Platform Changelog & Updates

Release Notes

Stay up-to-date with the latest features, tool enhancements, bug fixes, and performance improvements across the LISWALA platform.

v2.4.0Current Platform Release
September 2026

Major upgrades to the Library ID Card Generator with 3 dedicated generation modes, complete redesign of the Spine Label Generator, enhanced Gate In-Out patron synchronization, and new Trust & Legal centers.

Library ID Card Generator 3.0

  • Introduced 3 dedicated generation modes: Single Card, Batch Cards (Excel/ZIP), and Direct In-Out System Sync.
  • Restored full visual ID-card drag-and-drop designer with live text, photo, logo, barcode, and QR code placement.
  • Dynamic context-aware step indicator adjusting automatically to the active generation mode.
  • Enhanced bulk student photo pairing from ZIP archives with smart filename resolution.

Spine Label Generator Redesign

  • Complete UI overhaul matching modern LISWALA card and tool design system.
  • Multi-grid presets for standard A4 sticker sheets (2×8, 3×8, 4×10) with custom millimetre margin tuning.
  • Live visual canvas preview with instant print-ready vector PDF generation.

Gate In-Out & Institutional Management

  • Streamlined multi-branch library configurations under single institutional admin accounts.
  • Real-time attendance transaction audit trail and instant active-inside counts.
  • Resolved Super Admin user account activation and data reflection contracts.

Trust, Legal & Support Center

  • Published complete official Privacy Policy detailing exact browser-side vs. server-side data processing.
  • Published comprehensive Terms of Service with regulatory and accreditation disclaimers.
  • Launched categorized, searchable Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) Help Center.
  • Introduced dedicated Report an Issue desk with automated user account contextual logging.
v2.3.0Major Update
August 2026

Koha MARC21 conversion engine improvements, responsive mobile design enhancements, and dark mode UI optimizations across all utility generators.

Excel to MARC21 Engine

  • Enhanced ISO 2709 encoding engine with automated Koha 952 item tag field mapping.
  • Added real-time validation for UTF-8 character encoding to prevent import parsing failures.
  • Sample template downloadable directly from the conversion interface.

UI/UX & Mobile Optimization

  • Optimized responsive layouts for tablets and smartphones across all utility tools.
  • Consistent Dark Mode / Light Mode theming with high-contrast accessibility.
  • Faster static page generation and reduced JavaScript bundle footprint.
v2.1.0Initial Platform Suite
July 2026

Launch of core library generator tools: Barcode Maker, QR Generator, DDC & Cutter classification tools, and Student Corner resources.

Core Library Generators

  • High-resolution Barcode Generator supporting Code 128, EAN-13, and ISBN formats.
  • Vector QR Code Generator with support for URLs, Wi-Fi credentials, and contact cards.
  • Interactive DDC (Dewey Decimal Classification) and Cutter-Sanborn classification assistants.

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