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# Release Notes 20

## Release date: 09/30/2024

**1. New Entry Functionality in Ingredient Allergens**

We added a "New Entry" functionality in the *Create and Edit Ingredient Allergens*, enhancing ingredient management efficiency.

1\. On the side panel go to *General Setup*

2\. Go to *Recipe*

3\. Go to *Create and Edit Ingredient Allergens*

![](https://faq.elecate.com/hs-fs/hubfs/image-png-Oct-01-2024-10-05-09-9858-PM.png?width=688&height=321&name=image-png-Oct-01-2024-10-05-09-9858-PM.png)

![](https://faq.elecate.com/hs-fs/hubfs/image-png-Oct-01-2024-10-07-40-5022-PM.png?width=519&height=290&name=image-png-Oct-01-2024-10-07-40-5022-PM.png)

**2. Adjust Event Delivery Dates**

We adjusted delivery dates for food, equipment, and pickup in the Event *Delivery* tab, improving scheduling accuracy. Meaning, when creating an event the date will automatically update the Equipment, Food and Pick Up delivery information.

![](https://faq.elecate.com/hs-fs/hubfs/image-png-Oct-01-2024-10-16-10-8484-PM.png?width=688&height=374&name=image-png-Oct-01-2024-10-16-10-8484-PM.png)

**3. Inactivate Shopping Cart Window Script**

Created a script to set the Shopping Cart window to "InActive," enabling better management of inactive cart items.

1. Click on the gear icon on the top right corner.
2. Go to *Windows Management*
3. Using the search bar look for *ShoppingCart*
4. Open the window by clicking on the pencil icon or by double-clicking on the window row .

![](https://faq.elecate.com/hs-fs/hubfs/image-png-Nov-14-2024-05-08-22-2084-PM.png?width=688&height=395&name=image-png-Nov-14-2024-05-08-22-2084-PM.png)

**4. Increase *Dietary Restrictions* Field in *Recipes* max length.**

Increased the recipes-diet\_type field size to 512 characters, allowing more detailed diet type entries in recipes.

1. On the side panel go to *Data Items \> Food Management*
2. Go to *Recipe Management*
3. Open the recipe tab by clicking on the pencil icon or by double-clicking on the recipe row.  
   ![](https://faq.elecate.com/hs-fs/hubfs/image-png-Oct-24-2024-10-10-16-5360-PM.png?width=688&height=407&name=image-png-Oct-24-2024-10-10-16-5360-PM.png)

**5. Add Dress Code Warning Message**

Added a warning message for required dress codes in event management, similar to the functionality in WPF, improving user compliance.

1. Click on the gear icon on the top right corner.
2. Go to *Setup Client*
3. Go to *Event Rules*
4. On *Event Entry Options* look for the toggle that says "Make Dress Code Required when Assigning Staff"
5. Turn the toggle on to show the pop up or off to disable it.

![](https://faq.elecate.com/hs-fs/hubfs/image-png-Nov-18-2024-09-20-24-5739-PM.png?width=1039&height=394&name=image-png-Nov-18-2024-09-20-24-5739-PM.png)

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