BillingBot W2507.669 – Aurora Aegis
Welcome to Aurora Aegis, our most transformative BillingBot release yet! This release revolutionizes how you manage billing workflows with unprecedented control, real-time intelligence, and a stunning new interface. Aurora Aegis stands guard over your billing operations with powerful override capabilities, intelligent data validation, and seamless product management—all wrapped in a modern, glassmorphic design.
🚀 New Features
| Area | Highlights |
|---|---|
| Advanced Modal Dialogs | • New modals for managing groups, assigning products, and editing mappings enhance workflow flexibility. • Streamlined interfaces for complex operations without leaving your current context. |
| Real-Time Progress Updates | • Live progress tracking for product synchronization between systems. • Batch operations with intelligent queuing keep the UI responsive during heavy processing. |
| Comprehensive Override System | • Global price/cost/margin overrides via Product Management screen. • Individual line-level overrides in Ready to Invoice grid. • Override values from Halo take precedence over distributor API data. |
| Assign Line Group | • Modify charge groupings via the Actions button in Ready to Invoice. • Select multiple lines and reassign to existing groups or create new ones on-the-fly. |
| Automap Unmatched SKUs | • Instantly identify charges without Halo product assignments. • Map unassigned items or create new products without leaving the grid. • Prevents invoice errors by ensuring all charges have proper assignments. |
| Enhanced Product Management | • View all charges associated with each product directly in Edit Product dialog. • Rename products in Halo without breaking existing mappings. • Create new Halo products as needed from within the product editor. |
| Manage Item Groups | • Comprehensive group management via Actions menu. • View all BillingBot-created groups and their assigned products. • Delete entire groups with all associated products in one action. • Bulk reassign products to different groups. |
| Automatic Product Updates | • Monthly price and cost updates based on actual charges. • Automatic propagation of updates to Halo including descriptions and SKUs. • Expanded sync to include Pax8 descriptions and corresponding SKU data. |
| Collapse Identical Items | • New product map variable for consolidating identical SKUs across clients. • Works independently from Azure-specific collapsing for maximum flexibility. |
| Azure Reserved Instances | • New integration option: "Include Azure Reserved Instances". • When enabled alongside "Collapse Azure Lines", includes reserved instance charges in consolidated view. |
| Bad Data Detection | • Automatic highlighting of suspicious data from Pax8 API. • Red highlighting for lines where cost > 0, quantity > 0 but price/total = 0. • Clear warnings help identify incomplete or incorrect distributor data. |
| On-Demand Item Creation | • Create missing Halo items directly from Ready to Invoice grid. • No need to switch contexts—handle exceptions as they arise. |
| Line Description Overrides | • Override individual product descriptions on a per-line basis. • Maintain flexibility for special cases without affecting global settings. |
| Integrated Feedback System | • New Feedback button in top toolbar for instant bug reports and support requests. • Streamlined communication with support team. |
🔍 Advanced Search & Filtering
- Universal Search Field in grid headers searches across all visible columns using value representation.
- Excel-Style Column Filters via MENU button with multiple filter types (equals, contains, begins with, etc.).
- Toggle Filter Modes for switching between broad and precise search strategies.
- Intelligent Search that respects data types and formatting for accurate results.
🌌 UI/UX Transformation
- Complete Visual Redesign featuring modern dark theme with glassmorphism effects.
- Sophisticated Design Language with gradients, rounded corners, shadows, and depth.
- Consistent Component Library ensuring uniform experience across all screens.
- Enhanced Accessibility with improved contrast ratios and keyboard navigation.
- Responsive Layouts optimized for everything from tablets to ultrawide monitors.
- Refined Grid Experience with improved scrolling performance and visual hierarchy.
⚡ Performance & Stability
- Updated Dependencies to latest stable versions for security and performance.
- Fixed Skip-Scrolling issue during rapid grid navigation.
- Improved Error Handling with clearer user feedback throughout all operations.
- Enhanced State Management ensuring data consistency after batch operations.
- Optimized Data Synchronization reducing conflicts and improving reliability.
📚 Documentation & Infrastructure
- Cleaned Project Structure with removal of obsolete files and improved organization.
- Updated Build Pipeline for faster deployments and better stability.
⚠️ Breaking Changes
None reported for this release—all changes are backward compatible.
Administrative Notes & Recommendations
| Action | Why it Matters |
|---|---|
| Review Override Settings | Familiarize yourself with the new override system to ensure proper price/cost management. |
| Test Automap Feature | Use Automap Unmatched SKUs to identify and resolve unmapped products before your next billing cycle. |
| Explore Bad Data Detection | Check for red-highlighted lines to identify potential data issues from your distributor. |
| Update Workflows | Take advantage of new modals and batch operations to streamline your billing processes. |
Need Help?
The BillingBot support team is ready to assist. Click the new Feedback button in the toolbar or email us at support@billingbot.app. Include relevant screenshots or logs to expedite resolution.
Thank you for trusting BillingBot with your billing operations. Aurora Aegis represents our commitment to providing you with the most powerful, intuitive, and reliable billing automation platform available. This release empowers you to take complete control of your billing workflows while maintaining the accuracy and efficiency your business demands. Happy billing!