We’re pleased to announce the release of the Freeance 7.5 integration with Cityworks software. Features in this release include SSO support for Cityworks logins, NASSCO condition ratings for manholes, and attaching assets and related GIS objects via bar code scanning. Please refer to the Freeance 7 Installation and Configuration Guide for more details.

Key Information

• Install new database drivers to support newer database versions.
• An updated license file is needed for all installs, even if you are upgrading an existing licensed installation. License files are available between 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM EST. If you need to license Freeance after hours, please contact us to schedule.

Freeance 7.5 Configuration Changes Needed

Some new features may not be available until they are configured in the Freeance Configuration System. After upgrading the Freeance server software, you need to clear the cache of the browser used to access the Configuration System. Please re-check your required fields to make sure they did not become unchecked after upgrading. Setup instructions for the new features and Improvements are included in the Freeance 7 Installation and Configuration Guide.

Freeance 7.5 Device App – Required

• The iOS device app will be available in 1 to 3 business days from the iTunes store.
• The Android device app will be available in one business day from the Google Play store.

New Features
MOB-2740: Added Config Setting to Prevent Field Users from Downloading Video Attachments.
MOB-2742: Attach assets and Related Objects (i.e, Vertical Assets) via Barcode Scan.
MOB-2725: Update a Work Order’s Location by Geocoding its Address.
MOB-2788: SSO support for Cityworks Logins.
MOB-2786: NASSCO Condition Rating for Manholes.
MOB-2776: Support for Standard Inspections.

Improvements
MOB-2718: Ability to Open Unrecognized File Cityworks Record Attachments in 3rd Party Apps.
MOB-2724: Automatically Set Contract Value when creating a Contract Line Item.
MOB-2729: Improved User Message Prompts when Creating Labor on Service Requests.
MOB-2727: Add Compatibility for Hyperlinks that Require Windows Authentication.
MOB-2730: Make Hyperlinks in Cityworks Record Comments Clickable.
MOB-2783: Material Transfer to Actual UI/Cancel Button.

Bug Fixes
MOB-2737: Work Order Custom Field Sections Flashes Several Times when Loading Work Order Details.

Certified Compatibile Software

• Cityworks 15.4.x to 15.8.2. Please note: some new features recently added to Freeance software require Cityworks 15.4 or higher.
• ArcGIS Server 10.3 to 10.8.3

Certified Mobile Operating System Compatibility

• Apple iPhone or iPad running iOS 11 or higher
• Android OS compatible device running Android version 9.0 or higher
• A Windows device running Windows 10.1 or higher