FileCatalyst Workflow

Learn more about FileCatalyst Workflow by visiting https://www.goanywhere.com/products/filecatalyst/filecatalyst-workflow.

• Open JDK 8 (Corretto) is now required.

• Tomcat 9.0.X is now required (9.0.67 has known issues, 9.0.73 or newer is recommended)

• Third party FTP Servers are no longer supported (including IIS-FTP, Filezilla, ProFTPd and others)

• FileCatalyst Remote Web Admin must be enabled on the Direct Server and the web port must be provided in Workflow.

• FileCatalyst Direct Server 3.8.1 or higher is supported

• Older 4.X page templates are no longer supported

February 28, 2024

Version 5.1.6 - Build 130

February 28, 2024

• Using: FileCatalyst Direct Server 3.8.9 Build 92

• Using: FileCatalyst TransferAgent 3.8.9 Build 92

• Various security fixes

January 11, 2024

Version 5.1.6 - Build 126

January 11, 2024

• Using: FileCatalyst Direct Server 3.8.9 Build 30

• Using: FileCatalyst TransferAgent 3.8.9 Build 30

• Various security fixes

August 11, 2023

Version 5.1.6 - Build 114

August 11, 2023

• Various security fixes

May 1, 2023

Version 5.1.6 - Build 112

May 1, 2023

• Using: FileCatalyst Direct Server 3.8.7 Build 31

• Using: FileCatalyst TransferAgent 3.8.7 Build 27

• Various security fixes

Upgrading to 5.1.6:

If you are upgrading to FileCatalyst Workflow v5.1.6, from an older version of Workflow, and you are using the included HSQLDB, you must migrate to MySQL or MariaDB prior to upgrading. Please refer to the instructions linked here.

Deprecation Advisory (for future versions, beyond 5.1.6):

• Internal FileCatalyst Direct Server (provided merely for testing) will no longer be included as part of FileCatalyst Workflow, for versions beyond 5.1.6

• HSQLDB (provided merely for testing) will no longer be included as part of FileCatalyst Workflow, for versions beyond 5.1.6. Please migrate any deployments to MariaDB before upgrading to a version beyond 5.1.6

August 26, 2023

Version 5.1.5 - Build 49

August 26, 2022

• Using: FileCatalyst Direct Server 3.8.5 Build 85

• Using: FileCatalyst TransferAgent 3.8.5 Build 85

• Fixed: Using multiple FIELD(xyz) doesn't work in File Target location path in FC Sites

• Fixed: Workflow "current log" file is not being created in the expected location

• Prevent user from inadvertently setting the Site initial directory to an empty string

• Replace the Log4j library with the Logback library

• Help text updates

• Update End-of-life versions in Release Notes

• Various security fixes

• Modernized look and feel

• Various usability improvements

• Download site revisions

February 23, 2021

Version 5.1.4 - Build 1111

February 23, 2023

• Using: FileCatalyst Direct Server 3.8.2 Build 154

• Using: FileCatalyst TransferAgent 3.8.2 Build 154

• Temp File Names are now turned off by default

• Verify Integrity (MD5) is now turned off by default

• Downloading files from filearea throws a null pointer exception

• "Save password on computer" functionality has been removed

• Reloading config breaks file transfer

• Fixed several security vulnerabilities

• Chrome on Big Sur can not launch TA from Tray Icon

October 21, 2020

Version 5.1.3 - Build 1070

October 21, 2020

• Fixed: High packet loss on lower speeds when using TransferAgent

• Fixed: In TransferAgent installer, recommended install option does not delete the older version of TransferAgent

• Fixed: File Area not working in Internet Explorer, support of Internet Explorer will end on Nov. 30th 2020

• Fixed: Secure Authentication email template does not contain correct tracking number

• Fixed: Files uploaded via Request Files upload form, can't be easily identified, rename mask was added for files uploaded via Request Files

• Fixed: Wrong directory when sending distribution job for files selected from a file area

• Fixed: Communication error with internal FileCatalyst server on Linux

• Fixed: The "date" job data field type parses invalid dates incorrectly

• Fixed: "Request files here" icon appears to users with File Area access only

• Fixed: Two File Area icons appear on the main user menu when a 'job submission only' user is assigned to a File Area with 'My file Area' option enabled

• Using: FileCatalyst Direct Server 3.8.1 Build 103

• Using: FileCatalyst TransferAgent 3.8.1 Build 99

July 30, 2020

Version 5.1.2 - Build 1033

July 30, 2020

• Added: TLS 1.2 support

• Added: Make temp username more informative when using strict security

• Added: A scroll bar is added to New Job and File Area drop down menu items when there are many items on the list

• Added: Remote Admin Applets removed, only HTML Remote Admin is now supported

• Added: Users and temp users must change password on the next logon when they're sent a new password via email

• Fixed: View Logs in File Area not working

• Fixed: Remote Admin Connection to FC Server breaks after upgrading

• Fixed: Some Tags in email templates get corrupted up when saving non-default email template

• Fixed: In Form Upload, when XHR upload fails the user is never redirected to error

• Fixed: Database parameters field not working

• Fixed: Generating reports on large databases is slow

• Fixed: Confusing behaviour when TransferAgent shuts down due to inactivity while the web page is still loaded

• Fixed: mysql-connector updated to version 5.1.49

• Fixed: Submitting files from file area from a directory starting with _ is no longer allowed

• Fixed: Alignment for User and Job data fields on anonymous order forms

• Fixed: Not all dates displayed follow the format set in the language file via button.datePicker.format

• Fixed: User Profile Changed To User email template doesn't accept locale

• Fixed: Various end user messages and errors are not getting translated

• Fixed: The flag "Don't allow to use existing password" doesn't work

• Fixed: Reflected Cross-Site Scripting (XSS-r) vulnerability

• Fixed: JQuery was updated

• Fixed: Contact Operator emails are not getting translated

• Fixed: TwoWay_workflowdefault.properties for TransferAgent are not respected

• Fixed: Users can view Address Book Contacts of other users in the system

• Fixed: PW_USEDPASSWORDS column is cleared if it contains clear text passwords on legacy installations

• Fixed: Internal FC Server doesn't always work on Linux

• Fixed: Sensitive information in config.xml is not encrypted

• Fixed: {INITDIR} {USERNAME} tags in the path to group folder don't work

• Fixed: Usernames containing a white space are no longer allowed for both temporary and regular users

• Fixed: Image Video Preview

• Using: FileCatalyst Direct Server v3.8 Build 11

• Using: FileCatalyst TransferAgent v3.8 Build 10

March 30, 2020

Version 5.1.1 - Build 964

March 30, 2020

• Fixed: FileArea Session logs are not captured on Chrome, due to a code change in Chromium, see Disallow sync XHR on page dismissal

• Fixed: Date Picker not using user langauge

• Fixed: When sending distribution jobs and setting the Expiry Date to today, the link is expired for today. The link should work until midnight of the day the job was sent

• Fixed: Removed unused library .jar files

• Fixed: {APPLICATIONROOT} in email templates adds an extra whitespace

• Fixed: Regular Admin View Groups - Open Folder link is broken

• Fixed: Admin activities for FileAreas are not logged

• Fixed: Duplicate required field statements on Edit My profile for end user

• Fixed: On pages: Edit My Profile, Forgot Password and Invite Others, Submit and Cancel Buttons don't use the correct langauge

• Fixed: Not all items are translated on View Job Popup

• Using: FileCatalyst Direct Server v3.7.3 Build 37

• Using: FileCatalyst TransferAgent v3.7.3 Build 37

January 31, 2020

Version 5.1 - Build 947

January 31, 2020

• Added: "Request Files Here" feature, allows File Area users to Request files from outside users to upload into a chosen folder in a FileArea. Request File Here links can be configured to automatically expire after XX days

• Added: Ability to set multiple languages, each language is loaded dynamically based on the "Accept-Language" request header Administrators can create any number of language files based on POSIX Locales

• Added: Text contained in forms, job status and fields can now be loaded as a custom language property, to better support the new multi-language feature

• Added: Language parameter to email substitution tags, so the email templates can be created in multiple languages. Ex: {JOBINFO#FR}

• Added: TransferAgent installer now supports MacOS 10.15 Catalina with permission-based access prompts

• Added: TransferAgent Installer for Windows is now signed with Extended Validation (EV) Certificate

• Fixed: Users with Job Submission only status, assigned to a group with Shared Folder option checked, don't see the File Area icon in the main menu

• Fixed: Address Book for admin users is always empty

• Fixed: Don't delete temp user when a file transfer is ongoing, when navigating away from a file transfer page

• Fixed: List of users disappears after adding a user to a group

• Fixed: "Send Selected Files" is broken in IE11

• Fixed: In-line installer for TransferAgent in IE11

• Fixed: Download Location shows wrong download path when individual file is downloaded via UDP

• Fixed: User and password cookies are now secure and http only

• Fixed: Expired and archived jobs with enhanced security send multiple emails when download link is clicked

• Fixed: CSR Forgery protection broke links in the emails to admin, user to get files or view PDF for a job. Getting files from an email which contains a link to a tracking number was not affected.

• Fixed: The max length of FileCatalyst Server ID, Order Form ID, Group ID is now set to varchar(255)

• Fixed: When Internal FileCatalyst Server is used, and the Super Admin clicks on Remote Admin link, the host value may change

• Fixed: No error is reported if the Remote Admin Password is wrong in FileCatalyst Server when using 12480 HTTP Admin port

• Fixed: Error messages disappear on list users when show users per page is changed

• Fixed: Save merged language files alphabetically

• Fixed: Selected row in FileArea is now more visible

• Fixed: recipientemailCC field type not working unless the field ID is RecipientEmailCC

• Fixed: Missing email notifications when form upload fails

• Fixed: Two email notifications sent when upload fails via TransferAgent for a new Job

• Fixed: Request String sometimes is created against a non routable network address

• Fixed: Job, User Group List, "Add Field" is now alphabetised

• Fixed: Forgot Password email feature resets password for users with "User Can Change Password" check box unchecked in their profile

• Fixed: Form upload, shows a cryptic error when maximum number of concurrent connections is exceeded on the Direct Server

• Using: FileCatalyst Direct Server v3.7.3 Build 37

• Using: FileCatalyst TransferAgent v3.7.3 Build 37

August 2, 2019

Version 5.0.5 - Build 840

August 2, 2019

• Added: New setting "Job File Rename Mask" under FileCatalyst Servers, script execution. To allow mass rename of all the files being uploaded to Workflow

• Added: Import/Export users to/from CSV

• Added: XML Transformation based on an XSL file

• Added: New tag {USERNAME_REPLACE_CHARS} in Job Files Target Location and Job PDF, JSON and XML target location

• Added: New property to Field was added. Data URL - this option will fetch the data for the given field from a URL

• Added: New local and public host field for FileCatalyst Servers, to allow better integration with FileCatalyst Server Reverse Proxy

• Added: REST API is now used for creating temporary users/files on the FileCatalyst Direct Server when Strict Security is turned on. New field added to FileCatalyst Servers - Remote Admin HTTP Port. The time for creating the temporary accounts on FileCatalyst Server was greatly reduced.

• Fixed: Admin Overview page taking a long time to load

• Fixed: Broken pagination link on user list

• Fixed: Locked fields are not locked in order forms

• Fixed: Edit Contact in Address Book

• Fixed: Reject files containing reserved characters in the file name

• Fixed: Make sure that all cookies have secure flag set

• Fixed: Ability to connect to FC Servers with TLS 1.2 only support

• Fixed: Set autocomplete=off to all password fields

• Fixed: Several functional issues with Job Files Target Location and Job PDF, JSON and XML target location

• Fixed: Pagination for Jobs By Date report

• Fixed: Content-Security-Policy header

• Fixed: CSR Forgery protection, session TOKEN added to every link in the application on the end user pages (not admin)

• Fixed: Message AuthConfigFactory error: java.lang.reflect.InvocationTargetException error when accessing Tomcat 9.0.XX for the first time after deploying Workflow

• Fixed: Internal Direct Server doesn't startup properly when doing a clean install from the Windows Install file, subsequent restart of Tomcat Service fixes Internal Server issues.

• Using: (Workflow) FileCatalyst Direct Server v3.7.3 Build 25

• Using: (Workflow) FileCatalyst TransferAgent v3.7.3 Build 25

March 4, 2019

Version 5.0.4 - Build 896

March 4, 2019

• Added: Make TA install Optional on download, even if the default download method is set to TA

• Added: Show FileArea data usage on the admin dashboard and on the data usage summary report

• Added: Caching of data usage summary report on admin Dashboard

• Fixed: HotFolder Job submission when Strict Security is enabled

• Fixed: Updated default upload methods and protocols to TA and auto, make all protocols available even if the method is http download only

• Fixed: Prevent infinite loop when creating temp user for strict security fails

• Fixed: Notify sender when the job is downloaded drop-down is now always visible on edit job

• Fixed: acceptEmail field for user not being saved

• Fixed: Banned IP filters start blocking all requests under certain conditions

• Fixed: Don't allow to go from edit job straight to my file area without first cancelling the job

• Fixed: Minimum and recommended TA versions now work with FileArea

• Fixed: Fixing null-pointer when password is not provided from HotFolder

• Fixed: Added trailing slashes to temp user home directory so things will work with accounts pointing to object storage

• Fixed: Cancelling of form upload form (not octet stream)

• Fixed: Margin formatting for help text for orderform fields

• Fixed: Files uploaded using Hotfolder to workflow filearea end up in root when strict security is enabled.

• Fixed: New account registered does not send email to admin

• Fixed: putFileLocal when uploading via HTTP Servlet

• Fixed: Always show preferredServer on the admin side if we have more than one site created

• Using: (Workflow) FileCatalyst Direct Server v3.7.3 Build 14

• Using: (Workflow) FileCatalyst TransferAgent v3.7.3 Build 13

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