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

August 2024

Version 5.1.7 - Build 139

August 22, 2024

Fixes

• Security fixes: CVE-2024-6632

• Security fixes: CVE-2024-6633

June 2024

Version 5.1.6 - Build 139

June 21, 2024

Fixes

• Multiple security fixes.

Version 5.1.6 - Build 135

June 7, 2024

Fixes

• Multiple security fixes. An upgrade is mandatory to prevent interrupted TransferAgent functionality.

Version 5.1.6 - Build 133

June 4, 2024

Fixes

• Multiple security fixes.

February 2024

Version 5.1.6 - Build 130

February 28, 2024

Updates

• Using: FileCatalyst Direct Server 3.8.9 Build 92

• Using: FileCatalyst TransferAgent 3.8.9 Build 92

Fixes

• Various security fixes

January 2024

Version 5.1.6 - Build 126

January 11, 2024

Updates

• Using: FileCatalyst Direct Server 3.8.9 Build 30

• Using: FileCatalyst TransferAgent 3.8.9 Build 30

Fixes

• Various security fixes

August 2023

Version 5.1.6 - Build 114

August 11, 2023

Fixes

• Various security fixes

May 2023

Version 5.1.6 - Build 112

May 1, 2023

Updates

• Using: FileCatalyst Direct Server 3.8.7 Build 31

• Using: FileCatalyst TransferAgent 3.8.7 Build 27

Fixes

• Various security fixes

August 2023

Version 5.1.5 - Build 49

August 26, 2022

Enhancements

• Modernized look and feel

• Various usability improvements

• Download site revisions

• Replaced the Log4j library with the Logback library

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

Updates

• Using: FileCatalyst Direct Server 3.8.5 Build 85

• Using: FileCatalyst TransferAgent 3.8.5 Build 85

• Help text updates

• Updated End-of-life versions in Release Notes

Fixes

• 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

• Various security fixes

February 2021

Version 5.1.4 - Build 1111

February 23, 2023

Updates

• 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

Fixes

• Fixed: Downloading files from filearea throws a null pointer exception

• Fixed: "Save password on computer" functionality has been removed

• Fixed: Reloading config breaks file transfer

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

• Fixed several security vulnerabilities

October 2020

Version 5.1.3 - Build 1070

October 21, 2020

Updates

• Using: FileCatalyst Direct Server 3.8.1 Build 103

• Using: FileCatalyst TransferAgent 3.8.1 Build 99

Fixes

• 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

July 2020

Version 5.1.3 - Build 1033

July 30, 2020

Enhancements

• 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

Updates

• Using: FileCatalyst Direct Server v3.8 Build 11

• Using: FileCatalyst TransferAgent v3.8 Build 10

Fixes

• 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

March 2020

Version 5.1.1 - Build 964

March 30, 2020

Updates

• Using: FileCatalyst Direct Server v3.7.3 Build 37

• Using: FileCatalyst TransferAgent v3.7.3 Build 37

Fixes

• 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

January 2020

Version 5.1 - Build 947

January 31, 2020

Enhancements

• 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

Updates

• Using: FileCatalyst Direct Server v3.7.3 Build 37

• Using: FileCatalyst TransferAgent v3.7.3 Build 37

Fixes

• 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

August 2019

Version 5.0.5 - Build 840

August 2, 2019

Enhancements

• 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.

Updates

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

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

Fixes

• 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.

March 2019

Version 5.0.4 - Build 896

March 4, 2019

Enhancements

• 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

Updates

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

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

Fixes

• 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

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