--- title: Release Notes 8.27.26 (Release 88): description: Education and guidance --- [Skip to content](https://faq.elecate.com/faq/release-notes-8.27.26-release-88#main-content) English Show submenu for translations [Customer portal](https://elecate.com/tickets-view?hsLang=en) ![Elecate with Star](https://faq.elecate.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Elecate_pri.png?width=400&height=203&name=Elecate_pri.png) Open main navigation Close main navigation - English Show submenu for translations - [Customer portal](https://elecate.com/tickets-view) - Go to elecate.com Go to elecate.com Hi, How can we help you? - There are no suggestions because the search field is empty. 1. [Home](https://faq.elecate.com/faq?hsLang=en) 2. [Software Updates Timeline](https://faq.elecate.com/faq/software-updates-timeline?hsLang=en) 3. [New Development](https://faq.elecate.com/faq/software-updates-timeline?hsLang=en#new-development) # Release Notes 8.27.26 (Release 88): ##### **Enhancements:** ##### **1. Adding Equipment Quantity and Description to the Beverage Department:**  The Beverage department can now add **Equipment Quantity** and **Equipment Description**, matching the functionality previously available in the Recipe department.  1\. On the left side panel, go to **Sales & Marketing** 2\. Click on **Event & Order Management** 3\. Select **Event Management - All Status Types Included** 4\. Open an existing event, go to **Order Details** 5\. **Add Beverage Items** to the event, click on **Edit Item Notes** ![](https://faq.elecate.com/hs-fs/hubfs/image-png-Aug-26-2026-05-57-51-5254-PM.png?width=1542&height=811&name=image-png-Aug-26-2026-05-57-51-5254-PM.png) ![](https://faq.elecate.com/hs-fs/hubfs/image-png-Aug-26-2026-05-54-05-7565-PM.png?width=1575&height=842&name=image-png-Aug-26-2026-05-54-05-7565-PM.png) ##### **2. Displaying Cost Center Grid Column and Restrict Records by Assigned Cost Centers in Main Views:**  The **Cost Center** column has been added to the **Main Sales**, **Main Production**, and **Main Staffing** views. These views now use the same Cost Center filtering logic as the **Main Kitchen View**, ensuring that users can only see records associated with their assigned Cost Centers. This enhancement provides consistent visibility and access control across all department views.  1\. On the left side panel, go to **Sales & Marketing** 2\. Click on **Event & Order Management** 3\. Select **Main Sales View** ![](https://faq.elecate.com/hs-fs/hubfs/image-png-Aug-26-2026-07-33-46-6817-PM.png?width=1965&height=782&name=image-png-Aug-26-2026-07-33-46-6817-PM.png) 5\. Click on **Production** 6\. Select **Kitchen Management** 7\. Choose **Main Kitchen View** ![](https://faq.elecate.com/hs-fs/hubfs/image-png-Aug-26-2026-07-34-34-7206-PM.png?width=1914&height=788&name=image-png-Aug-26-2026-07-34-34-7206-PM.png) 8\. Click on **Production** 9\. Select **Event Staffing** 10\. Choose **Main Staffing View** ![](https://faq.elecate.com/hs-fs/hubfs/image-png-Aug-26-2026-07-35-10-6131-PM.png?width=1912&height=721&name=image-png-Aug-26-2026-07-35-10-6131-PM.png) ##### **3. Support Staff Selection for Reports Requiring StaffID Parameter:** Reports within **Event Staff Scheduling** that require a **StaffID** now prompt users to select a staff record before the report can be run. This validation applies only to reports configured with the **StaffID** parameter, ensuring reports are executed successfully with the required data while leaving other reports unaffected. 1\. On the left side panel, go to **Production** 2\. Click on **Event Staffing** 3\. Select **Staff Production Scheduling** 4\. Search for your event in the **Calendar** ![](https://faq.elecate.com/hs-fs/hubfs/image-png-Aug-26-2026-07-55-47-1243-PM.png?width=1535&height=827&name=image-png-Aug-26-2026-07-55-47-1243-PM.png) ![](https://faq.elecate.com/hs-fs/hubfs/image-png-Aug-26-2026-07-56-39-3480-PM.png?width=1424&height=915&name=image-png-Aug-26-2026-07-56-39-3480-PM.png) ##### **4. Ensuring that the validation rules messages surface the backend API response errors:**  Validation error messages returned by the backend for **Recipes, Equipment, Beverage, and Miscellaneous** records are now properly displayed in the user interface. Users will receive complete and meaningful validation messages when required conditions are not met, improving clarity and helping them resolve issues more efficiently.  1\. On the left side panel, go to **Sales & Marketing** 2\. Click on **Event & Order Management** 3\. Select **Event Management - All Status Types Included** 4\. Open an existing event, go to **Order Details** 5\. **Add a Recipe Item** and review whether an error is displayed when adding the item ![](https://faq.elecate.com/hs-fs/hubfs/image-png-Aug-26-2026-08-06-03-5869-PM.png?width=1056&height=658&name=image-png-Aug-26-2026-08-06-03-5869-PM.png) ##### **Bug Fix:** ##### **1. Performance Issue When Refreshing Event Requirements with All Skills Filter Disabled:**  Performance has been improved in **Staff Production Scheduling** when refreshing staffing requirements with the **All Skills (No Filter)** option turned **OFF**. Users will now experience faster loading times when selecting **Refresh** in the **Event Requirements** section, providing a more consistent and efficient experience regardless of the filter setting.  1\. Go to **Production**. 2\. Click **Event Staffing**. 3\. Select **Staff Production Scheduling**. 4.  Open an event from the Calendar. 5\. Ensure the **All Skills (No Filter)** toggle is **OFF**. 6\. Click **Refresh** in the Event Requirements section. 7\. Observe the time required to load staffing information. 8\. Turn the **All Skills (No Filter)** toggle **ON**. 9\. Click **Refresh** again and compare the results. ![](https://faq.elecate.com/hs-fs/hubfs/image-png-Aug-26-2026-08-12-25-6131-PM.png?width=1541&height=915&name=image-png-Aug-26-2026-08-12-25-6131-PM.png) ##### **2. When CreateRoomForNewCustomer AppSetting is enabled, Delivery Address does not get fulfilled:**  When the CreateRoomForNewCustomer setting is enabled and a new customer is created, any new event created for that customer will automatically populate the Delivery Address with the customer's address information, ensuring accurate and consistent address details.  1\. At the top of the screen, click on the **Gear Icon** 2\. Select **Appsettings** 3\. In the search bar type in: CreateRoomForNewCustomer, set the Value to Yes ![](https://faq.elecate.com/hs-fs/hubfs/image-png-Aug-26-2026-08-16-29-9788-PM.png?width=1721&height=592&name=image-png-Aug-26-2026-08-16-29-9788-PM.png) 1\. On the left side panel go to **Sales & Marketing** 2\. Click on **Customer CRM** 3\. Select **Customer Marketing** 4\. Choose **Customer Sales and Marketing Management** 5.  Create a new **Customer by clicking on New Entry![](https://faq.elecate.com/hs-fs/hubfs/image-png-Aug-26-2026-09-08-05-7866-PM.png?width=1546&height=621&name=image-png-Aug-26-2026-09-08-05-7866-PM.png)** 6\. Go to **Sales & Marketing** 7\. Click on **Event Venue Management** 8\. Choose **Off- Premise Locations All Cost Centers - All Status** **![](https://faq.elecate.com/hs-fs/hubfs/image-png-Aug-26-2026-09-08-32-6980-PM.png?width=1906&height=793&name=image-png-Aug-26-2026-09-08-32-6980-PM.png)** 9\. Go to **Sales & Marketing** 10\. Click on **Event & Order Management** 11\. Choose **Event Management - All Status Types Included** 12\. Select on New Entry, in the customer field, **enter the ID** 13\. Fill out the required fields, then go to the **Delivery Tab** ![](https://faq.elecate.com/hs-fs/hubfs/image-png-Aug-26-2026-09-15-01-9200-PM.png?width=1537&height=780&name=image-png-Aug-26-2026-09-15-01-9200-PM.png) ##### **3. User is able to copy events from the Event and Venue Calendar when the toggle Do Not Allow Copying Events is ON:**  The Do Not Allow Copying Events setting is now enforced across all applicable windows. When this toggle is ON, users will not be able to copy events, and the Copy Event option will be hidden. When the toggle is OFF, the feature will be available as usual in the corresponding windows.  1\. At the top of the screen, click on the **Gear Icon** 2\. Select **Legacy Setting** 3\. Choose the Event Rules Tab 4\. 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