Changelog
New features, fixes and improvements requested by Orca users
- 2023
- 2022
- 2021
- 2020
- 2019
- 2018
- 2017
- 2016
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Added Orca Variables dropdown
24 Dec 2022
Orca Variables were designed to make it easier to extract data from barcodes as they are scanned, and move that data into the relevant field.
Zapier integration is now in BETA!
16 Dec 2022
With Zapier, you can scan barcodes into thousands of apps, to do things like upload products to your Shopify store. Follow our step-by-step guide or book a call and we’ll help you get setup.
Improved Orca Variables
14 Oct 2022
Thanks to your feedback, we’ve improved Orca Variables, so it’s even easier to extract barcode data.
Improved support for slower connections
18 Sep 2022
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
A visual refresh
24 Jun 2022
To celebrate national barcode day, we’ve introduced a new look… same great product, just a little prettier
Improved trigger functionality
9 Mar 2022
Conditional if-this-then-that triggers will continue to work when “Add detail after scan” is disabled.
Increase scan region
19 Dec 2021
As requested, this update allows you to increase the size of the scan region.
Improved permissions, faster GPS and more
20 Jul 2021
We’ve improved user permissions… admins can now alter a sheets structure 🚀
Improved scanning on PDF417 scanners
16 Jul 2021
Improved ability to scan PDF417 barcodes (thanks Mike)
Better support for non-GPS devices
14 Jul 2021
GPS is now optional, so you can install on devices without GPS
Import without clearing existing data
1 Jun 2021
Hello 👋 as requested you can now append rows to a sheet, without clearing existing rows and history 🚀
Create medical sheet templates
30 May 2021
Scan any medical device and we’ll automatically extract serial number, lot number and expiry date into the relevant fields. We’ll also warn you when you scan an expired product.
Print barcodes in 3 taps
25 May 2021
We’ve made it a little easier to print barcodes from the mobile app.
Easier to print barcodes
21 May 2021
We’ve made it easier to print barcodes (tap print next to barcode field)
Light Theme, Triggers And More
4 May 2021
Some of you reported difficulty seeing Orca Scan in sunny climates. To remedy this, we added a light theme 😎
Light theme added to mobile app
1 May 2021
A few of you reported difficulty using the Orca Scan mobile app in sunny climates. To remedy this, we’ve added a light theme (to do settings > use light theme):
Draggable sheet tabs
1 Apr 2021
Quick update; you can now reorder your sheets by dragging the tabs 🚀
Further improvement to scanning speeds
26 Dec 2019
As requested, this update improves scanning speed.
Increased trigger functionality
26 Nov 2019
You can now use triggers to conditionally alter the mobile interface based on the value of fields. You can do things like:
Improved bulk update
15 Nov 2019
A few tweaks to the recently released bulk update feature. To update a bunch of items at once:
Improved grouping
23 Oct 2019
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 :)
Improved in-app search
21 Oct 2019
We’ve upgraded the in-app search, you can now search by one particular field at a time. Tap search to try it.
Support for external data validation
17 Oct 2019
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.
Delta values return to number fields
30 Sep 2019
A quick fix to bring back delta values on number fields
Unique ID fields
22 Sep 2019
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.
Improved loading for slow connections
10 Aug 2019
Increased timeout when loading the sheets menu on a slow connection.
Return of the Pin Value
16 Jul 2019
This update brings back the “Pin Value” value feature to help reduce data entry when batch/location scanning.
-/+ delta indicator
12 Jun 2019
This update includes a few UX tweaks, most notably +/- delta indicator on numeric fields.
Drop-down default values
7 Feb 2019
As requested, you can now set a default value for drop-down fields.
Export barcode via DropBox, WhatsApp and more
24 Sep 2018
Just a couple more of the changes you requested:
Added auto field types
21 Sep 2018
We love getting your suggestion; please keep them coming. As requested, this update includes:
Added true/false fields
10 Sep 2018
As requested, you can now add true/false fields to every barcode scan. We’ve also
Added scan into field button
1 Aug 2018
We’ve added a “Scan into field” button next to all text fields allowing you to scan additional barcodes after every scan.
Added account info to app settings
27 May 2018
As requested, we’ve added the email address you have logged in as to the bottom of the app settings screen.
Lots of improvements based on your feedback
19 Apr 2018
Thank you for all your feedback! This update includes:
Added autogenerate barcode feature
30 Dec 2017
Thanks again for your feedback, please keep it coming! This update includes:
Added reset quantities and fixed some bugs
28 Dec 2017
Thank you for your feedback! Please keep it coming, it helps drive development.
Lots of improvements based on your feedback
18 Dec 2017
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:
Added barcode detail screen after scan
17 Nov 2016
Added, “Add detail after each scan” to allow an optional prompt for quantity/name/notes after every scan.
Added support for more barcodes
11 Nov 2016
As requested, we’ve added support for PDF417, Aztec & Code 93 barcodes.