12.6.0.14 notes

No more hangs ( Short version )

- When ACT was brought back to the foreground, Windows/ACT raised a preference, theme, or display-change notification.
- That event was delivered to Impact’s spinner form unexpectedly.
- The spinner form did not return properly from that event path, causing ACT to wait and hang.
- The spinner form had been created on a separate thread to avoid blocking ACT’s main UI.
- However, ACT/WinForms still appears to have registered the spinner for system-event notifications.
- That created unsafe cross-thread WinForms behavior and a classic .NET deadlock pattern.
- This has now been fixed by removing the spinner form from that workflow.

Greater Speed and Stability

- Removed OLD SendKeys.Flush() from the Memo which could have caused hangups in ACT.
- Optimized the drawing of Impact's custom controls on the details views, focusing on performance.
- Improved Startup speed!

Fixes

- Fixed an issue where activity text created from a custom button could appear white, making it difficult to read in the Activity List.
- Fixed an issue where activity alarms could appear earlier than expected.
- Fixed an issue where the Radius Mapping navigation bar was not displaying.
- Fixed the phone mask when the "Use Hyperlink" option was turned on.
- Fixed an issue where the first item in the Opportunity Product list was not displaying.
- Fixed an issue where printing reports to PDF from the Opportunity Detail view was not working.
- Fixed a performance bottleneck when loading the calendar for the first time.

Enhancements

- Cut, Copy, and Paste now work with all Impact controls.
- Import from Clipboard now supports multiple copied rows from Excel.
- Custom buttons now support background colors.
- Yes/No field checkboxes can now be resized in the designer.
- Added toaster notifications for alarmed activities.
- Added an option to prevent "Record History" from opening when using the phone field auto-link dialer.
- Added a quick field-insert feature in the Script Editor, making it easier to build scripts.

We’ve made a series of meaningful enhancements to the Impact ACT! Add-On focused on speed, accuracy, and everyday usability. These updates reduce manual work, improve data consistency, and deliver a smoother overall experience.

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Greater Stability Across ACT! Versions

- Improved compatibility across supported versions of Act.
- Fewer conflicts when running multiple add-ons at the same time.
- More predictable behavior after upgrades or reinstallations, reducing unexpected issues and downtime.

Version Compatibility & Build Targeting

- Evaluated and adjusted build strategy to support multiple versions of ACT! (v25–v27), including guidance on
     assembly binding, avoiding forward-only dependencies, and mitigating version collisions.
-Standardized references to ACT-shipped assemblies to prevent GAC/plugin conflicts.

Custom Table Architecture

- Refined SQL joins and aggregation logic to prevent duplicate contact rows and ensure one-record-per-contact reporting.
- Resolved DevExpress assembly collisions (PageInfo, BorderSide, etc.) by aligning runtime versions with ACT-installed libraries.
- Updated report definitions and sub-report filters to eliminate compile-time and serialization exceptions.

Faster, More Consistent Data Entry

- Streamlined workflows for creating new contacts and opportunities.
- Automatic insertion of today’s date across key fields and tabs.
- Improved copy-to-clipboard tools for addresses, phone numbers, emails, and notes.

Improved Reporting Reliability

- Increased report stability and consistency.
- Cleaner report output with reduced duplication.
- Better performance when running reports alongside other ACT! extensions.

Clearer Visual Cues in the ACT! Interface

- Automatic background color changes based on key numeric values.
- Faster visual identification of status and priority.

Better Integration with Everyday Tools

- One-click copying of formatted addresses for mapping and navigation.
- Simpler transfer of contact details to email and phone systems.
- Less friction when moving information between ACT! and external applications.