Release notes/12.0.0
From Convention Master Documentation
Release notes for version 12.0.0. March 3, 2025, 18:26:
This release contains all changes listed below
NEW Features:
- Cashier V2 - A new cashier ui and workflow optimised for quick onsite registration via Driver's License scans as well as integrated support for Square Terminal stations for payment and agreement capture.
- Con Store Fulfilment (Mantis 1463) - A new module that supports tracking/handling the pick of purchased items, useful for when swag pickup is with store/outside of reg room.
- Enhanced Driver License scanning/registration - In Cashier v2, scanning a Driver's License will show an improved results screen with registration status. Creating new users and registering on the spot with a scan is also now supported.
- Passwordless Kiosk Login via Email one-time link "OTP Login" - There is now a new kiosk first step that will allow users to log in by clicking a confirmation link sent to their email and remove the use of any kiosk passwords.
- Multi-attendee registration and payment during one kiosk session - The OTP Login kiosk adds support for adding multiple attendee registrations to their cart for a single payment. This will significantly improve the family registration process. **Note:** This requires the "Return to start" kiosk step to be active in your kiosk config to allow multi-user workflow.
- Mantis 869 - Con Store Module: new module for selling items in the con store through CM. Currently, it only supports integrated Square Terminal stations for payment. (other types like cash/ect comming soon)
- Mantis 1206 - Attendee Badge Display Code (layout/background) selection can now be edited through the bulk user editor.
- Mantis 1397 - Cashier V2 will now add families (or linked users) to the cart - When adding an attendee to the cart, and they have links to other attendees (such as child/parent), all users get added to the cashier cart.
- Mantis 1433 - Added payment gateway transaction number information to payment details in console to assist with refunds/payment lookup on payment provider website.
- Mantis 1438 - Fixed display issue on the UDF settings section when configuring a kiosk.
- Mantis 1440 - Added support for integrated payments through Square Terminals (standalone terminals - not readers attached to mobile devices). Cashier v2 and Con Store will initiate payment collection on the terminal and store the transaction ID in CM automatically.
- Mantis 1460 - Added printable schedule report for Event Grid Module - A report that can be given to staff/panelists with a list of every event they are part of.
- Mantis 1464 - Improved information display on items picked up or not on accounting tab of user profile.
- Mantis 1468 - Added staff satisfaction survey tool to cashier v2 system.
- Mantis 1469 - Added Driver License scanning support to the Manual Reg Entry page in the Registration console menu for account creation.
- Mantis 1475 - Corrected issue on artshow edit art screen where existing description didnt populate the edit form.
- Mantis 1477 - Corrected issue with payment step in kiosk not loading.
- Mantis 1478 - Fixed page crash when refunding items.
- Mantis 1484 - Add total processed to cashier report
- Mantis 1486 - Fixed issue with assigning permissions to low uid staff.
- Mantis 1488 - Added support to download all artshow/dealer den application responses as a CSV file.
- Mantis 1489 - Removed IP locking on kiosk sessions - This adds support for iPhone mobile users getting the session reset error due to Apple's changing privacy feature.
- Mantis 1490 - Activy on any tab will keep all tabs from logging out.
- Mantis 1498 - Cashier v2 birthday verification screen now has buttons to assist month entry.
- Mantis 1499 - User Admin - Staff account settings fixes: Added checkboxes for setting account expiry and set default comp balance to zero.
- Mantis 1505 - Fixed bug preventing the Arshow sale report PDF from generating.
- Mantis 1507 - Fixed USA zipcode location updater for the Map Attendee Location report.
- Mantis 1510 - Added support for using hCaptcha on registration kiosks.
- Various performance improvements and error handling enhancements.