Thank you so much for the detailed response @EricReiss.
I'm gonna see if any of the devs have a windows machine to see if we can replicate the issue. I'm thinking that might be the cause.
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RE: Help with Setup?
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RE: Help with Setup?
Hey @EricReiss,
Thanks for messaging! Happy to answer any questions.
Would you be able to clarify what you mean by the plugins are hanging and not installing?
What plugin are you trying to install? Is it a Disciple.Tools plugin or a WordPress plugin?
Are you installing it from the setup wizard, from the D.T extensions page, or from the WordPress plugins list?
Does it produce a white screen or a never ending spinner? Any error messages you can see?Would you be able to post a screenshot of what happens when you try to install a plugin?
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Disciple.Tools v1.72
What's New in 1.72
- Non‑Overwrite Import Option – safely add data without altering existing records
- Connection & Tag Buttons – manage relationships instantly in web components
- Global Search in Mobile Nav – find or add contacts fast on phones
- Metrics Key Dropdown Expanded – choose any user property when building metrics
- Smarter Create Record Defaults – shows the most useful fields by default
- PHP 8.4 Compatibility – quieter logs and future‑proof codebase
New Features
Mobile Global Search in Mobile Nav
- Global search and Add New Contact now live in the mobile navigation
Connection & Tag Buttons
Additions to the embeddable web components introduce Connect and Tag buttons so users can link or label contacts with a single click.
Metrics Key Dropdown
- All user property keys are now visible in the metric builder – no more hidden options
Smarter Create Record Defaults
The Create New Record form now surfaces the fields your team needs most, reducing clicks and setup time. Here's an example of adding the start date to the default Fields when creating a new group.
Improvements
- Load‑More works reliably inside global search results
- Metrics: All user custom fields options are now visible in metric chart – no more hidden options
Dev Upgrades
- Removed implicit nullable parameter warnings for PHP 8.4
- API endpoint parameter that lets you update records without overwriting existing data
Translation Updates
- Latest community translations from Weblate
Contributors
- @kodinkat – navigation ninja
- @kodinkat - API builder and unit test tamer
- @cairocoder01 and @brady-lamansky-gtt – web‑components crafter
Community
Love these improvements? Support development with a financial gift.
Share your ideas and connect with others in the Disciple.Tools community: https://community.disciple.toolsFull Changelog:
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Disciple.Tools v1.71
What’s New in 1.71.0
- CSV Import 2.0 – All the features from the import plugin, plus better field mapping and validation
- Smarter Duplicate Protection – Built-in checker warns you before adding a record that already exists
- List-View Field Picker – Choose exactly which columns appear in any list view
- New Record Hidden-Field Ordering – When showing hidden fields, the already visible fields stay in the same order to improve flow
- Custom Icons Everywhere – Icons now render correctly for all custom communication-channel fields
New Features
CSV Import v2
CSV import was previously only available through a Disciple.Tools plugin. It’s now built into the theme, with several new improvements:
- Revamped UI & help – Cleaner layout, live progress bars, tooltips, and downloadable sample CSVs
- Name-based linking – Map connections and assigned users by display name instead of database IDs (new connections are auto-created)
- Inline setup – Create missing custom fields and dropdown options directly in the mapping screen
- Smarter error checks – The preview now immediately highlights any fields that are misconfigured
Field Selector for List Views
We've improved the UI for selecting which fields appear in list view tables. You can now type to search for fields instead of scrolling through a long list.
Smoother Contact Creation
Better Field Layout – We've improved how fields are arranged on new contact forms to make them more logical and easier to use.
Fixes
- Smart Duplicate Detection – When creating new contacts, we reimplemented the system for spotting potential duplicates. You’ll now get an indication if someone might already exist in your system.
- Multi-Select Language Field – Resolved a display glitch and ensured IDs are always stored as strings
- Custom Communication Icons – Custom SVG or font-icon selections now appear correctly across all record types
- New-Contact Screen – Fixed a JS race condition that occasionally blocked the Save button
Translation Updates
Fresh community translations from Weblate – thanks to everyone helping keep D.T. multilingual!
The Contributors
- @kodinkat – Field selection expert + communication icon specialist
- @cairocoder01 – Contact creation master + duplicate prevention architect
- @corsacca – Architect of load order zen and CSV serenity
Community
Love these improvements? Support development with a financial gift.
Share your ideas and connect with others in the Disciple.Tools community: https://community.disciple.toolsFull Changelog: https://github.com/DiscipleTools/disciple-tools-theme/compare/1.70.0...1.71.0
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Disciple.Tools v1.70
What's New
- D.T Web Components: Enhanced web component framework for better extensibility
- Record Images: Click to enlarge functionality for better image viewing
- CSV Export: Resolved bug with exporting all fields
- Custom Communications: Create custom communication channels on custom post types
- Magic Links: Improved language detection from request headers
- DT Storage: Enhanced user experience when plugin is not available
New Features
Disciple.Tools Web Components Framework
The Disciple.Tools developer community has been working on web components for D.T ever since the 2023 D.T Summit. We are happy to announce the component library finally landing in the core theme.
Text, textarea, date, tags, dropdowns, multi-selects and connection fields are now rendered by lightweight, reusable Web Components that keep the interface consistent and future-proof. Expect snappier forms and easier maintenance going forward – with more components already in the pipeline.Custom Communication Channels on All Record Types
You can now create custom communication channels (like phone, email, social media, signal number). This extends the flexibility of Disciple.Tools to track various ways of connecting with people across different record types, not just contacts.
Enhanced CSV Export
Fixed a critical bug that was preventing some fields from being exported when using the "Export All Fields" option. Now all available fields will be properly included in your CSV exports for better data portability and analysis.
Improvements
Enhanced Magic Links
- Language Detection: Magic links can now automatically detect and use the preferred language from request headers, providing a better multilingual experience
- Better Documentation: Improved documentation for developers working with magic links
DT Storage and Images Integration
When the DT Storage plugin is installed, Images uploaded to contact records, groups, and other posts can now be clicked to view in an enlarged modal. This makes it much easier to view photos, without having to open images in separate tabs.
When the plugin is not installed, the user interface now properly disables cursor pointer interactions instead of showing non-functional elements, providing clearer user feedback.
Fixes
- Customizations: Resolved issue where blank default options in key select fields couldn't be deleted
- Template Security: Blocked users without proper 'access_disciple_tools' permission from accessing the D.T frontend.
Translation Updates
- Updated translations from Weblate community contributions
Community
Love these new features? Please join us with a financial gift to support continued development.
Follow progress and share ideas in the Disciple.Tools community: https://community.disciple.tools
Glorious Contributors
Big ups to:
- @micahmills – The image whisperer
- @kodinkat – Export wizard + plugin therapist
- @corsacca – Security enforcer + component tamer
- @cairocoder01 – Master of the web component forge
Full Changelog: https://github.com/DiscipleTools/disciple-tools-theme/compare/1.69.2...1.70.0
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RE: DT not sending email anymore
Hey @kainos, this question was also asked on the theme issues here: https://github.com/DiscipleTools/disciple-tools-theme/issues/2674
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RE: Where are the reports?
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RE: Major database mess...I think?
@mbrown Awesome. Let us know.
The snapshots happen via cron and are schedule to happen at night time. Those should trigger nicely if system cron is setup.I'm noticing now that the logs you shared are from 2024, let us know if there are recent logs with the new update.
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RE: Major database mess...I think?
@mbrown Would you be able to try the network dashboard plugin v2.10.3 and let us know if you see any more issues?
Also it will which version of php and D.T do are you using?
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RE: Major database mess...I think?
Hey @mbrown!
Thanks for messaging and including the logs, they are very helpful.
Based one the information you gave we were able to replicate one of the error messages and there is a fix is progress. After testing, the migration should work again. We'll comment here when that is ready.
