Events Manager – Calendar, Bookings, Tickets, and more!

Journal

6.6.1

• fixed some initial phone number display issues overlapping country selectors on front-end
• fixed fatal error in settings page

6.6

• Added communications consent. Ask or require users to consent to being contacted, with history of last acceptance or revocation accross all bookings/user (if admin has caps)
• Added international phone number input field and validation, see the Phone Numbers section on Settings > General
• Fixed bookings not showing in bookings table when in Multisite Global Mode
• Fixed scope filter saving issues in booking/event-booking admin tables
• Changed default scope to ‘future’ for booking/event-booking admin tables
• Transitioned known booking meta keys from legacy to new format for storage, with plans to phase out support for previous format of x… for arrays, opting for _x|… instead (‘registration’, ‘attendees’, ‘coupon’, ‘booking’, ‘zoom’, ‘test’, ‘discounts’, ‘surcharges’)
• Updated countries list to include more translations, file-separated storage for optimal loading, and extra missing countries – Kosovans, we’ve migrated the KV country code to the more recognized XK code including migrating previous location data
• Moved admin-settings.js into external included file rather than inline.
• Transitioned phone numbers into real feature.
• Added example real-time input in settings.
• Added EM_Booking->get_meta(), EM_Booking->update_user_meta(), and EM_Booking->get_user_meta().
• Added em_bookings_get_sql_orderby_joins filter for custom ordering options.
• Added EM_DateTime::create() for chaining quick dates.
• Added em_person_display_summary_bottom action.
• Updated intlTelInput to 23.0.8.
• Fixed selectize.js not allowing custom data- properties in non-multiple selectize dropdowns.
• Fixed JS modal.remove() JS error in list tables introduced in dev versions.
• Moved all JS UI setups (datepicker, time, tippy, phone, selectize) into em_setup_ui_elements() for easy reloading in containers.
• Added em_nouser_booking_details_modified action.
• Moved data privacy/consent into own classes folder with parent/child structure and standardized functionality between privacy/comms consent.
• Transitioned known booking meta keys into newer piped format to break up arrays rather than underscores including (registration, attendees, coupon, booking, zoom, test, discounts, surcharges).
• Fixed some display issues on view person bookings admin page.
• Fixed PHP warnings on empty graphs in booking dashboards.
• Fixed empty graph data when viewing booking data as event admins without manage_others_bookings capabilities.
• Added more WP_Screen compatibility on front-end in case other plugins load template.php but not WP_Class which results in a fatal error.
• Fixed backend events with bookings admin tables linking to front-end.
• Fixed PHP notices on bookings admin tables.
• Fixed $location_fields fatal PHP errors when loading maps and location-dependent event search queries.
• Added option to exclude taxes from subtotal in booking summary pricing.
• Added EM_Bookings search by booking_id.
• Fixed EM_Booking->can_rsvp() occasionally providing incorrect result if number types are strings, as well as check to make sure booking is approved.
• Added requirements check class.
• Added events_manager_plugin_loaded action for loading any EM-dependent plugins early on in plugins_loaded.
• Improved consent options including better EM_Person consent checks and a default to consented option if user already active (in development).
• Fixed rows setting not getting saved.
• Fixed summary issues showing empty summary section, fixed typo in new option from last commit (in development).

6.5.2

• Fixed fatal error on dashboard with Charts widget enabled.
• Fixed ‘array_key_exists’ fatal error (not reproduced) on bookings dashboard in limited cases – pending further confirmation to reproduce/fix potential underlying issue.
• Fixed JS issues preventing event links from being clicked on the ‘events with bookings’ list table.
• Minor CSS fixes showing button outlines when clicked.
• Fixed rare calendar issue preventing future months from showing events.
• Removed all unnecessary query string params aside from yr/mo in calendar navigation links.
• Fixed calendar search trigger not working when default search is set to inline mode.
• Fixed rare selectize JS issue not being initialized properly due to jQuery firing before DOMContentLoaded.
• Fixed settings/tags/taxonomies having white as default color as opposed to the settings page default and also defaulting to #80b538 avoiding white-on-white display issues.
• Added ordering to savable filtering options.

6.5.1

• Fixed hard-coded naming of bookings table for SQL query affecting list table searches on WP installs with custom DB prefixes.
• Fixed PHP warning on bookings list tables.
• Fixed some default settings not saving properly.
• Added em_bookings_table_get_item_limits filter to add/modify custom limits, applicable to other tables such as em_transactions_table_get_item_limits.
• Fixed status filter not working in bookings admin table.
• Fixed fatal PHP error when grouping events in shortcode (bug introduced in 6.5).
• Fixed « Ticket Spaces » column not ordered due to naming conflict with ticket_spaces db field name.
• Changed « Ticket Spaces » column key from ticket_spaces to ticket_booking_spaces, the « Ticket Spaces » column index is now « Ticket Capacity ».

6.5

• Added multi-array support for EM_Bookings_Table::get_booking_actions() allowing for separate sections of actions
• Removed em-bookings-action and em-bookings-action-X classes from booking actions links in preference of data- attributes and an em-list-bookings-row-action
• Added sortable ticket columns to bookings admin tables
• Improved bookings table search input allowing more search options, including user name and email
• Fixed bug where em_bookings_get_sql_conditions filter is called twice in EM_Bookings_Table::get_sql_conditions()
• Changed minimum PHP requirement to 7.0 due to use of shortcut array syntax, null coalescing and ternary operators
• Added sanitization/decoding options for shortcode format content due to security implications.
• Fixed bug in calendar widget preventing saving/loading on widget area.
• Added calendar_size option to calendar widget.
• Fixed PHP warning when calendar_size is undefined.
• Added medium calendar size options to widget and settings ddms (in development).
• Added .em-loading and .em-working (wrapper) classes for more cross-theme compatibility when loading something via AJAX.
• Moved .em-warning into scss.
• Removed legacy search form CSS from events_manager.css.
• Updated and rewritten EM_List_Tables to provide base table functionality for other data tables, support front-end and advanced ordering/searching capabilities.
• Updated Bookings and Event with Bookings tables to unify front/back-end, added new views (tickets, attendees), sortable columns, responsiveness and much more.
• Unified/standardized exporting of list tables to support exporting for any EM_List_Table-extended tables.
• Added #_BOOKING_UUID placeholder.
• Added EM_Bookings::get(), EM_Ticket_Bookings::get() and EM_Tickets_Bookings::get() search functionality with advanced ordering capabilities.
• Added EM_Events::get_accepted_fields() for SQL ordering detection.
• Transitioned out of jQueryUI sortable for booking tables to a vanilla JS alternative – Sortable 1.15.2.
• Removed all outdated tables in events-manager/admin/bookings folder.
• Added booking dashboard charts support for front-end with option to specifically enable/disable in settings.
• Added default calendar size option.
• Fixed calendar JS errors when switching months.
• Added custom event for modal opens.
• Fixed tippy regeneration issues due to uncontained calls to tippy().
• Fixed tooltips referencing external elements via the data-content attribute not displaying that content accordingly.
• Fixed privacy nag issues when editing bookings already made in the past before enabling privacy settings.

6.4.10.2

• added default calendar size option to settings page
• fixed bug in calendar widget preventing saving/loading on widget area
• added calendar_size option to calendar widget
• fixed PHP warning when calendar_size is undefined
• added shortcode format options due to security implications, see our docs for more info.

6.4.10

• ‘fixed’ false positive Avast vulnerability alert on browsers, caused by the minified EM js file
• added option to include minified or non-minified JS/CSS files in Advanced Optimization settings, JS turned off by default due to above errors
• fixed taxonomy images size display issues in admin area if too large
• fixed taxonomy colors not seeming being saved due to caching issues (now clears color cache upon save)
• added calendar_month_nav and calendar_nav args for calendars
• added future events only option for calendar widget

6.4.9

• changed escaping of HTML so that admins with unflitered_html cap can submit anything to settings or alternatively allows if EM_UNFILTERED_HTML is defined true
• fixed bookings graph views not comparing previous periods in some filter combinations, showing only the first period
• Fixed vertical scrolling issues with multidropdown mode (headings) on advanced search modals.
• Fixed hidden advanced search modal blocking trigger buttons from re-displaying advanced search on mobile view.
• Fixed #_EVENTTIMES_LOCAL and #_EVENTDATES_LOCAL not working when supplied JS formatting unless placeholder supplied beforehand without formatting.
• Fixed #_BOOKINGBUTTON issues with cancellation clicks.
• Fixed PHP error with errant redirected permalink with sites using legacy permalink structures.
• Added missing_creds error to OAuth API EM_Exception.
• Removed id query param from calendar nav links to improve SEO and reduce server load.
• Added calendar_nav_nofollow parameter for shortcode, allowing nav links to be nofollow.

6.4.8

• fixed XSS vulnerability in shortcodes we recommend updating if you allow guest event submissions and shortcdoes (props to WordFence Security for responsible disclosure)
• fixed permalink clashes for location/taxonomy ical links getting overriden by general events if their permalinks path are within the events subdirectory
• improved location search parameters to accept comma-separated values for filtering by multiple towns,countries,states,postcodes and regions, including exclusions
• added format value to events_calendar shortcode, [event_tags] and [event_tag] shortcodes
• added EM_UNFILTERED_HTML constant, which does not apply wp_kses_post to settings if user has ‘unfiltered_html’ capability
• fixed calendar navigation issues when supplying a format argument,
• fixed calendar navigation not persisting when using some new options such as calendar_preview_mode_date,
• fixed calendar property calendar_dates_height ‘auto’ value being ignored,
• fixed calendar show_search being ignored and not showing search bar above calendars in shortcode/php calls,
• fixed display issues for selectize in wp admin area
• fixed #_EVENTTAGSLINE showing ‘no categories’ message if empty,
• added ‘missing’ #_EVENTOFFICE365LINK placeholder
• tweaked category/tag shortcode to use em_get_ functions instead of directly invoking class
• fixed some situations showing incorrect URLS on login redirect_to rather than current page reload
• added telephone field type to booking form phone input field (should default to text if not enabled)
• fixed extra line breaks in bookings table actions dropdown
• fixed typo translation domain in « my bookings » page button
• added mail filters em_mailer_send_parameters (for all email methods) and em_mailer_wp_mail (for wp_mail)
• fixed aesthetic display issues in admin for selectize by loading all partials into .wp-admin selector context

6.4.7.3

• fixed pagination issues in non-event lists where PAGE is double url-encoded
• fixed array to string conversion PHP warning in calendars
• changed default event templates to be in a page format rather than post

6.4.7.2

• fixed buddypress menu issue introduced in 6.4.7 by re-adding commented-out line
• fixed advanced search options not showing up in some inline setting combinations
• fixed ‘hidden’ feature in 6.4.7 for saved searches via cookies defaulting to enabled (can now be re-enabled in wp_options -> dbem_search_form_cookies)
• updated 6.4.7 changelog with some missing changes
• added selectize options to em_options_select() function
• alpha feature – added phone field options to settings page if EM_PHONE_INTL_ENABLED is enabled (validation and more options on the way)
• moved welcome notice option to EM_Admin_Notices
• removed timthumb admin notice (outdated)
• fixed minor security vulnerability allowing multisite blog admins to dismiss Events Manager network admin welcome notice (reported by PatchStack)
• fixed medium security vulnerability allowing unauthorized users to modify booking statuses (reported by WordFence Security)
• fixed medium security vulnerability allowing stored XSS to be submitted when adding an event (reported by WordFence Security Team)

6.4.7.1

• Fixed JS error preventing customizing columns in bookings admin table

6.4.7

• Fixed PHP warning on my-bookings page.
• Fixed ticket selection dropdown not showing max spaces if EM_Bookings::$disable_restrictions is enabled (such as for manual bookings).
• Fixed export and view setting overlays not working for booking admins table front-end after filtering once or more.
• Fixed issues with category/tag selection in Firefox.
• Added responsive options to the search form, allowing search form fields to stack on smaller screen sizes and also choose which main search options are hidden.
• Fixed localized times via #_EVENTDATES_LOCAL not working in AJAX calls such as searches or pagination
• Fixed cache PHP error in taxonomy objects if accessing a blank taxonomy
• Fixed 2 vulnerabilities, reported by PatchStack and WordFence
• added alternative dropdown view/flow for multiple selections on search form options
• updated selectize.js to 0.15.2
• fixed JS error preventing admin booking column selection in 6.4.7
• fixed issues when clearing search criteria on search form
• added support for counting search criteria using custom fields in search form
• added multiple actions for search form templates
• fixed advanced trigger not showing in modal mode if hidden inline mode settings are set to hide trigger
• added escaping for cookie-set EM notices for security hardening
• added url escaping (security precaution) for pagination links
• made improvements to ical permalinks to account for more complex permalink structures (such as date-based),
• added em_ical_output_content_summary and em_ical_output_content_location filters

6.4.6.4

• Fixed issues with multiple bookings and anonymous bookings that could rewrite the user name of the account making the booking with the latest user information.
• Fixed setting is_available to EM_Ticket not having any effect due to protected visibility, which can cause unpredictable behavior.
• Fixed form .em-ajax-form not outputting the correct notice box on success.
• Added JS for em-cancel button to include custom data into AJAX via the data- attribute.
• Added em_my_bookings_booking_action_links filter allowing for array insertion of action links for my booking page bookings.

6.4.6.3

• Fixed telephone field auto-enabling and ignoring EM_PHONE_INTL_ENABLED constant introduced in 6.4.6

6.4.6.2

• Fixed booking summary showing for free events despite setting set to no.
• Fixed edge cases where bookings do not get deleted properly due to unloaded ticket data.
• Fixed various PHP warnings.

6.4.6.1

• Fixed array meta key retrieval and saving issues introduced in version 6.4.6.
• Fixed first-time installation PHP errors and errant update notices.
• Added em_booking_form_js_fields_change_match filter allowing for programmatic listening of custom field changes to update the booking form summary section.
• Fixed front-end display issues of bookings containing two ticket types.
• Fixed search form button not enabling after changing search params when advanced search is disabled.

6.4.6

• fixed fatal error caused by use of Pro function in settings page when Pro isn’t activated, bug introduced in EM 6.4.5
• fixed XSS vulnerability, disclosure to be followed
• fixed minor security vulnerability allowing anauthorized logged-in users to dismiss EM admin notices
• fixed OAuth errors (such as with PayPa) due to implementations not requring a scope credential
• fixed PHP Warnings in event editor frontend,
• fixed EM Notices appearing twice on booking forms in backend for manual bookings in Pro,
• fixed datetime offset issue when migrating old EM versions without timezones
• fixed file loading issues in some server edge case environments by providing absolute include paths in events-manager.php
• fixed multiple PHP Deprecated dynamic variables warning for PHP 8.2 by adding a $fields_shortcuts static map for short variable names, as well as storing unknown ‘dynamic’ variables into a dynamic_variables protected property array via __set() and __get() in EM_Object
• changed preference for $shortnames map of field shortcuts for $fields_shortcuts although still supported in EM_Object but preferable to use one static storage for performance improvements
• fixed issues with storage of booking and attendee/spaces meta data
• developers should be aware that storage of array meta data going forwards takes the format of _key|subkey for associative or _key| for sequential arrays, if you stored array keys with an underscore, or subkeys with underscores, please review EM_Object::process_meta() and EM_Booking::process_meta() and the function comments for a better understanding of what to do, as a future update may involve an SQL migration script to migrate old meta fields into the new format
• added sorting option on event search forms – enabled by default on first install, disabled for existing sites updating,
• added international phone number picker – BETA – requires activation via define(‘EM_PHONE_INTL_ENABLED’, true); in wp-config
• fixed PHP 8.2 warnings in tickets
• fixed ordering issues in attendee booking editor displays
• added ical output filters em_ical_output_content_description and em_ical_event_output_content

6.4.5

• added RSVP functionality (re-confirming a booking)
• add uncancel option so users can undo a cancellation if spaces still available
• switched my bookings page action links to a button dropdown rather than loose links
• fixed class static binding issues with EM_OAuth libraries causing problems in Zoom-enabled bookings
• fixed tippy dropdown button width issues

6.4.4

• fixed session wakeup issues for the EM_Booking object due to recent atomic tickets update,
• fixed EM_Tickets_Bookings and EM_Ticket_Booking possibly returning erroneous booking property
• added JS booking form helper functions em_booking_form_unhide_success, em_booking_form_enable_button, em_booking_form_disable_button,
• added backwards compatibility for booking ajax responses including the ‘result’ property rather than the new ‘success’ property
• fixed calendar navigation issues showing default calendar size according to responsive sizing even when using forced calendar_size= »large »
• fixed advanced filters button in calendar not working when search forms disabled in settings page
• moved advanced search trigger button html/php into separate template
• fixed view of calendar changing to default events list format if default search forms disabled in settings
• fixed error messages when updating Events Manager
• moved default view setting to events formatting section, outside of search form options
• fixed booking forms not always auto-hiding after submission is complete,
• fixed scrolling overflow issues for skeleton loaders on booking form

For changelog of 6.4.3 and lower, see the earlier reamde.txt.