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The newly released version introduces a vast number of changes, primarily aimed at enhancing visual impact, offering new advanced search capabilities, improving internal mobile messaging, and making the bulk import of cavities more efficient. Thanks to Paul and Clément.

There is a Grottocenter app for Android, but we have faced significant difficulties maintaining it. Paul has built a new Android app using a different approach; it will provide the exact same services as the website and be easy to maintain. Testing is about to begin; if you would like to volunteer, please let me know so I can add you to the list of testers.

Lana had reported that she was unable to use the GPX and KML files in other applications because the entry names were inaccessible. Clément has modified how these files are generated; the entry names are now accessible and usable in other applications. Paul is asking for our feedback on a set of changes regarding Grottocenter's visual design. The description of the proposed changes can be found here: https://github.com/GrottoCenter/grottocenter-front/pull/1469 The test server is accessible here: https://orange-rock-0d4f87503-1469.westeurope.azurestaticapps.net/ In summary, the changes cover: - Better management of page titles and their general layout - Improved button hierarchy on the homepage - Highlighting of authors and contributors - Complete overhaul of the internal chat tool, including support for clickable links in messages - Further improvements to the equipment management tool - Display of the applicable license as an icon - For documents, highlighting the publisher and ...

Paul has just released an update covering a wide range of topics: - An update to map markers and a reorganization of data quality information - A revamp of how planting areas are handled, enabling users to view their entry points and open their pop-ups - An update to the internal messaging tool to improve usability on mobile phones and prevent display issues during long, active conversations

The exploration mission carried out in June highlighted the need for a detailed guide explaining how to organize such a mission. I am proposing an initial version of a document that outlines how to organize the study of an area. It is available here: https://wiki.grottocenter.org/wiki/Mod%C3%A8le:Fr/Investigations (only in French for now)

This is a situation frequently encountered in documents related to the caving community: the organization itself is designated as the author. It is a simple solution to implement when many club members have contributed, but it creates problems—particularly for Grottocenter. Paul wanted to initiate a discussion on this topic; he offers an analysis, a comparative study of existing solutions, and a recommendation for Grottocenter. I invite you to check out his work and contribute if you find the subject interesting. https://github.com/GrottoCenter/grottocenter-front/issues/1419