What's New

Latest updates and improvements to ForgeMRP

v2026.03.02

Enhanced Cost Tracking and Job File Management

New Features

  • Enhanced cost breakdown with tax details

    Jobs now display detailed tax information in the cost bar, providing better visibility into tax calculations and breakdowns

  • Improved cost bar design

    Redesigned cost display with better visual hierarchy and left-aligned layout for easier reading

Bug Fixes

  • Job file storage and display issues

    Fixed problems with job file uploads, storage, and display in job details. Files are now properly stored and accessible

  • Cost calculation accuracy

    Corrected subtotal calculations in job cost displays to ensure accurate financial information

  • File handling with special characters

    Improved handling of files with special characters in their names to prevent access issues

  • Application stability improvements

    Resolved several technical issues that could cause the application to break or behave unexpectedly

Improvements

  • Faster page loading

    Optimized data loading for job details and RFQ responses, resulting in improved performance

  • Better mobile layout

    Adjusted job detail page layout to improve readability and organization of information

v2026.03.01

Enhanced Quote Management and Visual Updates

New Features

  • Custom branded date picker

    Replaced standard date picker with custom branded version for consistent look and feel

Bug Fixes

  • Removed false save warnings on file uploads

    Fixed spurious 'save before uploading' warnings that appeared when working with existing records

Improvements

  • Enhanced quote status visualization

    Quote status progress bars now use consistent colors that match dropdown selections for better visual clarity

  • Streamlined quote workflow management

    Centralized and improved quote status transitions for more reliable workflow enforcement

v2026.02.28

Enhanced Quotation Management and Activity Tracking

New Features

  • Activity Timeline

    Added comprehensive audit trails showing change history for jobs, quotes, purchase orders, and RFQs

  • Explicit Save Controls

    Replaced auto-save with manual save buttons for quotes, company settings, and system settings, giving users more control over when changes are committed

  • Enhanced Quote Status Management

    Added backward status transitions for jobs with mandatory reason prompts to track why status changes occur

Bug Fixes

  • Quote PDF Preview Display Issues

    Fixed rendering problems when previewing quote PDFs before sending

  • Quote Email Validation

    Improved email composer validation and accessibility when sending quotes to customers

  • Activity Timeline Layout

    Fixed spacing and positioning issues in the activity timeline display

  • Data Loading Race Conditions

    Resolved timing issues that could cause inconsistent data display when loading quote information

Improvements

  • Cleaner Activity History

    Filtered out technical noise from audit trails to show only meaningful business changes

v2026.02.27

File Upload Improvements

New Features

  • New file revision management system

    Complete overhaul of file handling with proper version control and revision tracking for jobs, quotes, and RFQs

Bug Fixes

  • Fixed job creation errors

    Resolved issues where draft jobs could fail to save due to missing job numbers

  • File URL display issues resolved

    Fixed problems with file URLs that were preventing proper file access and display

Improvements

  • Streamlined file handling across all modules

    Unified file management experience with better organization and tracking throughout jobs, quotes, and RFQ processes

v2026.02.25

Quote Generation Reliability Enhancement

Bug Fixes

  • Quote creation no longer fails when multiple users create quotes simultaneously

    Resolved issues where quote generation would fail due to document numbering conflicts when multiple users were creating quotes at the same time

v2026.02.23

Quality Inspection System with AI-Powered Dimension Extraction

New Features

  • Quality Inspection Management

    Complete quality inspection workflow including inspection reports, dimension measurements, pass/fail tracking, and PDF export capabilities

  • AI Dimension Extraction

    Automatically extract dimensions from technical drawings using AI to streamline inspection setup

  • Ballooned Drawings

    Visual inspection interface with dimension callouts and balloon markers on technical drawings

  • Work Order Phase Management

    Enhanced production workflow with phase-based status tracking, dependencies, and hold capabilities

Bug Fixes

  • Quality Inspection Pass/Fail Logic

    Improved automatic calculation of inspection results based on tolerances and actual measurements

  • Production Board Accuracy

    Fixed issues with work order status tracking and material receipt queries

  • Drawing Balloon Placement

    Enhanced precision and visual appearance of dimension markers on technical drawings

Improvements

  • Inspection Report Workflow

    Streamlined user experience for creating, editing, and exporting quality inspection reports

  • Production Dependencies

    Better handling of work order prerequisites and blocking conditions in the production flow

v2026.02.22

Part History Lookup and Document Numbering Updates

New Features

  • Email AI Inbox

    Process inbound emails with Forge AI and respond automatically to customer inquiries

  • Automated part creation from emails

    Email system now automatically creates parts when processing incoming messages, streamlining your workflow

  • Smart entity linking in email replies

    Email responses now include clickable links to related parts, orders, and other entities for quick navigation

  • Part History Lookup

    Added ability to search and select from previously used parts when creating quotations, making it easier to reuse existing part configurations

  • Per-User Document Numbering

    Document numbers (quotes, work orders, etc.) now generate sequentially per user instead of globally, providing better organization

  • Configurable Deposit Threshold

    Added setting to configure deposit threshold percentage in terms and conditions generator

Bug Fixes

  • Email system reliability improvements

    Fixed webhook verification and improved error handling for email processing

  • Email content retrieval

    Fixed issues with incomplete email content being processed in the email inbox

  • Improved email processing reliability

    Fixed issues with background email processing to ensure incoming emails are handled more consistently

  • Email AI Assistant Context Fix

    Corrected AI email assistant to properly identify message senders for more accurate responses

  • Quote details and duplication

    Resolved issues with accessing and copying quote information

  • Unit System Consistency

    Fixed saw-cut and standard-stock defaults to properly respect user's preferred unit system (metric/imperial)

  • Client Contact Defaults

    New client contacts now default to Purchasing category instead of blank

  • File Upload Visual Feedback

    Added visible dashed border to file upload drop zones for better user guidance

  • Work Order Filtering

    Resolved timezone-related issues in work order filtering that could cause incorrect results

Improvements

  • Enhanced email settings interface

    Redesigned settings with clearer capability descriptions and more prominent setup options

  • Production board performance optimization

    Improved loading speed and responsiveness of the production management interface

v2026.02.21

AI Assistant Gets Major Upgrade: Smart Entity Links and Powerful New Tools

New Features

  • AI Assistant Chat Interface

    New AI-powered chat assistant accessible via Cmd+J shortcut to help with manufacturing operations, search data, and perform actions

  • File Upload and Analysis

    Upload and attach files to AI conversations for intelligent document analysis and processing

  • Default Quote Markups

    Configure company-wide default markup percentages that automatically apply to new quote line items

  • Quote Status Progress Tracking

    Visual progress bars showing quotation pipeline status and stage progression

  • Enhanced Search with Jobs and Inventory

    Improved search functionality now includes jobs and inventory items with intelligent hybrid search capabilities

  • Enhanced AI chat with clickable entity links

    AI responses now include clickable links to parts, quotes, jobs, and other entities mentioned in conversations

  • Create parts directly from engineering drawings

    Upload drawings and let AI automatically create parts with intelligent material type and shape matching

  • Expanded AI tool capabilities

    AI can now manage clients and suppliers, duplicate quotes, handle work orders, send purchase order emails, and delete entities

  • Improved chat panel experience

    Chat panel now includes conversation history, auto-resumes recent conversations, and has better navigation

Bug Fixes

  • AI Chat Message Loading

    Resolved issues with conversation messages not loading properly and duplicate messages appearing

  • Safari Address Autofill

    Fixed Safari browser autofill interfering with Google Places address suggestions

  • AI Tool Execution Feedback

    Improved status messages and prevented double confirmations during AI assistant actions

  • Fixed AI chat conversation reliability

    Resolved issues that could cause chat conversations to fail unexpectedly

  • Fixed AI chat conversation issues

    Resolved problems where first messages in new conversations wouldn't get responses

  • Fixed quotation list filter refresh

    Quotation filters now properly trigger data updates when changed

Improvements

  • AI Assistant Capabilities

    Enhanced AI assistant with new tools for searching work orders, managing quotes, and accessing shipment details

  • Supplier Portal Experience

    Streamlined RFQ response interface with improved component organization and user experience

  • Better chat button behavior

    Chat button now toggles the panel open and closed, and uses a more intuitive sparkles icon

  • Enhanced file attachment support

    Improved file handling for AI tools that work with uploaded documents and drawings

Security

  • AI Conversation Security

    Enhanced security measures for AI conversation state management and data protection

v2026.02.20

Enhanced Job Management and Direct Purchase Order Creation

New Features

  • Apply RFQ responses directly to quotes

    You can now apply supplier responses from RFQs directly to your quotes, streamlining the sourcing process and automatically updating part costs

  • RFQ source tracking in quotes

    Quote parts now display badges showing when costs came from RFQ responses, providing better visibility into your sourcing decisions

  • Unified receiving system

    Improved receipt tracking across purchase orders and other sourcing methods, with better status visibility in production boards

  • Redesigned home page with waitlist

    New landing page design featuring product demos and streamlined waitlist signup process

  • Direct Purchase Order Creation from Jobs

    Create purchase orders directly from the job sourcing section without navigating away

  • Mark Draft Purchase Orders as Sent

    New button to mark draft purchase orders as sent for better workflow tracking

  • Enhanced Jobs List with Progress Indicators

    Jobs list now shows sourcing and operation progress with relative timestamps for better visibility

Bug Fixes

  • RFQ dimension formatting

    Fixed formatting issues with part dimensions in RFQs and supplier portal

  • Purchase order receiving flow

    Improved receiving workflows and status tracking for purchase orders

  • Code quality improvements

    Resolved code warnings and improved application stability

Improvements

  • Enhanced quotation demo

    Updated product demonstration videos showing the complete quotation creation workflow

  • Better material display consistency

    Unified material pill styling across job and quote views for consistent user experience

  • Production status accuracy

    Production boards now show more accurate received status based on actual receipt data

  • Synchronized Purchase Order Dates

    Required date and line delivery date automatically sync when creating single-line purchase orders

  • Faster Material Data Loading

    Eliminated duplicate database queries for improved performance when loading material information

Security

  • Waitlist security improvements

    Enhanced security measures for waitlist signup process

v2026.02.17

Enhanced Error Reporting Stability

New Features

  • Pipeline Status Tracking for Requirements

    Requirements now display real-time pipeline statuses showing purchase order and RFQ progress stages instead of simple yes/no indicators

  • Enhanced Purchase Order Creation

    Added file attachments and notes support to purchase order creation with improved supplier selection interface

  • Improved Requirements Actions

    Replaced individual action buttons with a streamlined dropdown menu for requirement management tasks

Bug Fixes

  • Purchase Order Modal Interface

    Fixed field height consistency and removed unnecessary unit of measure input for cleaner line item entry

  • Improved error reporting reliability

    Fixed issues with error tracking system generating unnecessary notifications when working offline

Improvements

  • Standardized Business Terms

    Consolidated payment and delivery terms options across quotes and purchase orders for consistency

  • Enhanced Filtering

    Updated requirements filtering to use new pipeline status information for more precise results

v2026.02.16

Multi-Currency Support with Enhanced Purchase Orders

New Features

  • Advanced Requirements Filtering and Sorting

    Added comprehensive filtering and sorting options to help you quickly find and organize purchase requirements

  • Job-Based Requirement Grouping

    Requirements can now be grouped by job with visual type indicators for better organization and clarity

  • Archive Confirmation Dialog

    Added confirmation prompts when archiving requirements to prevent accidental data loss

  • Multi-Currency Support

    Complete multi-currency functionality including currency selectors on quotes and purchase orders, exchange rate management, home currency equivalents display, and currency propagation across all documents

  • Enhanced Purchase Order Management

    Redesigned purchase order detail pages with line item file attachments, collapsible notes, improved email functionality with custom messages, and better PDF previews including terms and signatures

  • Purchase Order Settings & Defaults

    Added dedicated settings for purchase order defaults and terms & conditions to streamline order creation

Bug Fixes

  • Archived Requirements Display

    Fixed an issue where archived requirements were not displaying correctly in the requirements view

  • Material Cost Calculations

    Fixed cost calculations to use estimated total cost for more accurate material pricing

  • Quote Table Display

    Widened price columns in quotes table to prevent text wrapping and improve readability

  • Purchase Order Data Handling

    Resolved save errors and cleaned up purchase order line item management

Improvements

  • Faster Requirements Page Loading

    Optimized initial page load times for the requirements section through improved data fetching

  • Dashboard Layout Consistency

    Standardized container widths across all dashboard pages for a more consistent user experience

  • Purchase Order Workflow

    Replaced status dropdowns with action buttons and improved payment/delivery terms selection with dropdowns

v2026.02.14

Enhanced Dashboard with Attention-First Design

New Features

  • Redesigned Dashboard with Attention Bar and Timeline

    Complete dashboard overhaul featuring an attention bar to highlight critical items, pipeline snapshot for quick status overview, and upcoming timeline showing deadlines grouped by day

v2026.02.13

Enhanced Navigation and Quotation Management

New Features

  • Click-to-navigate operation chips

    Click on operation chips in job details to quickly navigate to the production board

  • RFQ status badges in quotations

    Added visual status indicators for RFQ items in the quotation sourcing section

Bug Fixes

  • Improved job detail page layout

    Redesigned job information section with better progress indicator ordering

  • Enhanced job table interactions

    Job table rows are now clickable and links display in consistent brand colors

v2026.02.11

Enhanced RFQ Management with Convert to PO and Improved Supplier Portal

New Features

  • Convert RFQ to Purchase Order

    New modal allows selecting specific line items and marking suppliers as awarded when converting RFQs to purchase orders

  • Manual Supplier Response Entry

    Ability to manually enter supplier responses for RFQs when responses aren't submitted through the portal

  • RFQ and Line-Level File Attachments

    Upload and manage documents at both the RFQ level and individual line item level

  • Cancel RFQ Functionality

    Option to cancel active RFQs with appropriate status updates in the supplier portal

  • Enhanced Supplier Response Tracking

    Visual badges distinguish between manual entries, edited responses, and portal submissions with expired/late status indicators

  • Custom RFQ Email Messages

    Add personalized messages that appear directly in RFQ invitation emails to suppliers

Bug Fixes

  • Supplier Portal Upload Issues

    Fixed PDF upload functionality and resolved infinite reload loops on RFQ response pages

  • RFQ Detail Page Layout

    Improved mobile responsiveness, fixed column wrapping issues, and better card organization

  • Purchase Order Integration

    Fixed display of linked purchase orders and proper button states when POs already exist

  • Material Shape Display

    Material shape names now properly display in RFQ lines and supplier portal

  • Lead Time Display

    Lead times now show in days instead of calculated delivery dates for clearer understanding

Improvements

  • Redesigned RFQ Detail Interface

    Full-width supplier accordion layout replaces side panel for better information visibility

  • Better Error Reporting

    Enhanced error tracking and user feedback systems for improved troubleshooting

  • Simplified Email Templates

    Cleaner RFQ email format with attachment notifications for better supplier communication

  • Enhanced UI Consistency

    Improved focus states, button colors, and consistent component usage throughout the application

v2026.02.05

Enhanced Packing Slips and Quote Reliability Improvements

Bug Fixes

  • Enhanced packing slip display with company branding

    Packing slips now properly display company logo and complete order information

  • Improved quotation reliability

    Fixed issues with part change detection in quotations to prevent data inconsistencies

  • Resolved quotation equipment assignment errors

    Fixed database constraints that were preventing proper equipment assignment to quote operations

v2026.02.04

Material Cost Calculation Fixes

Bug Fixes

  • Fixed inconsistent material cost calculations

    Resolved issues where material costs were calculated differently across sourcing modes, ensuring accurate pricing throughout the system

v2026.02.03

Material Cost Display and File Upload Improvements

Bug Fixes

  • Fixed material costs not displaying correctly in sourcing sections

    Material costs now show accurately in quotes and sales orders

  • Resolved file upload interface issues

    Eliminated banner flashing and improved upload experience

  • Corrected requirement selection consistency in RFQ workflow

    RFQ requirements now select properly across different screens

Improvements

  • Streamlined file upload interface

    Simplified the empty state display for better user experience

v2026.01.30

Enhanced RFQ Management and Improved Error Handling

New Features

  • Draft-first RFQ and Sales Order creation

    New workflow allows saving work in progress when creating RFQs and Sales Orders, preventing data loss

Bug Fixes

  • Improved email system reliability

    Better error handling for email notifications and communications

  • Enhanced RFQ data access consistency

    Resolved issues with RFQ visibility and permissions

v2026.01.29

Sales Order and RFQ Bug Fixes

Bug Fixes

  • Sales order routing editor functionality restored

    Fixed issues preventing proper use of the routing editor when managing sales orders

  • RFQ requirement formatting corrected

    Resolved data formatting problems when creating new RFQs that were preventing proper requirement processing

v2026.01.22

RFQ File Attachments and Purchase Order Conversion

New Features

  • File attachments for RFQs

    Add files to RFQ requests and view them in the supplier portal for better communication with vendors

  • Convert RFQ responses to purchase orders

    Streamline procurement by converting supplier RFQ responses directly into purchase orders

  • Enhanced RFQ list view

    Added title and source columns to RFQ list for better organization and context

  • Supplier portal confirmation page

    Suppliers now see a success confirmation after submitting RFQ responses

Bug Fixes

  • Improved RFQ email formatting

    Fixed display of detailed line item descriptions in RFQ emails sent to suppliers

  • Better item descriptions in RFQ creation

    Show purchased item descriptions alongside supplier part numbers for clearer identification

  • Consistent form styling

    Standardized input field appearance across the supplier portal

v2026.01.20

Quotation System Enhancements and Material Handling Fixes

Bug Fixes

  • Fixed part duplication to include all material properties

    When duplicating parts in quotations, all material fields are now properly copied

  • Corrected price displays in quotation headers and materials

    Removed incorrect total price from operations header and ensured markup is included in material pricing

  • Improved PDF quote export formatting

    Company logos now maintain proper aspect ratio when exporting quotes to PDF

  • Enhanced contact management

    Fixed validation for contact categories and resolved issues with manually entered addresses for clients and suppliers

  • Streamlined material specifications

    Simplified cutting specifications for plate materials and corrected dimension labeling

Improvements

  • Better material type and shape management

    System now properly updates available options when new material types or shapes are created

v2026.01.15

Client Management and UI Fixes

Bug Fixes

  • Fixed client form not clearing when adding new clients

    The add client form now properly resets when reopened, preventing old data from appearing

  • Fixed avatar display issues with custom styling

    User avatars now properly respect custom background colors and styling

v2026.01.14

Enhanced Sales Order Routing and Operations Management

New Features

  • Improved Sales Order Routing Editor

    Enhanced interface for managing production routing and outside operations in sales orders

Improvements

  • Better Outside Operations Handling

    Streamlined workflow for managing external manufacturing processes and vendor operations

v2026.01.13

Enhanced Material Statistics and Search Experience

Bug Fixes

  • Fixed material statistics data retrieval

    Resolved issues with loading material statistics in quotations and sales modules

  • Improved search placeholder animation consistency

    Fixed timing issues with rotating placeholder text in the search interface

v2026.01.12

Smart Search & AI Assistant Launch

New Features

  • AI-Powered Assistant with Real-time Responses

    Introduced an intelligent assistant that provides streaming responses and comprehensive analytics tools to help you make better manufacturing decisions

  • Unified Hybrid Search Across All Data

    Complete search overhaul that lets you find clients, suppliers, processes, and other manufacturing data from one powerful search interface

  • Smart Query Classification

    Search automatically understands your intent and routes queries to the most relevant results using AI classification

Improvements

  • Enhanced Search Experience

    Added keyboard shortcuts for quick access, recent search history, and improved mobile responsiveness for searching on any device

  • Better Search Results

    Upgraded search algorithm delivers more accurate and relevant results across all your manufacturing data

v2026.01.11

Enhanced Quotation Workflow with Email Sending & Formula Support

New Features

  • Quote Email Sending

    Send quotes directly to clients via email with customizable templates and preview functionality

  • Formula Support in Number Fields

    Enter mathematical formulas (like 10*2.5) in numeric input fields for automatic calculation

  • Automated Changelog System

    View product updates and release notes with shareable changelog pages

  • Enhanced Navigation Safety

    Automatic warnings when navigating away from unsaved changes across the application

Bug Fixes

  • Quote Duplication Issues

    Fixed incomplete data copying when duplicating quotes and sales orders

  • Autosave User Experience

    Improved consistency of save status indicators and autosave behavior throughout the app

  • PDF and Email Integration

    Resolved issues with orphaned PDF files and client feedback during email operations

Improvements

  • Cost Visibility in Tabs

    Tab headers now display item totals and costs for better overview while working on quotes

  • Simplified Supplier Management

    Streamlined supplier contact workflows by removing legacy fields and complex bulk operations

  • Enhanced Bot Protection

    Added reCAPTCHA verification to improve form security

Security

  • Security improvements

    Updated vulnerable dependencies and enhanced input validation

v2025.01.11

Automated Changelog & Recent Improvements

New Features

  • Send quotes via email

    Email quotes directly to clients with customizable templates

  • Formula support in inputs

    Enter calculations like 100*2 in numeric fields

  • Automated changelog

    Changes are now automatically published when we push updates

Bug Fixes

  • Navigation improvements

    Fixed issues with unsaved changes being lost when navigating

  • Autosave reliability

    Improved autosave consistency across the application

Improvements

  • Better error monitoring

    Added comprehensive error tracking to catch issues faster

  • Performance optimizations

    Various improvements to page load times

Security

  • Security improvements

    Updated dependencies to address potential vulnerabilities