Version 7.9.0
Date: April 16, 2026

Major Release – Workflow, UI, and Notification Enhancements

Prepared By System Overhaul

* Replaced free-text preparer field with controlled email-based identity system
* Added preparer dropdown tied to internal email addresses
* Mapped emails to display names via control/config logic
* Stored preparer email and display name in report data
* Maintained masking/unmasking behavior for preparer visibility

Approval & Notification Improvements

* Implemented email notification to preparer upon owner approval
* Standardized email routing:

  * Store email as primary recipient (To)
  * Internal recipients (Prepared By, Tom, others) as CC
* Enhanced sent email content to display:

  * Primary recipient
  * Copied recipients
  * Clear visibility of all notified parties

Recipient Selection Logic

* Refined default recipient behavior after owner approval:

  * Includes Tom ([toma@aldridgeinc.com](mailto:toma@aldridgeinc.com))
  * Includes Prepared By email
  * Includes store email
* Removed unintended default selection of unrelated emails

Report Creation & Draft Handling

* Added warning when saving draft without evidence photos
* Adjusted validation order: evidence warning now precedes report content validation
* Save Draft now redirects to reports_index for smoother workflow
* Added “Saving evidence, please wait” feedback during file uploads

Edit Report Improvements

* Removed redundant approval display block after owner approval
* Cleaned up recipient instruction messaging
* Send Report now returns to reports_index after completion

UI / Layout Refinements

* Standardized layout between new_report and edit_report
* Consolidated Prepared By fields into a single field
* Repositioned key fields for improved horizontal alignment
* Integrated Time Range controls into main row with Shift fields
* Fixed toolbar and report editor alignment issues
* Extended report editor height to match toolbar container
* Fixed button truncation (Finalize Report visibility)
* Improved consistency of spacing and field sizing

Duplicate Report Enhancements

* Reordered fields for better workflow:

  * “Sign off flows to” now appears before “Signoff Flow”
* Refactored duplicate_report.php for readability and maintainability

General Stability

* Resolved multiple regressions during iterative UI updates
* Preserved existing report logic while improving structure and usability
* Continued use of overlay-based deployment for safe incremental updates

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Notes

* Foundation now in place for future login-based identity system
* Preparer/email model ready for expansion to store-level roles


### Version 7.8.0 – 2026-04-14

Major Enhancements
- Reworked report form layout for improved usability and workflow
  - Consolidated “Prepared By” into a single First/Last Name field
  - Moved preparer fields to top row with Store and Report Date
- Added structured shift tracking
  - Shift Began Date
  - Auto-populated Day of Week (DOW)
  - Shift selector (1st / 2nd / 3rd)

Workflow Improvements
- Streamlined report entry flow across new_report and edit_report
- Aligned field groupings for logical left-to-right completion
- Standardized layout and behavior between new_report and edit_report

UI & Usability Enhancements
- Moved Time Range controls (Start / End / Manual Override) inline with shift fields
- Reduced field widths to support single-row entry
- Improved spacing and visual density across form sections

Report Editor Improvements
- Corrected toolbar and report editor alignment
  - Top edges aligned
  - Bottom edges aligned
- Removed excess whitespace around editor section
- Standardized editor layout across new_report and edit_report

Validation & Data Integrity
- Preserved DOW auto-population from Shift Began Date
- Maintained time range validation and end-time restriction logic
- Maintained editor toolbar functionality and formatting behavior
- Maintained Save Draft and Finalize workflows

System Stability
- Resolved JavaScript error that disabled DOW, time logic, and editor toolbar
- Fixed save_report failure related to preparer name handling
- Eliminated layout regressions introduced during prior updates

Cleanup
- Removed outdated corporate draft instruction from new_report
- Improved consistency across form sections without altering behavior

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### Version 7.5.2 – 2026-04-10

Major Enhancements
- Introduced internal visibility control system
  - Reports display masked “Prepared By” (Bloodhound Security & Investigations) by default
  - Added unlock mechanism for internal users to view actual preparer
- Added “Prepared By” tracking
  - First Name, Last Name (required)
  - Security Level (1–5, internal use)

Workflow Improvements
- Implemented draft notification system
  - Saving a draft sends email to toma@aldridgeinc.com for review/finalization
- Added Save Draft confirmation popup
  - Warns user that email will be sent before proceeding
- Added overview / how-to page for report preparation
  - Linked from reports index
  - Includes guidance for Melissa and Lissette (note-taking, draft workflow)

Email & Recipient Logic Fixes
- Fixed issue where toma@aldridgeinc.com was unintentionally included
- Ensured:
  - “Store only” sends only to store
  - “Internal only” sends only to selected internal recipients
- Removed hidden/default recipient overrides and BCC behavior
- Prevented re-sending of completed reports

UI & Usability Enhancements
- Improved report editor toolbar
  - Added Bold, Italic, Underline formatting
  - Added color controls (Black, Red)
- Refined layout of key fields (Store / Date / Time Range)
- Added auto-refresh to reports index
- Improved “Sent” status display
  - Disabled send button after completion
  - Clear visual indication of sent state

Validation & Data Integrity
- Enforced required Report field
- Enforced required Prepared By fields
- Improved time range validation logic
- Ensured recipient selection validation (at least one required)

System Stability
- Fixed 500 error on report creation/edit (missing helper functions)
- Cleaned config handling (single source for internal unlock code)
- Standardized save and display behavior across report lifecycle

Notes
- Internal unlock code is controlled via config.php
- Public-facing reports remain masked; internal identity available only via unlock
- System now operates as a controlled draft → review → finalize workflow

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7.2.0
- moved live base path to /bloodhound/ald
- standardized admin/report/signoff styling
- converted signoff form CSS to relative asset path usage
- added bloodhoundform.css for shared signoff forms
- made report intro and timeline use self-contained local styles.css and media.css
- added admin version badge
- cleaned config.php and set DEV_MODE false for production
