CMS Release 3.280.0

We're excited to announce the release of Sportal365 CMS Version 3.280.0, which streamlines SEO workflows for translated content, finalizes automatic slug generation across the platform, and resolves several critical image management issues.

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For Editors:

Major Improvements:

Automated SEO Title and Slug for URL Translations: Streamlined workflow for translated articles:

• Auto-Generation: SEO title and slug now automatically generated and pre-filled when translation URLs are created
• Smart Conditions: Works when "Copy SEO title from main title" and "Generate automatically from SEO title" are enabled
• Time Saver: No need to manually edit titles or toggle checkboxes to trigger generation

Platform-Wide Automatic Slug Generation: Finalized and standardized across all content types:

• Feature Enabled Globally: Automatic slug generation now available for all projects
• Smart Defaults: New articles default to "Generate automatically from SEO title" checked
• Draft Respect: Articles created from drafts honor the saved draft checkbox value
• State Preservation: Editing existing articles loads the checkbox state from the article
• Full Coverage: Applied to Articles, Video, Gallery, Wiki, and Live Blog screens

Bug Fixes:

Critical Image Management Issues:

Getty/Imago Integration Stability:

• Crash Prevention: Fixed critical TypeError crash when using Getty/Imago images
• Reliable Saving: Save block operation now completes successfully
• Improved Stability: Enhanced third-party image provider integration
• Safe Usage: Editors can now safely use Getty and Imago images in content

Image Cropping Improvements:

• Boundary Constraint: Crop selector now properly constrained within image boundaries
• Valid Selections: Prevents invalid crop selections outside the image
• Accurate Output: Ensures crop output matches visible selection area
• Settings Preservation: Crop settings no longer reset when browser is resized

Image Block Enhancements:

• Pagination Stability: Adding/removing watermarks no longer redirects to page 1
• Current Position Maintained: Selected image remains visible after watermark actions
• Description Sync: Image descriptions now sync automatically between All Images and Image Blocky
• No Re-Selection Needed: Metadata updates without requiring image re-selection

Widget Fixes:

• Player H2H Blocky: Fixed own goals data mapping - now correctly uses own_goals element
• Data Accuracy: Own goals stats now render properly in the widget

UI Improvements:

• Watermark Button: "Add Watermark" button now hidden for Imago and Getty images
• Cleaner Interface: Prevents confusion with non-functional buttons for unsupported sources

For Developers:

Technical Improvements:

• Removed automatic_slug feature flag - functionality now platform-wide
• Enhanced SEO automation for URL translation workflow
• Fixed data-element mapping in Player H2H widget (own_goal → own_goals)
• Improved crop modal container resilience to viewport changes
• Enhanced image metadata synchronization between library and content blocks

🚀 Note: To experience the full benefits of CMS Version 3.280.0, please proceed with a logout and login.

We're particularly excited about the automated SEO generation for URL translations, which will significantly reduce manual work when creating multilingual content. The Getty/Imago stability fixes also ensure a more reliable experience when working with stock photography.

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.