Canvas Deploy Notes (2024-03-13)
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. Institutions are responsible for conducting thorough evaluations of their custom CSS/JS with each release and deploy to assess potential impacts.
Fixed bugs are located in Known Issues. For related issues resolved in this deploy, view the 2024-03-13 Known Issues tag.
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Table of Contents
- Other Updates
- Canvas Data 2
- Data Access Platform CLI & Client Library v 1.0.0
- Custom Javascript
- Update jQuery to v.2.2.4
- Reports
- Temporary Enrollments added to Provisioning Report
- Rich Content Editor
- Canvas Media Right-Click Update
Other Updates
Canvas Data 2
Data Access Platform CLI & Client Library v 1.0.0
Canvas Data 2 has been updated within the past two weeks.
For more information, see the API & CLI Change Log. To receive more immediate CD2 update notifications, follow the change log by subscribing in the Options menu.
Custom Javascript
Update jQuery to v.2.2.4
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Affects User Interface |
No |
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Affected Feature Areas |
Custom Javascript |
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Related Ideas |
None |
Summary
jQuery is updated from version 1.8.3 to version 2.2.4.
Change Benefit
This update improves the commitment to uphold the highest standards as it relates to security.
Additional Details
Institutions utilizing custom JavaScript may experience potential impacts. It is advised to consistently validate that customizations function as intended in the Canvas beta environment throughout the upcoming releases and deploys.
Reports
Temporary Enrollments added to Provisioning Report
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Affects User Interface |
No |
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Affected Feature Areas |
Reports |
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Related Ideas |
None |
Summary
When the Temporary Enrollments feature option is enabled, the Provisioning Enrollment CSV report can include the following data:
- Canvas_temporary_enrollment_source_id
- Temporary_enrollment_source_user_id
Note: The inclusion of either or both of these data columns in the report depends on the available SIS data.
Change Benefit
This update provides extra information on temporary enrollments, enhancing both data collection and operational efficiency.
Rich Content Editor
Canvas Media Right-Click Update
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Affects User Interface |
No |
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Affected Feature Areas |
Rich Content Editor, Canvas Media Player |
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Related Ideas |
None |
Summary
When right-clicking on media in the Rich Content Editor, the options to download media, open media in a new tab, and copy the media address are removed from the menu.
Change Benefit
This update enhances the security of Canvas media, increasing the level of difficulty for users attempting to share Canvas media outside of the platform.
Change Log
2024-03-01
