Cascade Server version 6.4.1 is a bug-fix and improvement release and is a recommended upgrade for 6.4 series clients.

System and User Preference Change for Workflow

The System Preference and User Preference that controlled the default behavior of the Start Workflow checkbox on the Create, Edit, and Copy screens has been removed. Instead, the system sets a reasonable default based on the Workflows available, the user's ability to bypass Workflow and whether or not the containing Folder or Asset Factory requires Workflow.

Applicable Groups Checks for an Asset Factory's Workflow Definition

Cascade 6.4.1 fixes a bug with Asset Factories that have a specific Workflow Definition selected where the applicable groups of the Asset Factory were not being considered when submitting a Create of an asset.

Please make sure that any Workflow Definitions used by Asset Factories have the appropriate groups selected or no groups selected which allows all users to use them.

Issues Resolved

Release Notes - Cascade Server - Version 6.4.1

Bug

• [CSCD-4022] - Dynamic Metadata text fields contain more than one value after being edited and submitted into workflow
• [CSCD-4181] - Panes on file type asset chooser popup in WYSIWYG are not displayed correctly
• [CSCD-5969] - Differentiating block and format icons not used on user drafts screen
• [CSCD-5996] - Folder copy background task prevents users from being able to view errors during the copy
• [CSCD-6005] - Site Migration Wizard: User and Group Role assignments not being displayed on Migration Summary screen
• [CSCD-6007] - Root container permissions level not being used when determining if user has access to a child asset
• [CSCD-6012] - Bulk Change to Content Type removes dynamic metadata values
• [CSCD-6048] - WordPress posts published always have comments and link backs enabled, regardless of the default settings in WordPress
• [CSCD-6055] - Checked abilities are disabled in the UI
• [CSCD-6062] - Site deletion audits say "Deleted Site 'null'" when they should have the Site name
• [CSCD-6065] - User cannot delete and unpublish when he/she only has ability to publish writable assets
• [CSCD-6263] - Cannot copy or delete asset into workflow when workflows are not required
• [CSCD-6265] - Workflow Definition's applicable groups not checked when it is assigned to an Asset Factory

Improvement

• [CSCD-1788] - Software should throw error if run against a newer database
• [CSCD-5186] - Disallow the changing of abilities for users who do not have those abilities during role editing
• [CSCD-5787] - Metadata Set: use field type instead of "Dynamic Field" in fieldset legend
• [CSCD-5916] - Allow tweets to contain links to a WordPress instance when applicable
• [CSCD-5975] - Include Cascade Server version in email sent from Support tab
• [CSCD-5997] - Create a Site Migration Wizard report
• [CSCD-6040] - Change "Bypass Workflow" checkboxes to say "Start Workflow"
• [CSCD-6041] - Make an AJAX call for 'start workflow' setting when parent folder is changed
• [CSCD-6229] - Remove User and Content preference for "Bypassing workflow by default if you can bypass workflow"
• [CSCD-6234] - Disable submit button when workflow required but non available

SQL Server and Oracle Clients

It is required that clients using SQL Server or Oracle upgrade to version 6.2.1 before upgrading to 6.4.1.  An issue has been reported regarding missing indexes when upgrading to 6.4.x from any previous major release (6.2.x, 6.0.x, 5.7.x, 5.5.x).  These are indexes that vastly improve performance for a wide range of operations in systems with many assets.

Please follow every available release Upgrade Guide for every version you skipped during the upgrade.