Release Notes - Inforiver Matrix Premium Version 2.4.0
We are thrilled to announce the release of Version 2.4.0 of our software, packed with exciting new features, improvements, and bug fixes. This update brings a range of enhancements to optimise your user experience and boost productivity. Below are the key highlights of this release:
Aggregation
- New UI for Manage Aggregation: We've introduced a fresh and intuitive user interface for managing aggregations, making data aggregation easier and more efficient.
Autofit
- Word Wrap and Auto Fit options for Measure on Rows Layout: Now you can choose to enable word wrap and auto-fit options for measures in the rows layout, ensuring your data is presented just the way you want it.
Column Headers
- Word Wrap for Column Dimension Header: Column dimension headers now support word wrap, ensuring that lengthy headers are displayed correctly.
- Detect Time/Date Format: The matrix can now modify time/date formats in columns and rows for direct query use case from Display Tab.
Copyseries/Forecast
- Reset Measure Header Option: We've added the ability to reset measure headers, providing more control and flexibility when working with data.
Data Input
- Multi-Select Ellipsis Option: In multi-select data input, you can now display ellipsis options in two different ways, enhancing data input flexibility.
Display
- Display Negative Values as Positive: You can now choose to display negative values as positive, offering a different perspective on your data.
- Hierarchy Row Totals Top Padding: For grid and financial templates in the Display tab's hierarchy, you can set the top padding value to "1," ensuring consistent formatting.
- Option to Draw Borders: We've added an option to draw borders for grids, enhancing the visual clarity of your data.
- Increase Scroll Bar Width: We've increased the width of the scroll bar for improved navigation.
- All native dropdowns have been replaced with custom dropdowns for a more consistent and user-friendly interface.
Flexi Filter
- Relative Filtering for Date Hierarchy: The Inforiver Matrix Filter now supports relative filtering for date hierarchies, making it easier to analyze time-based data.
- Save Filter in Matrix: You can now save filters directly within the matrix, simplifying the filtering process.
Formula Editor
- Pin Formula Bar: The formula bar can now be pinned when you click on any cell in Insert Formula Measure/Column, providing a more streamlined formula editing experience.
- Define Not Applicable Values as Zero Globally: We've added an option to globally define not applicable values as zero in formulas.
- Highlight Brackets: Brackets are now highlighted when using formulas, improving formula readability.
Header & Footer
- New Header Preset: We've introduced a new header preset that allows you to select rows, enhancing report customization.
IBCS - Charts
- Differentiate Parent and Child Rows: In all charts, parent rows are now distinguished from child rows by decreasing the row height of child rows.
- Cell Customization Options: You can now customize cell colors and patterns in all chart types.
- Waffle Chart Alignment: Waffle charts now align perfectly in the center based on row height, enhancing the visual appeal of your charts.
Insert Measures/Columns
- Formula Window Focus Mode: When formulas are too long, you can now enable a focus mode inside the formula window for easier editing.
- Number Format for Insert Rows: Number formatting options have been added for inserted rows.
Invert
- Invert Specific Cells: You can now invert a particular cell without affecting the entire row.
- Invert Sign with Column Dimension: Invert with sign now works in the measure field when combined with a column dimension.
Notes
- New Indicator Type - Icon: A new indicator type, an icon, has been added to notes, expanding your options for data annotation.
- Enable Notes Column in Measure on Rows: A new option allows you to enable a notes column in the measure on rows layout.
Page Breaks
- Code Refactor for Column Break: We've conducted a code refactor for column breaks, ensuring smoother page breaks in your reports.
Ranking/Top n
- Highlight Rows in TopN: You can now highlight rows in TopN when adding or removing rows from the topN list or others, providing clearer data visualization.
- Remove/Add Rows to Others: The "Add rows to others" option in Report Plus - TopN has been removed for better usability.
- Remove from Others: You now have the option to remove a row from all categories in a level or a selected group in TopN - Others.
ToolBar
- Rename "Manage Column": In the Insert Tool Bar, "Manage Column" has been renamed to "Manage Measures" for clarity.
- Fixed various bugs and addressed performance issues for a more stable and reliable application.