<li>When the system Dokeos is switched into "Test server" mode, a clickable indicator appears in the footer. This indicator is visible by platform administrators only. (FS#4341)</li>
<li>A transliteration function has been added. Currently, it is used in uploading files. Files with non-English names get names that contain ASCII letters only, remaining readable in the corresponding language. Rationale: The PHP5 run-time environment does not manage file name encodings, adding such a non-native feature involves too much work. For avoiding character encoding problems, transliteration of file names is the possible solution. (FS#306)</li>
<li>An internationalization option has been added for improving sorting in arbitrary language. When the <ahref="http://php.net/manual/en/book.intl.php"target="_blank">intl</a> php-extension has been installed, various sorting routines exploit it for better sorting. Rationale: The PHP5 run-time environment does not provide native and reliable way of sorting UTF-8 strings. (FS#306)</li>
<li>The installation sript: The page about system requilements has been updated. Also, at the very beginning, a check has been added whether the <ahref="http://php.net/manual/en/book.mbstring.php"target="_blank">mbstring</a> php-extension is installed - see <ahref="http://dokeos.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=29548"target="_blank">the related forum topic</a>. (FS#306)</li>
<li>A new php-based configuration for the online editor has been implemented, see <i>dokeos/main/inc/lib/fckeditor/myconfig.php</i>. Also, toolbar definitions have been split in separate php-files within the directory <i>dokeos/main/inc/lib/fckeditor/toolbars/</i> . Customization of the editor is more convenient and flexible now. (FS#2867)</li>
<li>The online editor: A upgrade from FCKEditor 2.6.4 to <b>FCKEditor 2.6.4.1</b> has been implemented. (FS#4383)</li>
<li>The online editor: Several known bug-fixes from FCKEditor 2.6.5 SVN have been implemented, tickets <ahref="http://dev.fckeditor.net/ticket/2821"target="_blank">#2821</a>, <ahref="http://dev.fckeditor.net/ticket/2856"target="_blank">#2856</a>, <ahref="http://dev.fckeditor.net/ticket/2915"target="_blank">#2915</a>, <ahref="http://dev.fckeditor.net/ticket/3120"target="_blank">#3120</a>, <ahref="http://dev.fckeditor.net/ticket/3181"target="_blank">#3181</a>, <ahref="http://dev.fckeditor.net/ticket/3429"target="_blank">#3429</a>, <ahref="http://dev.fckeditor.net/ticket/3439"target="_blank">#3439</a>, <ahref="http://dev.fckeditor.net/ticket/3880"target="_blank">#3880</a>. (FS#2867)</li>
<li>The online editor: The simple file manager, the advanced file manager and the image manager have been integrated by default with the editor's dialog system. Thus, they work faster and in a more secure way. (FS#2867)</li>
<li>The online editor: Blocking copy/paste for trainees has been added. The feature is configurable through editing the toolbar definition files within the directory <i>dokeos/main/inc/lib/fckeditor/toolbars/</i> . (FS#2867)</li>
<li>The online editor: The <b>audio</b> plugin has been activated by default as an implementation of the "Insert audio / Audio properties" dialog. This new plugin is intended to replace the "MP3" plugin. (FS#2867)</li>
<li>The online editor: Configuration of the <b>mimetex</b> plugin has been reworked to gain simplicity. The procedure for configuration has been updated, see <ahref="http://www.dokeos.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=29594"target="_blank">the related forum topic</a>. (FS#2867)</li>
<li>A solution has been implemented for fixing the <ahref="http://bugs.adobe.com/jira/browse/FP-529"target="_blank">"__flash__removeCallback" bug</a>, which affects the media player on Internet Explorer browser. (FS#4378 and FS#2867)</li>
<h1>Dokeos 1.8.6 <spanstyle="font-style: italic;">Svalbard</span> - June 2009</h1>
<h3>Release notes - summary</h3>
<p>Dokeos 1.8.6 Svalbard is a major release including new features. </p>
<h3>New Features</h3>
<ul>
<li>FCKEditor 2.6.4, build 21629 added (FS#2528 and FS#2867)</li>
<li>Improvements to the profiling tool (previously called "User fields") to improve presentation and flexibility, and allow edition</li>
<li>Added new authorized charsets for learning path tool</li>
<li>Official code available in My Reporting (FS#2640)</li>
<li>Added possibility to switch fill-in-the-blanks answers (FS#2683)</li>
<li>Now hiding database password field with *** in install/upgrade procedure (FS#2680)</li>
<li>Added attempts limit to tests</li>
<li>Hide language form if only one language available</li>
<li>Added possibility for the course teacher and tutor to delete quiz attempts by users</li>
<li>Added possibility for session coaches to register external users directly to their session (FS#2700)</li>
<li>Added possibility to allow coach to access a defined number of days before and after a session (FS#2724)</li>
<li>Activates unique (ajax) and multiple (multiple select) inscriptions for courses and users in sessions (FS#2719)</li>
<li>Handling of sessions in tools has been improved : for example we can't see anymore an annoucment of another session (FS#2743)</li>
<li>Tests : In students results page, set the question comment in red when the student's answer is wrong. Set in green when the answer id good</li>
<li>New audio recorder in learning path</li>
<li>New mp3 player (FS#2977)</li>
<li>New Glossary tool (FS#3248)</li>
<li>Integrated the gradebook at course level (FS#3173)</li>
<li>New wiki tool (considerably improved, built on CoolWiki plugin) (FS#2873)</li>
<li>Remove possibility to delete system directories in documents tool (FS#1522)</li>
<li>Database server: no more need for special SQL modes for MySQL 5.0 to be turned off through the "sql_mode" setting. The Dokeos system does it internally (FS#2787)</li>
<li>Some low-level functions that intensively use the language translation sub-system have been optimized for speed (FS#3260)</li>
<li>Documents tool: The document-type icons have been made clickable (FS#3296)</li>
<li>Documents tool: Online editor has been disabled for HotPotatoes tests in order their functionality to be preserved (FS#3345)</li>
<li>Allow ZIP export of assignments for teacher and tutor </li>
<li>Added attach documents to Agenda</li>
<li>Added Web Services Interface (SOAP)</li>
<li>Added Google Maps support</li>
<li>Added Imagemap editor</li>
<li>Online editor: Inserting links to YouTube streaming service has been added (FS#2867)</li>
<li>Improved chat (open in new window option, smileys, teacher/learner difference and time indication for each message, user picture showing directly, possibility to hold several conversations in several courses at the same time)</li>
<li>Option to hide/show e-mail addresses to all users (FS#3244)</li>
<li>Added an introduction section for each group area (FS#3200)</li>
<li>New Global Agenda (FS#3391)</li>
<li>New Notebook tool in courses</li>
<li>Added reporting on the last connections of a user in the chat</li>
<li>Added link create course message to go directly to the course(SVN#17497)</li>
<li>Added ability to take partial surveys and finish them later (FS#2510)</li>
<li>New Survey Feature: Surveys without invitation mail (FS#3403)</li>
<li>Added Booking system (a.k.a Reservation 2 Extension) (FS#821)</li>
<li>Added user profiling fields in auto-registration page (FS#2666)</li>
<li>Added check for writeable status of session save path in installation directory (FS#2970)</li>
<li>Allow forum threads to be moved (FS#3460)</li>
<li>Minor - Added update information for quizzes (FS#3417)</li>
<li>Sending e-mails to all admin on user account creation confirmation (FS#3475)</li>
<li>Changed user profile setting defaults to make phone field disabled and picture enabled (FS#3474)</li>
<li>Added intermediary buttons in platform settings pages to avoid scrolling too much to apply atomic changes (FS#3473)</li>
<li>Simplify default platform language choice by adding quick icon (FS#3472)</li>
<li>Session admins can now add users to the portal (FS#3476)</li>
<li>Added Advanced File Manager (FCKEditor plugin) to improve flexibility in files upload (FS#2970)</li>
<li>Added New Message Tool (a.k.a Message 2 Plugin) (FS#3503)</li>
<li>Added Question difficulty level in Exercises (FS#3515)</li>
<li>Added Removed buggy audio recorder and added new MP3 player with easy upload (FS#3515)</li>
<li>Improved Survey export (SVN#17927)</li>
<li>Students can now view their uploaded works in Work tool (FS#3486)</li>
<li>Implemented
add to calendar an assignment with the date when it is completely
closed, also when you remove it from assignment tool, it's removed into
calendar too, the same case when it's edited, for that I had to change
the value of add_calendar field into student_publication_assignment
table, now when it's sent to calendar this value is the id into
calendar_event table, instead this value is 0.</li>
<li>Added Social tool + friend list (FS#3383)</li>
<li>Added introduction section to blog and course description (FS#3165)</li>
<li>Added import/export (CSV/XML) of extra user fields</li>
<li>Added ability to import users in XML and subscribe to visual code (FS#3552)</li>
<li>Added pChart v1.1.2 library to manage charts in Gradebook tool(FS#3718) and the Access details of a user </li>
<li>Added SHA1 as a possibility to encrypt user passwords (FS#3798)</li>
<li>Added global templates to use between courses (SVN#18955)</li>
<li>Added To change your password, you must enter your current password (SVN#19225)</li>
<li>Added New Dokeos stylesheets </li>
<li>Improvements to the User profile</li>
<li>Improvements to the Learning path display view (no more frames)</li>
