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For rollback purposes, please back up your database before starting the upgrade process or test the new BigPicture version on an isolated environment
This version includes some upgrade tasks that modify the database scheme of the add-on. Contact support@softwareplant.com if you wish to find out the details.

Known issues

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Key features

Module	Feature	Description	Doc article	Sneak peek
All (including Gantt)	"Full synchronization" of Program scope performance boost	A process of "full-synchronization" of Program scope is ~184% faster now.	na.
Scope	Multi-selecting tasks and bulk changing positions in a task structure	You can now drag and drop multiple tasks at once while you are working on your task structure in Scope module.	Read more
Board 2.0	Board performance significantly improved	The following performance boost was achieved (assuming 1000 tasks Program scope and default task card view): Task planning action is 400% faster Task replanning actions are >300% faster Board loading is 141% faster	na.
Board 2.0	Auto-configuration of scope synchronization (Shared mode)	BigPicture can now automatically create the configuration of scope synchronization for a new Board module (e.g. generate and match Jira sprints with BigPicture timeboxes in a minute). Thanks to that, your Board can be quickly set up and your teams can take advantage of bi-directionally synchronization with BigPicture Board and Jira without the manual configuration. This capability is available for timeboxes in Shared sync mode only at the moment.	Read more
Board 2.0	Scope synchronization: Box backlog/team Box backlogs configuration can be empty in Team specific mode	In Board's scope synchronization, you are no longer required to: map value for timebox backlog (e.g. no need to create extra Jira Sprint for timebox backlog) map values for all teams (especially useful if your Program teams are both Scrum and Kanban oriented)	Read more
Board 2.0	At the PI level, user is able to additionally load the full scope of PIs on the board	At the PI level, you can now load all tasks planned for PI iterations to see the full scope of displayed Program Increments. Activate "Reports" option on the PI level and take advantage of the Board reports covering multiple iterations in a flash.	Read more
Board 2.0	User can switch between Program and PI(s) backlog on Board 2.0 module	Once you scroll down to Iteration level on your board, you can now choose the scope of issues you would like to see in your backlog sidebar. There are 2 levels available: Program backlog NEW OPTION Program Increment backlog	Read more	.
Board 2.0	Multi-selecting backlog items and bulk planning to the board	Plan your backlog items to the board in bulk by selecting multiple items at once. You can select: particular items by holding cmd (Mac) or ctrl (Windows) button a set of items by holding shift button.	Read more
Program configuration	New customizable Program icons and possibility to change the icon of the existing Program	Enjoy a wide range of new Program icons and customize the icon color by creating a new Program. If you change mind, go to Basics tab of Program configuration and modify your choice.	Read more
Program configuration	"Synchronizers" are renamed into "structure builders"	The following changes within a tab "Synchronization" in Program configuration was applied: "Task hierarchy" is renamed into "Automated task structure" "Synchronizers" are renamed into "Structure builders" Names of structure builders are consistent now and their descriptions are available in tooltips.	Read more

Key bug fixes

Resources module and Gantt module do not show all tasks in given period
To big number of column view causes, that it is impossible to set the last one without zoom out (Gantt)
"Children by status" aggregation for Status field is displayed incorrectly
Board 2.0: Change Timeline on earlier date than start of program causes error and causes button disappear
Task is incorrectly rescheduled if its parent has an inbound start-to-end link