Explore VirtoSoftware’s 2021 Archive of News and Product Updates

December 31, 2021

Virto Calendar Online App: December 2021 Update

December 27, 2021

We have updated the Virto Calendar Overlay Pro App for Office 365. Now Virto calendar supports Australia central as a data storage location. As you remember, we already have West US and West EU on the list.

Go to the calendar settings and choose the data storage location you prefer. Save the settings to apply the changes.

In case you need another location to store your data, please contact Virto support.

Virto Alerts App Supports Hourly Summary

November 26, 2021

We have improved Virto Alerts App for Office 365 functionality. Now the app supports hourly summary. Use the feature when you need to send a summary of alerting messages every (1, 2, 3 …) hour. For example, to get a report of tasks being changed.

To apply the feature, open the “Options” section of alert settings and choose “Send an hourly summary” in the”When to send alerts” field. Define hours to send alerts and save the changed settings. Please feel free to leave feedback on the new features of VirtoSoftware products.

Bulk File Downloader: November 2021 Update

November 19, 2021

We have updated the Virto Bulk File Downloader web part. The web part has been updated for SharePoint  2016 and 2019 versions to 5.5.43 and to 5.5.42  for SharePoint 2013.

2016, 2013, 2019:

[+] The allowed list types configuration option has been added

[+] The checkout files configuration option has been added

[+] Ability to checkout files while downloading has been added

Also for 2019:

[+] Actions to quick menu have been added

[-] Fixed issue with keeping folder structure in the web part mode

[*] UI improvements (web part layout)

Download the latest version to apply the changes.

Updated Bulk File Copy Move (November 2021 Update)

November 19, 2021

VirtoSoftware has updated Virto Bulk File Copy and Move . The web part is available for SharePoint 2019 version (v. 4.2.16).

We have fixed:

  • The calendar geolocation field has been excluded from copy/move operation.

Follow the product page to download and use the updated web part.

Virto Kanban Board On-Premise: Bulk Actions in the Latest Update

November 11, 2021

We have updated the  Virto SharePoint Kanban Board. Including the versions for SharePoint 2013, 2016, 2019. We added the ability to use bulk actions:

  1. Auto-assign assignees;
  2. Bulk swimlane change.

Please see the detailed description of the new options in the “Virto Kanban Board On-Premise: Automated Bulk Actions” article.

Be on the lookout for the new functionality of Virto products!

Bulk File Copy Move: Tasks List and Version History

November 9, 2021

We have updated Virto Bulk File Copy and Move web part. The web part has been updated for SharePoint 2019 version to 4.2.15.

We have added:

  • Support to preserve version history on moving library files on the same site;
  • Support for Tasks lists.

We have fixed:

  • Disable copy/move ribbon for users with view-only permission;
  • Copy/move multi-language issue.
  • Copy/move actions available for user with edit list items permission only.

Follow the product page to download the latest version.

Virto Kanban Board App Updated: Adding Fields to a Custom List

November 9, 2021

We have released the update of the Virto Kanban Board Online App for Office 365 and MS Teams.

Now the updated app supports adding fields of these three types to your source list:

  • Date field
  • Comments field
  • Labels field.

In case you do not have appropriate fields in the SharePoint list which you need to use for your board as a source, you can add them.

See the detailed descriptions of the new features in our blog post:

Kanban Board App: Add Fields to a Custom List for Your Board

Update of Virto Calendar Web Part for SharePoint 2019

October 26, 2021

We have made a minor update of the Virto Calendar web part for SharePoint 2019.

[-] Minor bug has been fixed.

You can download the latest version of the SharePoint Calendar web part on our website.  Please feel free to leave feedback on our products and their features.

Resource Manager On-Premise: October 2021 Update

October 4, 2021

VirtoSoftware has updated the on-premise version of the Resource Manager for SharePoint 2019.

In the 1.0.7 version of the web part, we have removed the filter view fields. Download and use the latest version of Virto Resource Manager web part for SharePoint 2019.

Adding SPFx Web Part Error “Sorry Apps are Turned Off”: What to Do

October 4, 2021

There are some situations, when you may get an error “Sorry, Apps are turned off. If You Know Who Runs the Server, Tell Them to Enable Apps” while installing Virto SPFx app on your SharePoint 2019 server. Here are the steps you need to do depending on the reason. Define why you’ve probably got this error and choose the right solution.

Reason 1: Apps are not enabled on your farm

In this case, you should check the Apps on your SharePoint 2019 farm and make them available.

  1. Go to SharePoint 2019 Central Administration.
  2. Open Store settings and find Apps — Configure settings.
  3. Check you have chosen Yes for Should end-users be able to get apps from the SharePoint Store?

Reason 2: The subscription service is not configured on your farm

Configure the Subscription Settings

To configure the Subscription Settings, do the steps as follows.

  1. Go to SharePoint 2019 Central Administration.
  2. On the System Settings page, click Manage Services on this farm.
  3. Click Enable Auto Provision for Microsoft SharePoint Foundation Subscription Settings Service.
  4. Open SharePoint 2019 Management Shell and create MS SharePoint Foundation Subscription Settings Service using PowerShell

Run the command in PowerShell:

$sa = New-SPSubscriptionSettingsServiceApplication -ApplicationPool 'SharePoint Web Services Default' -Name 'Subscriptions Settings Service Application' -DatabaseName 'Subscription'

Then thins one:

New-SPSubscriptionSettingsServiceApplicationProxy -ServiceApplication $sa

As a result of these commands running, you should see the server DisplayName, TypeName, and ID as a table.

Finally, check your SharePoint Foundation Subscription Settings Service and proxy created in Service Applications. Then go to Manage service applications and find the Subscription Settings Service Application and Subscription Settings Service Application Proxy.

After that, you should configure the App Management Service Application.

Configure App Management Service Application

  1. Go to SharePoint 2019 Central Administration.
  2. Find Manage service applications on the Application Management page.
  3. Click New and select App Management Service.
  4. Specify the name for the service application in the Service Application Name field.
  5. Choose SharePoint Web Services Default from the Use existing application pool list in the Application Pool.
  6. Check App Management Service and its proxy created on the Manage Service Page.

Reason 3: App Management Service Application is not associated with your web application

In this case, you should check App Management Service Application is associated with your web application where you want to add the Virto App. If not, follow these simple steps:

  1. Go to SharePoint 2019 Central Administration.
  2. Find Application Management — Configure service application associations.
  3. Check the web application where you want to add Virto App has App Management Service associated to it.
  4. If not, please associate your App Management Service with your web application as follows.
  5. Click on the Application proxy group available next to your web application. In the dialog box, check the App Management Service is Enabled. Click OK.

As a result, you should see the App Management Service Application associated with your web application where you wish to add Virto App.

Reason 4: You have not configured the App URLs.

Note: You should check you have given values to App Domain and App Prefix in your App Store settings.

After you have configured the App Management service, you need to ensure the App URL for your apps is configured. Follow the steps below.

  1. Open SharePoint 2019 Central Administration.
  2. Go to Apps and click Configure App URLs.
  3. Check you have filled in App Domain and App Prefix. Once you specify these values, click OK.

Here are the possible reasons why get the mentioned error. If you still meet the issue and cannot install the app. please contact the Virto Support Team. We will find the solution as soon as possible.

Portfolio Project Manager App Update

September 30, 2021

The updated Virto Portfolio Project Manager online app is ready to use.

What we have changed:

  • Default constraint. Now you can define the default project constraint (choose the one from three classic constraints: date, work, or full-time equivalent);
  • Date format. Now you can change the date format using the special code. See which code you need in the offered list.
  • Default currency. You can add a currency from the list with its rate to the list of default currencies. Use them for your project calculations.

You can learn more about these new features in our blog: Portfolio Project Manager Update: Project Constraint, Currency and Date Format

Virto Kanban Board App Updated (September 2021)

September 24, 2021

We have updated Virto Kanban Board Online App for Office 365 and MS Teams. Take a look at what we have changed and improved:

  • Updated swimlanes: now you can choose a swimlane field from a dropdown directly on the board to switch between swimlanes;
  • Subtasks: the updated app supports using subtasks to split complex tasks to steps;
  • Changed font: new font if applied to task titles.

See the detailed descriptions of the new features in our blog post:

Kanban Board Online App: Subtasks and Improved Swimlanes

Virto Kanban Board App Updated: Use New Script for Default SharePoint Form

September 22, 2021

The improved Virto Kanban Board Online App for Office 365 and MS Teams is already available for use.

In case you’re using the Virto Kanban as a web part, you should use the script as follows for correct work.

Go to the SharePoint site page where the Kanban Board as a web part is added and switch to the edit mode. Copy the script and check the box “Use default SharePoint form” in the Kanban Board app settings.

Insert the copied script to the Script editor added to the page and save the changes. Start using!

Thank you for your interest in Virto Products for Office 365!

Virto Calendar Web Part for SharePoint 2019 Update

July 23, 2021

The updated Virto Calendar web part for SharePoint 2019 is ready for use.

VirtoSoftware announces the update of the Virto Calendar web part. We have improved the performance and fixed the bugs.

You can download the latest version of the SharePoint Calendar web part on our website right now and start using it! Be on the lookout for more updates on the Virto products.

Virto Gantt Web Part for SharePoint Update

September 15, 2021

We have improved the Virto Gantt Chart web part for SharePoint 2013 and 2019.

Here are the updates of the on-premise version of the Virto Gantt Chart for Sharepoint:

  • Now you can use paging to navigate to the required part of the chart.
  • Also, we have improved performance for both versions f the web part.

To download the updated version for SharePoint, visit the product page. Take a look at the updated Virto Gantt Chart on-premise right now!

Virto Password Reset Web Part: Meet the New Version for SPFx

September 14, 2021

Virto SharePoint Password Reset Web Part for SharePoint 2019 now supports use on SharePoint Framework (SPFx). Use the Password Reset web part on modern sites and pages on your SharePoint 2019.

How to Install

Get on with the Password Reset SPFx web part:

1) To install the Virto Password Reset web part, first run the Setup.exe file as administrator under the farm administrator account.

2) Create an App Catalog in your SharePoint if necessary.

Then the system will upload the  “spfx.sppkg” file to “Apps for SharePoint.” Now you can add Virto Password Reset on the modern pages/sites.

Note! Please do not use an administrator account to install and activate the SPFx web part.

In addition, you can find the installation guide in the .zip archive. Just look it through before you install the web part.

Please feel free to leave feedback on the SharePoint Password Reset web part on our website.

Virto Gantt Web Part for SharePoint Update

August 27, 2021

VirtoSoftware has updated the Virto Gantt Chart web part for SharePoint 2013, 2016, and 2019.

The updated on-premise version now works even faster than before.

To download the updated version for SharePoint 2013, 2016, and 2019, please visit the product page. Try and see the improved web part right now!

Virto Resource Manager Web Part for SharePoint 2019

August 9, 2021

VirtoSoftware has updated Virto Resource Manager On-Prem for SharePoint 2019. We have fixed the minor bugs.

Download the latest version from our website and start using it.

Virto Gantt Chart Web Part for SharePoint 2013, 2016, and 2019

July 30, 2021

VirtoSoftware has released the updated version of the Virto Gantt Chart web part for SharePoint 2013, 2016, and 2019.

Let’s see what’s new in the web part.

TreeGrid Gantt Engine

We have changed the engine. Now the Gantt web part works on the TreeGrid engine.  Now you have all the features you got used to working with but on the faster AJAX grid with the richest features on the Internet.

New Appearance

Since we have changed the engine, the web part looks in another way now. Take a look at the new appearance and enjoy working with the Gantt chart.

Improved Filtering by Dates

Updated web part allows to filter the chart by dates with the help of operators: equal, not equal, less than, less than or equal, greater than, greater than or equal. Use them to find a task in the specified range.

Also, the web part is available in German now.

Please read the blog post to get more details about the Gantt Chart Web Part update.

To download the updated version for SharePoint 2013, 2016, and 2019, please visit the product page.

Virto Calendar Web Part for SharePoint 2019 Update

July 23, 2021

The updated Virto Calendar web part for SharePoint 2019 is ready for use.

VirtoSoftware announces the update of the Virto Calendar web part. We have improved the performance and fixed the bugs.

You can download the latest version of the SharePoint Calendar web part on our website right now and start using it! Be on the lookout for more updates on the Virto products.

Virto SharePoint Resource Manager Update

July 14, 2021

VirtoSoftware has updated the Resource Manager Online App for Office 365. Now the application allows you to switch between charts. That was the feature requested by our clients and now it’s ready for use.

Just choose the required chart from the dropdown list on the left to switch.

Virto SharePoint Kanban Board App Update

July 7, 2021

We have updated the Virto SharePoint Kanban Board App for Office 365. Now you can use rich text formatting and add pictures to the comments of board cards.

The app supports using rich text and adding images to comments. Now you can easily highlight your thoughts on a task and use images to discuss your work with a team right on the Kanban board.

See the detailed description of the new feature in Virto Kanban Board App for Office 365 and MS Teams: Updated Comments of our blog.

Please feel free to leave your feedback on our new features and be on the lookout for the new Virto posts!

Virto Calendar Web Part for SharePoint 2019 Update

June 16, 2021

We have updated the Virto Calendar web part for SharePoint 2019.

VirtoSoftware announces the update of the Virto Calendar web part. The minor bug has been fixed.

Download the latest version of the SharePoint Calendar web part on our website and start using it right now! Be on the lookout for more updates on the Virto products.

Virto Kanban Board On-Premise: New Charts in the Update of June

June 9, 2021

The Virto SharePoint Kanban Board web part has been updated for SharePoint 2013, 2016, 2019. We have improved charts to let you create reports and analyze efficiency with a single click.

You can find a detailed description of the new features in the “Virto Kanban Board On-Premise: Updated Charts for Making Reports” article.

Also updated:

List picker (Union lists from different site collection)

[+] Export to pdf-file

[-] Bugs fixed

[+] External parent task

[*] Performance optimized

Virto Workflow Scheduler Web Part: June 2021 Update

June 4, 2021

We have updated Virto Workflow Scheduler for SharePoint 2013, 2016, and 2019 versions.

The minor bug has been fixed.

Please update the web part depending on the SharePoint version to the latest 5.2.3 version.

Virto Calendar SPFx Web Part for SharePoint 2019

April 23, 2021

The Virto Calendar web part for SharePoint 2019 now is ready for use on SharePoint Framework (SPFx). See more details in our post.

VirtoSoftware announces the update of the Virto Calendar web part.  Now you can use the shared calendar on SharePoint Framework (SPFx) and enjoy the full package of features on modern sites and pages of your SharePoint 2019.

How to start using Virto Calendar SPFx web part

1) Create a Tenant App Catalog in your SharePoint if necessary.

2) Run the Setup.exe file under the farm administrator account. (Click the right mouse button on the .exe file and choose “Run as administrator”). Please do not use a service administrative account to install and activate the SPFx web part on your sites.

The .sppkg file will be automatically uploaded to your Tenant App Catalog into “Apps for SharePoint.” But we highly recommend verifying that your app catalog contains the file with Virto Calendar.

Now just add Virto Calendar on modern sites and pages of your SharePoint.

You also can download the SharePoint Calendar SPFX web part on our website and start using it right now! Be on the lookout for more updates on the Virto products.

Bulk File Downloader: April Update

April 20, 2021

We have updated the Virto Bulk File Downloader web part. The web part has been updated for SharePoint  2013 and 2016 versions to 5.5.37 and to 5.5.39 for SharePoint 2019.

In the latest update we have fixed for SP 2013 and 2016:

  • Folder size calculation
  • Re-download cache issue
  • Ribbon buttons permissions issue
  • The issue with total size calculation, web part configuration, and bulk downloader on list attachments

Additionally, we have also made UI improvements:

  • Folder size calculation
  • Disable downloader web part if the user has view-only permission
  • Disable download if max size exceeded

And finally, we have added the document library folder size calculation

For SharePoint 2019 version we have fixed the modern web-part issue. We also have made  UI improvements: folder size calculation and modern web-part, disable downloader web part if the user has view-only permission, and disable download if max size exceeded.

Bulk File Copy & Move Update

February 25, 2021

We have updated Virto Bulk File Copy and Move web part. The web part has been updated for SharePoint 2013 and 2019 versions.

What’s new? We have added support to preserve version history on moving library files on the same site.