# OBB End of 2018 Updates Share this post ![](https://cdn.hashnode.com/res/hashnode/image/upload/v1673656130271/kqzdymOsX.html) OBB End of 2018 Updates openblackbelt.substack.com Copy link Twitter Facebook Email OBB End of 2018 Updates ======================= [![](https://cdn.hashnode.com/res/hashnode/image/upload/v1673656131181/qMDNlqKgD.jpeg)](https://substack.com/profile/30282312-open-black-belt?utm_source=author-byline-face) [Open Black Belt](https://substack.com/profile/30282312-open-black-belt) Dec 19, 2018 [](https://openblackbelt.substack.com/p/obb-end-of-2018-updates-18-12-19/comments) Share this post ![](https://cdn.hashnode.com/res/hashnode/image/upload/v1673656132957/5JWAQlWN1g.html) OBB End of 2018 Updates openblackbelt.substack.com Copy link Twitter Facebook Email As we say goodbye to to 2018, we are ready to jump into 2019 supercharged. **Current Updates**: * **Text Fields**: We have added a new editing box for many of the notes fields in OBB to allow for better formatting. (emails included) * **Absentee Report** Starting last week the upgraded absentee report overall speed has been increased and now with the the last date that the member had attended. Note: As we are generating new data the current report will only work 7 to 10 days out till the end of the year then it will be able to catch up and pull the rest of the data. [ ![image](https://cdn.hashnode.com/res/hashnode/image/upload/v1673656134167/gPePpsc_T.html) ](https://cdn.hashnode.com/res/hashnode/image/upload/v1673656138545/_kERmbg0P.html) **Future Updates**: * For the moment you have all been waiting for we are planning open full beta of the next OBB in January with a tentative release date for end of Jan 2019. * To achieve our goals we have to make a few adjustments to our overall plans as follows. * Due to the time constraints of getting the new updated core ready. Integrated **Authorize.net** payments, _inline mobile barcode scanning_, _security levels_ development will be paused. We will also be pausing development on the _native mobile apps_ for admin and check in for Android and iOS and encourage our members to use the new web version which has a 10X speed increase over the current web version. [ ![image](https://cdn.hashnode.com/res/hashnode/image/upload/v1673656135966/XDKmAwiXS.html) ](https://openblackbelt.substack.com/media/181257259832_1.png) **Reports** * In the new OBB will no longer be displayed inline. All reports will now generate a csv file that can be imported by your spreadsheet editor of choice on any platform. Ex: _**Excel**_**,** _**QuickBooks**_**,** _**Google Sheets**_, etc… We feel this change will let you quickly export this data into other software packages so that you can get your data where you need it to go. **After Launch**: * We will be re-doing our old OBB _tutorials_ with brand new ones that will showcase the new features and the speed of the platform. We will add a sample data feature so that new clients can get into the system and look around quickly. **Notifications:** * To keep our members informed of status updates feel free to check out any of the new below. * **[Our Blog](https://www.openblackbelt.com/news)**[: Major Updates and Developments](https://www.openblackbelt.com/news) * **[Twitter](https://twitter.com/openblackbelt)**[: Immediate Updates about current features, or patches.](https://twitter.com/openblackbelt) * **[OBB Support](https://www.openblackbelt.com/)**[: This has become main way for our members to contact us during normal hours.](https://www.openblackbelt.com/) [ ![image](https://cdn.hashnode.com/res/hashnode/image/upload/v1673656137250/-NtjkpOJv.html) ](https://openblackbelt.substack.com/media/181257259832_2.png) **Suggestions:** We need your advice. Have a suggestion for us or a idea on how a module could function better. Send your ideas over to support@openblackbelt.com. We hope you have a great end to 2018 and get excited for 2019 Happy Holidays from Open Black Belt! [](https://openblackbelt.substack.com/p/obb-end-of-2018-updates-18-12-19/comments) Share this post ![](https://openblackbelt.substack.com/media/181257259832_0.png) OBB End of 2018 Updates openblackbelt.substack.com Copy link Twitter Facebook Email