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NEWSURL - Detailed description

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Overview

Parameter:NEWSURL
Category: Other (URL)
Default value: https://support.etask.de/Topics/Releases/Releases.htm?tocpath=Manuals%7CReleases%7CJahr-2023%7C_____0
Product: eTASK.Other (URL)

What does this parameter do?

NEWSURL specifies which webpage opens when users click the "News" link in the system menu. This parameter is automatically updated during updates to point to the latest release information.

What is this parameter used for?

This parameter is used to quickly inform users about current developments, new features, and important changes in eTASK. By default, the link leads to an overview page in the support portal where release notes and news are documented.

Typical use cases: - Users want to learn about new features - Administrators are looking for information on current updates - Quick access to release documentation directly from the application

Technical Details (for Administrators)

Format: URL (web address)
Default value: https://support.etask.de/Topics/Releases/Releases.htm?tocpath=Manuals%7CReleases%7CJahr-2023%7C_____0

Important notes:

  • The parameter is automatically updated during eTASK updates

  • Changes take effect immediately the next time the menu item is opened

  • The URL must be accessible from all workstations

  • Manual changes are overwritten during updates

Interaction with other parameters:

  • No connection to other parameters

When should you change this value?

Never, as this parameter is automatically updated with every eTASK update.

Any manual changes will be overwritten during the next update and will be lost. The parameter is used exclusively to provide the latest release information from the support portal.

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Note: If you need to refer to an internal information source for organizational reasons, please note that you must manually make this change again after every update.

Note: If you need to refer to an internal information source for organizational reasons, please note that you must make this change manually again after every update.

Important Notes

  1. Automatic Updates: The value of this parameter is automatically updated during eTASK updates. Manual changes will be lost as a result.

  2. Accessibility: The default URL points to the external eTASK Support Portal. Ensure that your workstations have internet access.

  3. User Expectations: Users expect to find current information about eTASK releases under "News." The default value serves this purpose optimally.

Security

No, this parameter has no direct security implications.

Practical example

Initial situation: A company wants to link to an internal wiki page with company-wide eTASK notes, despite the automatic updates.

Configuration:

After the change: Clicking "News" in the system menu opens the internal wiki page.

Important note: After every eTASK update, the parameter is automatically reset to:

(Note the updated year.)

The manual change to the internal wiki page must then be made again.

Result: This configuration requires frequent maintenance and is not recommended. Manual adjustments are required after every update.

Do not change the default value

Reason:

  • The parameter is updated automatically and always points to the latest release information

  • Manual changes are overwritten with every update

  • The official support page provides the most current and comprehensive information

  • The maintenance effort required for manual changes after each update is unnecessarily high

Exception: The value may only be changed if organizational constraints (e.g., lack of internet access, data protection policies) make an internal information source absolutely necessary. In this case, document the maintenance process for updates.

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