Canvas Updates October 2023

Calendar

Recurring Events

Summary

In the Calendar, users can create and edit recurring events.

Change Benefit

This feature optimizes scheduling and improves user workflows.

Feature Workflow

When adding or editing an event in a calendar, users can select the frequency using the drop-down menu in the Edit Event modal.

Notes: Each frequency selection has an occurrence default

• daily = 365 (days in a year)
• weekly = 52 (weeks in a year)
• monthly = 12 (Months in a year)
• annually = 5 (The event will occur for five years)
• every weekdays = 52 * 5 (weeks in a year * weekdays)

Additionally, users can have a maximum of 400 occurrences.

When the custom option is selected, a modal displays allowing users to customize the frequency of the event.

Additionally, users can edit or update the frequency of an event on the More Options page.

Note: When a user has selected the Use a different date for each section checkbox, the frequency option is removed.

When deleting a recurring event, a modal displays where users can select which events are deleted.

When editing a recurring event, a modal displays where users can select which events are updated.

Additional Details

Recurring calendar events are not available for appointment groups.

Notifications

Discussion Push Notifications

Summary

In Notifications, users can enable Push Notifications for Discussion New Topics and New Replies.

Change Benefit

This update allows users to set up notifications for new topics or new replies in a discussion.

Feature Workflow

In Notifications, users can enable push notifications for new topics and new replies related to Discussions.