VetSchool Database Web App: Release History

Version: 1.0.01 02-04-2024 15:47:39
Up Since: 06-12-2025 00:05:08


VetSchool Web Application

Web application providing an interface to the VetSchool Database

Developed By: Bioinformatics Group, The Roslin Institute, Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies, The University of Edinburgh, EH25 9RG    ROSLIN

Current Release: 1.0.01 [built: Tue, Apr 02, 2024]


Release History


v1.0.01 built: Tue, Apr 02, 2024

New Features

  • First production release of Vet School Desk App.
  • Added functionality to track and display Laboratory allocations.
  • Data imported from RoslinDesks database and integrated with EASE Active Directory. Data imported includes personnel, desk and lab allocations, line manager and research group membership where tractable.


v0.11.0 built: Tue, Feb 27, 2024

New Features

  • Aded adminPermission at 'building/institution' level to control editing desks and estate.
  • Desks and Rooms now assigned to an adminPermission (currently ROSLIN_ADMIN, SRUC_ADMIN, VET_ADMIN).
  • Users now granted any number of adminPermissions allowing editing of estate and desk/room occupancy.

Bug Fixes

  • Fix queries for expiring occupancies to ignore any already expired.


v0.10.1 built: Mon, Feb 19, 2024

New Features

  • Removed all Freezer functionality (java and jsp code hidden with @HIDDEN FREEZER FUNCTIONALITY flag)
  • Introduced tracking of Start and End dates for Desk and Room assignments.
  • Added ability to add and track temporary expected Arriving Staff.
  • Added several canned Report functions.


v0.9.0 built: Fri, Jan 12, 2024

New Features

  • Minor changes to permissions and menus.
  • Minor look and feel changes.

Bug Fixes

  • Repaired some queries that referenced the wrong namespace.


v0.8.0 built: Mon, Dec 11, 2023

New Features

  • Added functionality to track Desk and Room Occupancy.
  • Demo data imported from Access Desks database (2023-11-06 snapshot).


v0.7.0 built: Fri, Oct 20, 2023

New Features

  • Implemented an 'Ignore Flag' for resolving conflicting between personal details held locally versus those on EASE.
  • Updated jquery and jqgrid javascript libraries and associated css files.
  • Removed superfluous maphilight javascript libraries.


v0.6.0 built: Thu, Aug 31, 2023

New Features

  • Simplified Skills search result page.
  • Renamed Communication Channels as Interest Groups.


v0.5.0 built: Fri, Aug 25, 2023

New Features

  • Added Communication Channels functionality.


v0.4.0 built: Fri, Aug 04, 2023

New Features

  • Added Freezer management functionality.


v0.3.0 built: Tue, Jul 11, 2023

New Features

  • Made simple landing/home page for Users lacking DBA/SUPER Permissions.
  • Distinct functionality for STAFF vs STUDENTS.


v0.2.0 built: Thu, Jul 06, 2023

New Features

  • Implemented tracking and searching of Users expertise and skills.


v0.1.0 built: Thu, Jun 08, 2023

New Features

  • Initial version of App to track VetSchool EASE accredited staff and App users.