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Attributes

  • Attributes as response options
    : Operators can configure which user attributes can be used as response options in alerts and events. For more information, see "Configure a response option as a user attribute" in the
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    Create and Publish Alerts User Guide
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  • Attribute value import
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    now checks for dependencies before removing pick-list values when an operator selects to overwrite values in the attribute values import flow.
  • Custom attributes translation
    : Users with an Organization Administrator, Enterprise Administrator, Advanced Alert Manager or System Administrator role can provide translations of custom attributes and their values in the following supported locales: Deutsch (Deutschland), English (UK), Español (España), Español (México), Français (Canada), Français (France), Italiano (Italia), and Nederlands (Nederland.) For more information, see "Translate Custom Attributes" in the
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    Manage Users Guide
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  • Export and import of user attribute values
    : User attribute values can be exported and imported.
  • Last Known Location
    : A timestamp was added to the Last Known Location attribute when displayed in the user details pop-up.
  • Last Known Location Updated
    : The Last Known Location Updated user attribute is now visible on user profiles, in advanced searches, and is available for user exports and alert targeting. When a user checks in from the
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    mobile app, a timestamp of the check-in is added to the Last Known Location field in their user profile.
  • Last Login Date
    : The Last Login Date user attribute is now available in advanced queries and can be included in an operator export. Operators can use the Last Login Date user attribute to identify and send an alert to users who will be impacted by automatic revocation of their permissions due to inactivity.
  • Location attributes in .csv user import
    : Location attributes can now be included when importing users with a .csv file. End users' physical locations no longer need to be converted to the latitude,longitude or POINT(longitude,latitude) format before being imported into
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  • My Info Updated
    : The My Info Updated attributes were added. The My Info Updated attributes are updated automatically when a user updates their profile in Self Service or on the
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    mobile app. The My Info Updated attributes are visible on user profiles, in advanced searches, and are available for user exports and in advanced reports. These are read-only attributes. End users cannot update them manually, and they cannot be edited by operators in the management system.
    • The My Info Updated By attribute displays the name of the person who last updated a user profile.
    • The My Info Updated On attribute displays the date and time a user profile was last updated.
    • The My Info Updated Source attribute displays the source of a user profile update. For example, Mobile.
  • Organization Subscription
    : The organization subscription Start Date and End Date attributes can be included in CSV imports, User Sync Client, or API bulk user updates. The Start Date and End Date attributes can be imported and exported. Export and bulk update of the Start Date and End Date attributes are available on enterprise organizations and suborganizations. For more information, see "Subscribe multiple users" in the
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  • Preferred Language
    : The Preferred Language user attribute was added. This is an out of the box enterprise attribute with the common name "User-Preferred-Language." It is a single-select attribute that is searchable in advanced searches and can be exported and imported as part of a user import or export. Set the "User Can Update" option on the Preferred Language attribute to enable users to specify their preferred language in Self Service. This attribute cannot be used as a response option.
  • Subscribed Organizations
    : The Subscribed Organizations user attribute is now visible in read-only mode on the User Attribute page. This enables operators to view the Common Name of the attribute for use in the User Sync Client and API.
  • User Last Updated
    : The User Last Updated attributes were added. These attributes display user profile updates made by users, operators, and other sources. The User Last Updated attributes are visible on user profiles, in advanced searches, and are available for user exports and in advanced reports. These are read-only attributes. End users cannot update them manually, and they cannot be edited by operators in the management system.
    • The User Last Updated By attribute displays the name of the person who most recently updated a user profile.
    • The User Last Updated On time attribute displays the date and time a user profile was last updated.
    • The User Last Updated Source attribute displays the source of a user profile update. For example, Management System.
    The User Last Updated attributes capture user profile updates from the following sources:
    • A user updates their profile on the mobile app
    • A users sends a report, check-in, check-out, or emergency from the mobile app
    • A user enables tracking on the mobile app
    • A user responds to an alert or event from a targeted device such as email, desktop app, mobile app, or SMS
    • An operator updates a user profile in the management system
    • An accountability officer responds to an event on behalf of a user
    • A user profile is updated via the User Sync Client
    • A user profile is updated via the API
    • A user profile is updated via a CSV import