CMS Release 3.266.0

New visual crop indicators, expanded image ratios, unified Live Blog categories, and important bug fixes for better content management.

We're excited to announce the release of Sportal365 CMS Version 3.266.0, which introduces visual crop indicators, enhanced image management tools, and several interface improvements to streamline your content creation workflow.

 

🚀 Note: To experience the full benefits of CMS Version 3.266.0, please proceed with a logout and login.

 

For Editors:

New Features:

Visual Crop Status Indicator:

  • Enhanced Image Management: Displays crop indicator on already-cropped images
  • Universal Access: Works in both image library and the article editor
  • Smart Detection: Uses existing backend crop data for accurate status display
Screenshot at Sep 03 08-29-11

Expanded Image Cropping Options:

  • New Aspect Ratio: Added "40:21 (1200x630)" option to aspect ratio dropdown
  • Better Flexibility: More cropping options for diverse content needs

Live Blog Category System Unification:

  • Standardized Display: Categories now organized in hierarchical tree display
  • Consistent Interface: Aligns Live Blog category interface with other CMS areas
  • Improved Organization: Better category navigation and selection

Smart Search Visual Enhancement:

  • Logo Display: Now displays logos for single auto-tagging results
  • Enhanced Recognition: Covers teams, players, tournaments, and competitions

Widget Improvements:

  • Lineups Widget: Now correctly saves configuration for enabled/disabled Coach and Formations information
  • H2H Statistics: Fixed statistics order and mismatch between "Statistics to be shown" and preview

Interface Updates:

  • Label Rebranding: "News Forge" has been renamed to "URL Translation" in the main menu for clearer functionality
Screenshot at Sep 03 10-44-01

Bug Fixes:

Empty Article Content Editor:

  • Functionality Restored: Fixed blockies and "+" icon disappearing after saving empty articles

Image Cropping Tool:

  • Display Fix: Crop rectangle now displays correctly when reopening crop tool
  • Coordinate Accuracy: Resolved positioning issues despite coordinates being stored correctly in API

Live Blog Status Filtering:

  • Filter Recognition: Fixed issue where capitalized "Status" parameter was ignored
  • Accurate Filtering: Inactive/archived items no longer appear in "Active" filtered lists

Editorial List Management:

  • Crash Prevention: Fixed CMS crash (TypeError) when clearing status filter in Editorial list Edit content screen

For Developers:

API Improvements:

  • Content API Enhancement: /lists endpoint now includes slug field for sports entities
  • Use Case: Enhanced functionality for Tags & Sports Connections section
  • Enhanced crop indicator functionality using existing /images/{id} API data
  • Improved status filtering logic for Live Blog content

🚀 Note: To experience the full benefits of CMS Version 3.266.0, please proceed with a logout and login.

 

We encourage you to explore the new visual crop indicators and enhanced image management tools. These improvements are designed to make your content creation process more efficient and intuitive.

 

As always, your feedback helps us continue improving the Sportal365 platform.

Thank you for your continued support and dedication to creating outstanding sports content with Sportal365.