Tempo update: date range adjustments
We made a couple of small but necessary adjustments to Tempo’s user interface this evening. The date range selector at the top of the screen had been causing some confusion and from there some unexpected exceptional situations [also known as “bugs”]. As you can see here, there’s a date range selector, and a pair for date fields that allow you to select your own date range manually:
Previously, if you typed dates into those boxes or used the calendar pop-up to change their values, the date range would become immediately unselected. This is because the date range took precedence over what was present in the start_date and end_date fields. If you selected a new date range, the start_date and end_date fields would not change until you clicked “Run Report”, and then you’d see that the range took precedence in the report, and their values would be updated to match the range.
That’s a little bit confusing! Some users thought this was a bug and so would clear out the start_date and end_date fields, and then set a range, hit “Run Report”, and nothing would happen because the server wouldn’t process the report without the missing values – even though they would be ignored. Bug on my part.
So, not only has that been fixed, but the start and end date fields are now updated instantly to the correct dates when you select one of the ranges, so that you get the appropriate visual feedback and can see what it is you’re asking for when you run the report. Apologies for the confusion!
As always, if you see anything weird, please send us a message at support@zetetic.net.
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