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Redo the case tracker

Nikki Strømsnes
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Hello,

 

About a year ago, the case tracker was redone, but sadly not for the better. Here is a list of the things which frustrate me and our team the most:

  • When you click on a case from the list at the start page, you are redirected to a different list of cases, rather than the specific case you clicked on. It would be nice if it actually deeplinked, otherwise the first list is completely pointless.
  • The search function isn't very effective. Very often it returns nothing, even if you search for the specific case number or solution. I've found the best way is to get a complete list of all my cases for the past two years, and search through them, but even that list seem to be incomplete (it also continues to say "Loading cases", even if no new cases are actually loaded).
  • When I attach images or .txt files to a case, I often get replies from the support team that no files are actually attached. I always crop and compress, so it shouldn't be a matter of the files being too large.
  • The module always return an error after I post, which is frustrating if I've spent a long time authoring a description. However, lately it seems it does actually post the case regardless, but it's annoying anyway.
  • All formating (line breaks) seem to be removed on post. It may look like a minor thing, but it's the only way to emphasize text and make the text more readable with long and complex descriptions. It should also be simple to fix.

 

These issues are consistent cross-browser, so it's not simply a matter of reverting to an older version of IE. I sincerly hope you will redo the case tracker with these things in mind.

 

// N


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Niels Ellekrog Weldingh
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Hi Nikki.

 

Thanks a lot for your feedback regarding our support system. I know the system needs some improvements, and I am very sorry you are experiencing these annoying problems. We are about to rebuild the case system and will definitely take your suggestions in mind.

If you have further suggestions to the new case system, please let me know.

 

Best regards

Niels Weldingh

Operations Manager

 

 

 
Nikki Strømsnes
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Another fun thing, is that I can see cases which do not belong to me or any of my coworkers. I can even interact with them (accept solutions, reopen closed cases etc.). Perhaps this is by design, but it looks kind of shady.

 

While we are already discussing Engage, I think the bug tracker also needs some work - or at least more transparency. I have several confirmed bugs, which do not exist in the "known issues section" or in the "planned bug fixes for 8.x.x". It would be neat to have a complete list of all the reported bugs, how they are prioritzed, workarounds, estimated solution time etc.

 

I believe this would save us all some time - we don't have to request a status all the time when our bug is nowhere to be found, and you can simply point other developers to the specific bug description for more information.

 
Niels Ellekrog Weldingh
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Hi Nikki

The thing you experience with the case form is not by design. So could you please send me a screendump by email if it happens again.
I agree that the bug tracker is not good enough. We will shortly introduce a new improved buglist on engage. The buglist will show all the bugs your company has reported via cases and when it will be fixed. You will also be able to search in all bugs reported, so you can see if a bug has already been reported. I believe that it will save you and us a lot us time.
 

 
Nikki Strømsnes
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Hello,

 

I still have problems with attachments. It doesn't seem they ever reach the supporters. It's a bit silly that I have to upload it somewhere else and give them the link, when there is a file upload field.

 

If the file upload field doesn't work, why not simply remove it? It only creates confusion and frustration when the supporters don't respond to or misunderstand your problem, because they don't have the material that you think you gave them already.