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Nov. 6, 2007
 
  • Sorting
    • You can sort multiple fields at a time by configuring "Set Sorting" option from the View tab in Edit mode.
  • Set criteria while adding Lookup fields
    • You can now specify criteria while adding Lookup fields to a form .
  • The following additional information will be displayed for a view, if the columns are selected from "Column Properties" of the View tab in Edit mode.
    • Added_User
    • Added_Time
    • Modified_User
    • Modified_time
Oct. 26, 2007
 
 
Oct. 1, 2007
 

- Support for Date and Time Field. Previously only Date Field was supported. Now we also support Date and Time Field.

- Support for Saving a View in Live Mode. In views your can either do a search or sort to filter the data. When you want to retain the modified view you can use the Save As feature to save your view.

 
Sep. 10, 2007
 
  • Enhancements to Deluge Scirpting
    - Enable and Disable form fields in scripts. When a user want to disable a form field, they have to hide the field from others. With Enable and Disable Form, one can make a form field non editable but still visible to others.

    - New function round() for rounding numbers.
 
Aug. 25, 2007
 
  • Additional Field Types
    - Image field
    - URL field
 
Aug. 10, 2007
 
  • Enhancements to Deluge Scirpting
    - Support for "On Delete" action
    - Support for accessing old values in "On Update" script. (i.e) provision is given to access the old value that is being modified.
 
Jul. 25, 2007
 
  • Support for Charts in ZohoCreator
    Support for 15 types of charts in the first phase:
    - Column, Stacked Column, Column 3d, Stacked Column 3d
    - Bar, Stacked Bar, Bar 3d, Stacked Bar 3d
    - Line, Step
    - Pie, Pie 3D
    - Area, Stacked Area
    - Web Chart
 
Jul. 11, 2007
 
  • Zoho Creator integrated in Facebook.
    - Now you can access databases created using Zoho Creator in Facebook. http://apps.facebook.com/zohoapp
 
Jun. 15, 2007
 
  • Zoho Creator 2.0 Release
    - Edit Mode Revamped
    - New Script Builder and Form Builder
    - Layout Customization and revamp of sharing UI
 
Jan. 20, 2007
 
  • Bulk Edit
    Bulk edit allows you to apply same value to multiple records. For eg: If you want to edit the 'Region' column of all the records with 'North America'. You can do it in few clicks now.
 
Jan. 10, 2007
 
  • Form Embedding - More Customizing options
    - Color Customization to match your website
    - Customize Button Labels
    - Customize Success Message
    - Customize Next URL
    - Display or hide 'Form Name'
 
Nov. 18, 2006
 
  • Search Records - Enhanced
    Now you can get the records you are looking for quickly. We have enhanced search within records by providing various search conditions like 'Is, Is Not, Starts with, Ends with, Contains, Not Contains, Like, Is Empty, Is Not Empty....' to give you better results quickly.

  • Importing data to an existing application- Enhanced
    For eg: You have a form with 'Fruits' picklist and its values - 'Apple, Banana, Orange'. And you wanted to import data which has an additional entry 'Grape' to the 'Fruits' field.

    We have enhanced this importing scenario where in Zoho Creator will automatically add 'Grape' to the form.

 
Oct. 22, 2006
 
  • Duplicate Records
    'Duplicate Records' helps you cloning one or more records in single mouse click. To duplicate, select desired records and click 'Duplicate' button on the view header. You can duplicate records in a list view.

  • Calendar Date Component
    When your application has more than one date field. Now you can display the calender view, based on the date of your choice.

  • Auto Increment ID
    Your records will have a unique auto incremented id. This id is useful for 'Issue Tracker' kind of applications where each issue is assigned a unique id, which helps in tracking a particular issue later on.
 
Sep. 10, 2006
 
  • Create Ajax Forms
    Make your forms more powerful. Automate form validation based on the entries. Modify contents of the form and field values based on the user action. Related blog post >

  • Update data in related forms
    With 'Update field task' Deluge script will provide you the ability to update data of one form when the data in another form is modified. Related blog post >


  • Iterator Task
    Useful when you wanted to perform actions on collection of data. Now you will be able to perform iterative task based on data. Help Doc here >
 
Aug. 08, 2006
 
  • Create Form by pasting .xls .csv and .tsv data
    Earlier you were able to import spreadsheet data to an application only once ie., in the create application window. But now you can import data to an already existing application too.

    In the 'Create Form' window. You will be shown two options 'From Scratch' and 'Paste Your Data from .xls .csv file'. Select 'Paste Your Data...' and paste the data copied from the spreadsheet file in the area provided.

  • Hide Tabs
    Now you can display the tabs you use regularly and hide that are used occasionally.
    For hiding the tabs, just click on ( ) visible on the right corner of the tab. You will get a 'Tab Properties' menu, click on 'Hide this tab'. The tab will hidden in the live mode.

    You can make the tab visible again by clicking on 'Show this tab' from the same 'Tab Properties' menu.
   
Jul. 23, 2006
 
  • View new UI
    View has under gone few effective UI changes.
    - View display type:- List View, Summary View, Calendar View.
    - More Actions:- Embed view in your website, Export Data, Column Display/Rearrange, Remove Sorting.
    - Filters, Add, Delete, Search Records and pagination - Aligned left.
    - Alternate row colors for better readability.
    - Number records right aligned.
    Read our blog post on this.

  • Public/Private permalinks for views
    Apart from downloading the data, you will now have a permalink for all the export types and feeds. In fact, you can filter, search and then get filtered permalink also.
    You can also generate private links for private views.

  • Base Criteria
    Now you can define conditions to display only the records that you want to see in the GUI mode also. If the base criteria is not specified, all the records will be seen.
  • Sorting
    Now, whenever you sort any column it will be saved automatically. You can also remove saved sort order and restore to default (sorted by last added entry).

  • Currency
    Zoho Creator now supports 94 currencies.

  • Getting Started
    Four start-up pointers which will be helpful for the first time users to create application with ease.
   
Jul. 10, 2006
 
  • Form Actions
    You can write “on submit” and “on success” action scripts by clicking on the “Form Actions’ link present at the bottom of the form.

  • Constraint Editing
    Now you can write Deluge scripts associated for individual fields. Just click on respective ( ) icon of the field and write “on change action” script.
    Read our blog post on this.
  • JSON Feed
    Now Zoho Creator supports JSON Feed - a lightweight data-interchange format.
  • Create Application - New UI
    Create application window is revamped for better user experience. Now different methods for creating application(from scratch, from template, importing xls and Deluge script) sports unique and colorful icons
    .
   
Jun. 22, 2006
 
  • Summary View - new display type for the View
    In additional to the existing View display types - Tabular and Calendar we have added 'Summary' now.
    You can opt for 'Summary View' for better readability when the View has got more columns and each field has got many lines of data.

  • Move Form/View to another tab
    We are getting closer to eliminate the pains while creating an application, with our each updates. This would be the most requested feature by many users. They all would feel sigh of relief now :)

    Now after creating Form/View on any tab you can move it to any other tab you want, off-course inside that particular application.
  • Embed Form/View as Java script snippet
    We have added another way to embed Form/View to your website/blog - "Embed as Javascript snippet".
    Just another way to make your website dynamic!
  • Record summary
    When you have hidden few columns display in the View, but want to see detail of the record including the hidden columns, use the latest added feature - Record Summary. Just click on the icon ( ) which appears on rollover of the record.
  • RSS
    Now you can grab the feed for your Views and stay up-to-date with the new entries added to it.

   
May. 19, 2006
 
  • Field Type change
    If you've ever wanted to change a field type from ‘Picklist’ to ‘Checkboxes’. You did not have any choice but to delete and add it again. But now you can. Edit field configuration of an existing field and select the desired field type you wanted from the ‘Field Type’ picklist. You're done.
  • Import Data
    Now you can import bulk data to the Form easily. You can import data from .xls and .csv files.
  • Export Data- more options
    Now you can take away your data in HTML and PDF formats in addition to .xls .csv and .tsv formats.

  • ZohoCreator Forums.
    We have set up ZohoCreator Forums to discuss technical issues, exchange suggestions for resolving problems, and share ideas with other ZohoCreator users. Our engineers will answer your questions and help to solve your issues. Welcome to the forum!
 
April. 05, 2006
 
  • Create application by importing .xls .csv and .tsv file
    To manage your data collaboratively over the web, import data from your .xls .csv or .tsv file into ZohoCreator. ZohoCreator will create an application with required fields and entries based on the data automatically.

    You can import data by simple copy and paste or by importing the file. Know How >
  • Embed Forms and Views in your external website
    Create Form and View in ZohoCreator and embed it in your external website.

    You can either embed Form and View in your website or link to the Form and View from your website.
    Know How >
  • Export Data as .xls, .csv .tsv file
    Now you can take away data with yourself. Export data from the View in .xls .csv and .tsv formats.

  • New skin
    Continue your blast! Dress up your applications with yet another skin - 'Professional Blue'. Go make an impression.
 
Mar. 03, 2006
 
  • Create application using a template
    Good news! You can now create exciting applications using templates like CRM-mini, Help Desk-mini, To Do ... and many more. All you have to do is customize the template to your needs and start using.

    For those who want to create applications from scratch we have added another time and click saving feature, 'Generate auto Form and View'. This will create a blank Form and View for you. Go ahead give it a shot!
  • Filter, Search and Rearrange Columns in Views
    If you've ever wanted to see only 'High Priority' items in your 'To Do' application?
    Your wish is now granted! Create a Filter in the View.
    Eg:- Priority -----> equals -----> High

    Other new stuff! Now you can search inside a View, by clicking () on the View column header.

    More new stuff! Rearrange your column display orders by clicking () on the View column header. In addition to this, you can also deselect a column if you wish not to display it.
  • Skins
    Have a blast! Dress up your applications with two new unique skins. Go green with 'Fun Green' and make an impression with 'Professional Grey'
  • New UI - It's fresh and green
    After many color trials, we felt that 'Mint Green' would make your stay at Zoho Creator more refreshing and lively. Oh so fresh!
Jan. 21, 2006
  We had many things going on here during the last couple of weeks. Hope these new features will enhance your experience.
  • Search
    Have integrated 'Search' to help you to find the right application for your needs.Our quest continues to make it even easier for you to discover some of the useful applications posted by our users.   
  • Tags
    New stuff! Now you can add tags to your applications to make it easy for you to find it them later. Tagging is a great way to organize the application.
    You can add tags - one at a time, or several by separating them with spaces.
      
  • Paging and Sorting in Views
      To ensure you see a sophisticated View, we have included paging and sorting.
Jan. 9, 2006
 
  • Embed forms and views in YOUR html page
    Make your html pages more interactive
    Embed forms and views created using Zoho Creator into the html page
    Host the web pages in Zoho Creator and get going
    !

    Note: We are reworking on this feature to make it more usable.
Dec. 29, 2005
 
  • Copy Applications
    Yippee! When you see an application you like, you can make it your own.
    All you need to do is to click on 'Copy this application' and then customize it as you like.

    Imagine how happy Craig McDermot of 'XYZ Logistics' would be to copy CRM-mini into his account and start managing his business information. All in a span of just few minutes.
  • Auto View
    A View gets created automatically when you create a Form. Just keep the option 'Generate Auto View' checked in the 'Create Form' window.
  • Calendar View
    You can view your records as a 'Calendar View' when you have a date field on your form.
    Calendar view makes it easy to keep track of events.
Dec. 20, 2005
 
  • Demo Login
    Now you can play with Zoho Creator without signing up. This will give you a chance to test how Zoho Creator works. Go on! try creating a creating a variety of applications.
Dec. 19, 2005
 
  • Page loading...Fast, Faster
    We have made some performance improvements. Experience better speed while loading pages.
   
 
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