Payload CMS Release: Release 1.1.14

TL;DR

Payload CMS v1.1.14 brings important UI improvements and bug fixes. The update includes a migration to @faceless-ui/modal v2.0.1, better handling of SVG and similar file types, and fixes for draft global action buttons and tab scrolling issues. This release focuses on enhancing the user experience and resolving specific issues reported by the community.

Highlight of the Release

• Migration to @faceless-ui/modal v2.0.1
• Improved handling of SVG and similar file types
• Fixed draft global action buttons
• Enhanced beforeDuplicate functionality to work across all locales

Migration Guide

No specific migration steps are required for this update. The migration to @faceless-ui/modal v2.0.1 is handled internally by Payload CMS.

Upgrade Recommendations

This release contains important bug fixes and UI improvements. It's recommended for all users to upgrade to v1.1.14, especially if you're experiencing issues with SVG file handling, draft global action buttons, or tab navigation.

Bug Fixes

Better Handling of SVG and Similar File Types

Fixed issue #1183 which improves how Payload handles MIME types for SVG files and similar file formats. This ensures that these file types are properly recognized and processed when uploaded through the CMS.

Cleaner Draft Global Action Buttons

The draft global action buttons have been cleaned up to provide a better user experience when working with draft content in the admin interface.

Tab Scrolling Issue Fixed

Resolved issue #1259 related to tab navigation. The update addresses problems with scrollbars in tabs with overflowing content, improving the overall tab navigation experience.

New Features

Migration to @faceless-ui/modal v2.0.1

Payload CMS now uses the latest version of @faceless-ui/modal (v2.0.1), bringing improvements to the modal system throughout the admin interface. This update enhances the overall modal experience and provides access to the latest features and improvements from the modal package.

Security Updates

No security fixes were mentioned in this release.

Performance Improvements

No specific performance improvements were mentioned in this release.

Impact Summary

This release focuses on enhancing the user experience in Payload CMS with improvements to modals, file handling, and UI elements. The migration to @faceless-ui/modal v2.0.1 brings the latest modal functionality to the admin interface. Bug fixes address specific issues with SVG file handling, draft global action buttons, and tab navigation. Additionally, the beforeDuplicate functionality now works properly across all locales, and the BeforeDuplicate type is now properly exported for TypeScript development. While this is a minor release, it brings several quality-of-life improvements that enhance the overall usability of Payload CMS.

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