Archived WDG CMS Release Notes

July, 2010

Events Module - Event Date and Time Change

The method of specifying the start and end dates of an event has changed.  Previously you would enter the starting date and a duration, in days, and an optional starting time.  There are now 2 distinct fields for specifying the exact starting and ending date and time of an event.  The time specification is still optional, for both start and end dates.  If the event is only one day (or part of a day) long, then the starting and ending dates should be the same, with only the times being different (if specified).  All the events currently in the system have been converted to use the new format, which provides a more precise method of specifying an event's schedule.

Event Registration Module Enchancements

The WDG CMS has always had an optional Events module to help publicize your organization's events or meetings and even collect basic registration information.  Now we have added a number of new features to the registration system to make it much more flexible and powerful.  Some of the new features include:

  • Custom registration form data fields specific to your needs, selectable per event.
  • Paid registrations, with live payment processing and a full-featured order-processing system.
  • Discounted and complimentary registrations.
  • All registration data can be updated from administrative site, including issuing refunds for cancelled registrations.
  • Registration information can be exported to an Excel or database file.
  • Badge printing and on-site registration and check-in options available.

Please contact us if you are interested in adding event listings or event registrations to your site.

June, 2010

New Image and Video Gallery Feature

Easily create photo slideshows and gallery pages, set up a searchable image directory, auto-generate image thumbnails, and much more.  Our new Media Gallery module enables simple management and presentation of digital images and videos on your site.  Various presentation templates are available, and, as always, we can customize anything to suit your needs.  For an example of the new Media Gallery in action, check out our Portfolio (but remember, this is just one way to present the images?you may prefer some other layour for your site). Please contact us to add the new gallery feature to your site.