Release Patches - AdminCP Dashboard

[Dean_]

Morning/Afternoon,

Is there a chance IPS can add release patches to the front dashboard on AdminCP, maybe as a widget? I've always missed released patches unless I look for them. I happened to come across the latest 4 simply because I wanted to refresh the cache.

Having it on the dashboard like Latest IPS NEWS would be very much welcomed!

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[Simon Woods]

I thought patches were only needed for when there is a problem with a site?

[Charles]

Yes patches are really only a concern if you are experiencing that specific issue. When you run the support tool in the AdminCP it will show you available patches there.

Version 4.2 does introduce a more intelligent patching system where it will not only show you available patches like it does now but also know if you have installed them. It will also allow for new downloads to automatically contain patches.

[Simon Woods]

Also, they're listed in the Release Notes here. I much prefer this restricted workflow, rather than having the information in a place where I can easily obsessively check it and be distracted by it whenever I have the dashboard open.

[Dean_]

Thank You