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Copy configuration settings and translation rules between prod and test

The ability to sync configuration settings between prod and test would be useful for anyone who is experimenting with broad changes to their configuration.
Suggested by: Wes H (CollegeNET) (25 Nov, '19) Upvoted: 18 Apr Comments: 2
Under consideration Configuration

Banner - translate room code + building code into location name

Banner translates just the building code and combines it with room code currently; would like to translate the combination of building and room code into location name.
Suggested by: Wes H (CollegeNET) (25 Nov, '19) Upvoted: 11 Oct, '23 Comments: 1
Under consideration Configuration Imported data

Add date exceptions to multiple extract sets at once

Make it easier to add duplicate date exceptions to multiple extract sets rather than having to recreate each one from scratch.
Suggested by: Wes H (CollegeNET) (25 Nov, '19) Upvoted: 10 Oct, '23 Comments: 4
Under consideration Configuration Extract sets

More Blatantly Differentiate Production LYNX from Test LYNX

I would like the differentiation displayed on the lynx settings/config page. Right now I have to make sure the "t" is in the address.
Suggested by: Jill Petronio (14 Sep, '21) Upvoted: 16 Apr Comments: 6
Under consideration Configuration

Use exclusion dates from SIS for date exceptions

The SIS can define holidays and other exclusion dates. Use those in addition to setting date exceptions in LYNX.
Suggested by: Wes H (CollegeNET) (25 Nov, '19) Upvoted: 28 Feb, '23 Comments: 0
Under consideration Configuration

Specify date range for exceptions instead of individual dates

It is time-consuming to enter each date individually when adding exceptions to an extract set for a long break.
Suggested by: Wes H (CollegeNET) (25 Nov, '19) Upvoted: 14 Sep, '21 Comments: 0
Under consideration Configuration Extract sets

Prevent certain meeting pattern types from importing

If a class has multiple meeting patterns, sometimes one is off-campus or online and should not be imported. Request to filter those out by meeting pattern type.
Suggested by: Wes H (CollegeNET) (25 Nov, '19) Upvoted: 10 Sep, '21 Comments: 1
Under consideration Configuration Imported data

Fine-tune academic priority settings

Only allow certain classes to trigger academic priority, such as by campus, subject code, or continuing education status
Suggested by: Wes H (CollegeNET) (25 Nov, '19) Upvoted: 06 May Comments: 2
Under consideration Configuration

Add setup and takedown time per extract set rather than global setting

Some departments want extra setup and takedown times (like music) while others do not.
Suggested by: Wes H (CollegeNET) (25 Nov, '19) Upvoted: 14 Sep, '21 Comments: 0
Under consideration Configuration Extract sets

Use Criteria for always Shared Locations

We have naming conventions for most of our Locations that should always be shared. So it would be nice if we could use criteria as well as individual Locations to set ...
Suggested by: Pamela Mason (14 Sep, '21) Upvoted: 09 Apr Comments: 1
Under consideration Configuration

Allow configuration of Academic Priority email recipients by security group/folder

We have 19 campuses using 25Live and because the requestor and scheduler roles might be populated with general users who would overlook the "external" email, I set ...
Suggested by: Ayo Bond (03 Sep, '21) Upvoted: 06 May Comments: 0
Under consideration Configuration

Filter all data in LYNX based on institution code

Multi-institution deployments can have redundant names for subject codes and other things in the SIS. When a user logs in associated with a specific institution, ...
Suggested by: Wes H (CollegeNET) (25 Nov, '19) Upvoted: 21 Jun, '22 Comments: 0
Planned Configuration

Import translation rules in bulk

Allow some method for adding/importing a large number of translation rules without having to go through the UI.
Suggested by: Wes H (CollegeNET) (25 Nov, '19) Upvoted: 13 Feb Comments: 0
Under consideration Configuration

Recognize Continuing Education courses by Course Number

In the Continuing Education configuration settings, add an option to recognize CE sections by their course numbers.
Suggested by: Maggie (21 Jun, '21) Upvoted: 21 Jun, '21 Comments: 0
Under consideration Configuration

Able to set rules to determine Locations to share.

This would be like creating an Data set for shared locations. We use naming conventions to identify these and are also considering setting them up with their own Room ...
Suggested by: Pamela Mason (26 Aug, '20) Upvoted: 09 Apr Comments: 0
Under consideration Configuration

Map Time Zone off of Location Code Rather Than Campus Code

This feature request is to give users the option to configure time zone based on location code rather than campus code.
Suggested by: Maggie (19 Dec, '23) Upvoted: 02 Jan Comments: 1
Under consideration Configuration

Run import log search with Enter key

The Name Search field (aka Search by Keyword) should run when you press the Enter key on your keyboard after typing the name. I keep assuming this will work, and ...
Suggested by: Anders Liljeholm (22 Mar) Upvoted: 22 Mar Comments: 0
Under consideration Configuration

Anthology - Support Perpetual Term Codes

Perpetual term codes in Anthology are not currently supported by LYNX -- this feature request is to add support for this functionality.
Suggested by: Maggie (04 Mar) Upvoted: 04 Mar Comments: 0
Under consideration Configuration

Expand the 'Add Category' Event Settings to Include Part of the Day

Add an option in the LYNX event configuration setting to add a category based on the 'part of the day' field in the SIS.
Suggested by: Maggie (01 Apr, '21) Upvoted: 01 Apr, '21 Comments: 0
Under consideration Configuration

Calendar settings in LYNX

I am proposing that Lynx use whatever setting 25Live uses for date formatting and first day of the week, rather than have Lynx have a separate setting.
Suggested by: Gina (25 Jan, '21) Upvoted: 25 Jan, '21 Comments: 0
Under consideration Configuration

Translate Campus Code for text to add to Organization Name instead of Code

I do not want to translate the Subject Code but I would we do need to do that with the Campus Code. Everyone understands the Subject Code but only Banner users know ...
Suggested by: Pamela Mason (13 Jun, '20) Upvoted: 13 Jun, '20 Comments: 0
Under consideration Configuration

Add a search box to the View Translated Results window

When you have a lot of results to sift through, it would be nice to search/filter for what you are looking for.
Suggested by: Wes H (CollegeNET) (25 Nov, '19) Upvoted: 25 Nov, '19 Comments: 0
Under consideration Configuration

More keyboard support for setting AM/PM when setting times

In date exceptions or exam creation rules, make it easier to change between AM/PM with the keyboard, eg pressing A or P.
Suggested by: Wes H (CollegeNET) (25 Nov, '19) Upvoted: 25 Nov, '19 Comments: 0
Under consideration Configuration

Identify courses via course number in extract sets and continuing education

Create extract sets and flag sections as CE based on the start/end of their course number (not the same as section number)
Suggested by: Wes H (CollegeNET) (25 Nov, '19) Upvoted: 25 Nov, '19 Comments: 0
Under consideration Configuration Extract sets

Define start/stop times for automatic updates

Allow customization of when updates run and how often they run.
Suggested by: Wes H (CollegeNET) (25 Nov, '19) Upvoted: 25 Nov, '19 Comments: 0
Under consideration Configuration

Allow more control over what shows up in the event name field

Let people customize things in the name field, such as what fields appear there and what delimiters separate them
Suggested by: Wes H (CollegeNET) (25 Nov, '19) Upvoted: 25 Nov, '19 Comments: 0
Under consideration Configuration

Headcount - Sum Based on Meeting Type

Add the option to omit certain meeting types on bound sections from being summed (e.g., the lecture component of a bound section should be summed while the lab ...
Suggested by: Maggie (12 Jul, '21) Comments: 0
Under consideration Configuration

'Filter Data by Campus Codes' Setting

Create a setting in LYNX that allows course section data to automatically be filtered by campus code -- useful for multi-institution SISs that separate course ...
Suggested by: Maggie (06 Nov, '20) Comments: 0
Under consideration Configuration