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  • March 21, 2020

    Software Capture for PC (v10.5.1) Released to United States, Canadian and European Union Zones

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    We have successfully published a new version of the YuJa Software Capture for PC application to all geographic zones.

    1. New Configurable Recording Toolbar with Built-in Audio Confidence Monitor
      A new Recording Toolbar is available that provides a built-in audio confidence monitor with the ability to configure how the toolbar appears including the option to always show the Recording Toolbar while logged in.

    2. Ability to Adjust, Move, and Stretch the Screen Capture Region Once Selected
      The customized screen region now has adjustable edges with a clear size indicator within the window.

    3. More Attractive 3, 2, 1 Countdown
      Improved the optional 3, 2, 1 countdown to be more modern and attractive.
    4. Improved Fault Tolerance and Indicator when a Source Fails Mid-Recording
      If a source disconnects mid-recording, the recording will now display an indicator on the Confidence Monitor and continue with the remaining sources.

    5. Improved Quick Installer Robustness with Improve Diagnostic of Missing .NET Components
      The Quick installer now provides prescriptive guidance when the .NET Framework is not fully installed.

    6. Smaller Improvements
      • #169899798 – PC Capture – Resolved issue where the Shared Profile saved in a previously installed Software Capture did not appear in a newly installed Software Capture application.
      • #170628100 – PC Capture – Resolved issue where the timestamps for internal audio recordings were could be incorrect in some cases.
      • #153562174 – PC Capture – Added a clearer highlight selected for the selected folder.
      • #158150658 – PC Capture – Disallow creation of empty profiles that do not have audio, video or screen sources.
      • #170658249 – PC Capture – Resolved issue with IP camera connectivity that could cause the Software Capture application to crash.
      • #170404097 – PC Capture – Resolved issue where clicking on Delete after a session ends due to an abnormal session termination does not delete the recording file.
      • #170659006 – PC Capture – Resolved issue where a user is able to execute the Quick Installer multiple times by clicking and installing the downloadable file over and over again.
      • #157519432 – PC Capture – Ability to expand the Media Channel window to be able to better view long Media Channel names (typically originating from long LMS course strings).
      • #167896950 – PC Capture – Improved accessibility of Software Capture user interface with additional screenreader-readable hover text added to all buttons.
      • #154973664 – PC Capture – Recording Toolbar enables user to have a docked toolbar with recording capabilities when logged in.
  • March 8, 2020

    Video Conferencing Update – March 2020 Release

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    A new Video Conferencing release is now available that provides new viewing and localization options, as well as, several smaller improvements and fixes.

    1. New Views Option to Show Video-Only, Sharing-Only and Everything Views
      Users now have more flexible viewing options within a video conferencing including the ability to toggle between the video streams, the sharing panel, and everything-at-once.

    2. French Localization Support of Video Conferencing
      As part of an initiative to provide users with dynamic language options across all our products, the Video Conferencing is the first product in our portfolio to be localized. Users can now select from French or English within their My Account settings to see the UI updated to French. Please note: Localizing the Enterprise Video Platform web application in a similar manner is on our roadmap for Summer 2020.

    3. Smaller fixes and improvements
      About a dozen smaller fixes and improvements are also included. Highlights include:

      • #170680657 – Resolved issue where the meeting title was not properly reflected in the Notification tab of the Video Platform
      • #169652427 – Resolved issue where the Invitee URL was not sharable in all cases.
      • #169153329 – Resolved a potential race condition that could cause the video stream “loading dots” to remain.
      • #162100138 – Notification Bell icon now displays actual meeting title instead of displaying a generic meeting name.
      • #171390971 – Resolved issue where attendees who join a meeting before the owner changes the view, the follower and main presenter’s views do not match.
      • #171190930 – Resolved issue which caused some video conference recordings to remain in a “stuck” status despite being complete.
  • March 7, 2020

    United States and European Union Instances – Semi-Monthly RC20200229 Released

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    We have successfully pushed an update to all instances residing in the United States and the European Union. For a summary of the release, please refer to the corresponding tag for Canadian zones.

  • February 8, 2020

    Canadian and European Union Instances – Semi-Monthly RC20200131 Released

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    We have successfully pushed an update to all instances residing in Canada and the European Union. For a summary of the release, please refer to the corresponding tag for United States zones.

  • January 11, 2020

    Software Capture for Apple (v3.12) and Software Capture for PC (v10.3.0) Released to Canadian and European Union Zones

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    We have released a new Software Capture for PC version (10.3.0) and Software Capture for Apple version (3.12) to all instances located in Canada and the European Union. For a summary of the release, please refer to the corresponding tag for United States zones.

  • December 14, 2019

    Canadian and European Union Instances – Semi-Monthly RC20191206 Released

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    We have successfully pushed an update to all instances residing in Canada and the European Union. For a summary of the release, please refer to the corresponding tag for United States zones.

  • November 16, 2019

    Canadian and European Union Instances – Semi-Monthly RC20191108 Released

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    We have successfully pushed an update to all instances residing in Canada and the European Union. For a summary of the release, please refer to the corresponding tag for United States zones.

  • October 22, 2019

    Software Capture for PC Version 9.1.0 Released to US, Canada and European Union Zones

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    We have released a new Software Capture for PC version (9.1.0) that introduces the SmartUpload algorithm for recording uploads, improved error alerts for remotely scheduled captures and 15+ smaller improvements and fixes. Please note that this release has been pushed out to all instances within the United States, Canada and European Union zone.

    1. New Software Capture Confidence Monitor User Interface
      Matching the recently released user interface on Apple, the PC-based Capture application now has a similar look-and-feel with larger Action Buttons for key actions.
    2. SmartUpload Capability Introduced for PC
      Implemented SmartUpload algorithm that is able to perform better on low-bandwidth, rural and high-latency connections. This should reduce situations where weak or intermittent connections result in slow uploads due to frequent disconnections.
    3. Default Location for Recorded Media Changed to My Media Top-Level Folder
      Changed the default location where captures go to the top-level Media Collection rather than the Default Collection. This change was made so that novice users who record will see their recording available immediately after clicking on My Media, rather than having to go into the Default Collection sub-folder.
    4. Highlights of Smaller Fixes and Improvements
      In addition to the new features, this release also includes about a dozen smaller fixes and product improvements. Highlights include:
      • #164422008 – More consistent behavior between PC and Appl for reporting errors when attempting capture application is logged out
      • #167544937 – Resolved issue where the incorrect hover text was displayed for the New Shared Profile button.
      • #164422000 – Added ability to establish a default retention period for Raw video source recordings.
      • #155787342 – Updated the UI message shown after a recording is completed to clarify where to find the recording.
      • #167944814 – Transitioned some outdated references to YuJa Software Station to the revised product SKU of YuJa Software Capture
      • #168444677 – Resolved issue where two identical webcams of the same make and model could not always be simultaneously used for a recording.
      • #168906166 – Reduced the file size of the raw audit log information used for troubleshoot or debug purposes.
      • #154578548 – Resolved issue which could result in multiple YuJa taskbar icons showing up in the Windows Notification Tray.
  • October 19, 2019

    Canadian and European Union Instances – Semi-Monthly RC20191011 Released

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    We have successfully pushed an update to all instances residing in Canada and the European Union. For a summary of the release, please refer to the corresponding tag for United States zones.

  • September 25, 2019

    Software Capture for Apple Version 3.1.1 Released to US, Canada and European Union Zone

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    We have released a new Software Capture for Apple version (3.1.1) that introduces the SmartUpload algorithm for recording uploads, improved error alerts for remotely scheduled captures and a dozen smaller improvements and fixes. Please note that this release has been pushed out to all instances within the United States, Canada and European Union zone.

    1. SmartUpload Capability Introduced
      Implemented SmartUpload algorithm that is able to perform better on low-bandwidth, rural and high-latency connections. This should reduce situations where weak or intermittent connections result in slow uploads due to frequent disconnections.
    2. Improved Error Notification for Remotely Scheduled Recordings
      For remotely scheduled capture sessions – both impromptu and scheduled – if the Apple Capture application is unable to use a selected source, the log will provide specific error details.
    3. Highlights of Smaller Fixes and Improvements
      In addition to the new features, this release also includes about a dozen smaller fixes and product improvements. Highlights include:

        #166679532 – Clarified the branding of the YuJa Software Capture for Apple by changing the name in the installer from YuJa Software Station.
        #167445173 – Improved the compatibility of the user interface with Apple Dark Mode settings.
        #167986269 – During proctoring mode, using the End Recording keyboard shortcut could generate repeated messages.
        #167986233 – Improved the error message when a proctoring setup is invalid. This could include not providing at least one valid camera input and valid audio input.
        #168067046 – Improved source synchronization for confidence monitor review which should eliminate the likelihood of a mis-aligned confidence monitor source.
        #168208229 – Resolved issue where a proctoring session’s Photo ID Preview could have a blank ID shown within the preview window.
        #167343077 – Improved compatibility with advanced audio mixers such as the Scarlet 2i2 audio mixer.
        #168089145 – Clarified the wording of the Days to Keep Recordings.
        #168547722 – Resolved issue the Registration Window does not auto-close after the Register process is complete.
        #168653924 – Minor UI improvements to the Software Capture UI including a more modern button interface for the Select Collection and Select Group options.

    4. Small UI Improvements to Confidence Monitor Window
      Minor UI improvements to the Software Capture UI including a more modern button interface for the Select Collection and Select Group options.