Update & Release Report No. 17: New interface released (May 2019)

Update & Release Report No. 17: New interface released (May 2019)

Release of the new interface for seamless integration of Invitario

With the release of the new interface "API V3", an even more integrative connection of Invitario to existing tools is possible to automate bi-directional data exchange. The extensive API documentation allows configuring the interface according to individual requirements and optimally integrating Invitario into the existing software architecture.

Highlights of the new API V3:
  1. Add/Update/Delete contacts to the account database
  2. Add/Update/Delete contacts to any event guest list
  3. All contact fields, both system fields and custom fields, can be addressed

We have carried out a series of security updates to better protect user and guest data:

  1. New password assignment procedure:
    When creating a new user in Invitario, they must first be activated. An automatic email is sent to the user's address with an activation link, and the recipient is prompted to set their password. Only after successful activation and password setting is the user active and can access the Invitario backend.

  2. Introduction of "Two-Factor Authentication":
    The so-called "Two-Factor Authentication" procedure can be activated in the account settings. When active, an email is sent to the user's address with a code that must be entered to access the Invitario backend each time a user logs in.

  3. Security updates for event websites: Event websites have received several security updates, such as HTTP-Header Strict-Transport-Security, General Security HTTP-Headers, SRI for CookieConsent CDN Files, HTTP-Header Referrer Policy.

Other important updates:

  1. System field "Seat":
    Seat numbers can now be added to guests. To ensure these are quickly recognized by check-in staff at the event, this field is displayed directly with the guest in the Check-in App and Web Check-in.

  2. Update of the Check-in configuration page:
    The check-in configurations allow the devices used for guest check-in at the event to be easily logged in. The page has been updated to facilitate forwarding or printing by the event manager for taking to the event.

  3. Position of the text field and width of the margins in personalized PDFs: In Invitario, personalized PDFs can be created with a custom background design to use as name tags, access tickets, or personalized programs. Previously, the format could be chosen, and now the position of the text field for personalization and the width of the margins can also be adjusted.

  4. Creating target groups with time specifications:
    For temporal queries, such as which people registered within a certain period, time stamps can be integrated when creating target groups. The entry of these time stamps has been simplified.

  5. Target group attribute "last used form":
    To evaluate whether guests have already filled out a specific form, e.g., in multi-stage registration processes, the attribute "last used form" is now available for target groups.

  6. Unified date format in export lists:
    The date format in export lists has been unified. Additionally, a format was chosen that allows sorting guests in Excel by date in ascending or descending order.

  7. Update of the registration form:
    The fields "First Name" and "Last Name" are now non-editable by default when filled out. This prevents the fields from being overwritten by forwarding the invitation email to a third person who registers instead of the invitee at closed events. Additionally, the display of mandatory fields not filled out has been improved, making them more clearly recognizable to the guest.