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Version 8.5

15/07/2026

New Features

  • Photos can now be captured in landscape mode.
  • Flash in now supported when capturing photos in the app.
  • Added notifications for both mandatory and optional app updates. 
  • Added a “Check for updates” option in Settings.
  • Your current app version is now displayed in Settings.
  • The Pin number is now shown when editing a Pin.
  • Introduced “No Drawing Mode” – complete work without needing a drawing plan to drop pins.

Improvements

  • Enhanced photo reliability: actions taken on a Pin are now logged, and any corrupted or broken images are automatically flagged for review.
  • Improved backend performance to support multiple users running actions at the same time.
  • Resized Pins in the app for improved visibility.
  • Improved the pin selection experience on the Email screen.
  • Added a confirmation prompt when exiting the Admin section in the mobile app, to help prevent accidental exits.
  • Added tooltips to the bottom navigation menu on mobile.
  • Aligned the Exit button styling on the admin screen with the rest of the app for a more consistent look.
  •  Updated the bottom navigation bar layout for landscape mode.
  • Restricted access to Logout, Settings, Email, and Admin while a mandatory update is in progress, to prevent issues mid-update.
  • Improved drawing plan positioning in Mobile Web View.
  • The app now supports three-part version numbers (e.g. 8.5.2)

Fixes

  • Fixed an issue where the Done button on Camera Capture could be tapped before image processing had finished.
  • Fixed an issue where photos taken with the camera appeared cropped at the top and the bottom
  • Fixed an issue where the Notes section wasn’t visible when editing, if notes hadn’t originally been added via the app.
  • Fixed a syncing issue that could cause the app to get stuck on the loading screen.

Version 8.4

04/06/2026

Fixes

Fixed an issue where comments on form questions were not being saved.

Version 8.3

04/05/2026

Fixes

Corrected an issue where the Sing-up URL on the login screen redirected to the incorrect page.

Version 8.2

05/05/2026

New Feature

  • Implemented a dark mode feature into the app.
  • Added an ‘Update’ button into the app which redirected users to the appropriate app store when a mandatory update is required.

Improvements

  • Updated all pop-ups with a consistent design.
  • Made the Admin section mobile-friendly.
  • Opened the Admin Web view without the app bar and bottom navigation, with a top ‘Exit’ action.
  • Improved iPad/tablet camera UI for landscape orientation.

Version 8.1

23/04/2026

Fixes

  • Corrected a Database log error.
  • Fixed a drawing image resolution.

Version 8.0

22/04/2026

New Features

  • Added Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) to provide an additional layer of account security.
  • Added push notifications to help users stay informed about important updates and actions.
  • Added a Forms to Submit section to the Home Screen for quick access to outstanding forms.
  • Added a Drawings to Submit section to the Home Screen.
  • Added a Recent Drawings section with a View More option for easier access to recently used drawings.
  • Added an Image Sync button to provide greater visibility of image synchronisation status.
  • Introduced the ability to save pins as Drafts before submission.
  • Added support for multiple service and material types within a single pin.
  • Enhanced pin notes with new functionality and formatting options.
  • Added the pin name to submission and information popups for improved visibility.

Improvements

  • Updated the login screen with an improved design and user experience.
  • Added support for both portrait and landscape orientations across the application.
  • Improved environment selection and switching.
  • Enhanced project and drawing lists to display recently worked on items first.
  • Added a dedicated drawing list view for easier navigation.
  • Introduced filtering, sorting and favourites functionality for drawings.
  • Improved drawing navigation by users to swipe on drawings to quickly view or submit them.
  • Refreshed the create pin and edit pin user interface.
  • Enhanced confirmation popups with options to keep delete or cancel and remain on the current screen.
  • Improved the layout of location and notes fields to provide more usable screen space.
  • Improved the audit and pin synchronisation process for greater reliability.
  • Added clear visual indicators for drawing synchronisation status, including a yellow sync indicator and updates to the ‘+’ action icon.

Fixes

  • Fixes issues relating to notification delivery and handling.

Version 8.5

15/07/2026

New Features

  • Introduced No Drawing Mode – complete work via a list instead of a drawing plan.
  • Version Management now supports three-part app version numbers (e.g. 8.5.2)

Improvements

  • Increased session timeout to 2 hours for a smoother admin experience.
  • Improved the Drawing screen experience in Mobile Web View.
  • Updated the columns shown in the Admin Centre Project List for improved clarity.
  • After creating a new item, you’re now automatically redirected to that page.
  • Improved the design of the Image Popup.
  • Streamlined RAMS signing into a single, combined process.
  • Updated the location of Installation Guides for easier access.
  • Enhanced the Form Image Popup.
  • Added text highlighting within Forms.
  • Updated the Report PDF UI.
  • Improved the Item List UI based on user feedback.

Fixes

  • Fixed an issue where client names containing an apostrophe couldn’t be selected in the Report Section dropdown.
  • Fixed an issue preventing admin users from using the left-hand panel on the Form List screen.
  • Fixed a Dark Mode display issue on the Drawing Audit filters.
  • Fixed an issue where the Notes section wasn’t visible when editing, if notes hadn’t originally been added via the app.
  • Fixed UI issues in the Client User Login section.
  • Fixed a glitch affecting the Restore Project feature.

Version 8.2.6

03/07/2026

Fixes

Fixed an issue where edited form templates could not be edited.

Version 8.2.5

03/07/2026

Improvements

Updated the VAT label for a specific company

Version 8.2.4

08/06/2026

Improvements

Updated the Free Trial calendar URL

Version 8.2.3

21/05/2026

Improvements

Updated the Welcome Email link.

Version 8.2.1

05/05/2026

Improvements

  • Updated the side menu to open from the right hand side.
  • Hid the PDF Report option in mobile view.
  • Improved project location map auto-scaling based on the geofence radius.

Fixes

  • Fixed a UI responsiveness issue.
  • Resolved a missing subheading when no records are present in mobile view.
  • Corrected the audit time during ghost login in the Admin Panel.

Version 8.2

28/04/2026

Fixes

  • Fixed fire rating sorting mismatch with the Admin Panel.

Version 8.1

23/04/2026

Improvements

  • Updated the Welcome Email.
  • Updated the app code version.

Version 8.0

22/04/2026

New Features

  • Added Multi-Factory Authentication (MFA) for enhanced account security.
  • Added MFA audit logging for improved security tracking.
  • Introduced configurable MFA conditions and enforcement rules.
  • Add the ability to create and manage risk assessments and method statements within projects.
  • Added support for multiple drawings within PDF Project drawings.
  • Added a rich text editor for project pin notes.
  • Added device type capture to the Audit Trail.
  • Added a new service type: Linear Length.
  • Added audit tracking for draft pins.

Improvements

  • Improved the MFA user interface and verification process.
  • Improved project image upload validation and filtering.
  • Improved measurement handling by supporting automatic millimetre (mm) and metre (m) conversion, with metres (m) set as the default unit.
  • Increased user session timeout duration to 2 hours.
  • Improved Fire Rating ordering consistency across the App and Admin Centre.
  • Enhanced handling of client user email management within FireArrest.

Fixes

  • Fixed an issue where Fire Rating ordering was inconsistent between the App and Admin Centre.

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