EECOL Inventory Tools - Changelog Archive (0.1-0.3.7)

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Version History Archive & Development Notes

Historical foundation of the EECOL Inventory Tools, featured here as an archive of versions 0.1-0.3.7. These versions have been integrated into the main EECOL Tools Suite starting with v0.7.2.

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Measurements

Wire length, coil, and size tracking

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Cost Management

Average pricing and value calculations

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Approval Workflow

Streamlined inventory processing

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CSV Integration

Data export and synchronization

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Version 0.3.7 - Clean Reports Dashboard

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🆕 REPORTS DASHBOARD ENHANCED

Zero Placeholder Content Cleared for Clean Analytics Baseline!

Removed placeholder sample data from detailed reports table, ensuring metrics show meaningful zeros until users enter real inventory data!

🧹 Version 0.3.7

📈 CLEAN REPORTS

🧹 Placeholder Content Removal: Cleared hardcoded sample data from detailed reports table metrics (previously showed '85.2%', '+8.3%', etc.)
🔢 Meaningful Zero Baseline: Reports now display actual zeros (0, 0%, $0.00) when no inventory data exists, providing clean analytics baseline
📊 Dynamic Data Display: Updated updateReportsTable() function to conditionally show zeros vs actual calculations based on data availability
📈 Proper Change Calculations: Period-over-period change metrics now show '+0%' instead of placeholder percentages when baseline is zero
✨ User Experience Improvement: Clear starting point for analytics - users see accurate metrics only after entering real inventory data
🔄 Undo/Redo Functionality: Added undo and redo buttons to allow users to revert or restore recent actions in the inventory system

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Version 0.3.6 - INA Number Tracking

📋 Version 0.3.6

📋 INA TRACKING

📝 INA # Field: Added dedicated text input field for INA numbers (e.g., "INA-123") in the main inventory form
📅 INA Date Field: Added separate date picker input field for tracking INA dates
📊 Display Enhancement: Items now display both INA # and INA Date as separate fields in the inventory record view
💾 Data Persistence: Both INA fields are properly saved to localStorage and loaded during item editing
📄 CSV Export/Import: Updated CSV functionality to handle both INA fields with separate columns
📄 Print Functionality: Print reports now include both INA # and INA Date in the detailed records table
📄 CSV Template: Updated template includes both INA # and INA Date columns with example data
🔍 Edit Compatibility: Both INA fields populate correctly when editing existing inventory items

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Version 0.3.5 - Professional PDF Reports

📊 jsPDF Library 📸 Chart Capture

📈 Professional Layout 💾 Modular Design

📄 jsPDF Integration: Added comprehensive PDF generation library with automatic CDN/CDN-fallback loading for reliable offline functionality
📸 html2canvas Chart Capture: Implemented high-quality chart screenshot functionality to include all analytics visualizations in PDF reports
📋 Professional PDF Layout: Multi-page reports with EECOL branding, generation dates, quick statistics, chart images, detailed metrics tables, and version information
🏗️ Modular PDF Library: Created dedicated `pdf-generator/` folder with organized `pdf-generator.js` file for cross-application PDF generation capabilities
⚡ Dynamic Library Loading: Smart loading system that attempts local files first, then falls back to CDN for html2canvas and jsPDF libraries
📈 Chart Quality Preservation: 2x scale rendering and PNG format capture to maintain chart clarity and readability in exported PDF documents
🎨 EECOL Branding Consistency: Matching color schemes, logos, and typography maintained throughout PDF report generation
📊 Real-Time Data Export: Live inventory data, current statistics, and metrics automatically included in each generated PDF report
🖥️ Cross-Platform Compatibility: Pure client-side PDF generation works in all modern browsers without server dependencies
📁 Automated File Naming: Timestamped PDF filenames (eecol_inventory_report_YYYY-MM-DD.pdf) for organized file management
💫 Enhanced User Experience: Loading states, validation, error handling, and success feedback during PDF generation process
🔧 Technical Implementation: Async/await pattern with proper error boundaries, button state management, and resource cleanup

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Version 0.3.4 - Advanced Reports Dashboard

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🚀 NEW FEATURE

📈 Advanced Inventory Reports Dashboard Now Live!

✨ Previously planned as a future feature, the comprehensive analytics dashboard is now fully implemented with interactive charts, real-time metrics, and offline functionality!

📊 Version 0.3.4

📈 REPORTS DASHBOARD

Advanced reports dashboard with offline Chart.js integration and comprehensive analytics. 📊

📊 Full Dashboard 💾 Offline Charts

🔄 CDN Fallback 📁 Organized Structure

📈 Comprehensive Reports Dashboard: Created dedicated `inventory_reports.html` page with interactive charts and analytics
📊 Multi-Type Charts: Line, bar, and pie chart visualizations with dynamic switching capability
📅 Weekly/Monthly Views: Configurable time periods for trend analysis and date range filtering
📦 Damaged & Tailend Analytics: Dedicated reporting for damaged items and tailor ends with percentage calculations
💾 Offline Chart.js: Local Chart.js v4.4.1 installation in organized `charts/` folder for offline functionality
🔄 Smart CDN Fallback: Intelligent loading strategy - tries local file first, falls back to CDN if needed
⚠️ Offline Mode Detection: Graceful error handling with clear user warnings when charts cannot load
📋 Dashboard Metrics: Real-time statistics cards for total items, approval rates, damaged counts, and value tracking
💾 Automated Exports: CSV report downloads and PDF export preparation for comprehensive data export
🧭 Cross-Page Navigation: Integrated navigation menu linking Inventory ↔ Reports ↔ Changelog
🎨 Consistent Branding: Maintained EECOL styling, logo, and version synchronization across all pages
🎨 Fixed Approval Status Colors: Resolved color coding issue - approved items now show in green, denied in red, and pending "Not Set" items in yellow

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Version 0.3.3 - Data Quality Improvements

✨ Version 0.3.3

🆙 DATA QUALITY

Improved data consistency with automatic uppercase formatting. 📈

✨ Auto Formatting

📊 Data Consistency

🔄 Auto-Uppercase Product Codes: Product Code input field now automatically converts all user input to uppercase letters for improved data consistency
🎯 Real-Time Formatting: Text is converted to uppercase as you type, providing immediate visual feedback
📋 Consistent Data Entry: Ensures all product codes follow standardized uppercase formatting across the entire inventory system
😊 Enhanced User Experience: Users no longer need to remember to use uppercase - the system handles it automatically
🔍 Search Compatibility: Standardized formatting improves search and filter functionality for product codes
📊 Reporting Benefits: Consistent product code formatting leads to more accurate reporting and data analysis
✓ Quick Approval Buttons: Added three buttons to each inventory item - ✓ Approve (green), ✗ Deny (red), and Clear (gray) for immediate status changes
Visual Status Indicators: Color-coded approval states - green "Approved", red "Denied", and gray "Not Set" with bold styling
⚡ Immediate Updates: Clicking approval buttons instantly updates status without opening edit dialog, saving time
🔄 Multi-State Approval System: Extended from boolean to three-state system (Not Set/Approved/Denied) while maintaining existing form checkbox
💫 Visual Feedback: Brief color flash confirms approval actions when buttons are clicked
💾 Backwards Compatibility: Existing boolean approval values are properly migrated and maintained
📱 Workflow Optimization: Users can now approve/deny items immediately without navigation, streamlining inventory processing

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Version 0.3.2 - Approval Workflow

🌟 Version 0.3.2

🚀 APPROVAL WORKFLOW

Immediate approval workflow with quick action buttons for efficient inventory management. ✨

✓ Quick Approve ✗ Visual Status

⚡ Immediate Updates 🔄 Multi-State Approval

Quick Approval Buttons: Added ✓ Approve (green), ✗ Deny (red), and Clear (gray) buttons directly on each inventory item for immediate status changes
Visual Status Indicators: Color-coded approval states - green "Approved", red "Denied", and gray "Not Set" with bold styling for easy identification
Immediate Status Updates: No need to open edit dialog - click updates approval status instantly and saves to local storage
Multi-State Approval System: Extended approval field from boolean to three-state system (Not Set/Approved/Denied) while maintaining existing form checkbox
Visual Feedback: Brief color flash confirmation when approval buttons are clicked
CSV Compatibility: Updated export/import functions to handle three-state approval system ("Yes"/"No"/"Not Set")
Backwards Compatibility: Existing boolean approval values are properly migrated and maintained
Enhanced Workflow: Users can now approve pre-reviewed items immediately without navigating to edit dialog, streamlining inventory management

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Version 0.3.1 - Enhanced User Interface

📊 Version 0.3.1

FEATURE UPDATE

Enhanced user interface with comprehensive detailed records and improved data management.

Comprehensive Record Details: Individual inventory records now display all 14 user entry fields (Date, Name, Reason, Notes, Line #, Product, Current Length, Actual Length, Wire Coil Code, Adjust, Approved, INA #, Average Cost, Value) in a clean, responsive grid layout
Enhanced CSV Template: Updated CSV template to match the full detailed format with 14 columns instead of basic fields, allowing users to export/edit/re-import complete inventory data with proper field mapping
Improved Search Bar Positioning: Moved search and filter controls from below form to right under the Quick Statistics section for better user workflow
Streamlined UI: Removed feedback page and button, keeping only the changelog link in the footer for a cleaner interface
Simplified Changelog Navigation: Replaced dual navigation buttons with a single "Back to Inventory" button with left arrow for clearer user navigation
Enhanced Filter Options: Updated search filters to include "Damaged Only" (using reason field) and "Tailends Only" (filtering by "tail end" or "tailend" in reason field) instead of the previous "Good Only" option
Footer Layout Update: Moved changelog button to be positioned next to version number for better visual grouping of UI elements
Better CSV Import Validation: Updated import function to parse all detailed fields with proper type conversion for numbers, dates, and boolean values

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Version 0.2 - Major Feature Expansion

🔧 Version 0.2

🚀 MAJOR UPDATE

Enhanced inventory tracking with comprehensive features and EECOL Tools styling. 💻

📝 CRUD Operations 📊 Live History

📄 CSV Export 🎨 UI Enhancement

Expanded Input Fields: Added wire type, damage condition (damaged/new), piece length, and section type (tailored/damaged)
Full CRUD Operations: Implemented add, read, update, and delete functionality for all inventory entries
Live History Display: Scrollable real-time history output showing all recorded inventory items
Data Export: CSV export capability for spreadsheet compatibility and data backup
EECOL Tools Branding: Reused exact CSS styling from EECOL Tools for consistent visual design
Professional Changelog: Created dedicated changelog page with identical styling and navigation

Inventory Management Archive Changelog (0.1-0.3.7)