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Follow the latest AnyDB improvements, fixes, and new capabilities. Add new entries below using standard Markdown headings and bullet lists.

2026​

Jun 5, 2026​

  • Support Systems View in Home Page: Added support for a Systems view on the Home page.
  • Forms Tab Added a new Forms Tab to show all forms next to Workspace and Automation tabs
  • Formula Editor: Added an easier-to-use formula editor.
  • Home Page Organization: Improved Home page organization.
  • Type Designer: Type Designer now supports easily adding new fields.
  • Dynamic Link Type: Added support for changing the Type for a Link to a Record field dynamically using a formula.
  • Dynamic Cell Type: Added support for a Dynamic cell type that can switch its type dynamically using a formula.
  • Forms: Added support for Link to a Record fields in forms.

May 1, 2026​

  • New Calendar View: AnyDB now supports calendar views to see records by dates and timeline cells. More Information: Calendar View
  • Timeline Cells: Set start and ending dates with Timeline cells. More Information: Timeline Cell
  • Button Cells: Create Button cells that trigger workflows. More Information: Button Cell
  • Multi User and Group Select Cell Types: Select multiple users or groups in a cell. More Information: Multi User / Group Cell
  • Refresh Icons for Records and Views: Records and views now have refreshed icon styling.
  • Comments: Comments now allow text formatting and inserting links.
  • Filters: Filters now support relative date ranges, such as the next 1 week.

Apr 14, 2026​

  • Table View is the Default View: When you view any list of records for a type or attached child records, the default record view is now Table view.
  • Quick Editing in Table View: Table view allows quick editing of records without opening the full record view.
  • Resize Table View Columns and Save the Layout: Click and drag columns to resize them, then click Save Changes to save the view layout.
  • Add New Records Directly in Table View: Create a new record from the table and edit values inline without opening the full record view. This is useful for child records, attachments, and quickly adding line items.
  • Duplicate the All View: You can now duplicate the All view, making it easier to start from the default view and create a customized version with small changes.

Feb 16, 2026​

  • Type Designer: Enhanced the designer to look more like a form builder.
  • Type Details: Added Type details inputs on the right side of the designer.
  • Previews: Added full-screen form and record previews.
  • Computed Properties: Enhanced computed properties visibility.
  • Merge Cells: Added a merge option to the Type Designer context menu.
  • Sheets: Coordinates are now highlighted on the headers.
  • Sheets: Fixed right-click functionality on selections.
  • Sheets: Moved "View as" to the control pane.
  • Sheets: Fixed badge spacing for edit view, eliminating the previous large blank space.
  • Sheets: Fixed display name updating when switching cells.
  • Field Formats: Added the Comments format to store comments in a record.
  • Field Formats: Added the Lookup format.
  • Renamed Formats: General is now Single-line text.
  • Renamed Formats: Rich Text is now Long text.
  • Renamed Formats: Reference is now Link to another record.
  • Renamed Formats: Attachments is now Children records.
  • Renamed Formats: File is now Single File. Multiple files are coming soon.

Jan 25, 2026​

  • UI Update Now Live: Released a foundational UI update to AnyDB in production.
  • Object-Based View: Workspaces now open in an Object-Based View by default. Workspaces were previously called Databases.
  • Templates Renamed to Types: Templates are now called Types. Types define object structure, and Records are instances of those Types.
  • Types Shown Upfront: The Object-Based View shows all Types upfront so you can create new Types and hide Types you do not want visible.
  • Clearer Record Creation: Records are created only after a Type exists, making the object model clearer.
  • Structure View Still Available: The previous tree structure view is still available from the workspace menu by selecting View Structure.
  • Why This Changed: The Object-Based View scales better for real operational systems, makes structure explicit, and reduces confusion about how to organize records.

Jan 16, 2026​

  • Chart Cells: Added Chart cells for rendering line, bar, and pie charts directly inside records by referencing array-based cells. More Information: Chart Cells
  • Chart Use Cases: Chart cells can show trend tracking next to operational objects, actual vs forecast comparisons, and spend, volume, or KPI visibility without exporting data.
  • Supported Chart Types: Line charts support trends and targets, bar charts support comparisons across vendors, locations, or periods, and pie charts support breakdowns such as costs, issues, or allocation.
  • Lightweight Record Charts: Charts update automatically when source values change and are designed to live inside records, not replace BI tools.
  • Barcode Cell: Added Barcode cells to generate machine-readable barcodes from values in a record. More Information: Barcode Cell
  • Barcode Standards: Barcode cells support Code 39, Code 128, ITF, MSI, Pharmacode, and Codabar.
  • Barcode Options: Added options to expand the barcode to fill the full cell width and display the encoded value below the barcode.
  • Barcode Use Cases: Barcode cells support inventory and asset tagging, warehouse and logistics workflows, regulated environments, manufacturing, and WIP tracking.
  • QR Code Cell: Added QR Code cells to render QR codes directly inside records from referenced values. More Information: QR Code Cell
  • QR Code Use Cases: QR Code cells support mobile-first scanning, field inspections, audits, asset lookup, equipment lookup, and linking physical items to digital records.
  • Barcode and QR Code Search: Added barcode and QR code search from the top navigation for scanner-driven record lookup. More Information: Barcode and QR Code Search
  • Scanner Workflow: Click the barcode icon next to search, scan or paste a value, and AnyDB opens the matching record instantly. This is optimized for hardware scanners that act like keyboard input.

2025​

Dec 8, 2025​

  • Share Any Saved View: You can now share any saved view in AnyDB with team members or guests through the portal. More Information: Sharing
  • Focused Team and Guest Views: Shared views turn filtered or grouped views into focused portals that show only the records and fields you want the audience to see.
  • Team Views: Create shared views for internal users.
  • Guest Portals: Create portal views for clients, contractors, vendors, partners, or other external guests. More Information: Portals
  • View Rules Are Preserved: Shared views respect filters, sorting, grouping, and column visibility.
  • Dynamic Shared Data: Guests and public users only see records exposed by the shared view, and the shared data updates as records are added or removed from the view criteria.
  • Operational Data Sharing: Shared views make it faster to expose customer dashboards, vendor task lists, work order boards, inspector status views, lead pipelines, and custom portal experiences without cloning data.
  • Share View Workflow: Open a saved view, open View Options, click Share View, then choose whether to share with team members or invite guests.
  • Access Management: Shared view access can be adjusted or revoked from the same menu.

Nov 21, 2025​

  • Data View: Added Data View to show available records in a single customizable view.
  • Open Data View: Data View can be opened from the top-right corner of a database.
  • Create Templates from Data View: Added the ability to create a new Template from Data View by clicking the plus button and adding it to the list of records being viewed.
  • Bug Fix: Fixed view tabs not showing correctly under some conditions.
  • Bug Fix: Changed sorting behavior so sort state is shown in the URL only when there are local changes.
  • Bug Fix: Existing tabs now show when specified in the template, even when there are no attachments.
  • Bug Fix: Removed total count and total pages when the UI does not have that information.
  • Bug Fix: Changed the References right-click menu to use name-based Template names instead of Template IDs.

Nov 14, 2025​

  • Document Generation: Added document generation from AnyDB records for formatted documents such as quotes, shipping labels, invoices, and asset reports. More Information: Document Generation
  • Document Templates: Added support for custom .docx and .xlsx templates with tags that automatically populate from record data.
  • Document Generation Availability: Document generation is available in all versions, including the free edition.
  • Label Based References in Formulas: Formulas can now reference cells by label, such as {{Price}} or {{Quantity}}, in addition to positional references like A1 or B2.
  • Template Cell Moves: Moving cells in a template now preserves values in migrated records when the cell label remains the same.
  • Template Change Confirmation: Saving template changes now shows a confirmation dialog with the changes that will be applied during record migration.
  • Template Management: Added a new and improved template management screen.
  • QR Code Access to Records: Added QR codes that can be attached to physical assets or inventory and scanned to open the record directly. More Information: Scan QR Code
  • Performance Improvements: Improved performance across the system so loading and paginating thousands of records feels faster.
  • Bug Fix: Fixed critical issues that could occur during template migration under certain conditions.
  • Bug Fix: Added many smaller fixes across the product.

Oct 31, 2025​

  • Tabs: Selected tabs are now shown more clearly.
  • Tabs: Added a duplicate option to replicate an existing tab.
  • Pages: Added support for setting background color and text color on pages. More Information: Pages
  • Bug Fix: Fixed PDF export causing labels to render across two lines.
  • Bug Fix: Resolved comments now show a Resolved badge.
  • Bug Fix: Fixed comments tab closing when clicking a cell name in comments.
  • UI Improvement: Moved search and template sort settings up to align with view tabs.
  • Template Editing: Changed the exclamation icon near the record name to a button labeled Save Template.
  • Template Creation: Added an option to create a new template in the first view of the New Record modal.

Oct 24, 2025​

  • Comments: Added comment counts for cell comments in the Comments list. More Information: Comments Cell
  • Comments: Merged cell comments and record comments into the comments view.
  • Bug Fix: Users can no longer delete comments created by others.
  • Bug Fix: Fixed versions list not opening under some conditions for Business edition.
  • Bug Fix: Navigation breadcrumbs now use the object record's order instead of recent order.
  • Bug Fix: General cells no longer trim new lines on entry.
  • Bug Fix: Hidden cells are no longer shown.
  • Bug Fix: Dropdown select now closes correctly.
  • Select Fields: Added System Created and System Updated options in select fields.
  • Template Designer: Added filtering and sorting options in Template Designer.
  • Search: Simplified the Find bar with an icon.
  • UI Improvement: Made New Record and Attachments buttons clearer.
  • Validation: Added a larger banner or error when required fields are missing.
  • Printing: Fixed record printing showing miscellaneous controls and records.
  • Printing: Fixed printing a record in Quick View printing the parent list.
  • Record Locking: Added unlock control next to the record lock indication.
  • Record Selection: Shows No Records Found when selecting a record with no matches.
  • Bug Fix: Fixed filters and sorting not working in public shares.

Oct 17, 2025​

  • Custom View Support: Added support for creating custom listing views and saving them for quick access. More Information: Views
  • Create Custom Views: Custom views can be created from the plus option next to the All tab, named, configured, and saved.
  • Saved View Layouts: View options and settings can be saved using the Save View link.
  • Custom Views Across Records: Custom views can be applied to folders, attachments, and attachment cells.
  • Template-Level Views: Custom views can be created inside templates so records are already laid out for the workflow.
  • Quick Filters: Added quick filtering for records from listing views.
  • Android Responsive Editing: Android phone layouts now render records in a straight single-form mode, with an option to switch to full Desktop mode. More Information: Mobile Apps
  • Drag-and-Drop File Uploads: Files and folders can now be dragged directly into database views, folders, and attachments to upload them.
  • Listing Field Selection: Added support for choosing which fields appear in listing views.
  • Index Column: Listing views can show an Index column to display a record count.
  • QR Code Record Access: Added support for generating QR codes for records so logged-in users can scan and open records. More Information: Scan QR Code
  • Connected Records List: Added support for showing connected records from another record view.
  • Auto Collapse Left Menu: Added an Auto Collapse setting to collapse the left menu and provide more room for record editing.
  • Attachment Record Delete: Added right-click delete support for records in attachments.
  • Tree View Loading: Tree view now shows up to 15 items and provides a Load More option to list all records in the regular listing view.
  • Dynamic Locking: Added support for dynamic expressions to control cell locking and record-level locking. More Information: Privacy and Locks
  • Formula Support: Added SEQNUM for automatically incrementing IDs. More Information: SEQNUM
  • Printing Controls: Added Hide in Printing support for cells.
  • Inbox Count: Inbox now shows the number of items assigned to you. More Information: Inbox
  • Bug Fix: Fixed cases where editing and updating a template did not work when the template had locked cells.
  • Bug Fix: Added many smaller fixes across the product.

Sep 15, 2025​

  • Audit Support: Audit support is now available at the database level and full team level. More Information: Audit Log
  • Database Audit Access: Audit logs can also be accessed at the database level.
  • Validation and Required Fields: Added required fields and custom error messages when required fields are missing. More Information: Cell Validation
  • Dynamic Required Fields: Required fields can be triggered dynamically based on other record data.
  • Share Expiration: Shared records can now have expiration dates, and shares expire after the configured time. More Information: Sharing

Sep 8, 2025​

  • Improved Pagination: Record listings now use traditional Previous and Next pagination and show the number of pages available.
  • New Record from Menu: Added support for creating a new record of the same type from a menu option.
  • Database Options: Added New Template and Template Management options to Database Options.
  • Folders: Folders now support assignment fields so form submission notifications can be sent to users.
  • Bug Fix: Fixed AI-based template generation sometimes producing bad cell data.
  • Bug Fix: Fixed typing in a new sheet record requiring a double click.
  • Bug Fix: Fixed cursor selection when switching from Record Edit mode to sheet mode.
  • Bug Fix: Fixed the Type option in rich text cells not working properly.
  • Bug Fix: Fixed Send Invite not being visible on low-resolution screens.
  • Bug Fix: Fixed renaming a form not changing the folder name.
  • Bug Fix: Record listings now show recent records first by default.

Aug 29, 2025​

  • Customer Portal Experience: Added a more streamlined customer portal experience for external guests accessing shared records or forms. More Information: Portals
  • Portal Customization: Pro and Business users can customize the business logo and portal message for guest accounts.
  • Plan-Based Portal Branding: Pro plans can change the top-left logo and remove some AnyDB references, while Business plans can customize text below the greeting.
  • Manage Templates Dialog: Added a new template management screen for viewing, editing, and deleting templates. More Information: Managing Types
  • Template Details: Template details now show the number of records using a template and provide access to those records.
  • Template Deletion: Templates and all records using them can now be deleted from the template management dialog.
  • Template Version Cleanup: Template management now shows all template versions, including older versions, so they can be cleaned up.
  • Name-Based Template Specifications: Template selections can now use name-based specifications instead of fixed Template IDs, reducing manual updates after template edits.
  • Latest Template Version Creation: Creating a new record from an old template listing now creates the latest version of that template.
  • Custom URL Support: Business edition and above can customize their AnyDB URL, such as mycompany.anydb.com.
  • Formula Alias: Added CURRREC as a shortcut for Current Record.
  • Direct Links: Added direct links for sharing a link to a record without sharing it.
  • AI Import: Added Google Sheets support for new AI import-based flows.
  • Bug Fix: Fixed a crash caused by clearing cell background color.
  • Bug Fix: Fixed Duplicate Record from quick view.
  • Bug Fix: Added a migration-in-progress message after editing and saving a template.
  • Bug Fix: Images up to 20 MB can now be previewed. Files without previews can still be downloaded.
  • Bug Fix: Fixed read-only shares allowing interaction with references and files.
  • Bug Fix: Removed the Attach option from shared objects.
  • Bug Fix: File and folder versions are no longer shown where unsupported.
  • Bug Fix: Fixed cell references in public shares.

Aug 18, 2025​

  • AI Template Designer Streaming: AI-generated templates now stream into the designer faster and fill out directly in front of you. More Information: Start with AnyBot
  • New Database Creation: New database creation now prompts for creating a template with AI, importing data from XLSX or CSV, or starting from scratch.
  • Import from XLSX or CSV: Added support for importing records from uploaded XLSX or CSV files. More Information: Importing Data
  • Import Preview: Added a preview step for imported data so users can select which columns to import.
  • Import Mapping: Added column-to-field mapping when importing into a specific template.
  • Generate Template from Data: Added the option to generate a template from imported data using AI.
  • Advanced Form Share Options: Form submission notifications can now be disabled.
  • Form Submission Folders: Form submissions can now be automatically grouped into folders by submission date.
  • Recurring Reminders: Reminders can now repeat after the first reminder is sent.
  • New Record Creation: Streamlined new record creation in folder listings.
  • Formula Support: Added GETONCE, which retrieves data from a cell once and does not update when the underlying data changes. More Information: GETONCE
  • Formula Support: READABLEDATETIME and READABLEDATE now support an optional time zone argument. More Information: READABLEDATETIME, READABLEDATE
  • Formula Support: Added initial support for N@"Template Name" in attachment selection formulas, useful when template IDs change after editing templates.
  • Formula Alias: Added CURRREC as an alias for CURRDOC.
  • Attachment Cell: Attachment cells can now select any template, not only templates of attached records.
  • Bug Fix: Fixed cases where the last edited cell data was not saved.
  • Bug Fix: Submit buttons in forms now appear at the bottom of the form on smaller screens.
  • Bug Fix: Manage Database now shows all templates, not only custom templates.

Aug 6, 2025​

  • AI-Based Template Creator: Added the ability to generate templates from AI prompts in seconds. More Information: Creating Types
  • AI Template Workflow: Users can choose New Template using AI, describe the template they want, generate it, and then customize fields before saving.
  • New Template Designer: Added a new Template Designer screen for creating and editing templates. More Information: Template Designer
  • Team Logo Support: Pro and Business subscriptions can add a team logo from Team settings.
  • Shared Branding: Team logos appear in the user interface and when sharing records or creating forms.
  • Form Submission Grouping: Form submissions can now be grouped into folders by day, week, month, or year.
  • Bug Fix: Fixed filters sometimes not working.
  • Bug Fix: Fixed data export issues. More Information: Exporting Data
  • Bug Fix: Refreshes the current record when adding a new attachment.
  • Bug Fix: Added support for rendering images in records in Grid view.
  • Bug Fix: Shows an error when trying to assign items while a record is locked.
  • Bug Fix: Export as PDF now renders the full record.
  • Bug Fix: Disabled right-click options that do not work in record or form mode.
  • Checkbox: Added support for a toggle option for checkbox cells. More Information: Checkbox Cell

Jul 28, 2025​

  • Grid View: Records now support Grid View, making it easier to list records visually for template records and files. More Information: Grid View
  • New Export Dialog: Added a new export dialog. More Information: Exporting Data
  • Inventory Templates: Added new inventory templates and a built-in Inventory Management solution pack. More Information: Inventory Management
  • Bug Fix: Fixed image cells not taking up full cell width and height in Edit Mode.
  • Content Organization: Reorganized samples and categories.
  • Bug Fix: Fixed image thumbnails not appearing until the record was refreshed.

Jul 21, 2025​

  • Link Fields: Fields with links now show an explicit icon to open the link instead of requiring Ctrl-click.
  • Creation Naming: Creating a new empty sheet, folder, or page now prompts for the name first.
  • Quick View Layout: Quick View now uses more browser width.
  • Quick View Creation: Using New or Add opens records in Quick View.
  • Bug Fix: Fixed records switching to sheet view after viewing an attachment.
  • Bug Fix: Listing views now refresh after Quick View is closed to reflect record changes.
  • Profile: AnyDB version is now available on the profile page.
  • Bug Fix: Home now shows template icons correctly.
  • Bug Fix: Fixed Quick View in public shares.
  • Template Updates: Updated many built-in templates to render correctly in edit views.
  • Bug Fix: Fixed cursor placement when switching between edit and sheet view.
  • Bug Fix: Fixed view-only shared folders rendering in the incorrect mode.
  • Bug Fix: Fixed Tab key behavior in Quick View.

Jul 16, 2025​

  • New Onboarding Tour: Added a new onboarding tour for AnyDB.
  • Make Integration: The Make integration is now live. More Information: Make.com Integration
  • Make.com Marketplace: AnyDB is available on Make.com at Make AnyDB integration.
  • Navigation Improvements: Added new filtering, sorting, and column selection options to make it easier to navigate large sets of records.
  • Quick Edit Views: Clicking a record from navigation can now open it in a quick-edit dialog, making it faster to edit and return to the list.
  • New Home Page: Added a new Home page showing custom templates and the number of items in each database.
  • Sidebar Improvements: Updated the sidebar so databases are shown more distinctly.
  • Formula Support: Added the WORKDAY function, similar to Excel's WORKDAY function. More Information: WORKDAY

Jul 15, 2025​

Jul 8, 2025​

  • Comments: Added comments for records, cells, and fields. More Information: Comments Cell
  • Record Comments: Record comments are available from the Comments tab when opening a record.
  • Comment Notifications: Record assignees automatically receive an email notification when a record comment is submitted.
  • Cell and Field Comments: You can add comments to a specific field or cell by right-clicking the cell.
  • Comment Indicators: Cells with comments show an indicator that opens the list of available comments.

Jun 17, 2025​

  • Zapier Integration: The Zapier integration is now live. More Information: Zapier Integration
  • Zapier Trigger: Added support for triggering Zapier workflows when a new object is created in AnyDB.
  • Zapier Actions: Added Zapier actions for creating a new data document, uploading a file, and creating a page.
  • Drag-and-Drop Support: Added drag-and-drop support to rearrange where items are located in a database.
  • Form Name Support: Added support for naming forms so different forms can be distinguished. More Information: Forms
  • Bug Fix: Fixed badge issues that prevented badges from working correctly.

May 30, 2025​

  • Desktop App Experience: Added support for installing AnyDB as a local desktop or laptop app through the browser's PWA install option.
  • Browser Title Improvements: Improved browser titles to show the object name or currently viewed item.

May 22, 2025​

  • Responsive Sharing and Forms: Improved mobile responsiveness for Sharing and Form views. More Information: Sharing, Forms
  • New Template: Added Bill of Materials Tracking for listing materials and components needed to manufacture a product.
  • New Template: Added ISO 9001 Internal Audit for assessing compliance with ISO 9001 standards.
  • New Template: Added ISO 14001 Internal Audit for assessing adherence to the ISO 14001:2015 Environmental Management System standard.
  • New Template: Added Shipping Material Inspection for evaluating material quality before or after transportation.
  • New Template: Added Simple Inventory for managing and tracking items within a department, store, or location.
  • Bug Fix: Fixed an issue where the Trash view was not rendering correctly.
  • Bug Fix: Fixed errors that occurred during cut operations in some data documents.
  • Search Improvement: Search now handles hyphenated terms correctly across fields and documents.
  • Template Conversion Reliability: Fixed background failures when converting data documents into templates.
  • Permissions Enforcement: Database members can no longer create templates unless they have the appropriate privileges.

May 1, 2025​

  • AnyDB is Live: AnyDB is now live and launched!