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Canvas Deploy Notes (2022-06-08)

Canvas Deploy Notes (2022-06-08)

Canvas deploys contain code changes that are intended to fix bugs, improve performance, and prepare for new features. These deploys take place every two weeks and can be tested in the beta environment before the production deploy date indicated in the title of this document.

Deploy notes indicate notable changes in the deploy by feature. To view functionality according to user role, please see Canvas Features by User Role.

Fixed bugs are located in Known Issues. For related issues resolved in this deploy, view the 2022-06-08 Known Issues tag.

 

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  • For Canvas Platform Service changes (API, GraphQL, Canvas Data), please see the appropriate page in the Change Log 
  • Other questions? Visit the Canvas Deploy FAQ 


Deploy Notes Change Log

 

Interface Updates

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Rich Content Editor

Vector Button in Equation Editor

User Role & Summary Link

Instructors, Students | Canvas Features by User Role

Affected Feature Areas

Rich Content Editor

Related Idea Conversation

Bring back the vector button in the equation editor. 

Feature Q&A

Releases Q&A: 2022-06-08 Rich Content Editor Vector Button in Equation Editor


Summary

In the Rich Content Editor, a vector button has been added in the Equation Editor.

Change Benefit

This change allows instructors and students to include vector arrows with a button when creating an equation in the Rich Content Editor Equation Editor.

Feature Workflow

Equation Editor IconEquation Editor Icon

 In the Rich Content Editor, click the Equation Editor icon.

Rich Content Editor Equation EditorRich Content Editor Equation Editor

 To create an equation with vector arrows, click the Vector button.

 

Syllabus

Icon Display in Syllabus Update 

User Role & Summary Link

All Users | Canvas Features by User Role

Affected Feature Areas

Syllabus

Related Idea Conversation

assignment-specific icons (with alt-text) on syllabus page 

Feature Q&A

Releases Q&A: 2022-06-08 Syllabus Icon Display Update


Summary

In the Syllabus, users can view updated icons for assignments, discussions, and quizzes in the Course Summary.

Change Benefit

This update allows users to differentiate between assignment, discussions, and quiz icons in the Syllabus Course Summary.

Feature Workflow

Syllabus Course SummarySyllabus Course Summary

 
In the Syllabus, different icon symbols display for assignments, discussions, and quizzes.

Additional Details

Previously, assignments, quizzes, and graded discussions displayed the same assignment icon in the Syllabus.

 

 Consortium Updates

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Account Settings

Developer Key Account Binding 

User Role & Summary Link

Admin | Canvas Features by User Role 

Affects User Interface

Yes   

Affected Feature Areas

LTI tools

Feature Q&A

Releases Q&A: 2022-06-08 Accounts Settings Developer Key Account Binding 


Summary

In Account Settings, administrators can add an LTI tool to a subaccount using the ClientID established by creating the developer key in the root account. 

Change Benefit

This update allows administrators to install LTI tools in each subaccount using the same developer key. 

Feature Workflow

Account Settings Add AppsAccount Settings Add Apps


In Account Settings, click the
Apps tab [1]. To add an LTI tool, click the Add App button [2].

 

Configuration Type drop-down menuConfiguration Type drop-down menu

 
To select the configuration type, use the Configuration Type drop-down menu and select the By ClientID option.

Add App ClientIDAdd App ClientID

 
Enter the Client ID [1]. Click the Submit button [2].

Add App InstallAdd App Install

 
To add the tool to the External Apps list, click the Install button.

External Apps PageExternal Apps Page

 
When the LTI tool is added successfully, it displays in the External Apps page.

Additional Details

This update does not guarantee the tool will pass information correctly between root accounts and subaccounts or between different subaccounts of the same root account.

 

Feature Options

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Courses

New User Tutorial Description Update

Feature Option Name

New User Tutorial

Enable Feature Option Location & Default Status

Account (Disabled/Unlocked),  learn how to enable feature options

Previous Feature Option Mention

Canvas Release Notes (2017-04-22)

Beta Environment Availability

2022-05-26

Production Environment Availability

2022-06-08

Subaccount Configuration

Yes

Permissions

Course Content-add/edit/delete

Affects User Interface

Yes   

Affected User Roles and Areas

Admin, Courses

Mobile App Support

Not available

Free-for-Teacher Availability

Yes

Feature Option State

Production-ready

Feature Q&A

Releases Q&A: 2022-06-08 Courses New User Tutorial Description Update


Summary

In Accounts Settings, the New User Tutorial Feature Option description has been updated to include which users are affected by this feature. 

Change Benefit

This update allows administrators to identify that new instructors are the only users affected when the New User Tutorial feature option is enabled.

Feature Workflow

New User Tutorial DescriptionNew User Tutorial Description

 
In Account Settings, the New User Tutorial description has been updated.

 

Rich Content Editor Icon Maker

Single Color Image Color Picker Update

Feature Option Name

RCE Icon Maker

Enable Feature Option Location & Default Status

Account (Disabled/Unlocked), learn how to enable feature options

Previous Feature Option Mention

Canvas Release Notes (2022-04-16)

Beta Environment Availability

2022-05-26

Production Environment Availability

2022-06-08

Subaccount Configuration

No

Permissions

Inherent to user role

Affects User Interface

Yes   

Affected User Roles and Areas

Instructors, Rich Content Editor

Mobile App Support

Not available

Free-for-Teacher Availability

Yes

Feature Option State

Production-ready

Feature Q&A

Releases Q&A: 2022-06-08 Rich Content Editor Icon Maker Single Color Image Picker Update


Summary

In the Rich Content Editor Icon Maker, instructors can edit the color of a single color image on a button after saving with the Single Color Image Color Picker.

Change Benefit

This update allows instructors to edit the color of a single color image on a button after saving.

Feature Workflow

Rich Content Editor Icon Maker EditorRich Content Editor Icon Maker Editor


In the Single Color Image Color drop-down menu, instructors can edit the color of a single color image.u [1]. To save the image color, click the
Save button [2]. 

Additional Details

Previously, the color of a single color image on an button could not be modified once saved.

 

 

Deploy Notes Change Log

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Date  
2023-02-07

Updated Feature

  • Rich Content Editor Icon Maker: Single Color Image Color Picker Update
    • Changed Subaccount Configuration to No
2022-05-27 Published Deploy Notes

Change Log

2023-02-07

Published

2022-05-27

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