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Overlord 2.2 Released!
Overlord 2.2 Released!
| Name: | Jacob Fike |  |
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| Date Posted: | Oct 13, 2006 | |
| Rating: |  4.0 out of 5 | |
| Public: | YES | |
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Well, everything has been signed, and the product page is now live! Woohoo!
This version, 2.2, adds the long-awaited file manager to the mix. Each project has its own file section where files can be uploaded, organized into folders, tagged with keywords, and attached to other items like bugs and tasks. There is also a spiffy interface when creating or editing tasks, bugs, etc. that allows you to upload a file right there, without changing pages, and attach it to the item you are creating or editing in a completely seamless fashion. Also new is the redesigned message system, which now works like a forum. There are several other key changes as well. You can see the complete changelog below the image.
As for the future of Overlord, I am about to begin working on a more business-oriented version, which, hopefully, will be released before the end of the month. It will include such features as time tracking, advanced permissions, per-project user access, and more as time goes by. I don't have a name for it yet, something like Overlord Advanced Technology maybe? Also, work is not stopping on the base Overlord product. I will continue to fix bugs, and there are certain features that will make their way into both products. I plan to include an upgrade script and there will be a discounted upgrade price once the new product comes out, so you can buy Overlord now and upgrade later without losing any data.
Note to current customers: If you purchased Overlord through http://www.phpoverlord.com, you need to keep an eye on your inbox. You will receive a message with instructions for getting access to future downloads.
CHANGELOG:
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Version 2.2
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NEW FEATURES:
File Manager: Each project now has a Files tab where you can upload files and organize them into folders. The limit to filesize is determined by both the user's browser and the server's PHP.ini configuration, so extremely large files are likely to fail to upload. 2MB or smaller files should work fine.
Attachments: Any file can be attached to any item, you can upload the file when you want to attach it, or attach an existing file.
CHANGES:
Messages for each project now function like a forum, which should make them more useful.
Links to the various RSS feeds are now displayed prominently where they are used on the site.
Bugs and Tasks now show linked Milestones in the list and will use the Milestone deadline if they do not have one.
The All Activity log is now shown on the My Domain page.
All items can now be commented on, not just messages.
Many log messages were changed. They should provide more useful information now.
BUGS SQUASHED:
Only active assignments are shown on the My Domain page.
Added the field to link a milestone when creating tasks, bugs, and checklists.
Completed Milestones do not appear in the Link to Milestone select box if they are also past their deadline.
Assignments are now properly deleted when the assigned item is deleted.
This version, 2.2, adds the long-awaited file manager to the mix. Each project has its own file section where files can be uploaded, organized into folders, tagged with keywords, and attached to other items like bugs and tasks. There is also a spiffy interface when creating or editing tasks, bugs, etc. that allows you to upload a file right there, without changing pages, and attach it to the item you are creating or editing in a completely seamless fashion. Also new is the redesigned message system, which now works like a forum. There are several other key changes as well. You can see the complete changelog below the image.
As for the future of Overlord, I am about to begin working on a more business-oriented version, which, hopefully, will be released before the end of the month. It will include such features as time tracking, advanced permissions, per-project user access, and more as time goes by. I don't have a name for it yet, something like Overlord Advanced Technology maybe? Also, work is not stopping on the base Overlord product. I will continue to fix bugs, and there are certain features that will make their way into both products. I plan to include an upgrade script and there will be a discounted upgrade price once the new product comes out, so you can buy Overlord now and upgrade later without losing any data.
Note to current customers: If you purchased Overlord through http://www.phpoverlord.com, you need to keep an eye on your inbox. You will receive a message with instructions for getting access to future downloads.
CHANGELOG:
***************
Version 2.2
***************
NEW FEATURES:
File Manager: Each project now has a Files tab where you can upload files and organize them into folders. The limit to filesize is determined by both the user's browser and the server's PHP.ini configuration, so extremely large files are likely to fail to upload. 2MB or smaller files should work fine.
Attachments: Any file can be attached to any item, you can upload the file when you want to attach it, or attach an existing file.
CHANGES:
Messages for each project now function like a forum, which should make them more useful.
Links to the various RSS feeds are now displayed prominently where they are used on the site.
Bugs and Tasks now show linked Milestones in the list and will use the Milestone deadline if they do not have one.
The All Activity log is now shown on the My Domain page.
All items can now be commented on, not just messages.
Many log messages were changed. They should provide more useful information now.
BUGS SQUASHED:
Only active assignments are shown on the My Domain page.
Added the field to link a milestone when creating tasks, bugs, and checklists.
Completed Milestones do not appear in the Link to Milestone select box if they are also past their deadline.
Assignments are now properly deleted when the assigned item is deleted.
Recent Blog Posts
| List: | 10/16/06 - Overlord Management System 2.2.1 10/13/06 - Overlord 2.2 Released! 09/02/06 - Return of Overlord 07/25/06 - Overlord II Released! 07/16/06 - Overlord II is Feature Complete! 06/22/06 - Overlord II: Coming Soon! 02/08/06 - Overlord 1.0.2 Released 01/24/06 - Plans for Overlord 1.1 |
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Submit your own resources!| Gustavo Boni (Oct 13, 2006 at 20:11 GMT) Resource Rating: 5 |
Just a suggestion, could we have subtasks in overlord? Something like a better way to organize the tasks? I mean tasks categories like: Art, Programming, etc.
Anyway, Overlord is a great tool and i'm very happy with this!
| Tom Spilman (Oct 13, 2006 at 20:36 GMT) |
| Matt Kronyak (Oct 13, 2006 at 20:45 GMT) |
One question I have:
Is there going to be an Overlord forum in the GarageGames.com "Forums Areas"?
| Jacob Fike (Oct 13, 2006 at 21:20 GMT) |
Edited on Oct 13, 2006 21:45 GMT
| Vera (Oct 13, 2006 at 21:44 GMT) |
I can't wait for more future features
| Dan Wolfe (Oct 13, 2006 at 21:47 GMT) |
| Sean Sullivan (Oct 13, 2006 at 21:54 GMT) |
Edited on Oct 13, 2006 21:55 GMT
| Gary Preston (Oct 13, 2006 at 22:20 GMT) |
That way a single programmer could estimate the time each task would take to complete and assuming he allocated all tasks to himself he could see the estimated date the project would be complete which would gradually creep as tasks were not finished in time, or reduce if tasks are finished earlier than estimated.
In a way I guess what I'm asking for is auto sorting of tasks sequentially and in parallel based on assigned resource. Having the ability to then go in and shuffle the order of sequential tasks would be great. If you have a feature where tasks can be linked to state that task A must be complete before task B begins, then the need for manual shuffling would be much smaller, although it'd still be useful when there are a few higher risk tasks you want to get out of the way first.
Hope that makes sense :) I've been looking for a reasonable project management app that did the above for a while yet been unable to find one.
I've not seen much about this project, so I could be waaaay off base with what it is you're aiming for. But, if you are doing something roughly along the lines of the above, then I'll be very interested in this :)
| Mark (Oct 13, 2006 at 22:47 GMT) |
| Jacob Fike (Oct 13, 2006 at 22:47 GMT) |
| Dan MacDonald (Oct 14, 2006 at 07:25 GMT) |
Thats my nitpick, i'm sure everyone has at least one ;) From what i've seen overall though, it looks quite good.
| Stefan Lundmark (Oct 15, 2006 at 13:16 GMT) |
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