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Candy's Weekly Recap: Extended Positive ID Events, Enhanced Order Details & More!๐Ÿ“ธ๐ŸŽ‰

Candy's Weekly Recap: Extended Positive ID Events, Enhanced Order Details & More!๐Ÿ“ธ๐ŸŽ‰
Hello, my fabulous photographer friends!

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Candy here, ready to sprinkle some sparkle on your day with our latest Weekly Recap! ๐ŸŒŸ

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We've been tinkering away to bring you some delightful updates that'll make your NowCandid experience even betterโ€”just in time for the holiday season! Let's dive in! ๐ŸŠโ€โ™€๏ธ

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1. Extended Duration for Positive ID Events ๐ŸŽ…

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Great news for those capturing the magic of the season!

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  • Positive ID Events Now Up to 30 Days Long: You can now edit your Positive ID Workflow events to extend their end date up to 30 days.
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  • Why This Matters:
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    • Longer Visibility: Events will stay visible on the selection screen of the Capture & Upload App for a longer period, beyond the typical 5-day range.
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    • Perfect for Holiday Events: This change is especially helpful for those using our Scanner ID and Type & Take workflows for Santa photos and other festive events.
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  • Note: This extension is currently only for Positive ID Events. Events using the Face Matching Workflow remain unchanged.
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  • Holiday Cheer: Don't forget to try out our Candy Cane retail theme, stuffed with plenty of holiday spirit to make your galleries extra festive! ๐ŸŽ„

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2. Enhanced Order Details in Web Dashboard ๐Ÿ›๏ธ

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We've supercharged the Order Details to keep you in the loop!

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  • More Informative Order Details:
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    • Comprehensive Info: Access all the information you need about each order directly from the dashboard.
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    • Clickable Orders: Orders in the recent orders lists are now clickable, taking you straight to detailed order pages.
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  • Participant Integration:
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    • Jump to Participant Details: If an order is tied to a participant, you can navigate directly to their details page.
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    • View Images & Marketing History: See their images, marketing interactions, and more.
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  • Did You Know? ๐Ÿค”
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    • NowCandid Handles Retail Support: That's right! We take care of much of the retail support for you, including order resubmissions. You can focus on capturing moments while we handle the rest!

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3. Improved Scan Card Generation Performance ๐Ÿ“

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We've fine-tuned the Scan Card generation to make it smoother than ever!

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  • Performance Boost:
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    • Faster Generation: Recent updates had slowed down scan card creation, but we've optimized the process.
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    • Reliability Restored: Generating Scan Card PDFs should now work properly and more efficiently.
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  • Why It Matters:
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    • Seamless Workflow: Especially important for high-volume events like holiday photo sessions.
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    • Feedback Welcome: If you notice anything not performing as expected or have suggestions, please let us know!
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  • A Festive Note:
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    • We're committed to resolving any issues faster than Santa delivering presents to billions of children across the globe in just 24 hours! (All those cookies must give him quite the sugar rush.) ๐Ÿช๐ŸŽ…

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We're always here to support you!

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So please, feel free to share your feedback or questions.

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Cheers and sparkles,

Candy ๐Ÿฌ

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P.S. Wishing you all a joyful holiday season filled with magical moments to capture! ๐ŸŽโœจ

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