ONLYOFFICE connector v7.0 for Alfresco is released with PDF filling, advanced security options and much more

We are glad to announce the latest release of the ONLYOFFICE connector for Alfresco, featuring an array of new functionalities and updates designed to streamline your document collaboration experience. This upgrade aims to elevate your workflow efficiency and enhance security measures, ensuring a seamless integration between Alfresco and ONLYOFFICE. Let’s discover more.

Introducing fillable PDFs

The launch of fillable PDF files in version 8.0 of ONLYOFFICE Docs has now been seamlessly implemented into the integration app, providing teams with a highly efficient and organized method for collecting and managing information. This update not only enhances workflow efficiency but also ensures greater accessibility, allowing employees to complete forms from any location using online instance, desktop or mobile devices.

The default conversion format has been updated, letting you to convert from DOCX to PDF directly to streamline document processing and ensure seamless compatibility across platforms.

Creating customizable PDF forms is now easier with the integration app. By leveraging DOCXF templates, users can insert a variety of field types and make flexible adjustments to customize the appearance of their forms. Similar to editing a standard document, users have access to various styling and formatting options, facilitating seamless collaboration among team members during the form creation process.

Where to find: Go to My documents -> Press Create button -> Create new PDF template -> Choose between create from scratch or from already existing DOCX file

Please notice that ONLYOFFICE PDF Editor allows you to add annotations, including text highlighting, underlining, and strikethrough. Moreover, you can perform form filling, commenting, and drawings directly within the PDF Editor, which has been integrated into our suite of editors to enhance your document editing experience.

Saving minor versions

With recently introduced convenient checkbox feature for saving documents to minor versions, users can choose to save changes as minor versions (e.g., 1.1) without incrementing the major version number.

This feature was added in response to requests from our users, letting them choose the way they want to save changes to the documents, choosing the corresponding checkbox directly from the the settings page.

Where to find: Open Settings section -> Go to Advanced Server Settings -> Check the box if needed

Enhanced core plugin infrastructure

The newly presented feature, the SDK lets easily integrate ONLYOFFICE Document Server into your own website or application on Java. Now, developers have access to common interfaces and default implementations designed specifically for seamless integration of ONLYOFFICE Document Server functionalities into Java-based projects. This toolkit simplifies the process of incorporating robust document editing capabilities directly into your web platform or application, offering a seamless user experience and enhanced productivity.

To get started, ensure that you have Java version 11.x or higher installed, which can be downloaded from the Oracle official website, along with Apache Maven, available for download from the official website. With these prerequisites in place, developers can leverage the power of ONLYOFFICE Document Server to enrich their apps with professional document editing features, empowering users to collaborate effectively.

Where to find: please visit the corresponding GitHub page to learn more

Advanced security options

In order to bolster document security and safeguard against unauthorized access, ONLYOFFICE editors leverage the JSON Web Token Secret and JSON Web Token Header. The use of these key security measures can provide a higher level of protection.

With the latest updates, administrators now have the flexibility to configure their own authorization headers for ONLYOFFICE editors connected to Alfresco. This can be done directly on the editors’ settings page, which was previously restricted to regular headers, enabling the implementation of custom non-default headers for enhanced security measures. This way, ONLYOFFICE reinforces its commitment to providing robust security options, ensuring the confidentiality and integrity of sensitive documents.

Where to find: Open ONLYOFFICE Configuration section -> Go to Authorization header -> Specify the Authorization header if needed

Other updates and improvements

• Document Server versions 6.4 and earlier are no longer supported, ensuring compatibility with the latest advancements and technologies.
• Alfresco versions 6. and earlier are no longer supported, ensuring compatibility with the latest Alfresco releases and optimizing performance.

Connect ONLYOFFICE Docs with Alfresco

Experience the power of seamless document collaboration with the latest ONLYOFFICE connector for Alfresco. Upgrade now to leverage these enhanced features and updates, empowering your team with unparalleled efficiency and security in document management.

Start to use the latest version today and unlock the full potential of document collaboration with ONLYOFFICE and Alfresco:

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