Changelog
Version 3.7.0
Highlights
- Automated jobs, after successful beta testing phase, the automated jobs have demonstrated stability and reliability. We are pleased to announce that they are now ready for production deployment.
- Execution logging for automated jobs, the automated jobs now generate detailed execution logs for each run, improving their auditability and traceability.
- New job type: MFT push files, the automated jobs now offers a new job type specifically designed for pushing files to MD MFT.
- User mapping, now administrators can map different Active Directory users across various MFT to MFT integrations, enhancing flexibility and efficiency in user management workflows.
- Supporting non-ASCII characters for user fields, MD MFT now supports non-ASCII characters in the first and last name of local users.
- Time-based global supervisor role restriction, the Global Supervisor role can now be restricted to specific time-frames, offering enhanced control over access and strengthen security compliance.
- Exclude specific AD groups from supervision, now administrators can selectively exclude specific Active Directory (AD) groups from the supervision process, enhancing customization and control over user access management within the system.
- User exemption from MD Core scans, administrators have the capability to designate specific users to bypass MD Core scans, providing expedited file transfers tailored to specific needs.
Fixed
- Enhanced readability with Roboto font, the font family has been changed to Roboto, enhancing readability and providing a modern, clean aesthetic.
- Refining stability and consistency, enhancing the stability of the new automated jobs structure ensures smoother operation, reducing disruptions and boosting productivity and reliability in task automation.
- Support for 2-byte characters, fixed an unusual behavior where files with 2-byte characters in their names were removed upon receiving a download prompt.
- OPSWAT Central Management UI improvements, fixed a number of glitches with MetaDefender MFT configuration on OPSWAT Central Management UI.
- UI improvements, fixed a number of UI glitches.
Version 3.6.3
Highlights
Automated jobs [Beta], MD MFT now supports end-to-end automated job initiation, commencing with;
- SFTP Scheduled pull [Beta]
- SFTP Scheduled push [Beta]
- MFT Pull Files [Beta]
SFTP scheduled pull, manage file retrieval from SFTP server using the scheduled pull feature, automating your workflow for increased efficiency.
SFTP scheduled push, transfer files to a remote SFTP server using the scheduled push feature, simplifying your workflow and ensuring timely delivery.
Removed database credentials tab, removed the Database Credentials tab from the UI to enhanced data privacy and reinforce system integrity.
MD Core workflow customization for AD Groups, administrators now have the capability to assign or modify distinct MD Core workflows for each Active Directory (AD) group, enabling comprehensive customization of the overall workflow.
Multi-factor Authentication support, MD MFT now integrates Multi-factor Authentication (MFA), fortifying security measures and ensuring safer access to sensitive data.
Documentation alignment, update the configuration section of the documentation to accurately reflect the settings menu in the UI.
Fixed
- MFT to MFT, refined the stability of MFT to MFT integration to enhance the user experience and streamline the overall flow.
- Audit log, expand and improved audit actions across all MD MFT functionalities.
- OPSWAT Central Management UI improvements, fixed a number of glitches with MetaDefender MFT configuration on OPSWAT Central Management UI.
- UI improvements, fixed a number of UI glitches.
Version 3.6.2
Highlights
- Dropdown support for MD Core workflows, administrators now have the ability to select MD Core workflow from the available options, thereby improving user experience and minimizing the occurrence of typing errors.
- Expanded customer disclaimer limit, the word limit for the customer disclaimer has been extended to 500 characters, providing more flexibility and space for conveying necessary information.
- Multi-MFT local and active directory user support, Multi-MFT now extends its user support to include local and Active Directory users, expanding accessibility and compatibility for a more diverse user base.
- Enhanced supervisory access control, administrators have the ability to restrict supervisors' access to file contents; Download, Preview ensuring controlled actions within specified parameters.
- CC field support in supervisor templates, supervisor templates 'File Pending Approval' and 'File Owner Comment', now support additional CC recipients, enhancing communication avenues and promoting collaboration.
Fixed
- Refining stability and consistency, improving the stability of the new compact settings menu by resolving issues and enhancing consistency across tab contents.
- API reference documentation update, enhanced the API reference documentation by incorporating additional and missing endpoints, thereby broadening the range of operations available for integrations.
- OPSWAT Central Management UI improvements, fixed a number of glitches with MetaDefender MFT configuration on OPSWAT Central Management UI.
- UI improvements, fixed a number of UI glitches.
Version 3.6.1
Highlights
Multi-MFT, administrators gain enhanced control, overseeing uploads through assigning each guest user to exclusively sync with selected MD MFTs, ensuring a tailored and efficient file management experience.
Pull-MFT, enhancing the Pull-MFT concepts;
- Progress tracking: Introducing progress tracking to the pull MFT, providing real-time insights into file transfers.
- Disable warnings for certificates: Added the option to disable certificate warnings, enabling the use of self-signed certificates for enhanced flexibility.
- Auditing: Transfer issues auditing added to improve visibility and accountability in file transfers.
Settings menu redesign, the settings menu has been streamlined into a compact view, categorizing all menus for easy and manageable access, making it simpler to navigate and find settings.
Exclusion from Supervisor Approval, administrators now have the capability to exclude users from the Supervisor Approval step, facilitating instant access to their files.
Sequential version update restrictions, administrators are now restricted from updating to a new version until the initial user setup is complete, ensuring a streamlined and thorough onboarding process.
Rework supervisor approval setup, introducing an enhanced setup experience for Supervisor Approval setup. While maintaining the core essentials intact, this enhancement brings a sleek and reliable structure to elevate the user experience.
Customizable favicon and browser tab title, and Hide Powered By OPSWAT on login, now administrators have the option to
- Customize the favicon and browser tab title, enhancing the customization experience.
- Hide the Powered By OPSWAT label on the sidebar for a seamless customization experience
API reference documentation update, the API reference's user management section now offers improved documentation for user management capabilities into developers' applications.
Fixed
- Pull-MFT improvements, Pull-MFT has been enhanced for greater stability, addressing various cases and contributing to improved overall reliability.
- OPSWAT Central Management UI improvements, fixed a number of glitches with MetaDefender MFT configuration on OPSWAT Central Management UI.
- UI improvements, fixed a number of UI glitches.
Version 3.6.0
Highlights
File info reports, now, files in the MFT come with a comprehensive lifecycle history, providing insights into every processing state the file undergoes.
Auto-reconnect download process, MD MFT now boasts the capability to automatically reconnect and reset ongoing download processes in the event of a connection loss.
Default admin merged, administrators now have the flexibility to be deleted and disabled in all scenarios, eliminating the mandatory requirement for the default administrator.
End user guide, as an addition to the Managed File Transfer documentation, we now offer end users a brief and user-friendly guide, ensuring a swift and easy understanding of the process.
Bidirectional MFT, MD MFT now fully supports bidirectional integration, enabling seamless communication between Managed File Transfer systems in both ways.
SSO redirect, experience effortless SSO access with automatic redirection, removing the need for manual login button clicks.
Pull-MFT, the secondary MFT initiates communication in response to a request from the primary MFT, demonstrating a responsive and coordinated approach to data exchange
Edit Upload Reasons After Uploading, users now have the flexibility to modify and customize the upload reasons for their files even after the initial upload.
Customize menu and login colors, administrators now have the ability to personalize the color scheme of the main menu and login page in the MFT web UI, offering a tailored visual experience.
Customizable login, Empower administrators with an expanded set of customization options for the login page:
- Custom background image
- Transparent Login Box
- White labelling
Hide 'question mark' icon, now administrators have the option to hide the question mark icon in the top-right menu which contains;
- About the Product
- Product Documentation
- Privacy Policy
- Terms Of Service
Fixed
- Enhancing SSO redirection/connection, addressed several glitches to enhance the stability and connectivity of the Single Sign-On (SSO).
- Supervisior process improvements, the supervisor process has been enhanced for greater stability, addressing various edge cases and contributing to improved overall reliability.
- OPSWAT Central Management UI improvements, fixed a number of glitches with MetaDefender MFT configuration on OPSWAT Central Management UI.
- UI improvements, fixed a number of UI glitches.
Version 3.5.0
Highlights
Global rebranding initiative transitioning, our product from MetaDefender Vault to the more comprehensive identity of MetaDefender Managed File Transfer.
Documentation updates, the documentation has been revamped to eliminate confusion, offering a more streamlined and user-friendly resource for enhanced clarity and ease of use.
Customized messaging in upload file modal, administrators now have the capability to configure and display customized text within the upload file modal, enabling the presentation of warnings or informational messages.
Supervisor visibility and pending approval email field,
- Supervisors now have visibility into blocked files, offering insights into pending items.
- "Pending Approval" email featuring a new merged field to display the current status of files awaiting approval, enhancing communication and awareness.
Admin-controlled encryption visibility, building upon the existing Password Option for File Downloads functionality, administrators now have the added capability to toggle the encryption option visibility in the download dialog for users. This is to provide greater flexibility in file security management.
Automatic upload resumption, in the event of an internet connection error during the uploading process, the system will automatically restart the upload for files that were not successfully uploaded once the connection is reestablished, ensuring a seamless user experience.
OPSWAT Client Integration, the OPSWAT Client now integrates seamlessly with MetaDefender Managed File Transfer, streamlining file uploads and downloads for improved efficiency and accessibility.
Fixed
- Enhancing supervisor file approval, improvements were made to enhance the efficiency and smooth operation of the supervisor approval process.
- Optimizing email functionality for reliable notifications, minor issues around SMTP functionality and email templates were resolved, enhancing the reliability and accuracy of email notifications for various actions and processes.
- OPSWAT Central Management UI improvements, fixed a number of glitches with MetaDefender MFT configuration on OPSWAT Central Management UI.
- UI improvements, fixed a number of UI glitches.
