Storm Center - July Updates
KUBRA Storm Center
Overview
The Storm Center team has released an updated layout for Storm Center maps.
Please Note:
A preview of the new release will be available to you in your test instances between August 6, 2018 and September 3, 2018. During this time, we will be collecting feedback about the upcoming changes. Please submit any feedback here.
On September 3, all map views in all instances will be updated to use the new layout.
Updated Layout
Updated layout for Storm Center maps with design updates based on client feedback and usability studies.
- Alert banner moved to bottom of map and can be collapsed.
- Tool panel and search features reorganized into Map Tools, Help, and Search/Bookmarks.
- Users can add nicknames to bookmarked locations.
- Updated language selection option to support additional internationalization features in future releases.
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Example of the “New Layout” prompt on a map view where the preview feature is available.
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Current Layout - Mobile
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Updated Layout - Mobile
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Features of Updated Layout (L to R): collapsed alert banner, bookmark feature with nickname option, search tab with saved bookmark
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Features of Updated Layout (L to R): language selection, background map selection, help tab with configurable link button
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Current Layout - Desktop
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Updated Layout - Desktop
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Current Layout - Outage Summary Report
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Updated Layout - Outage Summary Report
Release details
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Prod Date:This update will be in production status on September 3, 2018. A preview will be available on your test instances starting on August 6, 2018.
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Type:Type: Automatic - This item will not disrupt any current implementations.
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Notes:For existing implementations, your KUBRA CRM will set up a meeting to discuss any needed configuration changes. For in-progress implementations, your KUBRA Project Manager will include discussion of any needed configuration changes in regular project meetings.