October Kintone product updates will take effect on October 14, 2024.
Overview
Feature Improvements
Mobile Updates
API Updates
Preview Upcoming New Features
- Specification Changes for JavaScript API's Language Property
- Introducing New REST API Feature for Managing Inline Editing Permissions
Other Updates
Feature Improvements
New File Importing Method Implemented for Improved Performance in Kintone
The default file import method on the file import page has been updated to the New File Import Method.
Previously, it used the original method, which caused performance issues in Kintone and resulted in slower operations. The Kintone development team has implemented a more stable importing method to minimize performance issues.
Find out more about this update and its benefits in our August updates.
Import from File page after update:
Please take note of the following updates regarding the File Import Method:
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Description |
Remarks |
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August 2024 Updates |
The New File Import Method is now available |
Until the February 2025 updates, the New File Import Method can be disabled via the update options. |
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October 2024 Updates |
The New File Import Method will become the default import method |
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December 2024 Updates |
The Current File Import Method will not be available |
Mobile Updates
The latest update to the Kintone mobile app for Android now allows users to preview PDF files directly within the app. Before this update, users had to rely on external apps to view PDF attachments. With this enhancement, users can seamlessly review the contents of PDF files without leaving the Kintone mobile app, streamlining their workflow and saving time.
- You need to update your Kintone mobile app to take advantage of this new feature. An update that includes this new feature will be released in October.
- Similar functionality is already available on the Kintone mobile app for iOS.
API Updates
Kintone has updated the Kintone REST API to use standard HTTP status codes for errors. Previously, the API used a non-standard HTTP status code of 520 in case of an error. To improve the clarity and understanding of our users, we are transitioning to standard HTTP status codes.
This change is aimed at enhancing the service's maintainability and stability.
This update was included in the September 2024 updates as one of the preview upcoming new features.
Preview Upcoming New Features
Specification Changes for JavaScript API's Language Property
In Kintone's latest update, the specification changes will be made to the return value of the language property in the JavaScript API to obtain information about logged-in users. Stay informed about these updates to ensure smooth integration and utilization of the Kintone platform.
- If Kintone's language is Traditional Chinese, the return value will change from 'zh' to 'zh-TW'.
- If the language setting is Use web browser settings and Kintone does not support the language used in the web browser, the return value will change to 'en'.
These changes will allow JavaScript to identify the language used in Kintone, even when different languages, such as traditional and simplified Chinese, are used within the same country or region.
For further details on this development, please visit the developer network at https://kintone.dev/en/news/api-updates/2024-09-4th/
- October 2024 Updates: Preliminary release through Preview Upcoming New Features
- December 2024 Updates: Official release (with support for Disable New Features)
Introducing New REST API Feature for Managing Inline Editing Permissions
Kintone introduces a new REST API feature that allows users to retrieve and update the inline editing permission settings for the record list view in the Kintone app settings. This enhancement provides greater flexibility and control for managing inline editing permissions.
For further details on this exciting development, please visit the developer network at https://kintone.dev/en/news/api-updates/2024-09-5th/.
Other Updates
Available Update Options
Update Options is a tool that allows administrators to control how Kintone updates are applied. Administrators can choose when to roll out updates to their team using the options.
To access Update Options, click the gear wheel to the left of the search bar and select Kintone Administration. Select Update Options under Other.
For October the following features will be applied to the Update Options:
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Available Feature |
Notes |
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Disable New Features*
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REST API for Changing Space Where App Belongs |
The feature can be disabled until the November update is released
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Visual Flow Diagram Display Now Available in Process Management Settings |
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Discontinuation of the Tour Feature |
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| Improved Error Handling for Formula Input in App Settings | |||
| Enhanced REST API for Retrieving Imported Plug-ins | |||
| Enhanced REST API Functionality for Managing Plug-ins | |||
| Utilize REST API to Access Unimported Plug-ins | |||
| Enhanced Control and Access with REST API for App Retrieval | |||
| Easily Add Plug-ins to Your App Using REST API | |||
| Enhanced App Settings Management | |||
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Introducing the Apps Referencing This App Feature for Effortless App Maintenance |
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Enhanced Control Over Editing and Deletion of Records in the List View |
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This feature can be disabled until the February update is released |
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| Streamline Your Record Editing Process with Double-Click Editing | |||
| Obtaining App Icon URLs with JavaScript API | |||
| Improved API Access for Field Settings and New API Capabilities for Accessing Referenced App Information | |||
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Preview New Features
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New Features in Development*
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Kintone System Administration Gets a Design Infrastructure Update to Enhance Development Efficiency |
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Introducing Maintenance Mode |
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* You can find the latest updates on the Update Options page in Kintone System Administration. These updates may occur outside of regular updates.
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