Specify 6.4.13 fixes numerous bugs but does not modify the database schema. All workstations should be updated to Specify 6.4.13 from 6.4.12 and earlier releases.

We recently released Specify 6.4.12 but have withdrawn it. Sites should update all of their computers to release 6.4.13.

Data issue revealed by Specify 6.4.12

Specify 6.4.11 addresses numerous issues; it does not modify the database schema. We recommend that all sites upgrade to this software level.

Release Notes
Specify 6.4.11
Specify Software Project
24 September 2012


List of changes in Specify 6.4.11

1. The function to Create a DataSet from a RecordSet now exports ChronoStratigraphy data. 2012-09-06 (Bugzilla 8906)
2. For 2nd and 3rd determinations, "IsCurrent" is no longer required even if no other data is present. 2012-09-06 (8921)
   

This release fixes a small number of issues, it does not modify the database schema.

Release Notes
Specify 6.4.10
23 July 2012

List of changes:

1. "Exsiccata Item" is now available on the Data Entry Form for Botany collections. 2012-07-17 (Bugzilla 8874)
2. The "Create Data Set From Record Set" feature in the Workbench will now display data in the Collection Object Attributes table. 2012-07-17 (8867)

Specify for the Web!

The Specify Project is enthused to announce a new generation of Specify — for the web. Three new products: Specify Web Portal, Specify Web Client, and the Specify Web Server are being completed thanks to collaborators from Sweden, Canada and at Harvard University. Specify's web platforms will be open-source licensed and are scheduled to be available by the end of 2012.

Release Notes
Specify 6.4.09
25 June 2012

The Specify 6.4.09 Solstice Release includes fixes for various reported issues. Updating to Specify 6.4.09 does not modify the Specify database schema, but all workstations sharing a common database need to upgrade to the new release level.

List of changes:

1. In the Data Exporter application, the Build/Update button (properly) does not activate before the status is calculated.  2012-06-18  (Bugzilla 8857)

This release has several engineering fixes for various small issues. Installing Specify 6.4.08 does not modify the database schema.

Release Notes
Specify 6.4.08
15 May 2012

List of changes:

1. Schema update no longer crashes when updating if ISAM was mistakenly configured instead of InnoDB as the MySQL engine. Although this version does not update the Specify database schema. 2012-05-09 (Bugzilla 8777)
2. Specify WorkBench now allows image files larger than 16 MB to be attached.  2012-05-09  (8793)

Specify 6.4.07 Released

Note: Installing Specify 6.4.07 modifies the database schema; each Specify workstation connecting to a shared database in a local area or campus network will need to upgrade to this release level (6.4.07) to continue to access the database. The Specify 'IT User" password (the MySQL account with root privileges used for the original Specify installation) will be needed to complete the upgrade.

Specify 6.4.06 Available

Specify 6.4.04 Available

Specify 6.4.04 addresses a small number of issues; it does not modify the Specify database schema. This version is an update to 6.4.02 and earlier releases. Specify 6.4.03 was released briefly before we identified a problem caused during uploading. This release is identical to 6.4.03 and will fix any update problems you may have experienced with that version.

Release Notes
Specify 6.4.04
20 January 2012