Welcome to the Rentman Changelog - the place where you can read about every update in your Rentman workspace. Your current version is listed in the fold-out menu under your username. Rentman updates are deployed gradually under all accounts. This means it could take a few days before your account is updated to the newest version.

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License availability
	Equipment Scheduling		Crew Scheduling
	Legacy (Essential/Standard/Pro)		Equipment Tracking
	Additional warehouse		Quoting and Invoicing

For version 450 to 500, please check our newest Rentman Changelog.

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Version 450

Improvements

You can now easily collapse and expand the "Extra Input Fields" section for a more streamlined view and improved navigation.
Clicking directly on a contact’s email address within a project now automatically opens your default mail app, enhancing workflow efficiency.
Reintroduced the ability to create invitations for reservations.Crew Scheduling
Visual improvements to the 'Crew Planner' module for a more organized user experience.Crew Scheduling

Bug fixes

Fixed an issue where toggling stock calculation methods without saving could result in incorrect stock values for serialized items.
Fixed an issue where physical combinations planned with fractional quantities inside virtual combinations were incorrectly calculated in the warehouse.

Version 449

Improvements

Updated the ‘Messages’ module permissions, so all users receive and view notifications if an email sent fails to be delivered, regardless of access to the module. Additionally, introduced new user role permissions to view own or all messages and control access to incoming notes.
The 'Important Days' feature has been improved to allow for selecting yearly occurrences, eliminating the need to create them individually for each year.
Improved the hour registration experience in the ‘Time registration’ module for a more intuitive user experience with clearer hour displays and streamlined navigation.Crew Scheduling
Improved the time registration interface in the ‘Time registration’ module by rearranging activities and breaks in chronological order for easier navigation when filling out multiple scheduled activities.Crew Scheduling

Bug fixes

Fixed a bug where users with view-only permissions in the contact module were unable to add or remove contacts within a project.
There was an issue where changes to a project, such as status updates, time entries, and other modifications, were not appearing in the project's ‘History log’. This works as expected now.
Fixed an issue where fully booked combinations and their planned content were incorrectly displayed in both the "Planning" and "Combinations" sections in document templates.
Resolved an issue where equipment marked as editable in a project within an internal subrental was incorrectly allowing users to add or remove items from a locked combination.
Resolved a bug where the "Display open functions" setting overruled the "Only show crew functions" option in the document template for the crew planning module.
An issue was resolved where subrental reservations were not properly created for the fixed content of physical combinations when solving shortages by adding equipment to an existing subrent, forcing users to manually re-reserve specific combinations, which was blocking bookings in the ‘Warehouse’ module and the generation of packing slips.

Version 448

Improvements

It is now possible for users without equipment editing permissions to fill actual content in the ‘Combinations’ sub-mobule.Equipment Tracking

Bug fixes

Fixed an issue where serialized physical combinations nested within virtual combinations incorrectly became incomplete when moved to the next status during booking in the ‘Warehouse’ module.
Shifts are now visible in the ‘Warehouse’ module when filtering by warehouse location.
Fixed an issue where assigning a serial number to a combination in a project produced an error message in the ‘Warehouse’ module when booking to a new status.
Fixed an issue where scanning a serialized physical combination did not book it to the next status as expected.
Resolved a bug where scanning out a serialized physical combination while booking multiple subprojects prompted a subproject selection modal.
Partial payments were not calculated properly in the 'Dashboard' module. This has been fixed.

Version 447

Improvements

Updated the ‘Projects’ module to enable user roles without financial rights to split a project into planning and financial subprojects, while ensuring they cannot adjust whether the financial calculations apply to the project.Equipment Scheduling
Introduced the option to bulk edit the 'Content Editable in Project' setting for serialized physical combinations and virtual combinations in the ‘Equipment’ module.Equipment Tracking
Enhanced the equipment planning workflow in the ‘Projects’ module with a pop-up modal for adding alternatives from the 'Details' pane. You can now choose to replace all equipment or only address shortages, streamlining the process and saving time by reducing unnecessary clicks.Equipment Scheduling
The referral program is now accessible directly from the app and you can dismiss it at any time! For more details about our referral program, check out this page.

Bug fixes

Fixed an issue where planned travel times couldn’t be removed after downgrading from ‘Crew Scheduling’ Pro to Standard, blocking workflows.
Fixed an issue where item name changes weren't reflected correctly when added to a project.
Resolved an issue preventing users from booking certain equipment after scanning, resulting in the error message "Quantity is unavailable" for specific combinations.
Fixed an issue where stock mutations were linked to incorrect equipment, causing mismatched equipment associations and inaccurate stock levels.
Fixed an issue causing the matching modal to freeze when adding bulk combinations in the ‘Warehouse’ module. The flow now runs smoothly.
Fixed a bug that caused hours from shifts marked as “Available for scheduling on other functions” to incorrectly inflate crew statistics.
The inability to add project notes visible in the warehouse for those without ‘Warehouse' module permissions has been fixed. Now, users can add project notes if they have permission to add notes to items they cannot edit.
There was an issue where the split subproject option did not disable crew functions from appearing in the planner, which has been fixed to ensure that financial subprojects no longer include crew functions from the original project.
Resolved an issue with the "Assigned to" filter in the ‘Tasks’ module, enabling the selection of specific crew members for filtering after choosing "Assigned to."
Fixed a bug in the ‘Projects’ module where ‘Task’ filter became unresponsive and stopped updating the list, ensuring they now reflect the selected criteria correctly.
Resolved an issue where the ‘Extra Input Fields’ header incorrectly appeared in the main project, ensuring it now only displays in the subprojects.
Also, resolved an issue with the search bar in the filter related to Extra Input Fields where search queries were unresponsive. The search now correctly displays results based on the entered text.
Resolved an issue in the ‘Crew Planner’ module where shifts created in the crew grid appeared blank.
Fixed a bug with the packing slip for combinations that displayed unplanned subprojects despite the setting to show only items in 'Planning.' It now correctly displays only planned items.
Fixed a translation error that occurred for some accounts when reserving equipment.

Version 445

Improvements

Added feature to auto-generate accurate, up-to-date US tax rates by zip code, ensuring real-time tax information for precise billing and eliminating manual updates. Learn more about it here.Quoting and invoicing
Introduced a pop-up in the 'My Schedule' module that provides detailed shift information, including assigned crew member and shift timings.Crew Scheduling
Crew rates in the ‘Configuration’ module can now be sorted alphabetically.Crew Scheduling

Bug fixes

Fixed an issue where deleted files from a project would reappear after refreshing the page. Files will now be permanently removed as expected.
Resolved an issue where temporary items could not be created without an explanatory error message. An error message is now displayed to clarify the issue.
Fixed an issue where serialized physical combinations, after being booked out and returned on an internal subrental, did not display correctly on new projects. The booking flow for serialized combinations is now functioning as intended.

Version 444

Improvements

Improved the alert message regarding the deletion of obsolete planned crew on projects to clearly indicate if it relates to 'Cancelled' or 'Not in planning' subprojects.
Improved visual consistency in the 'Subrentals' module by removing the yellow background from 'Concept/Pending' status entries, aligning their appearance with that of projects in the same status.Equipment Scheduling

Bug fixes

An inconsistency between the ‘Project price’ column in the ‘Projects’ module and the total price in the ‘Financial’ tab of the project has been corrected.
Fixed a bug where combination content revenues were incorrectly included in statistical reports.
Resolved an issue where the total Power for 'Equipment group' and '(Sub)project' was incorrectly doubled by counting both the combination's Power and its individual items' Power.
Fixed a bug where the order of content in the packing slip was reversed. The sorting now matches between the ‘Equipment’ tab and the document.
Fixed an issue that caused an error when trying to export equipment from a project, preventing the Excel file from downloading.
There was an issue in the document templates for Quotations, where the 'Hide when total is zero' option incorrectly hid negative values in the ‘Discount’ section. This has been fixed.
Resolved a permissions issue where some users were able to set availability for others despite not having the required user role permissions.
Fixed an issue where custom cost rates for planned crew members were not being saved and reverted to the default rate in the ‘Crew scheduling’ tab of a project.

Version 443

Improvements

Introducing a new feature in ‘Time Registration’ within the ‘Configuration’ module: you can now record both the start and end times of breaks, ensuring compliance with regulations in various countries and offering greater precision in time tracking.Crew Scheduling
Improved the ‘Warehouse’ module by showing a list of preset alternative equipment items when booking equipment and selecting an alternative. This is available on both the app and web versions of Rentman.Equipment Tracking
Added an option to synchronize the avatar picture from the global profile to the crew member's profile when the "Copy from the crew member profile" functionality is enabled. If no global avatar is available, the local avatar will be used.Crew Scheduling
Now, when you right-click the shifts bar in the ‘Crew Planner’ module, the shift start date will match the day your mouse is hovering over.Crew Scheduling

Bug fixes

Fixed an issue during equipment import where item type mapping failed, incorrectly linking fields to the same item type.
Fixed an issue where the matching modal did not account for items reserved for the combination, incorrectly showing shortages despite their reservation for the combination.
There was a bug preventing switching between workspaces. This has been fixed and it is now possible to switch workspaces again.
An issue was fixed that caused incorrect stock mutations when booking serialized physical combinations on Transfer projects outside the planning period.

Version 442

Improvements

When scanning a serial number from one combination to another, the quantity of the actual content of the original combination will now be reduced by 1, ensuring accurate equipment tracking.Equipment Tracking
Updated the right-click option to create a shift in the ‘Crew planner’ module so that the start date is set to the day you’re clicking on, rather than the start of the selected time period.Crew Scheduling
We’ve reintroduced the ‘Reservations’ functionality in this update to enhance your workflow.Crew Scheduling

Bug fixes

Resolved an issue where you could no longer download the packing slip as a Word file, only as a PDF.
Fixed an issue where import fields with the same name for different item types were both incorrectly mapped to the primary item type.
Resolved an issue where importing warehouse locations failed to update the names correctly, causing old names with letter prefixes to reappear.
There was an issue where the default packing slip template set in "Project type" was not applied when generating documents from the ‘General’ tab. This has been fixed.
Fixed an issue where crew members were incorrectly shown as having a conflict when scheduled on a shift marked "Available for other functions."
An issue was fixed where equipment could not be edited despite the associated project being marked as 'Returned,' which was causing workflow disruptions.
The issue where equipment group costs without times were not calculated in statistics is now fixed.
Fixed a bug where the "Apply to all locations" functionality was missing when working with (sub)projects. It is now restored and fully operational.

Version 441

Improvements

Enhanced communication flows with this update, streamlining the creation of invitations, availability, appointments, shifts, and job board postings for greater ease and consistency.Crew Scheduling
You can now set automatic reminders for invitations, with customizable timing options, to help ensure timely responses and reduce the need for manual follow-ups.Crew Scheduling
It is no longer possible to create reservations.
Scanning a serialized physical combination on a project will now automatically handle its return from a previous project if it was forgotten, ensuring smooth progress without blocking your work.Equipment Tracking
Equipment can now be returned on projects with "Cancelled" or "Returned" statuses.Equipment Tracking

Bug fixes

It is now possible for accounts without equipment tracking to bulk archive items, including serialized combinations, without errors.
Resolved issue where items ‘Reserved from stock’ in serialized physical combinations were incorrectly counted as both ‘In stock’ and ‘Out of the warehouse’, correcting the inventory count.
There was an issue where saving color palettes while creating an appointment in the ‘My Schedule’ module was not working. This has now been fixed, and the ‘+ icon’ correctly saves the selected color.
Fixed an issue where the progress rings in the ‘Financial’ tab of the ‘Projects’ module were displayed incorrectly in Safari, causing them to overlap the figures they represent.
Fixed an issue where cancelled projects were not displayed as crossed out in the Project calendar view.

Version 440

Improvements

Google images integration now allows you to search for equipment images directly in Rentman.Equipment Scheduling
You can now import the default content of your combinations.Equipment Scheduling
Lost items are automatically marked as found when scanned in the warehouse.Equipment Tracking
New permission to hide project location and contact details for freelancers and crew members after the project is completed.Crew Scheduling
It is now possible to know which fields have been updated in Zapier and webhooks.
Improved transparency when searching in databases. New info button shows which fields are used in database searches.
It is now possible for users to change the stock movement date before converting a virtual combination into a physical combination.Equipment Tracking
You can now view Important Days in the calendar view of the Projects Module.
Improved document template editor prevents automatic changes from "page-break-inside" to "break-inside" in document templates, ensuring correct document generation without manual CSS adjustments.
Planning for multiple crew members can now be downloaded in Word format.Crew Scheduling
A new flow that allows users to skip the flow of adding additional equipment in the warehouse when the combination only includes planned equipment.Equipment Tracking

Bug fixes

The issue with adding power users leading to downgrading notifications is now resolved.
The issue where equipment group costs without times were not calculated in statistics is now fixed.
Letterhead measurements entered in inches are now applied correctly.
It is again possible to create new extra input field groups.
The "Combine equipment" display option functions properly again.
The issue with saving presets is now resolved.
Fixed the issue with incorrect combination weights being displayed.
Exporting activities in Rentman works properly now.
Manually adjusting the quantity of actual content works properly again.
The issue with changing item’s settings from “Can have content: Yes” to “Can have content: No” is now resolved.
The issue with scanning QR codes of combinations planned on multiple rows not opening edit mode beyond the first row is now resolved.

App version 30.0.1

A number of Time Registration Module improvements, including the introduction of two new tabs, "Register" and "Registered," for improved visibility.
Introducing a new user role permission allowing users to hide the contact details of the location once the project is completed.
Resolved several bugs and issues.

Version 437

Bug fixes

The problem with transferring physical combinations causing incorrect stock movements is now resolved.
The planning filter in the My Schedule module now works properly again.
The discrepancy between the quantity of equipment and the items shown in the warehouse module is now resolved.
The error message when scanning items into combinations, incorrectly indicating the combination was in another subproject is now fixed.
The weight calculation issues when emptying physical combinations is now resovled.
The document template issue where it showed the price of virtual combinations when pressing the “Update equipment button” is now resolved.
Carnet exports now accurately show the correct number of items when including nested combinations.
The issue causing the Crew planner module not load properly is now fixed.

Version 435

Improvements

In 'My schedule' module, accepted invites are now hidden unless linked to draft planning, where they will show with a checkmark. Rejected and expired invites display based on filter settings.Crew Scheduling
The 'Job Board' module now supports compact mode if enabled in your workspace.Crew Scheduling
Enhanced the ‘Inventory counts’ module to pre-select the filtered stock location in the pre-inventory count stock location selector modal.Equipment Tracking
Improved document templates to display crew member hours with decimals instead of rounding up.Crew Scheduling
Improved the periodic inspection process by displaying a message requiring the selection of at least one serial number to enable saving.Equipment Tracking
Updated the notification system to automatically mark invitation notifications and reminders as "seen" once the crew member responds to the invite on both the app and web.
Added the ability to upload images to serial numbers of equipment in the ‘Details’ tab.Equipment Tracking
Updated the warning message when scanning the QR code of a lost or in-repair serial number to indicate its defective status instead of suggesting it’s not planned on the project.Equipment Tracking
Enhanced the ‘Repairs’ module, ‘Warehouse’ repair creation, and Data tab in the ‘Equipment’ module to allow searching among serial numbers in the list.Equipment Tracking
Updated the invoice error message to correctly indicate a missing billing address instead of a visiting address.

Bug fixes

Fixed an issue in the 'Projects' module where invoiced projects appeared in the overview when the "Ready to be invoiced" filter was applied.
Fixed an issue where unsaved changes were incorrectly displayed when first navigating to the ‘Financial’ tab, causing unnecessary update requests for additional conditions.
Fixed issue where changing the factor of a subrented item in the planning tab of a project incorrectly affected the "Total Subrental Costs (Subproject)" in the ‘Statistics’ module.
Resolved an issue where typed messages in the text box were not saved unless canceled using the cross button, rather than saving when clicking outside the window.
Adjusted project duplication and template usage to maintain the original order of notes rather than reordering based on the sequence of input.
There was an issue where changing 'current' values of booked equipment on a project resulted in the 'total current' column miscalculating totals and adding multiple decimals. This issue has now been fixed to ensure proper rounding and accurate totals in the 'total current' column.
Resolved an issue where quotes that had been signed prior to the expiration date were incorrectly shown as expired on the signature page, instead of displaying who signed it and when.
Resolved an issue where workspaces without the ‘Quoting and Invoicing’ add-on had inconsistent behavior in the 'manage subprojects' module regarding the "Show in Financials" option.
Fixed an issue where some customers received error messages indicating missing information when uploading their DATEV export file, even though the relevant fields were empty in both old and new files.
Fixed an issue where actual costs were averaging instead of summing up the total costs of subrents for items when multiple subrents existed with the same item.
Restored the orange dot indicating temporary equipment in the equipment type icon.
Fixed an issue where the red mark indicating an unavailable crew member was not displaying in the function list row immediately upon planning, requiring a page refresh for it to appear correctly.
Resolved an issue where multiple crew members could accept invitations to a fully planned function via the Rentman mobile app, resulting in overstaffing without system warnings. Now, only the first crew member to accept via the app is confirmed, and others are rejected.
Previously, changing shift times via the edit modal did not update the planned resources accordingly. Now, when times or dates are changed through the edit modal, the planned resources move along with the shift as expected.
Resolved an issue where filtering by the "Color type extra input field" did not return the correct number of results. Now, the filter correctly displays all contacts with the specified color.
Fixed an issue where default project statuses were inconsistently translated in the document template editor when switching languages, while custom statuses remained unaffected.
Restored the "Location in warehouse" filter in the ‘Equipment’ module that was previously missing.
Fixed an issue where variables added to the filename in document templates for subrent slips did not work when generating the document initially, requiring regeneration and clearing the entry field again to function correctly.
Fixed issue where error messages displayed in Dutch instead of English when using CMD + S or CTRL + S shortcut keys, despite workspace language being set to English.
Resolved an issue where the "Book Everything" button was incorrectly disabled when only serialized equipment was planned for the project.
Fixed an issue where the Stock Location column in the equipment overview failed to update.
Resolved an issue where the software did not correctly match QR Codes for items and serial numbers when importing.
Fixed an issue where the "Usable" (In Repair) column incorrectly displayed for serial numbers that were never in repair.
Resolved an issue that allowed crew members to be edited and saved without an email address.
We now prevent changes to crew members from being saved if it would result in no one being able to edit user roles.
It is no longer possible to import crew members without name and email.
Fixed an issue where equipment could not be searched by the “Location in default stock location”.
Fixed an issue where generating serial equipment labels created multiple extra slips.
Fixed an issue where the crew could not create a callsheet that displays functions still open.
Resolved the issue where the delete icon for tags was hidden due to the length of the text.
Fixed an issue where email invitations appeared skewed or out of place on the Outlook web app.

Version 434

In this version, we've made numerous updates to improve how equipment works in Rentman. This special version features core changes to our equipment infrastructure. Explore a full round of new features designed to solve your most advanced challenges in this blog post.

Version 433

Improvements

Now, when duplicating a project, a preview of the new project will be displayed.
It is now possible to flag special days such as public holidays or busy days in the ‘Configuration’ module. During those days, a warning will appear in ‘My Schedule’, ‘Crew planner’ timeline, ‘Details’ sidebar of project, ‘Project’ timeline and timeline entries, Dashboard My Schedule widget.
Users can now hide workspaces from their workspaces overview.
In the warehouse list view, the status column now mentions the name of the status in the tooltip.
Subprojects now inherit the stock location of the main project upon creation, reducing the likelihood of errors.
The email sent to a task assignee now includes more detailed information about the task and a direct link to it.
You can now select or deselect all subprojects with a single click when generating invoices, eliminating the need to manually select each subproject.
Decimal rounding for sales tax has been improved when connecting QuickBooks tax rates.
You can now easily split a project into a financial subproject and a planning subproject.
It is now possible to set a residual value for depreciation of serial numbers
The periodic inspections tab has been removed for bulk items, as they cannot be inspected, to prevent confusion.
When downgrading your crew license, the updated text now clearly specifies which data users should remove themselves, preventing confusion between functions and scheduled crew.
The ‘Projects’ module now has timelines, and it is now possible to check the timelines of projects from the list.
When creating a new project from a template, tasks assigned to the account manager of the template will now be automatically assigned to the account manager of the new project, ensuring no tasks are missed.
Introducing a new hotkey (alt+t) that lets crew planners switch between vehicle and crew resources in the visual crew planner.
The function group collapse bar now displays the total number of planned functions within the ‘Activity’ module now displays the total planned time and total hours written for each project, similar to the ‘Time registration’ module.
Added bulk editing for travel time in the ‘Crew and transport’ tab of a project to reduce workload and streamline updates.
Phone numbers and email addresses of crew members are now selectable in the ‘Crew members’ module.
The equipment import document now allows empty columns and rows, simplifying the import process by ignoring entirely empty fields.
Enhanced UI with a dedicated button for the Import functionality, making it easier to find without navigating through the three-dot menu.
Improved ‘User roles’ overview in the ‘Configuration’ module with hover tooltips showing the number of users per role. Now, hover tooltips display the number of users per role and provide a direct link to the filtered view in the 'Crew members' module based on the selected role.
Added a search feature in Filter dropdowns for easier navigation.
Added option to maintain equipment list connectivity between projects, reducing manual adjustments.
Added permissions in the ‘Configuration module’ to control users' ability to edit their own roles and those of others, while removing the role selector in the ‘Crew Members’ module for non-power users.

Bug fixes

Resolved an issue where crew members marked as available for other functions were incorrectly shown as unavailable in project planning.
The stock locations list inside an equipment item is now scrollable, preventing excessively long lists and making it easier to find remark fields.
Corrected the distance calculator to show accurate values for addresses and fixed issues with addresses being incorrectly labeled as invalid.

Version 432

Improvements

With this update to the 'Crew Schedule Card' within the 'Crew Members' module, you can easily view not only appointments and current functions, but also the crew member's availability, clearly marked with color-coded indicators.Crew Scheduling
Improved inventory process: Scanning an equipment item now automatically scrolls to its position in the list, eliminating the need for manual scrolling.Equipment Tracking
Now, switching between tabs in different modules uses a sweeping motion, providing better visual indication.

Bug fixes

Fixed a bug where the ‘Communicating Planning’ feature displayed an additional day beyond the selected filter range in the ‘Crew Planner’ module.
Resolved an issue where Container's ‘Empty weight’ and ‘Total current weight’ displayed the same value in document templates. Now, they show distinct values.
Previously, exporting equipment from a project caused quantity errors and duplication. Now, exports are accurate and free of duplicates in the ‘Projects’ module.
Fixed an issue that would cause certain grids to not load correctly.

Version 431

Improvements

Enhanced visibility for incoming and outgoing items in the warehouse. Equipment Tracking

Bug fixes

You can now scan sale equipment as additional equipment in the Warehouse Module.
The error when converting bulk combinations to serialized combinations is now properly displayed in the workspace's language.
The error “Invalid request key: ItemId (negative value)” no longer appears when saving projects with subprojects.
Shifts are now visible in the warehouse when filtering by warehouse location.
Fixed the issue with functions displaying as full days instead of half days on documents.
Resolved the issue with "Select crew members" text displaying in Dutch.
The problem with the grouping equipment by location on a packing slip causing the group name to appear multiple times for equipment items on the same location on the document template is now resolved.
Planned equipment now properly gets reserved now when fully available.
Users can now filter by the "color" extra input field type in the Contacts Module.

Version 430

Improvements

Rentman is now available on Zapier, connecting you to over 7,000 apps for task automation, data syncing, and streamlined workflows.
Improved the bulk editing feature: Fields are no longer greyed out, making it clear that they can be edited. Plus, clicking on a field now automatically checks its checkbox for faster updates.
In the 'Configuration' module, you can now choose your desired migration speed to receive system updates sooner or later, giving you more control over when your account is updated.

Bug fixes

Drag-and-drop functionality is now restored and fully operational for files in 'Tasks'.
Fixed a bug where crew rates remained attached to crew members after downgrading from ‘Crew Scheduling’ Pro to Standard, ensuring accurate cost calculations.
Resolved an issue where the "Open project" button in the 'My Schedule' module failed to open the project. Now, it functions as expected.

Version 429

Bug fixes

Fixed an issue where the default factor of linked equipment was incorrectly displayed instead of the factor sent through the API when creating a project from the project request.
Resolved a translation issue where some project statuses were not available in Spanish.
There was an issue where accessing the ‘Crew scheduling’ tab after duplicating a project redirected you to the dashboard and prevented access to the project. This has been fixed.
You can now double-click on a planned crew member to open the edit modal.
There was an issue where files uploaded through the 'My schedule' module appeared to upload initially but disappeared upon reopening the project. This has been resolved to ensure files remain in the list.
Fixed an issue where serial numbers were incorrectly shortened after the first two digits during imports, resulting in incorrect serial number matching and record creation.

Version 428

Improvements

Recurring shifts can now be created on specific weekdays. Moreover, recurring appointments and availability can also be made on specific weekdays.Crew Scheduling
You can now send reminders from the crew members’ page for pending invitations.Crew Scheduling
Each stock location now has a Location in the warehouse field.Equipment Scheduling
You can now filter lost equipment by projects and/or clients.Equipment Scheduling
A new, improved repair display to minimize mistakes while creating repairs.Equipment Scheduling
Now, you can see the main project’s name in the details widget of the warehouse list view.Equipment Tracking
An improved email template for changes to appointments that shows what has changed, including the subject, time, participants, and description.
It is now possible to create documents from the Serial numbers sub-module.Equipment Scheduling
To improve communication, users will now be directed to dedicated landing pages when accepting or declining invitations, showing more information about the functions and shifts they are invited to.Crew Scheduling

Bug fixes

Resolved issue causing shifts to show up as projects in the To be invoiced sub-module.
You can create documents using the Generate document button in the overview again.
Users whose Rentman account language is set to Spanish can now view support center articles linked to the software automatically in Spanish.

Version 427

Improvements

Improved toggle functionality for the 'Open timeline' button in the ‘Time schedule’ tab of a project, allowing you to easily open and close the timeline as needed.
Now, when assigning serial numbers to equipment within the project, you can search not only by serial number, internal reference or remarks but also by QR code with this latest update.Equipment Scheduling
Previously, filtering projects in the ‘Crew planner’ module caused the Shifts feature to disappear. Now, Shifts row remains displayed even when applying project or tag filters.Crew Scheduling
Document template functionality within the crew planning module has been enhanced to include sum totals for hours, planned costs and actual costs, simplifying the creation of monthly reports for crew members.Quoting and invoicing

Bug fixes

Resolved issue causing packaging added via Zebra to create material groups in the wrong language. Now uses account language for group name translation.

Version 426

Improvements

The new Insights tab in the ‘Equipment’ module now offers valuable visibility into equipment location and status, providing an overview of repairs, lost items, current projects etc., enabling better tracking and management of equipment inventory. Accessible when viewing an equipment item.Equipment Tracking
Improved display of long serial numbers during assignment by ensuring the entire number is visible.
Now, when marking items as lost and specifying the quantity, the number will be automatically updated next to the item name, streamlining the process and ensuring accurate representation on invoices and documents.Equipment Tracking
Introducing a feature to view pending invitations per crew member in the 'Crew Member' module, allowing you to easily identify and manage outstanding invitations.Crew Scheduling

Bug fixes

Resolved issue where customers were unable to view list price for bulk items without the “Quoting & Invoicing” add-on.
Fixed issue where the timeline view in the ‘Projects’ module did not display any projects, now showing projects visible in all other views as expected.
Resolved an issue the ‘Crew planner’ module, where interactions between elements in the Crew/Transport view and the top view were not functioning correctly, leading to navigation and overview difficulties.

Version 425

Improvements

You can now opt to disable the "Smart Suggestions" feature during equipment planning. However, please note that once you remove it, you can't get it back.Equipment Tracking

Bug fixes

There were instances where certain Dutch words weren't translated in notifications. This issue has been resolved, and now notifications display based on the selected language.

Version 424

Improvements

Introducing Shifts: a new resource management feature designed to make scheduling for non-project related tasks easier and more efficient, allowing smooth coordination across different tasks for both internal operations and contracted work.Crew Scheduling
Now receive email notifications upon license activation or changes.
Simplified text field editing in projects, now offering additional formatting options including headings and font sizes.
Removed color indicators for projects in Tile view within the 'Warehouse' module.Equipment Tracking
Minor UI enhancements for clearer task assignment and crew management.Crew Scheduling

Bug fixes

Fixed issue where linked contacts couldn't be removed from an extra input field in projects, ensuring changes are saved correctly without the contact reappearing after a page refresh.
Deleted serial numbers were incorrectly displayed in stock mutations within project equipment timelines despite deletion, now resolved.
Resolved issue where inventory counts incorrectly included sales items out of the warehouse, ensuring accurate total counts that exclude items not in inventory.
Previously, in the 'Crew Planner' module, after selecting tags, the icon failed to turn blue to indicate tag selection. This issue has now been resolved.

Version 423

Improvements

Now, you have the flexibility to remove the "Getting Started" widget from your overview, providing you with more freedom in navigating and customizing your Rentman experience.

Bug fixes

Fixed issue where files could be downloaded without proper user rights, ensuring access restrictions are properly enforced.
When composing an email within Rentman and typing in the "Message" field, the cursor would unexpectedly jump back to the beginning. This has been fixed.
Fixed inability to plan crew and transport functions in the ‘Projects’ module via “Enter” button or double-click.
Resolved translation bug occurring when creating a new function group in the project.
Generating packing slips for multiple subprojects now operates smoothly without experiencing slow loading or getting stuck.

Version 422

Improvements

Introducing a new search bar when assigning serial numbers to equipment within the project. This improvement allows you to search for serial numbers by their serial number, internal reference or remarks.Equipment Scheduling
For enhanced efficiency and visibility, color indicators for projects have been integrated into the ‘Warehouse’ module.Equipment Tracking

Bug fixes

Fixed issue in the ‘Equipment’ module where the search bar did not display matching equipment.
Fixed issue where the extra input field list grid failed to update changes, now ensuring that extra input fields are correctly updated with edits.
Fixed misleading error messages when saving project types for legacy license accounts.
When trying to save presets in ‘Projects’ module with filters applied to existing presets, it was impossible to create new presets properly. Now it's fixed.
Fixed bug where payment link variable in invoice emails caused errors, despite functioning properly for "Pay Online" button.

Version 421

Improvements

Introducing new Crew Schedule Card in the "Crew Members" module for better visibility. Now, a dot under each day clearly indicates when a crew member is assigned tasks or scheduled for functions.Crew Scheduling
Improved the DATEV export feature for invoices on German accounts, now including price with VAT and VAT amount in the CSV, supporting both gross and net methods.Quoting and invoicing
Updated the pop-up message after invoice deletion to more accurately reflect that the system will default to the highest number in the series, rather than the number just deleted.

Bug fixes

Resolved a bug where items present in the cross-docking overview failed to appear in the timeline as expected.
Fixed a bug causing the ‘subprojects’ module on document templates to shift to a new page without a page break, ignoring available space on the current page.
Resolved an issue where the adjust times modal for functions, function groups and equipment groups appeared empty when copied to a subproject without an established time schedule.

Version 420

Improvements

Now, when booking equipment statuses in the ‘Warehouse’ module, you’ll see the number of items currently in each status right next to the status name.Equipment Tracking

Bug fixes

Fixed a bug where attempting to connect to CalDAV servers with a username or email starting with a capital letter led to sync failures. This issue has been resolved.
Previously, generating documents like subrental slips did not multiply the contents of physical combinations as expected. This bug has also been resolved.
Corrected a flaw where solving shortages for virtual combinations subrented the total planned quantity rather than just the missing items. Now, when addressing a shortage, the system will automatically subrent only the missing items, ensuring accuracy and efficiency in your inventory management.

Version 419

Improvements

Introducing a handy counter for easy monitoring of your filters and tags, along with an interface update that relocates them to the right side of your screen for enhanced usability and visibility.
Added the ability to bulk remove several functions at once on the Job board, building on the existing feature that allowed for bulk posting.Crew Scheduling
Improved the 'Crew Members' module interface for better visibility of phone numbers and emails, including direct call and email buttons for streamlined communication.Crew Scheduling

Bug fixes

Fixed a bug where generating the second half of a full invoice incorrectly calculated the project discount percentage, ensuring discounts now match across all invoice types.
Fixed an issue to ensure duplicated functions are initialized without carrying over any changes from their sources.

Version 418

Improvements

Modals will now remain open when pressing 'Esc' or clicking outside of them, ensuring no loss of entered data unless changes are unsaved.

Bug fixes

There was a problem where users without viewing rights could still see the 'Maintenance' module and they received an error page when trying to access it. This issue has been fixed.
Some users without the Equipment Tracking add-on were able to access QR codes for serial numbers. This has also been fixed.
Resolved an issue the ‘Crew planner’ module, where interactions between elements in the Crew/Transport view and the top view were not functioning correctly, leading to navigation and overview difficulties.
Fixed a bug where equipment factors were not calculated correctly when added to projects.

Version 417

Improvements

You can now view project numbers within the ‘Warehouse’ module as they are displayed alongside project names in the title for enhanced visibility.
Improved and fixed broken hotkeys on Windows, such as "Create Task," "Create Note," "Add File," etc., while also adding missing hotkey indicators for better usability.

Bug fixes

Resolved issue where all number series were displayed during document creation instead of showing only the relevant number series, making the selection process more straightforward.

Version 416

Improvements

Rentman Recap is back! Take a quick look at your 2023 achievements, including top rentals, the busiest day in your warehouse, and leading account managers, all in one place in your Rentman account.
Quickly find confirmed projects, hide canceled ones or do both simultaneously with the new 'Project status' dropdown menu for efficient project searching.
It is now possible to save one-time functions as default functions.Crew Scheduling
The interface now adapts email buttons to align with the overall product color scheme.
Updated columns in the Time schedule tab to easily add times and dates.
Added the option to bulk edit "display in webshop (main image)" and "display in documents (main image)" settings, addressing the inconvenience of individually changing these options for each item, especially when dealing with a large volume of equipment.Equipment Tracking
Change the language of your Rentman account directly from your display settings.
Introducing a new filter in the 'Equipment' module for enhanced organization by filtering untagged equipment.Equipment Scheduling
Credit notes can now be created from inside a project.Quoting and invoicing
There was an issue when archived virtual combinations remained visible in the 'Structure' column of associated items. This has been fixed.Equipment Scheduling
Right-click on an item in the 'Equipment' module to quickly find the projects that item is/was planned on and give yourself that bit of extra visibility.Equipment Tracking
When creating a new serial number item in the 'Equipment' module, the list price is now automatically prefilled to match the parent item.Equipment Tracking
Enhanced the user experience by alphabetically sorting the drop-down list for selecting time zones within the 'Configuration' module.
Improved project leader overview in ‘My schedule’ module.
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Changelog within Rentman, now located in the ‘Help Center’.
Importing QR codes is a lot easier! Introducing a new option that lets you choose whether you want to overwrite or add QR codes when importing equipment.Equipment Tracking
New keyboard shortcuts to create tasks, take notes, and add files.
New variable in ‘Company details’ - Visiting address.Quoting and invoicing
Now, when marking multiple invoices as paid, you can see the total amount paid for a clearer overview.Quoting and invoicing
Receive mobile app notifications for items needing repair when returning equipment, preventing accidental placement of damaged items.Equipment Tracking
Improved information in the inventory count module, when there are no serial numbers to count.Equipment Tracking
We’ve removed the pre-filled amount when manually booking a specific amount of items to help you speed up your booking flow.Equipment Tracking
You can now control who sees sensitive information in extra input fields by managing which users can view these fields.
Adding new contacts is faster—just type the company name, and Google will autofill all the details, letting you concentrate on your project.
You can now right-click on a temporary item in a project to save it to your Rentman database.Equipment Scheduling
Improved “Invite” tooltip in the 'Crew planner' module.Crew Scheduling
We’ve updated the sample file when importing equipment.Equipment Scheduling
It is possible to view the status and color of subprojects when searching in the 'Warehouse' module.Equipment Tracking
Send payment statuses from your preferred accounting software to Rentman with the Public API.

Bug fixes

Fixed subproject iterator issue preventing margins from applying to modules as expected.
Deleting a serial number no longer creates an unintended container with the same name.

Version 415

In this week's release, our team has been hard at work behind the scenes, addressing a number of bugs to improve your experience. While these improvements may not be visible on the surface, they contribute to a smoother and more reliable performance.

Version 414

Bug fixes

There was an issue where adding a 'Section column' module to a document template within a serial number or subproject module caused document breakage. The issue is fixed, allowing modules to be displayed side by side.
Fixed a bug where stock mutations were not being generated during new item creation, resulting in an inaccurate stock count for serial numbers.
Resolved a bug where sales items with content (physical combinations) couldn't be edited or deleted. The issue has been fixed.

Version 413

Improvements

Introducing customizable crew and vehicle lists with this update. Now, you have the freedom to create new lists, selecting crew members and vehicles of your choice. Take control for efficient planning and resource allocation, optimizing crew and vehicle assignments for specific projects or tasks.Crew Scheduling
Improved “Crew planner” module: individual rows for all projects, even single subprojects, plus headers for 'Reservations' and 'Invites'.Crew Scheduling
Releasing 'Equipment Insights' in the “Serial numbers” module - detailed status updates for serial numbers, including project assignment, warehouse location, repair status and more.Equipment Tracking

Bug fixes

Resolved an issue where duplicating a container with a deleted container slip template triggered an error, preventing item saving.
Fixed a bug where scanning a 'On location' serial number during an inventory count showed an incorrect 'In warehouse' status.
Some users with “Crew Essential” licenses couldn't delete crew cost rates. It has been fixed.
Resolved a bug in the Projects module's Equipment tab: the 'Code (Equipment)' column was empty and not displaying numbers as expected.

Version 412

Improvements

Now you can alphabetically reorder function groups in Document Templates for personalized organization and easy management.Crew Scheduling
Improved equipment indicator to avoid showing shortages for past reservations, ensuring more accurate availability status.Equipment Tracking

Bug fixes

When working with invoices, negative invoices are now correctly displayed in the sum module inside the subprojects.
Fixed a problem where scanning a non-usable serial number from repair to a container was allowed. This action is now blocked for better workflow consistency.
Default email template wasn't automatically applied when generating a document in the 'Projects' module, requiring manual selection. Now it’s fixed.
You can now select items by clicking on rows in the “History Log” tab of a project.
Adding a new crew member in the ‘Time registration’ module and choosing 'Save and new' previously made the prior crew members uneditable. Now it works as expected.

Version 411

Improvements

Improved timeline in the ‘Crew planner’ module by displaying function group names, making it easier to identify which group each function belongs to.Crew Scheduling
It is now possible to quickly post multiple functions on the Job board at once with the new bulk posting feature.Crew Scheduling

Bug fixes

Fixed a bug where splitting off a subproject failed to copy equipment into the new main project.
Resolved an issue causing incorrect total amounts when creating financial documents with multiple subprojects.
Activities are now promptly removed from the overview without requiring manual refresh in the time registration dashboard, addressing the issue where deletions didn't trigger automatic updates.
Improved the user interface by fixing a dark mode issue where certain text elements were hidden beneath a white block.
Day view in the 'My schedule' module now loads correctly.
Fixed inventory count issues when having only one active stock location.

Version 410

Improvements

Added Public API Webhooks: a feature that sends real-time notifications for changes in your Rentman account, eliminating the need for constant polling. Receive updates on added, changed or deleted entities directly to a specified URL.

Bug fixes

Fixed a bug where document text, specifically in quotations or invoices, would disappear when switching tabs in Rentman.
Stock mutation names now translate correctly during physical combinations, ensuring accurate translations for English accounts.
Default payment term value (14 days) now correctly displays on all quotation templates, resolving the issue where it was initially missing.
Resolved the issue where the "Confirm" button was unresponsive when attempting to transfer bulk items between warehouses.
Setup of email domain failed with an error related to domain name verification. You can now add domains without encountering this issue.
In the Crew and Transport Tab of the project, transport functions now accurately save distance mileage without rounding up/down after a browser refresh, ensuring that decimals are maintained as expected (e.g., 2.68 miles).
Fixed a bug where assigned filenames were not saved when regenerating a document or creating a new version, ensuring that the specified name is retained as expected.
Subprojects excluded from planning are no longer displayed in the search results of the Warehouse module in the app.

Version 408

Improvements

You can now display function rates when posting a function on the Job board.Crew Scheduling

Bug fixes

Resolved issue where relocating a serialized physical combination failed to transfer assigned equipment, leaving the content in the original location.

Version 407

Improvements

Introducing the option to easily add a check number for Swiss invoice QR references, ensuring compliance with diverse Swiss business and government entities.Quoting and invoicing

Bug fixes

Fixed a bug where the currency sign € was incorrectly positioned in the "Price rate per hour/km" column.
Resolved screen drop-down issue in Projects' General tab, ensuring smooth navigation when selecting functions.
Fixed an inventory count summary inaccuracies by ensuring "Equipment details" now display the correct item count, matching overall counts for "Counted" and "Out of the warehouse."
Users without edit permissions can no longer receive misleading feedback or perform actions when scanning items from one stock location to a container in a different stock location.
Fixed a problem where merging subprojects caused wrong invoice amounts, making it difficult for users to send final invoices and adjust previous ones.

Version 406

Bug fixes

Fixed the issue of incorrect text being displayed in the serial number row when merging kits in the same group within document templates.
Resolved a bug in the Project overview where the "Crew required" filter displayed projects with fully planned functions, now filtering them out as expected.
It is now possible again to split off a subproject, as the previous issue causing a failed attempt to create a duplicate custom field and resulting in an error message has been resolved.
Resolved a bug that caused Rentman to become unresponsive or crash when attempting to open a particular item.
Fixed a bug where the "Empty Container Weight" was not transferring from properties when duplicating a container, ensuring that all properties, including the Empty Weight, are now correctly duplicated.

Version 405

Improvements

To help you get started with Rentman better and easier, we are introducing our latest feature: the Onboarding tool. Now, you can choose your onboarding goals, and a set of tasks will be provided, customized to your selections.

Bug fixes

Resolved issue where editing the last item in scrollable lists within the ‘Projects’ module required multiple double-clicks, now allowing for easier editing.

Version 404

Improvements

The new ‘Job board’ feature streamlines job allocation by letting your team apply for positions, saving you time. It simplifies project planning, allowing crew members to choose jobs based on their availability and skills both on the web and in the app.Crew Standard & ProCrew Scheduling
You can now access the improved variable selector while choosing columns for export, making it easier to search for and select variables to include in their exports.Equipment Scheduling

Bug fixes

It is possible again to edit column settings in the "Serial numbers" tab of serialized equipment by double-clicking.
Fixed a bug where rapidly checking/unchecking serial numbers during an inventory count and saving simultaneously could break the count, resulting in negative quantities.
An error message no longer appears when changing a virtual combination to a physical combination via the "Serial numbers" tab in the ‘Equipment’ module.
Fixed a bug where automatic export to Exact was failing to export all invoices when dealing with a large number of invoices.
Resolved issue with exporting columns visible in the overview: now correctly exports the columns when using the 'all columns visible in the overview' option.
Fixed the standard stock location issue: it no longer appears in the drop-down list of stock locations when editing serial numbers, aligning with the expected behavior.
Information on project/subproject name now correctly displays for booked serial numbers, as columns "Name (on subproject)" and "Name (project)" no longer appear empty as they did previously.

Version 403

Improvements

With this improvement, Transfer projects no longer impact your revenue calculations or forecasts. When adding new equipment, the price is set to 0, resulting in more accurate financial insights.Equipment Tracking

Bug fixes

Fixed a bug where duplicating subprojects multiple times would double the time periods in the time schedule.
Now, when you lock the modules sidebar on the left, it no longer overlaps with the Configuration module sidebar.
There was an issue where, when (re)generating a document in either the Financial or General tab of a project, the 'Insert Image' button did not work as expected. Now, it functions properly, allowing you to add an image as intended.
Previously, invitations would show in My Schedule module before they were sent. Now, with the new 'Click to Invite' flow, they only appear after using the 'Send invites' button in the Crew Planner.

Version 402

Improvements

You can now enter consecutive times quickly and easily in your project by automatically generating a time slot with the same duration as your selected time.

Bug fixes

While editing Quotation templates, especially within the 'Equipment' section, you can now add selected columns that were previously not added as expected.
Fixed the issue where adding crew members to appointments wasn't saving them. Now, it works as expected.
Fixed the bug in the Project overview where field filters couldn't be added.
The issue where times weren't updating when creating a document from the “Crew planner” module timeline has been resolved.

Version 401

Improvements

Introducing "Click-to-invite," a more efficient way to invite crew members, reducing clicks and providing a quicker overview of their availability, with the added ability to invite crew members for multiple functions simultaneously.Crew Scheduling

Bug fixes

Subproject status not saving correctly on initial change, now resolved to save on the first attempt.
Serial numbers are now reassignable after project cancellation, resolving the issue where they remained linked to the canceled project.
Remarks in the 'Crew planner' module are now being displayed as plain text instead of being enclosed in HTML tags.
Now you can bulk edit extra input fields linked to serial numbers, similar to the way it's done for equipment.
Sending crew planning no longer causes page crashes due to unnecessary loading of old projects. The issue has been resolved, and now the process works smoothly.
The currency exchange rate now correctly appears when generating quotes with 'Currency conversion' set to yes.

Version 400

Improvements

Introducing a new search function in the variable selector, making it easier than ever to find the right variable in your document templates.Quoting and invoicing

Bug fixes

Fixed an issue where text added to document templates disappeared when switching tabs.
Resolved the issue of creating an item with a stock of 1 instead of 0 when initially adding a serialized item, providing improved clarity and flexibility in planning.
Fixed the issue where power users without "Change schedule" permission were able to plan crew members on projects, aligning the system behavior with the expected result.
Resolved the problem in the "Projects" module, where changing a project date would reset the time input to 00:00 instead of preserving the previously entered time.

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