Changelog

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Smarter Date Handling & Improved Reliability

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Automatic Date Detection & Fixing

• Smart Date Recognition: Automatically detects and fixes date format issues across your entire dataset
• Bulk Date Correction: Fix multiple date columns at once instead of row by row
• Better Format Support: Handles more date formats automatically without manual intervention
• Reduced Manual Work: Less time spent manually correcting date formatting errors

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More Reliable Imports

• Fewer Import Failures: Improved stability means fewer interrupted imports
• Better Error Recovery: Imports continue smoothly even when encountering data issues
• Cleaner Experience: Reduced unexpected errors during the import process

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Faster Uploads & Smoother Experience

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Upload Improvements

• Faster File Uploads: Significantly improved upload speeds, especially for large files
• More Reliable Uploads: Reduced upload failures and timeouts
• Better Progress Tracking: Clearer visibility into upload progress and status

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Streamlined Experience

• Smoother Workflow: Removed unnecessary barriers that could interrupt your import process
• Faster Processing: Quicker data processing means less waiting time
• Enhanced Reliability: More consistent performance across all import operations

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Better Performance with Large Datasets

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Faster Dropdown Performance

• Handle Thousands of Options: Select fields with thousands of options now load instantly
• Smooth Scrolling: No more lag when browsing through large lists of choices
• Responsive Interface: UI stays fast and responsive even with complex datasets

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Streamlined Workflows

• Skip Unnecessary Steps: Automatically bypasses empty field matching to save time
• Cleaner Interface: Improved layout prevents data from being cut off or hidden
• Better Error Displays: Clearer presentation of issues that need your attention

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DEPRECATION of api/v1/upload/<id>/data/ endpoint

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What’s Changing

• Deprecated Endpoint: api/v1/upload/<id>/data/
• New Endpoint: api/v1/upload/<id>/url/ - returns a URL with the data
• Impact: Users currently using the deprecated endpoint will see a 410 error

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Migration Required

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More Field Types & Smarter Validation

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New Data Types

• Percentage Fields: Properly handle and format percentage data
• Currency Fields: Support for different currencies with proper formatting
• Phone Numbers: Validate and format phone numbers from different countries
• URLs: Ensure web addresses are properly formatted and valid
• Advanced Text: Better handling of complex text patterns and formats

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Smarter Validation

• Context-Aware Rules: Validation that considers relationships between different fields
• Automatic Type Detection: Dromo can guess the right field type based on your data
• Better Error Messages: More helpful explanations when validation fails
• Flexible Rules: Set up validation that adapts based on other field values

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Custom File Parsers & AI Transformations

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Custom File Parsers

• Support for Custom Formats: Process PDFs, images, fixed-width formats, XML, and any file type with extractable tabular data
• Industry-Leading Parsing: Builds on Dromo’s existing CSV, text-delimited, and Excel support
• Documentation: Custom File Parsers Guide
• Example: PDF Import Guide

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AI User Transformations

• Bulk Data Editing: Users can now edit import data using plain language AI
• Transform Data Button: New feature in the Review Step
• Setting: Enable with reviewStep.enableUserTransformations = true
• Guide: Using Transform Data

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Automatic Date Format Fixing

• Enhanced date parsing and automatic format correction
• Improved handling of various date formats across different file types

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Enhanced Review Experience

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Search on Review Step

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Submission Dialog Customization

• Override Confirmation Dialog: Customize submission confirmation messages
• Technical Implementation: Use REVIEW_STEP_PRE_SUBMIT step hook with setConfirmationMessage method
• Enhanced UX: Create tailored user interaction experiences

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UI Improvements

• Redesigned Table Info Messages: Enhanced tooltips with improved visual design
• Multiple Messages Support: Display multiple message levels (error, warning, info) per cell
• HTML Markup Support: Basic HTML markup support in info messages
• Documentation: Working with Info Messages

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Advanced Schema Configuration & Developer Tools

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Code Editor for Schema Studio

• JSON Editing: Direct JSON editing for schema settings and fields
• Code Completion: Instant code completion and validation
• Hook Writing: Write row, column, and step hooks directly in Schema Studio
• Toggle Feature: “Edit JSON” option for power users

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Enhanced Configuration Options

• Step Skipping: New options to streamline imports
  • “Always use first row for headers” (matchingStep.headerRowOverride = 0)
  • “Remember mapped headers and values” (autoMapHeaders = true)
• Initial File Setting: Pass files directly with initialFile setting (similar to initialData)
• Import Management: Delete imports directly from dashboard with trash icon

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Row and Submission Control

• Empty Submission Control: New allowEmptySubmit setting to prevent empty imports
• Row Manipulation Settings:
  • reviewStep.allowAddingRows - Control user ability to add rows
  • reviewStep.allowRemovingRows - Control user ability to remove rows
• Documentation: Settings Reference

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Advanced Data Mapping & Column Handling

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Enhanced Field Mapping

• Select Field Limits: maxMappableSelectFields setting to control option mapping UI
• Unmapped Column Access: passThroughUnmappedColumns setting to preserve all original data
• Help Text Configuration: Add guidance with matchValuesStep.helpText

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Data Processing Improvements

• Complete Data Preservation: Access all columns from original file via $unmapped key
• Flexible Mapping Control: Override default limits for complex datasets
• Better User Guidance: Enhanced help text for value matching steps

{
    "$unmapped": {
        "1": "Phillips",
        "3": "(124) 246-3980",
        "4": "United States"
    },
    "firstName": "Michael",
    "email": "jason@moxie.xyz"
}

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Faster Processing & Better Reliability

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Faster Imports

• Quicker Large File Processing: Import large datasets much faster than before
• Reduced Wait Times: Less time spent waiting for imports to complete
• Better Memory Usage: Handle bigger files without performance issues
• Improved Response Times: Faster navigation and interaction throughout the platform

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Enhanced Reliability

• Fewer Errors: More robust system that handles edge cases better
• Better Uptime: Improved platform stability and availability
• Stronger Security: Enhanced protection for your data and imports

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Smarter Validation & Better User Experience

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Enhanced Data Validation

• Context-Aware Validation: Validation rules that consider relationships between fields
• Cross-Row Consistency: Ensure data consistency across your entire dataset
• Clearer Error Messages: Better explanations of what needs to be fixed
• Faster Validation: Quicker validation processing for large imports

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Improved Interface

• Better Error Display: Clearer presentation of issues that need attention
• Smoother Navigation: More intuitive flow between import steps
• Mobile-Friendly: Better experience on phones and tablets
• Helpful Loading States: Know exactly what’s happening during processing

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Authentication & Advanced Data Features

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Google Sign-In

• Simplified Login: Sign in to the dashboard with your Google account
• Reduced Account Management: One less account to keep track of

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Many-to-One Field Mapping

• Multiple Column Mapping: Map multiple file columns to a single schema field
• Array Results: Results returned as arrays when manyToOne is enabled
• Use Cases: Map “primary email” and “secondary email” to single “email” field
• Guide: Using manyToOne

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Find and Replace

• Bulk Error Correction: Quick correction of errors across datasets
• Flexible Matching: Case-sensitive options and substring matching
• Scope Control: Apply to specific columns or entire import dataset
• Review Step Integration: Accessible from review step toolbar

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Enhanced File Handling & Import Management

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File Processing Improvements

• Improved Excel Date Parsing: More reliable date parsing regardless of locale-specific formatting
• Original File Access: Download original uploaded files via raw_upload.download_url
• Better Data Integrity: Compare original and transformed files

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Import Management

• Hosted Imports: Create public links directly from Schema Studio dashboard
• No-Code Solution: Share import links without writing code
• Simplified Sharing: Third option alongside embedding and API methods

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User Management

• Dashboard User Roles: Specify user roles when inviting team members
  • Admins: Full access including user management and billing
  • Users: Access to schemas and imports, limited admin functions

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Announcing the Headless API

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Key Features

• Saved Schema API: Programmatically manage and retrieve your import schemas
• Enhanced API Documentation: Comprehensive guides and examples
• Zapier Integration: Connect Dromo with thousands of other apps
• Improved Schema Studio: Better tools for schema management
• New Website: Fresh design and improved user experience

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Enhanced User Experience & Multilingual Support

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New Features

• Multilingual Support: Dromo now supports 30+ languages for a global user experience
• Enhanced Error Filtering: Better tools to identify and resolve data issues
• Schema-based Column Matching: Smarter automatic column detection
• Programmatic Row Management: More control over data processing

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Improvements

• More customization options across the platform
• Streamlined user workflows
• Better error messaging and guidance

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Version 2 - Complete Platform Redesign

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Major Updates

• Complete UI Redesign: Fresh, modern interface that’s easier to navigate
• Streamlined Header Row Selection: Simplified process for identifying data headers
• Simplified Column Matching: Intuitive drag-and-drop column mapping
• New Data Wizard: Step-by-step guidance through the import process
• Rich Error Export: Detailed error reports with actionable insights
• Excel Parsing in Private Mode: Enhanced security for sensitive data processing

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Under the Hood

• Improved performance and reliability
• Better error handling and user feedback
• Enhanced data validation capabilities

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Schema Builder Enhancements & Broader File Support

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Schema Builder Improvements

• Enhanced settings and configuration options
• Better field management capabilities
• Improved validation rules setup

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File Type Expansion

• Support for additional file formats
• Better parsing accuracy across different file types
• Enhanced encoding detection

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Developer Experience

• New field mapping requirements for better data accuracy
• Preparation and foundation work for Version 2
• Improved API responses and error handling

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Schema Builder Launch & Major Feature Additions

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🎉 Schema Builder

• Drag & Drop Interface: Build schemas visually
• Field Validation: Set up complex validation rules
• Preview Mode: Test your schemas before deployment

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Bring Your Own Storage (BYOS)

• Custom Storage Integration: Use your own cloud storage solutions
• Data Sovereignty: Keep your data where you need it
• Enterprise Security: Enhanced security for sensitive data

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Advanced Features

• Hidden Fields: Include fields in processing without displaying them to users
• Field Removal: Dynamically remove unnecessary fields during import
• Dynamic Select Options: Create dropdown fields with dynamic option lists
• Improved AI Column Matching: Smarter automatic field detection and mapping

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Developer Tools

• Enhanced API capabilities
• Better webhook support
• Improved error handling and logging

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Automatic Column Matching & Enhanced Validation

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Smart Automation

• Automatic Column Matching: Column mapping is now automatically skipped if all headers exactly match the schema field names
• Skip the mapping step entirely when your data structure is consistent

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Enhanced Validation

• Custom Select Field Validation: Added invalidValueMessage for select fields
• Better error messaging for validation failures
• More granular control over validation rules

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User Experience

• Simplified Sign-up Flow: Streamlined registration process - just email and password
• Faster onboarding for new users
• Reduced friction in the user journey

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Bug Fixes

• Column Labeling: Fixed issues with column labeling beyond 26 columns (AA, AB, AC…)
• Character Encoding: Enhanced detection and handling of different character encodings
• Improved overall stability and performance

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Faster Processing & Better Data Quality

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Performance Improvements

• Faster Large File Imports: Process big files much quicker
• More Efficient Processing: Handle complex datasets without slowdowns
• Better Progress Tracking: See exactly how your import is progressing

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Enhanced Data Quality

• Smarter Duplicate Detection: Automatically identify potential duplicate records
• Data Consistency Checks: Spot inconsistencies across your dataset
• Quality Insights: Get automatic feedback on your data quality
• Better Error Highlighting: Easily spot and fix data issues

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Improved Workflow

• Bulk Operations: Fix multiple issues at once instead of one by one
• Clearer Status Updates: Always know what’s happening with your import

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Enhanced Security & Enterprise Features

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Improved Security

• Better Data Protection: Enhanced encryption and security measures
• Stronger Access Controls: More control over who can access what
• Complete Activity Tracking: Full audit trail of all actions taken
• Reliable Authentication: More secure and stable login system

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Enterprise Features

• Single Sign-On: Use your company’s existing login system
• Custom Domains: Use your own domain for the import experience
• Advanced Monitoring: Better visibility into system performance and usage

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API Improvements

• More Reliable Webhooks: Better delivery of real-time notifications
• Faster Response Times: Quicker API responses for better integration performance
• Enhanced Documentation: More examples and clearer guidance for developers

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Enhanced Data Processing & Invalid Data Management

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Invalid Data Behavior Configuration

• REMOVE_INVALID_ROWS (default): Automatically filter out rows with validation errors
• INCLUDE_INVALID_ROWS: Include invalid rows in the final dataset with error flags
• BLOCK_SUBMIT: Prevent submission until all validation errors are resolved

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API Enhancements

• Filename in Callbacks: The original filename is now available in the onResults callback
• Better metadata tracking for imported files
• Enhanced error reporting in API responses

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Data Processing

• Smart Column Handling: Empty columns are automatically dropped during import
• Reduced noise in your final dataset
• Better performance with large files containing empty columns

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Developer Experience

• More flexible error handling options
• Better integration with existing validation workflows
• Enhanced debugging capabilities

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Redesigned Interface & Real-time Validation

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New Look and Feel

• Modern Interface: Fresh, cleaner design that’s easier to use
• Mobile-Friendly: Better experience on all device sizes
• Improved Accessibility: More accessible for users with disabilities
• Smoother Navigation: Easier movement between import steps

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Instant Validation

• Real-time Feedback: See validation errors immediately as you work
• Custom Business Rules: Set up validation that matches your specific needs
• Bulk Validation: Check multiple records at once for efficiency
• Reusable Rules: Save validation templates for repeated use

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Better Performance

• Faster Loading: Large datasets display quicker
• Smoother Experience: No more waiting for the interface to catch up

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Better Integrations & Export Options

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Enhanced Integrations

• More App Connections: Connect with popular business applications
• Reliable Webhooks: More dependable real-time notifications
• Better Error Messages: Clearer feedback when integrations have issues
• Flexible API Options: More control over how you integrate with Dromo

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Improved Export Options

• Multiple File Formats: Export as CSV, Excel, JSON, and more
• Automated Exports: Schedule exports to run automatically
• Custom Export Templates: Create reusable export formats
• Bulk Export: Export multiple imports at once

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Developer Experience

• Better SDKs: Improved libraries for different programming languages
• Testing Tools: Easier ways to test your integrations
• Comprehensive Documentation: More examples and clearer guidance

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Expanded File Support & Streamlined Experience

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More File Types Supported

• Broader Format Support: Handle more file formats and character encodings
• Better Error Detection: Catch and explain file issues more clearly
• Advanced Data Transformation: More ways to clean and modify your data during import
• Stronger Validation: Better checking to ensure your data meets requirements

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Simplified Workflow

• Fewer Steps: Streamlined import process gets you to results faster
• Better Progress Visibility: Always know how your import is progressing
• Improved Error Recovery: Easier ways to fix issues when they occur
• Contextual Help: Get guidance right when and where you need it

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Enhanced Performance

• Faster Processing: Quicker handling of your data imports
• Handle Larger Files: Better support for big datasets
• More Reliable: Fewer failed imports and better error handling