We are thrilled to announce that we're inching ever closer to the stable release of Plane. Today, we bring to you version 0.7-dev of Plane, which introduces game-changing features that we are incredibly proud of: Plane Analytics, Gantt View, Custom Theming, and more.
But that's not where the improvements end. This release also encompasses critical bug fixes to significantly enhance user experience. Specifically, we've improved the kanban scroll and height interaction, making it notably better than before. Furthermore, we've made substantial upgrades to our Docker setup to ensure a seamless and trouble-free hosting experience. Let’s get into the notes.
✨ New Features
Introducing Plane Analytics
We are thrilled to announce the launch of Plane Analytics – Crystal clear, cutting-edge, crucial: Project Analytics for everyone. Absolutely free and open-source.
- Streamlined Interface: With Plane Analytics, we've simplified project analytics, making it more accessible to everyone. Our dashboard, your command center, offers a comprehensive view of your project’s progress, estimates, and issues.
- Versatile Analytics: Use Issue Count and Estimate on the Y-axis and various issue sub-properties on the X-axis. Customize your view to gain the insights you need.
- Data Grouping: Use stacked bar charts for enhanced grouping of different sub-properties. Visualize your data in the way that works best for you.
- Deep Dives: Plane Analytics allows you to drill down to Cycles and Modules, providing a detailed understanding of your project's state.
- Data Export: We've made data sharing easy with CSV exports. Share your insights with your team, stakeholders, or anyone interested.
We're excited to see how you use these new features to optimize your project management. Happy analyzing!
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Introducing Gantt Chart View (Dev-Release)
Today, we are super excited to unveil the new Gantt Chart view. Please be advised that this is a development release, and as such, there may be some unexpected hiccups along the way.
- Switch to Gantt Chart in just one-click, see the timelines based on
start_date,due_date,last_updated_date. - Enhance the planning of your Cycles and Modules using the Gantt View.
- More updates to Gantt Chart, coming soon.
Custom Theming
Now, you have the power to personalize your Plane interface to match your style and preferences. (#1028)
- Personalized Experience: Make Plane truly yours with custom themes. Add a personal touch to your project management experience by choosing colors and styles that match your vibe.
- Easy to Change: Switching between themes is as easy as a click. Explore different looks until you find the one that fits you best.
- Your Theme, Your Rules: Want to match your interface with your company colors? Or maybe you have a color that boosts your productivity? With custom theming, the choice is all yours!
⚒️ Improvements
- Cycle New UI - We've revamped the cycle UI for a cleaner, more intuitive user experience. (#1052)
- Lower Role User Cannot Update Higher Role User - Improved user role management to ensure that users with lower roles cannot alter the details of users with higher roles. (#1048)
- We've made fixes to ensure seamless updates for workspace and project members. (#1046)
- The horizontal scrolling issue in the Kanban board has been fixed for better experience. (#1038)
- We've polished page detail styling for a more appealing look and feel. Refined page block padding for a more organized and pleasing visual layout. (#1030, #1034)
- We’ve improved the breadcrumbs and tabs on the Workspace and Project settings page. (#1007)
- Your calendar view now showcases more properties, making scheduling and planning easier. (#1024)
⚙️ Bug Fixes
- We've fixed the issue with placeholder and AI response text not appending correctly in the textarea. (#1031)
- We've fixed the cycle date check endpoint for smoother updates and improved accuracy. (#1006)
- Addressed view issues mutation and enhanced the sidebar link highlight for better navigation. (#1025)
- The AI button functionality has been restored when creating a page block. (#1013)
- Calendar view mutation issue has been rectified for better date and event tracking. (#1042)
- Addressed issues with the rich text editor on issue detail to enhance your content creation process. (#1008)
- Multiple user interface refinements and bug fixes for an improved user experience. (#1043)
- We've adjusted the width of the issue due date selector for better usability. (#1033)
- Several minor bugs have been addressed for smoother operations. (#1000)
- The Docker setup has been refined for improved performance and stability. (#987)
- Issues with the single Docker file have been rectified. (#999)
- We've fixed layout height and overflow issues for a more seamless visual experience. (#1004)