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April 10, 2026

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Docs

Search, Filter, and Sort/Group SmartFields

This one's been highly requested - you can now search and filter SmartFields directly within Plannerly.
If you're working on projects with dozens (or hundreds) of SmartFields, finding the right one used to mean a lot of scrolling. 
Now you can quickly search by name or filter SmartFields to find exactly what you need in seconds.
This is a big time-saver for teams managing complex scopes and document templates. 
Thanks to everyone who suggested this - we heard you and we're excited to ship it! 

April 6, 2026

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Docs

Scope

File Manager

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Kanban

Verify

Live Dashboards in Docs - No More Export-Import-Update-Repeat

Your model checking data already lives in Plannerly. Now your dashboards do too.
We have added dashboards directly inside the Docs module - charts that pull straight from your Verify tasks and update themselves automatically. No exporting to Excel. No copying numbers into a slide deck. No "let me just update this before the meeting" panic.
How it works
Create a new document in Docs, add a chart block, and you are done. Seriously - that is it. Choose side-by-side or stacked layouts, pick your chart types, and the data flows in from your existing tasks.
Filter for the right audience
Not everyone needs the same view. Filter your dashboards by milestone, status, team member, or team - then save. Create one dashboard for the project lead showing overall progress, another for the mechanical team showing just their workload. Each one tells a different story from the same data.
Always up to date - zero effort
This is the bit that kills the old workflow dead. When your team drags tasks across the Kanban board, changes a status, or completes a deliverable - the dashboard updates automatically. Go back to your dashboard and it already reflects what just happened. No refresh button. No re-run. Just current data, all the time.
Automated weekly reports
Set up auto-versioning and schedule a weekly PDF export - say Monday mornings at 9 AM. Pick your recipients, write a brief message, save. That is it. Every Monday your team gets a fresh dashboard report in their inbox and you did not have to do a single thing.
No more exporting to Excel, updating a separate dashboard, converting to PDF, uploading to Teams, and hoping nobody asks for the latest version. It is all one workflow now.
The old way:
 Export data → open Excel → build charts → format → PDF → email → repeat next week → cry a little
The new way:
 Add a chart block → done. It updates itself. Forever.

April 4, 2026

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Docs

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Verify

Work Package Filters for Dashboard Charts

You can now filter Charts by Work Package
 - in a single click.
If you've already defined Work Packages in your project scope, those same structures now carry straight through to your reporting. No more manually setting up filters for each team, folder, or discipline. Select a work package, and your chart is scoped instantly.
What's new:
One-click work package filters
 when adding charts in Docs - infrastructure, mechanical, team-specific, or any work package you've defined
Linked model elements
 for information requirement completions and task/scope task status
Auto-updating charts
 that stay in sync as your teams make completions - no manual refresh, no re-exporting
Build on existing scoping work
 - the work packages you've already set up are now available as chart filters, so you're not duplicating effort
Now the whole setup takes about a minute - and your reports stay current automatically.
If you've already scoped your project with work packages, head to the Docs module and try it out. You can build filtered reports in just a couple of minutes.

March 6, 2026

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Docs

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File Manager

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Kanban

Verify

Small fixes for bSDD, Scope, and printing

We’ve made a few updates to smooth out how bSDD-linked properties, Scope lists, and document exports behave.

This update includes:

Improved handling of bSDD-linked properties for customer classifications, where expected properties were not always appearing.
A fix for empty table of contents exports, so the table of contents is now hidden when there are no valid-numbered items to show.
A fix for missing information requirement chevrons in Scope lists, where expand/collapse controls could fail to appear until a task was opened first.
A fix for a printing error caused by empty groups, where printing could fail if a group had no child items.

Overall, these changes make day-to-day use a bit smoother across project structure, information requirements, and exports.

March 4, 2026

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Docs

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File Manager

Timeline

Kanban

Verify

Workflow, Permissions & Editor Enhancements

We’ve just rolled out a series of improvements to permissions, editor functionality, and AI-assisted content - all designed to make everyday workflows clearer, faster, and more intuitive.

Enhancements include:

Strengthened permissions handling when Work Packages have not yet been created
Improved the empty-state dropdown to clearly communicate when no Work Packages exist and who can create or manage them
Refined AI text correction responses to ensure HTML blocks render cleanly, without stray or misplaced html content
Updated signature links so users are taken directly back to the signature box when requesting signatures
Restored cell and table formatting options that had been temporarily removed
Resolved an issue where blue hyperlinks were not printing correctly in exported documents
Resolved an issue where scheduled auto-exports were generated but not being emailed

These updates reinforce expected functionality and deliver a smoother more polished experience across projects.

February 27, 2026

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Docs

File Manager

Enhanced Export Options with Automated Tables and Figures

We’ve significantly upgraded DOCS exports to deliver more structured, professional, and fully automated documentation outputs.

Exports now support:

Table of Contents
List of Tables
List of Images (Figures)

But this is more than just adding lists - the entire workflow is now automated and intelligently connected.

You now have the option to:

Add or remove a caption on any table
Add or remove a caption on any image

Captions are what power the automatic generation of the List of Tables and List of Images.

When you add a new table or image, it is automatically inserted with a caption placeholder. These caption placeholders behave like SmartFields:

Click to enter the caption
Structured and consistent formatting
Automatically tracked for exports

As you add, edit, or remove tables and images, everything stays in sync. No manual numbering. No rebuilding lists. No formatting fixes.

When exporting, simply select the option to include:

List of Tables
List of Images

Plannerly handles the rest automatically.

This delivers:

Cleaner, more professional submission-ready documents
Structured outputs aligned with formal standards
Reduced manual formatting work
Fully automated document consistency across revisions

More structure. More automation. Zero formatting headaches.

February 17, 2026

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Docs

File Manager

New: Intelligent Smart Section References Across Templates, Projects & Exports

Smart Section References are now live in Docs - and they’re far more powerful than simple hyperlinks.

You can insert dynamic references to any document category or section directly from the new

Section References

tab in the SmartFields dialog:

Browse project categories and sections
Preview content before inserting
Insert with a single click

The SmartFields dialog has also received a visual refresh, with clearer navigation between Project SmartFields, System SmartFields, and Section References - making reusable, structured content faster and more intuitive to insert.

But this is where it gets powerful.

Smart Section References are not static copies. They remain fully intelligent and connected - even when:

Templates are imported into a project
Multiple templates are combined
References exist across different documents
Sections are moved between documents

The system retains and understands the relationships between sections across your entire project structure.

If a section is:

Renumbered
Renamed
Reordered
Moved within a document
Moved to another document

All referencing sections update automatically - including section numbers, titles, and reference labels.

No broken references. No manual renumbering. No outdated titles.

References behave like hyperlinks inside Plannerly (when sections are in Shared or Published status), creating a fully connected documentation experience.

And when exporting to PDF, internal hyperlinks are automatically converted into bookmarks - allowing readers to:

Click references
Jump directly to the source section
Navigate seamlessly within the document

The result is structured, resilient documentation that stays synchronized as projects evolve - from templates to live projects to professional PDF deliverables.

February 8, 2026

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File Manager

Stability & Reporting Improvements

We’ve delivered a strong round of stability and performance improvements to make reporting, permissions, exports, and the overall UI smoother and more reliable.

Enhancements include:

Improved reliability when enabling Section Comments in reporting
Corrected permission handling where certain access levels were unintentionally restricted when module access was limited
Optimized dashboard layout to prevent text overlap on smaller screens
Refined reporting logic so resolved comments within threaded conversations now report correctly
Improved status column saving, including better handling of column order
Restored proper access to the Header and Footer tab in Print Settings
Resolved a customer-specific Excel export issue

These updates strengthen stability and enhance usability across Docs and reporting workflows.

February 1, 2026

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Kanban

Verify

Uniclass Products (Pr) and Systems (Ss) Tables v1.41 – January 2026

Plannerly templates have been updated to align with the latest

Uniclass v1.41 (January 2026)

release for both:

Pr – Products Table
Ss – Systems Table

This update incorporates new classifications and amendments published by NBS, ensuring your structured scopes, requirements, and references stay aligned with the latest industry standard.

Products Table (Pr) – Key Updates

New codes added:

Pr_25_30_36_10 – Bronze handrails
Pr_30_59_95_65 – Prop beams
Pr_30_59_95_77 – Shot bolts
Pr_40_30_04_04 – Badger sett products
Pr_40_30_20_60 – Ornamental curtains
Pr_40_70_13_82 – Superheated steam cleaning units
Pr_45_28_30_50 – Pass exit pipes
Pr_60_45_30_58 – Orifice control wall
Pr_65_70_12_13 – Cable protection ramps
Pr_65_80_65_68 – Pneumatic document conveying system interchange units

Amended classifications:

Pr_20_29_88_26 – Edge beading rods (previously “Edge beading”)
Pr_30_59_95 – Water control gate and support components (previously “Water control gates”)

Systems Table (Ss) – Key Updates

New codes added:

Ss_25_17_25_30 – Flow control embankments
Ss_25_36_62_65 – Prop arm systems
Ss_45_85_05_06 – Artificial badger sett systems
Ss_65_40_33_49 – Mechanical supply and extract ventilation systems

Amended classifications:

Ss_45_40_47_09 – Biodiverse roof systems (previously “Brown roof systems”)
Ss_65_40_33_52 – Mechanical whole-house ventilation systems (previously “Mechanical and whole building ventilation systems”)

Why This Matters

Ensures alignment with the latest Uniclass release
Maintains consistency in structured Scope definitions
Supports compliant classification in ISO 19650 workflows
Keeps your Plannerly templates current and audit-ready

January 26, 2026

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Docs

Scope

File Manager

Timeline

Kanban

Verify

Advanced Role-Based Access Control (Expanded Permissions Framework)

Major enhancement:

Role-based permissions now go far beyond basic module access, providing fine-grained control over visibility, access, and interaction across the entire platform:

Team & user visibility controls:
Choose whether teams can view other teams, whether users can view other team members, manage invitation rights, and control permission management visibility
Docs module access control:
Toggle access to the Docs module and control document visibility (all vs assigned only), view in-progress doc sections, view in-progress section comments, edit sections, assign sections, manage categories, manage SmartFields, and control publishing/status changes
Scope module access control:
Toggle access to the Scope module and manage information requirements, scope task rows, tasks, work packages, team and member assignments, task fields, milestones, information requirement assignment, task visibility, and task status permissions
Verify module access control:
Toggle access to the Verify module, manage models, model linking rules, task linking rules, model status changes, task status management, and control visibility of in-progress models
File Manager access control:
Toggle access to the File Manager, manage files, request eSignatures, and control file visibility including exported file visibility and assigned-only vs full access

This delivers a

true enterprise-grade permission model

that supports secure governance, structured collaboration, operational role alignment, information security by design, scalable multi-team environments, and compliance-ready access management.

What started as a request for Scope-only access control is now a

platform-wide granular permission architecture

supporting real-world enterprise security models and ISO-aligned information management workflows.

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