c0d-4411-b9d2-4087137566a6","name":"Improved bulk update","tags":["Improvement"],"date":"2019-11-15","url":"https://orcascan.com/changelog/2019-11-15-5fa066a6","content":"<p>A few tweaks to the recently released bulk update feature. To update a bunch of items at once:</p><ol>\n<li>Search the barcode list for items</li><li>Long press any of the search results</li><li>Tap Bulk Update from the menu</li><li>Select the field you wish to update</li><li>Enter a value, tap update and you’re done</li></ol>\n<p>“It’s really clear that the most precious resource we all have is time.” - Steve Jobs</p>"},{"id":"6026b6a3-bfde-4df3-87e4-39f557c71b64","name":"New Bulk Item Update Feature Added","tags":["Improvement"],"date":"2019-11-12","url":"https://orcascan.com/changelog/2019-11-12-60261b64","content":"<p>This update includes:</p><ul>\n<li>Improved search functionality</li><li>Bulk update items by long-pressing search results (thanks Prithvi)</li><li>A few UI tweaks</li></ul>\n"},{"id":"b02f0d6c-88fc-4db5-8614-25aead262e14","name":"Better support for notched devices","tags":["Fix"],"date":"2019-10-28","url":"https://orcascan.com/changelog/2019-10-28-b02f2e14","content":"<p>Quick update to fix a UI bug on devices with a notch.</p>"},{"id":"ddaa3a1c-5194-4b7a-9882-98d0b09516c8","name":"More visibility on number of items and groups","tags":["Improvement"],"date":"2019-10-27","url":"https://orcascan.com/changelog/2019-10-27-ddaa16c8","content":"<p>This release includes:</p><ul>\n<li>Scan barcodes from the cloud list</li><li>The number of items, groups and sum now shows in the footer</li><li>Improved UI performance</li></ul>\n<p>Luego!</p>"},{"id":"94f23103-9277-401e-9c65-ee9a3aba52de","name":"Improved Grouping Features for Better Organisation","tags":["Improvement"],"date":"2019-10-23","url":"https://orcascan.com/changelog/2019-10-23-94f252de","content":"<p>Quick update. We’ve added the number of items within a group to the group headers (thanks for the suggestion Prithvi!). To enable grouping tap the sort icon :)</p>"},{"id":"75715373-0dde-43b6-9085-4148b6ae02a1","name":"Improved in-app search","tags":["Improvement"],"date":"2019-10-21","url":"https://orcascan.com/changelog/2019-10-21-757102a1","content":"<p>We’ve upgraded the in-app search, you can now search by one particular field at a time. Tap search to try it.</p>"},{"id":"1fd09ae7-b81a-4ea8-9b3f-d67a618946d7","name":"Support for external data validation","tags":["Improvement"],"date":"2019-10-17","url":"https://orcascan.com/changelog/2019-10-17-1fd046d7","content":"<p>We’ve added support for external data validation via a Validation URL, this allows your system to inspect data entered by a user before it is saved to your sheet. </p><p>If your server returns an error, we’ll present that error to the user within the app and reject the changes until the issue is resolved.</p>"},{"id":"50dd82f6-23d7-4c65-9474-ef1f89eec8d2","name":"More control over data fields","tags":["Improvement"],"date":"2019-10-15","url":"https://orcascan.com/changelog/2019-10-15-50ddc8d2","content":"<p>Thanks for the suggestions! This release includes:</p><ul>\n<li>Ability to change the barcode field type to Unique ID</li><li>Full control over what to show in the list</li><li>Full control over which fields are searchable in the list</li><li>Field names now appear in the list</li><li>Fields in the list now mirror column ordering in sheets</li><li>Added “Scan into field” to cog menu for unique ID fields</li><li>Fixed random long-press bug in the list view</li></ul>\n"},{"id":"026adb4e-593a-4ee5-8aaa-9b3321b6de7b","name":"Enhanced Search Functionality by Scanning","tags":["Improvement"],"date":"2019-10-10","url":"https://orcascan.com/changelog/2019-10-10-026ade7b","content":"<p>Just a couple of tweaks this time:</p><ul>\n<li>Search the list by scanning a barcode (thanks Tyler)</li><li>Increased speed of in-app barcode generation</li></ul>\n"},{"id":"275bdd60-4ed2-45ef-b37b-7f7a35372a6b","name":"Delta values return to number fields","tags":["Improvement"],"date":"2019-09-30","url":"https://orcascan.com/changelog/2019-09-30-275b2a6b","content":"<p>A quick fix to bring back delta values on number fields</p>"},{"id":"e16cb5eb-5fb4-49ff-808e-78459d5bc907","name":"Fixed view barcode history","tags":["Fix"],"date":"2019-09-24","url":"https://orcascan.com/changelog/2019-09-24-e16cc907","content":"<p>Quick fix: long-press to view barcode history was a bit buggy. All sorted now :)</p>"},{"id":"99352e8a-c953-4eff-b831-9a8d04570170","name":"Printing barcodes from the app","tags":["Improvement"],"date":"2019-09-23","url":"https://orcascan.com/changelog/2019-09-23-99350170","content":"<ul>\n<li>You can now view and print barcodes from the app.</li><li>Simply long-press any item in the list and tap ‘view barcode’. Enjoy!</li></ul>\n"},{"id":"10ad84e9-2376-40e7-9ff0-09aa6a94442e","name":"New Unique ID Fields for Data Tracking","tags":["Improvement"],"date":"2019-09-22","url":"https://orcascan.com/changelog/2019-09-22-10ad442e","content":"<ul>\n<li>Long-press list items to view cloud history (thanks Rex)</li><li>You can now add Unique ID fields (thanks Prithvi)</li><li>You can now add signatures fields from within the app</li><li>A few more usability tweaks</li></ul>\n<p>As Abraham Lincoln once said “The best way to predict the future is to create it” - so let us know what you’d like to see next.</p>"},{"id":"0e89fbde-41ba-40b7-b121-3c87addf6c93","name":"Introducing Signature fields","tags":["New"],"date":"2019-09-10","url":"https://orcascan.com/changelog/2019-09-10-0e896c93","content":"<p><strong>Web app updates</strong></p><ul>\n<li>Signature fields - <a href=\"https://orcascan.com/guides/capturing-signatures-using-orca-scan-79e34a3e\"  >learn more</a></li><li>Sheet QR codes to switch sheets (<em>thanks Ashley</em>)</li><li>Scan validation (<em>thanks Martin</em>)</li><li>DAT file export for ACCEO Retail-1</li><li>Integration with Tableau - <a href=\"https://orcascan.com/guides/visualising-barcode-data-using-tableau-a1496259\"  >learn more</a></li><li>Ability to hide fields - <a href=\"https://orcascan.com/guides/customising-your-barcode-scanner-fields-04045a69\"  >learn more</a></li><li>Support for multiple data sources - <a href=\"https://orcascan.com/guides/sharing-data-between-sheets-1eef5af7\"  >learn more</a></li></ul>\n<p><strong>Mobile app updates</strong></p><ul>\n<li>Long press number fields to bulk increase/decrease quantities</li><li>Set which fields to display in the mobile item list - <a href=\"https://orcascan.com/guides/customising-your-barcode-scanner-fields-04045a69\"  >learn more</a></li><li>Set which fields are searchable in the mobile item list</li></ul>\n"},{"id":"0d13e57d-2efc-4976-be10-c12ee64270a6","name":"Match found with Cloud Sheets","tags":["Improvement"],"date":"2019-08-30","url":"https://orcascan.com/changelog/2019-08-30-0d1370a6","content":"<p>This update brings a couple of features:</p><ul>\n<li>Match found or not found confirmation when using cloud sheets</li></ul>\n"},{"id":"2a60ba8e-3c1c-4ac6-b4ba-b1ba84447bc9","name":"Improved loading for slow connections","tags":["Improvement"],"date":"2019-08-10","url":"https://orcascan.com/changelog/2019-08-10-2a607bc9","content":"<p>Increased timeout when loading the sheets menu on a slow connection.</p>"},{"id":"e452ffcc-78da-4b59-9757-578cf0d5ccf4","name":"Improving sheet loading speeds","tags":["Improvement"],"date":"2019-08-08","url":"https://orcascan.com/changelog/2019-08-08-e452ccf4","content":"<p>This update contains a few performance tweaks:</p><ul>\n<li>Improved loading speed of sheet menu</li><li>Improved sheet switching speed when scanning sheet codes</li><li>Improved iPhone X, XR support</li></ul>\n"},{"id":"5366677b-d398-416e-985b-f404ffeb4247","name":"Showing more delta values","tags":["Improvement"],"date":"2019-07-30","url":"https://orcascan.com/changelog/2019-07-30-53664247","content":"<p>Yet another rapid release, this one contains:</p><ul>\n<li>Delta values now show for manually entered numeric values (thanks Rex)</li><li>Fix for auto-increase number on scan bug (thanks Mark)</li></ul>\n"},{"id":"02bf4e55-2412-43cd-95b4-f4de09a211c2","name":"Placeholder tips for text fields","tags":["Improvement"],"date":"2019-07-26","url":"https://orcascan.com/changelog/2019-07-26-02bf11c2","content":"<ul>\n<li>Fixed negative quantity bug when syncing with cloud sheets (thanks Ashley)</li><li>You can now add placeholder tips to text fields (thanks Owen)</li></ul>\n"},{"id":"e976c512-9c3e-4fb7-b218-1e70588108e9","name":"Improved Settings for Custom Fields Management","tags":["Improvement"],"date":"2019-07-24","url":"https://orcascan.com/changelog/2019-07-24-e97608e9","content":"<p>Hello everyone, as requested you can now:</p><ul>\n<li>Set which fields to show in the list via Edit field &gt; Show in list</li><li>Set which fields are searchable via Edit field &gt; Searchable in list</li></ul>\n<p>If you’re using the quantity field you will need to make this visible again after this update (Edit field &gt; Show in list).</p>"},{"id":"87909736-f099-4ab4-bf44-e1167bbc634a","name":"New Item Quantity Sums for Better Tracking","tags":["Improvement"],"date":"2019-07-20","url":"https://orcascan.com/changelog/2019-07-20-8790634a","content":"<p>A few small improvements:</p><ul>\n<li>Added quantity sum to the bottom of the list (thanks Ashley &amp; Kurtis!)</li><li>Added info dialogue when switching sheets via QR code scanning</li><li>Improved sheet title readability</li><li>Scroll to the selected sheet name when opening the sheet menu</li></ul>\n"},{"id":"59fa8aff-2c92-4b1b-a226-e6b3e15635ed","name":"New Data Visualization Tools","tags":["New"],"date":"2019-07-19","url":"https://orcascan.com/changelog/2019-07-19-59fa35ed","content":"<p>Many of you asked for more analytics and reporting, so we’re pleased to now announce integrations with both <a href=\"https://orcascan.com/guides/visualising-barcode-data-using-microsoft-power-bi-da3a1fae\"  >Microsoft Power BI</a> and <a href=\"https://orcascan.com/guides/visualising-barcode-data-using-google-data-studio-c5b3026a\"  >Google Data Studio</a>.</p><p>You can now:</p><ul>\n<li>Build dashboards and reports that update in real-time</li><li>Run extensive data modelling and analytics</li></ul>\n<p>Other updates:</p><p><strong>Web app</strong></p><ul>\n<li><a href=\"https://orcascan.com/guides/merging-sheets-together-f1038919\"  >You can now merge sheets into one View</a></li><li>Print and export PDF reports</li><li>Summarize quantity columns by selecting a range</li></ul>\n<p><strong>Mobile app</strong></p><ul>\n<li>Numeric fields now show the delta values</li><li>GPS now capture with centimetre accuracy</li><li>List of items can now be sorted and grouped</li><li>Added ability to switch sheets by scanning a sheet QR code.</li></ul>\n"},{"id":"26d0ffdc-6041-495c-bb07-1796cec88534","name":"Return of the Pin Value","tags":["Improvement"],"date":"2019-07-16","url":"https://orcascan.com/changelog/2019-07-16-26d08534","content":"<p>This update brings back the “Pin Value” value feature to help reduce data entry when batch/location scanning.</p>"},{"id":"f82f1c35-b4c2-4aa4-ba3c-a08f1c3d7bbe","name":"Export sheet-by-sheet","tags":["Improvement"],"date":"2019-07-09","url":"https://orcascan.com/changelog/2019-07-09-f82f7bbe","content":"<p>Thanks for using Orca Scan! As requested this update contains:</p><ul>\n<li>Option to sort/group by last updated item</li><li>Export options now set on a sheet-by-sheet basis</li><li>Export filename now uses current sheet-name</li><li>A few UI tweaks</li></ul>\n"},{"id":"a804f462-e5a0-4c07-8b8c-b47cfeb4c608","name":"Grouping and sorting bug fix","tags":["Fix"],"date":"2019-06-13","url":"https://orcascan.com/changelog/2019-06-13-a804c608","content":"<p>This update fixes an intermittent bug with the grouping and sorting features.</p>"},{"id":"c4eb87c1-909c-4101-bc58-da589d916f8a","name":"Enhanced Grouping and Sorting Functionality","tags":["Improvement"],"date":"2019-06-12","url":"https://orcascan.com/changelog/2019-06-12-c4eb6f8a","content":"<p>This update includes a few UX tweaks, most notably +/- delta indicator on numeric fields.</p>"},{"id":"7095c036-3e56-4a60-b99c-d58e64edc868","name":"Email subject for exports","tags":["Fix"],"date":"2019-06-07","url":"https://orcascan.com/changelog/2019-06-07-7095c868","content":"<p>Fixed email export subject bug</p>"},{"id":"c02279cd-ec2d-497e-a8d5-534cb3c65d9c","name":"Connect Orca Scan to your systems","tags":["New"],"date":"2019-06-04","url":"https://orcascan.com/changelog/2019-06-04-c0225d9c","content":"<p>We’re super pleased to announce the release of <a href=\"https://orcascan.com/guides/searching-your-database-when-a-barcode-is-scanned-5d9695c8\"  >Lookup URLs</a> and <a href=\"https://orcascan.com/guides/updating-your-system-data-when-a-barcode-is-scanned-da8bbe42\"  >WebHooks</a>. You can now connect Orca Scan directly to your systems using simple HTTP requests and without complex APIs.</p>"},{"id":"d31f7519-4476-4b1c-8456-d2523d71346d","name":"Key Fixes for Date and Time Functionality","tags":["Fix"],"date":"2019-05-22","url":"https://orcascan.com/changelog/2019-05-22-d31f346d","content":"<p>Resolved auto date time bug</p>"},{"id":"af1db6ba-10f6-4d0d-be76-ac65ab379254","name":"Improved Date and Timezone Bug Fixes Released","tags":["Fix"],"date":"2019-05-16","url":"https://orcascan.com/changelog/2019-05-16-af1d9254","content":"<p>We’ve fixed the timezone issue and applied a few visual tweaks. Enjoy!</p>"},{"id":"ada1770e-4e14-41be-8915-ba2a196e4b04","name":"New Grouping Items Feature","tags":["Improvement"],"date":"2019-05-04","url":"https://orcascan.com/changelog/2019-05-04-ada14b04","content":"<p>This update includes:</p><ul>\n<li>Fixes to export email</li><li>Ability to group items in the list</li></ul>\n<p>Let us know what you’d like to see next &#x68;&#x65;&#x6c;&#x6c;&#x6f;&#x40;&#x6f;&#x72;&#99;&#97;&#x73;&#99;&#97;&#x6e;&#46;&#x63;&#x6f;&#x6d;</p>"},{"id":"551d0043-bbee-48e6-9702-eab8352909b4","name":"Sorting lists by field values","tags":["Improvement"],"date":"2019-04-30","url":"https://orcascan.com/changelog/2019-04-30-551d09b4","content":"<p>Hello! A couple of tweaks:</p><ul>\n<li>You can now sort the list by field values</li><li>You no longer need to setup an email account to export as email</li></ul>\n<p>Let us know what you’d like to see next &#104;&#x65;&#x6c;&#x6c;&#111;&#64;&#111;&#x72;&#99;&#x61;&#x73;&#x63;&#x61;&#110;&#46;&#99;&#x6f;&#x6d;</p>"},{"id":"6dd29e29-4967-4dd1-9ec7-174cd3172de4","name":"Launching Data Sources","tags":["New"],"date":"2019-04-18","url":"https://orcascan.com/changelog/2019-04-18-6dd22de4","content":"<p>You can now <a href=\"https://orcascan.com/guides/sharing-data-between-sheets-1eef5af7\"  >connect multiple sheets with Data Sources</a> making it possible to:</p><ul>\n<li>Maintain just one master sheet of items</li><li>Hide previously entered values on the scan</li><li>Hide columns of sensitive information</li></ul>\n"},{"id":"d77d5858-3e32-45b8-ae39-900cb4585fa1","name":"Introducing Enhanced Value Pinning Features","tags":["New"],"date":"2019-04-14","url":"https://orcascan.com/changelog/2019-04-14-d77d5fa1","content":"<p>We’ve added the ability to Pin values on fields, so you can enter data once and repeat it for every scan.</p>"},{"id":"a2cfa4a8-0668-4720-a7c7-81c11e58a096","name":"First hardware integrations","tags":["New"],"date":"2019-04-08","url":"https://orcascan.com/changelog/2019-04-08-a2cfa096","content":"<p>Orca Scan now works with hardware scanners such as the <a href=\"https://orcascan.com/guides/using-the-zebra-tc51-scanner-with-orca-scan-c62518c5\"  >Zebra TC51</a> and Bluetooth scanners such as the <a href=\"https://orcascan.com/guides/using-the-symbol-cs4070-scanner-with-orca-scan-fb20d074\"  >Symbol CS4070</a>. </p>"},{"id":"9cd3b3f1-23a5-485e-b550-715018066581","name":"Bluetooth scanner compatibility","tags":["Improvement"],"date":"2019-04-04","url":"https://orcascan.com/changelog/2019-04-04-9cd36581","content":"<p>Improved Bluetooth barcode scanner compatibility</p>"},{"id":"8d4a28f9-bd45-4eae-87ad-811cbedab851","name":"Support for Symbol CS4070","tags":["New"],"date":"2019-03-30","url":"https://orcascan.com/changelog/2019-03-30-8d4ab851","content":"<p>Added support for Symbol CS4070 bluetooth barcode scanner</p>"},{"id":"fca5c70c-e9ba-481e-a83f-81aaf74cf495","name":"Logic Bluetooth scanner speed","tags":["Improvement"],"date":"2019-03-27","url":"https://orcascan.com/changelog/2019-03-27-fca5f495","content":"<p>Improvement speed of Bluetooth barcode scanner logic</p>"},{"id":"b66a3845-311b-4b1f-a075-620a81b15b2d","name":"“View on map” for GPS fields","tags":["Improvement"],"date":"2019-03-23","url":"https://orcascan.com/changelog/2019-03-23-b66a5b2d","content":"<ul>\n<li>Added “View on map” to field menu for GPS fields</li><li>Few UI tweaks</li></ul>\n<p>Let us know what you think &#104;&#101;&#x6c;&#108;&#111;&#64;&#111;&#x72;&#99;&#x61;&#x73;&#x63;&#x61;&#x6e;&#46;&#x63;&#x6f;&#109;</p>"},{"id":"a92d0c36-195b-4b34-b954-4150e30934f8","name":"Intermittent ‘scan error’ fix","tags":["Fix"],"date":"2019-03-22","url":"https://orcascan.com/changelog/2019-03-22-a92d34f8","content":"<ul>\n<li>Fixed intermittent ‘scan error’ in continuous scan mode</li><li>Set focus to barcode field when manually adding barcodes</li></ul>\n"},{"id":"83a400f9-c24f-4359-b8fa-22cd8fff6e52","name":"Bluetooth scanner support","tags":["New"],"date":"2019-03-20","url":"https://orcascan.com/changelog/2019-03-20-83a46e52","content":"<p>As requested, we’ve added support for Bluetooth barcode scanners. To get started, simply:</p><p>(1) Pair your Bluetooth scanner with your device as normal</p><p>(2) Open Orca Scan</p><p>(3) Start scanning using your Bluetooth scanner</p>"},{"id":"79ca02f4-4c60-4118-835a-ada3e19df896","name":"Save & Close scan button","tags":["Improvement"],"date":"2019-03-09","url":"https://orcascan.com/changelog/2019-03-09-79caf896","content":"<p>Thanks for the feedback, this release includes:</p><ul>\n<li>Added a “Save &amp; Close” button to the bottom of the screen</li><li>Added refresh button to sync cloud sheets on demand</li><li>Disabled autofocus when editing an existing item</li><li>Disabled continuous scan by default</li><li>Fixed cloud to device tab bug</li><li>Fixed Excel export issue when exporting GS1 barcodes</li><li>Fixed merging data auto number bug</li></ul>\n"},{"id":"920b843a-7ec1-462d-863d-864d20073c36","name":"Pin lock and timezone bug fixes","tags":["Fix"],"date":"2019-02-16","url":"https://orcascan.com/changelog/2019-02-16-920b3c36","content":"<ul>\n<li>Fixed settings pin lock bug</li><li>Fixed intermittent timezone bug</li></ul>\n"},{"id":"fe591028-364a-449a-8059-8dfe33414f9a","name":"Drop-down default values","tags":["Improvement"],"date":"2019-02-07","url":"https://orcascan.com/changelog/2019-02-07-fe594f9a","content":"<p>As requested, you can now set a default value for drop-down fields.</p>"},{"id":"b3de1cea-eeeb-4fc2-9d7b-189131f7375f","name":"New Drop-Down Fields Feature Added","tags":["Improvement"],"date":"2019-02-06","url":"https://orcascan.com/changelog/2019-02-06-b3de375f","content":"<p>As requested, you can now add drop-down lists as a field type. </p>"},{"id":"6a9630b9-86e1-4f29-b819-f9554e85956c","name":"Enhanced Date Exporting and User Experience","tags":["Improvement"],"date":"2019-02-02","url":"https://orcascan.com/changelog/2019-02-02-6a96956c","content":"<p>Dates are now exported as ISO 8601 with timezone information.</p>"},{"id":"4066ad26-1b5a-4b0c-9952-f15b607847bf","name":"Switching numeric field types","tags":["Fix"],"date":"2019-01-29","url":"https://orcascan.com/changelog/2019-01-29-406647bf","content":"<ul>\n<li>Numeric field types can be switched during edit</li><li>Small UI performance improvements</li><li>Resolved Cupertino USA timezone issue</li></ul>\n"},{"id":"10cbf3db-5282-4848-bce9-751e4461e93c","name":"Fixed timezone issue","tags":["Fix"],"date":"2019-01-23","url":"https://orcascan.com/changelog/2019-01-23-10cbe93c","content":"<p>Fixed timezone issue with auto date time fields</p>"},{"id":"45ff7f9b-deb2-4c59-a8f6-2dd70619b1ce","name":"Rename barcode fields","tags":["Improvement"],"date":"2019-01-21","url":"https://orcascan.com/changelog/2019-01-21-45ffb1ce","content":"<ul>\n<li>Added ability to rename barcode field</li><li>Added ability to use barcode value in the list</li></ul>\n"},{"id":"6ee19bd7-4541-4fec-9bc4-ccf0d703385f","name":"Auto increase on scan number field","tags":["Fix"],"date":"2019-01-16","url":"https://orcascan.com/changelog/2019-01-16-6ee1385f","content":"<ul>\n<li>Fixed bug with auto increase on scan number field</li></ul>\n"},{"id":"01709a73-217e-4e54-825c-8eaf68f6f9dd","name":"UI Enhancements and Bug Fixes Overview","tags":["Fix"],"date":"2019-01-16","url":"https://orcascan.com/changelog/2019-01-16-0170f9dd","content":"<ul>\n<li>Small UI performance tweaks &amp; bug fixes</li></ul>\n"},{"id":"acdc5632-615a-4351-9fe5-a4ac2c50c313","name":"View Cloud Sheet data on your phone","tags":["Improvement"],"date":"2019-01-14","url":"https://orcascan.com/changelog/2019-01-14-acdcc313","content":"<p><strong>App:</strong></p><ul>\n<li>A master list in the app that the whole team can share via Cloud Sheets</li><li>New fields that automatically increase/decrease on scan</li><li>The ability to remove the default quantity field</li><li>Auto update values are now updated on scan</li></ul>\n<p><strong>Web:</strong></p><p>You can now push your barcode scans directly into Microsoft Excel and Google Sheets.</p><ul>\n<li><a href=\"https://orcascan.com/guides/how-to-scan-barcodes-into-microsoft-excel-59fd67f9\"  >How to scan into Microsoft Excel</a></li><li><a href=\"https://orcascan.com/guides/how-to-scan-barcodes-into-google-sheets-f8c1a352\"  >How to scan into Google Sheets</a></li></ul>\n<p>Bugs:</p><ul>\n<li>Fixed bug editing sheet name/description</li></ul>\n"},{"id":"6b6ca7fe-58ab-434d-a91f-2727de7d648a","name":"Microsoft Excel integration is live","tags":["New"],"date":"2018-12-17","url":"https://orcascan.com/changelog/2018-12-17-6b6c648a","content":"<p>You can now connect Orca Scan <strong>directly</strong> to Microsoft Excel 2016, removing the need to manually export/import data.</p>"},{"id":"68eb3814-52d4-435d-a904-29c0b4b43cff","name":"Google Sheets integration is live","tags":["New"],"date":"2018-12-13","url":"https://orcascan.com/changelog/2018-12-13-68eb3cff","content":"<p>As requested, you can now automagically send your Orca Scan data to Google Sheets!</p>"},{"id":"a9c26faa-c550-4fe9-9cc0-74f133fd40d3","name":"Fixed required number fields bug","tags":["Fix"],"date":"2018-11-21","url":"https://orcascan.com/changelog/2018-11-21-a9c240d3","content":"<p>Fixed required number fields bug causing them to reject 0 as a value</p>"},{"id":"64775e0a-e8de-4150-b65d-8802f1568b32","name":"Introducing the Barcode Generator ","tags":["New"],"date":"2018-10-31","url":"https://orcascan.com/changelog/2018-10-31-64778b32","content":"<p>You can now create barcodes with Orca Scan</p>"},{"id":"460fe50d-8271-4a23-9f1a-240732ac53f2","name":"Cloud Sheets released","tags":["New"],"date":"2018-10-19","url":"https://orcascan.com/changelog/2018-10-19-460f53f2","content":"<p><strong>Orca Scan Mobile:</strong></p><ul>\n<li>Added drop-down lists via Cloud Sheets</li><li>Added true/false fields</li><li>Added automatic GPS field</li><li>Added automatic Date Time field</li><li>Added share via WhatsApp, AirDrop, DropBox</li><li>Added print option to export menu</li><li>Added pull-to-refresh from Cloud Sheets</li></ul>\n<p><strong>Cloud Sheets:</strong></p><ul>\n<li>Users can now push changes back to Cloud Sheets</li><li>View row history, e.g. who changed what and when</li><li>Added minimum/maximum value to number fields</li><li>Added minimum/maximum length to text fields</li><li>Added CSV, XML, HTML, JSON export formats</li></ul>\n"},{"id":"6db672d5-3427-45b0-b897-e7c5f7ee89d6","name":"October 2018 Update: Fixed quantity bug","tags":["Fix"],"date":"2018-10-06","url":"https://orcascan.com/changelog/2018-10-06-6db689d6","content":"<p>Fixed increase quantity bug</p>"},{"id":"4657f331-4fbe-4a31-969b-5e372adb4af9","name":"You can now delete default fields","tags":["Improvement"],"date":"2018-10-05","url":"https://orcascan.com/changelog/2018-10-05-46574af9","content":"<p>A few updates/fixes you requested:</p><ul>\n<li>Number fields now accept negative numbers</li><li>You can now delete the default date field</li><li>Barcode list is now by order scanned</li><li>App update message has a button to take you directly to the app store</li><li>Fixed auto date/time fields not updating</li></ul>\n"},{"id":"aa239272-e53c-4daf-8565-36f1fda99bbd","name":"Key Enhancements and Bug Fixes","tags":["Fix"],"date":"2018-09-26","url":"https://orcascan.com/changelog/2018-09-26-aa239bbd","content":"<p>Thanks again for the feedback!</p><ul>\n<li>Updated list to clearly mark last update item</li><li>Fixed true/false required field bug</li><li>Added support for <code>_</code> in sheet &amp; field names</li><li>Fixed unable to open email typo</li></ul>\n"},{"id":"ea46e7d2-ef72-4c86-ba94-8c8557e2466b","name":"Export barcode via DropBox, WhatsApp and more","tags":["Improvement"],"date":"2018-09-24","url":"https://orcascan.com/changelog/2018-09-24-ea46466b","content":"<p>Just a couple more of the changes you requested:</p><ul>\n<li>Added Export &gt; Share option to export via WhatsApp, AirDrop, DropBox etc</li><li>Added Export &gt; Print option to print the selected barcode list/sheet</li></ul>\n"},{"id":"c77a18e2-3f16-4770-9f84-0e02226914c6","name":"Added auto field types","tags":["Improvement"],"date":"2018-09-21","url":"https://orcascan.com/changelog/2018-09-21-c77a14c6","content":"<p>We love getting your suggestion; please keep them coming. As requested, this update includes:</p><ul>\n<li>GPS (automatic) field type</li><li>Date (automatic) field type</li><li>Date Time field type</li><li>Date Time (automatic) field type</li></ul>\n"},{"id":"0f790463-5ed9-42ad-b3a8-851506ceaef4","name":"Improved date fields","tags":["Improvement"],"date":"2018-09-18","url":"https://orcascan.com/changelog/2018-09-18-0f79aef4","content":"<p>Thanks for your feedback! This update includes:</p><ul>\n<li>Button next to date fields to set the value as today</li><li>Barcode list highlights to mark last updated item</li><li>Minor UI improvements</li></ul>\n"},{"id":"5d50485b-1de5-4b26-987d-24cc5f002390","name":"Fixed export to Excel bug","tags":["Fix"],"date":"2018-09-13","url":"https://orcascan.com/changelog/2018-09-13-5d502390","content":"<p>We’ve resolved a random export as Microsoft Excel bug some of you experienced. Thank you for reporting this.</p>"},{"id":"c9aa2abe-a8d0-4bd8-a04a-52ac10192734","name":"Added true/false fields","tags":["Improvement"],"date":"2018-09-10","url":"https://orcascan.com/changelog/2018-09-10-c9aa2734","content":"<p>As requested, you can now add true/false fields to every barcode scan. We’ve also</p><ul>\n<li>Added on-screen getting started tips</li><li>Fixed delete newly scanned item bug</li><li>Fixed “Ask the community” settings bug</li></ul>\n"},{"id":"a1584af6-26f4-4830-a53c-907252f5e1a3","name":"A few more bug fixes","tags":["Fix"],"date":"2018-09-03","url":"https://orcascan.com/changelog/2018-09-03-a158e1a3","content":"<p>This update contains a few bug fixes. Thank you for raising them!</p><ul>\n<li>Fixed default sheet reset on app restart bug</li><li>Fixed unable to export as an email bug</li><li>Fixed invalid date issue</li><li>Fixed vibrate on scan bug</li></ul>\n"},{"id":"a4d41c5b-a942-4394-937d-753a73587aa7","name":"Added scan into field button","tags":["Improvement"],"date":"2018-08-01","url":"https://orcascan.com/changelog/2018-08-01-a4d47aa7","content":"<p>We’ve added a “Scan into field” button next to all text fields allowing you to scan additional barcodes after every scan.</p>"},{"id":"13b8ae89-bf9f-4992-81bf-e319d12c76fd","name":"Orca Cloud is now live ","tags":["New"],"date":"2018-07-19","url":"https://orcascan.com/changelog/2018-07-19-13b876fd","content":"<ul>\n<li>Import your own data</li><li>Centrally control hundreds of devices</li></ul>\n"},{"id":"b109f623-e9c7-468b-943a-8618d5141f68","name":"Added account info to app settings","tags":["Improvement"],"date":"2018-05-27","url":"https://orcascan.com/changelog/2018-05-27-b1091f68","content":"<p>As requested, we’ve added the email address you have logged in as to the bottom of the app settings screen.</p>"},{"id":"a2f6c9a4-8506-4787-8677-0d090313a65d","name":"Lots of improvements based on your feedback","tags":["Improvement"],"date":"2018-04-19","url":"https://orcascan.com/changelog/2018-04-19-a2f6a65d","content":"<p>Thank you for all your feedback! This update includes:</p><ul>\n<li>Added local sheets (removing the need to clear data)</li><li>Added optional GPS field type to capture scan location</li><li>Added option to set default export email address <em>(no need to type it every time)</em></li><li>Added option to set which field should receive focus</li><li>Added option to auto-select text on field focus <em>(removes 1 tap)</em></li><li>Added option to edit/remove default fields</li><li>Fixed Excel scientific notation bug</li><li>Fixed iOS inability to capture all ITF barcodes</li><li>Added support for the Android back button!</li><li>New design for add/edit field screen</li><li>Other small bug fixes and UI improvements</li></ul>\n"},{"id":"6f94c11a-a2a4-401b-ac6f-32a9c91f0751","name":"You can now add new fields","tags":["Improvement"],"date":"2018-01-31","url":"https://orcascan.com/changelog/2018-01-31-6f940751","content":"<p>Thank you for your suggestions. This update includes:</p><ul>\n<li>Add/remove new fields</li><li>Re-order fields</li><li>Decimal quantities</li><li>Quantity increase/decrease buttons</li><li>Front-facing camera support</li><li>Swipe to delete</li><li>Screen lock rotation</li></ul>\n"},{"id":"a0b02b0e-43ab-4f20-9186-944b4faa60d6","name":"Improved user interface","tags":["Improvement"],"date":"2018-01-15","url":"https://orcascan.com/changelog/2018-01-15-a0b060d6","content":"<ul>\n<li>Improved user interface</li><li>Ability to manually add a barcode</li><li>Export as a Microsoft Excel spreadsheet in .xlsx format</li><li>Export as XML, JSON, and HTML</li><li>Barcode data added to email body</li><li>Edit the export filename</li><li>Date/time format matches that of the device</li><li>Open export file on the device, allowing send as SMS &amp; AirDrop</li></ul>\n"},{"id":"bc1a1204-71eb-4a26-9dda-963e1d323fcf","name":"Minor Bug Fixes and UI Improvements","tags":["Fix"],"date":"2018-01-03","url":"https://orcascan.com/changelog/2018-01-03-bc1a3fcf","content":"<p>Thank you for your feedback! This update includes a few fixes:</p><ul>\n<li>Resolved intermittent export “Open as file …” bug</li><li>Fixed keyboard obscuring barcode description field</li><li>Reordered “Export as” settings to match the export menu</li><li>Fixed bug causing scan to fail when device offline</li></ul>\n"},{"id":"d0c80d94-b46b-4738-a51c-f2b9b3f42c92","name":"Added autogenerate barcode feature","tags":["Improvement"],"date":"2017-12-30","url":"https://orcascan.com/changelog/2017-12-30-d0c82c92","content":"<p>Thanks again for your feedback, please keep it coming! This update includes:</p><ul>\n<li>Added auto-generate barcode option for manually added items</li><li>Added logic to reset dates when quantities cleared</li><li>Added ability to disable reset quantities</li><li>Added logout confirmation prompt</li><li>Added export as HTML attachment</li><li>Added open as CSV, HTML, JSON &amp; XML enabling native print &amp; share</li><li>Various UI tweaksFixed add/edit barcode date bug</li><li>Fixed merge barcode bug causing item to move to the bottom of the list</li></ul>\n"},{"id":"32917014-cb4f-46d1-a988-a1a15b7da9cc","name":"Added reset quantities and fixed some bugs","tags":["Improvement"],"date":"2017-12-28","url":"https://orcascan.com/changelog/2017-12-28-3291a9cc","content":"<p>Thank you for your feedback! Please keep it coming, it helps drive development.</p><p>This update includes:</p><ul>\n<li>New “reset quantities” feature, allowing barcode data to be retained between sessions</li><li>Email account existence check when exporting data to help troubleshoot export issues</li><li>“Settings &gt; Use name in list” is now enabled by default</li><li>Fixed bug when exporting items with 0 quantities that result in blank cells</li><li>Fixed “Settings &gt; Rate App” bug, taking you to the wrong app store page</li><li>Fixed export column ordering bug, column order is now consistent</li></ul>\n"},{"id":"e8b4e16b-02c3-4790-973d-78e21ea5961e","name":"Fixed unable to connect issue","tags":["Fix"],"date":"2017-12-22","url":"https://orcascan.com/changelog/2017-12-22-e8b4961e","content":"<p>Fixed intermittent “unable to connect” error after an app update</p>"},{"id":"6626a3c2-c510-42fb-aad2-5e8cc70d4496","name":"Resolved iOS 10 issue","tags":["Fix"],"date":"2017-12-20","url":"https://orcascan.com/changelog/2017-12-20-66264496","content":"<p>We fixed an issue with iOS 10 that caused the app to crash after an app update.</p>"},{"id":"1a94028e-5251-47f9-b0af-ade96197c60e","name":"Lots of improvements based on your feedback","tags":["Improvement"],"date":"2017-12-18","url":"https://orcascan.com/changelog/2017-12-18-1a94c60e","content":"<p>A BIG thank you for all your feedback! Please keep it coming as it really does help drive development. This version contains the following changes:</p><p><strong>Bug fixes</strong></p><ul>\n<li>Fixed special character issue causing export to fail</li><li>Fixed random data loss when device is low on storage</li><li>Barcode values are now wrapped in double quotes</li></ul>\n<p><strong>New features</strong></p><ul>\n<li>Added user accounts to allow multi-user use</li><li>Added ability to manually add a barcode</li><li>Added barcode list keyword search</li><li>Added PIN lock to restrict access to settings</li><li>Added ability to change export filename</li><li>Added export as XML attachment</li><li>Added export as JSON attachment</li><li>Added option to include barcodes in email body</li><li>Added option to scan a barcode directly into the description field</li><li>Added full device rotation support</li><li>Various UI tweaks designed to improve performance</li></ul>\n<p><strong>Changes to CSV export</strong></p><ul>\n<li>The <code>item</code> column has been removed</li><li><code>Notes</code> column has been renamed to <code>description</code></li><li>Barcode values are cast to strings <em>(wrapped in double quotes)</em></li><li>Column ordering differs from the previous version</li></ul>\n"},{"id":"46ac1631-69b0-46b4-8219-d9bf9068e91d","name":"Added barcode detail screen after scan","tags":["Improvement"],"date":"2016-11-17","url":"https://orcascan.com/changelog/2016-11-17-46ace91d","content":"<p>Added, “Add detail after each scan” to allow an optional prompt for quantity/name/notes after every scan.</p>"},{"id":"7d765bcd-9103-4aec-acb7-7c385d6a773c","name":"Added support for more barcodes","tags":["Improvement"],"date":"2016-11-11","url":"https://orcascan.com/changelog/2016-11-11-7d76773c","content":"<p>As requested, we’ve added support for PDF417, Aztec &amp; Code 93 barcodes.</p>"},{"id":"47206ab8-41c4-4ee1-9263-d3d527a61252","name":"Orca Scan beta released","tags":["New"],"date":"2016-11-02","url":"https://orcascan.com/changelog/2016-11-02-47201252","content":"<p>The first version of Orca Scan has been released onto the Apple and iOS App Store. This is a revamped, rebranded version of Barcode Bulk Scanner initially released onto the app stores on 13 August 2016.</p>"}]