VikAppointments 1.7.8

VikAppointments 1.7.8 is now available.
This version contains some new features, several enhancements and a few bug fixes.

What's in 1.7.8?

Here is a list of what this new version brings.

New Features

  • It is now possible to request a custom deposit for each reservation.
  • Implemented Country, SSN and PEC/SDI custom field rules.

Improvements

  • The availability search now ignores the publishing status of a service if we are in the back-end.
  • The description of the options now supports HTML tags.
  • It is now possible to use Whatsapp templates for SMS notifications.
  • Pending appointments that have been partially paid are no longer automatically marked as expired.
  • Improved the validation of shareable options.
  • The system is now able to redirect the users to the specified return URL also in case of login failures.
  • The mail reminder cron job now supports a tag to display the link to the booking page.
  • Added support to Joomla! 6. Backward Compatibility plugin must be active.

Bug Fixes

  • Fixed an issue that was not able to check whether the check-out of a reservation was not exceeding the ending time of a shift, when configured at midnight.
  • The logo image displayed in the e-mail templates now uses a maximum width.
  • The profile page now lets the employees fulfill the required custom fields, even if they are not allowed to edit the profile page.
  • Fixed an issue that was restoring the stock feature for the options.
  • The min/max booking dates now properly consider the employee timezone.
  • Fixed the fatal error that could occur after clicking the Save & New button under the service working days page (employees area).
  • The service/employee details page now shows the correct maximum capacity according to the custom override.
  • Fixed an issue that was triggering the AJAX Filters layout after clicking the buttons of the pagination.
  • Fixed issue with the editor tags highlighting (cron jobs).
  • Minor fixes to improve PHP 8.4 compatibility.

Got Errors During the Update?

If the update process gave you some errors, then it may be possible that your current installation or account are not allowed to install the new version of VikAppointments for free. This may be due to 2 different factors:

  • the domain from which you are requesting the update is not registered;
  • your support license expired.

In case you are sure that your website is properly registered on our system, then you may have to purchase another copy of VikAppointments in order to extend your support license by another year. Click HERE if you wish to go ahead with the purchase.

Otherwise just contact us if you don't know what you should do.

Enjoy your new VikAppointments!