I’m excited to announce several updates that enhance the flexibility, security, and usability of your Canvas Catalog experience. These improvements are based on your feedback, and I’m thrilled to share that two features are now live in production while another enters Beta today. Let’s dive in:
Multiselect Option in User Defined Fields (UDFs)
The Multiselect input type is officially live in production! This powerful new feature allows admins to select multiple values from a predefined list when configuring UDFs. It’s designed to enhance flexibility and streamline data input across a variety of scenarios.
The Multiselect option integrates smoothly with existing field types like text, checkbox, date, and single select, ensuring a seamless experience.
Option to Remove "Self-paced" Text
I’m also excited to announce that the option to remove the "Self-paced" label is now live for all users. This feature, previously available in Beta, gives admins greater control over how courses are displayed to learners.
Why it’s important:
This feature helps your institution tailor course displays to align with branding and learner expectations. Whether you want to keep things simple or emphasize other course details, you’re now in control.
Permission-Based Integration Tab
Starting today, the Permission-Based Integration Tab update is available in Beta! This feature enhances security by introducing permission settings for the Integration tab, limiting its visibility to authorized users. The update is scheduled to go live in production next Monday.
What’s new:
- The Integration tab, previously visible to all Root and Subcatalog Admins, now has permission-based visibility.
- Root Admins can configure which Subcatalog Admins have access, ensuring sensitive integrations remain secure.
New workflow highlights:
- Permission configuration: Root Admins can navigate to a Subcatalog Admin menu and toggle a new setting: Initiate Integration.
- Controlled visibility: Only authorized users will see the Integration tab.
This update keeps your integrations secure while reducing unnecessary clutter for users who don’t need access.
What’s Next?
Here’s your checklist for these exciting updates:
- Start using the Multiselect UDFs and Self-paced label removal features today—they’re live and ready to enhance your workflows.
- Test the Permission-Based Integration Tab in Beta starting now, and look forward to its production release next Monday.
Your feedback makes all the difference. Let us know what you think about these updates and how we can keep improving your Catalog experience.
The detailed release notes about these developments can be found here and here.
Best,
Máté
