Accruent MC v2024.3 Release Notes

We're delivering this automatic upgrade on March 6, 2024, with a number of improvements and issues fixed.

Improvements and issues fixed

Component Summary Reference #
Issued Status Appears as Clickable Label You can only modify procedures on work orders when the WO is in a Requested status. When a Work Order (WO) is in an Issued status or later, the procedure appears as a read-only label. This label serves as a clickable link, opening the procedure in a new window. MC-15000
Date Format Handling in POs

You can now select date formats with comma separators and save purchase orders without encountering errors, ensuring compatibility with regional settings and preferences.

MC-15511
Part ID Truncation

You can now accurately transfer inventory to the correct bin without Part ID truncation errors. This fix ensures full display of Part IDs, reducing potential errors in inventory management.

MC-15383
'Directly Issued' Part Selection

When you create part estimates in the Procedure module, you can now apply the Directly Issued filter without encountering grid errors.

MC-15353
PO Rejection Handling in Repair Center The Repair Center based POs now honor reject permissions. With the necessary permissions, you can now reject POs as expected, with the system updating the approval status and PO status accordingly. MC-15310
Anonymous Survey Done Button We removed the Done button from the anonymous survey completion page. The text now instructs you to close your browser after completing the survey. MC-15208
Translations: Rule/Report Criteria Dialog

When working with languages other than English, you'll now see rule and report criteria dialogs with correct sizing, ensuring full access to dialog functions. This update enhances usability for global users, supporting an inclusive and accessible interface.

MC-13498
Order Parts Tool We restored right-click functionality in the Order Parts tool, allowing you to view part details in a new window directly from the parts lookup. MC-6471
MC Express Asset History tab

You can now see the Reason field in the Asset History tab with the intended formatting, complete with clear line breaks for improved readability and comprehension.

MC-6285
Reports Using Smart Search Reports that use Smart Search and Smart Buttons now accurately total columns, ensuring precise grand total calculations. MC-4794
Express Part Check-Out WOs The Express Part Check-Out tool now updates the Requested Date for work orders that are not closed from the Part Checkout Tool, ensuring the work order status information remains accurate. MC-4674
Labor Type Reassignment

Members with the Requester labor type who access the RPT or DASH applications now maintain their designated labor type upon signing in. This fix ensures that labor type settings stay consistent and precise.

MC-15302
Indicators in Work Order Module Indicators in the Work Order module now align correctly with the Forms Manager settings. You can accurately customize work order forms, ensuring that only specified fields are hidden, which helps maintain data integrity. MC-15301
MRO WorkCenter (Direct) As an MGRD application user, when you log in, you will be taken directly to the MRO without the need to select the MRO application. MC-15006
Smart Report Action Approvals via smart actions function the same as approvals within the PO module, including the Level of Approvals and the requirement for multiple approvals. MC-9423
Failure Module Fields The Forms Manager now correctly honors the hidden settings for the Procedure, Asset, Repair Center, and Shop fields in the Failures module. This fix ensures that fields are displayed or hidden as intended. MC-2586
Vertical Report Setting You can now edit or create new templates for vertical-style reports without encountering errors, enhancing the reliability and functionality of report customization features. MC-2011
Link Asset by Class

When a procedure is added to a work order, task numbers are now correctly sequenced as expected without the need to first save the work order for the changes to take effect. This fix ensures consistent task numbering and enhances clarity in managing tasks within work orders.

MC-135
Module and Record Filters We renamed the Record Type filter to Module and created a new filter called Record Type, that allows you to select from a specific table. This new filter does not dynamically interact with the other filters. MC-15500
Sign On Errors If you attempt to sign on without a password, you'll receive a one-time message indicating the Username or password is invalid. MC-15433
MC Express Part Details In MC Express, you will be prompted to enter the actual part details if Require Part Actual is enabled in the MRO preferences. MC-15318
Related Parts Limit Increase We have increased the limit of related parts in the Asset module from 500 to 1500 records. MC-15277