CX1 Showroom

July 2025

New Features

Introduced Phase 1 of Project Pay, enhancing project management capabilities. This new feature aims to streamline the payment process to quickly collect payments on projects.
Part of Project Pay – introduced a deposit option for projects. Users can now accept deposits on projects, providing more flexibility in payment arrangements and improving cash flow management.
Implemented a direct link from product descriptions on the search results page to their respective product detail pages. This improvement enhances user navigation and provides a more seamless browsing experience.
Added support for French product descriptions on project pages. This feature caters to French-speaking users, providing more comprehensive product information.
Completed August SSL Renewals to ensure continued security for all associated websites. This regular update maintains the integrity and trustworthiness of our online platforms.

Improvements

Executed the July Client Cloudflare Migration, moving client sites to Cloudflare hosting. This transition aims to enhance site performance, security, and reliability for both users and Unilog employees.
Enhanced SPEX Builder to support French language users. French-speaking users can now utilize the improved SPEX Builder features in their native language, improving accessibility and user experience.

Fixes

Updated the content database to accommodate Canadian pricing from Centurion. This infrastructure improvement allows the Showroom content database to store and manage Canadian pricing data from the CX1 PIM, enhancing our ability to serve the Canadian market.

June 2025

New Features

Additional options have been added to the Project “share” page, providing users with more flexibility and control over sharing settings.
The project discount calculation on Quote Form and Spec Links SPEX PDFs has been corrected; when a project discount is applied, it properly subtracts from the total instead of adding to it, ensuring accurate pricing information.
The registration page has been updated to replace the ‘Existing Customers’ option with ‘Returning Customers’ to provide clearer guidance for users accessing their accounts.
Section headers have been added to the SPEX Builder settings page, making it easier for users to locate and manage specific SPEX settings.
Implemented improved error messaging for on-site errors. This update provides more detailed and understandable information about errors, helping Unilog employees troubleshoot issues more effectively.
A quick access link to Price File information has been added to the site dashboard, streamlining workflow efficiency.
Optimized the search functionality for creating projects from ERP Sync and XLS load. When creating a project from an ERP sync or XLS load, the import will search existing custom products first. For XLS loads, if an item is not found, you’ll be prompted to create a new custom product. For ERP sync, if an item is not found, the platform will automatically create a new custom products.
Redesigned the finish selection dropdown on product detail page. A thicker line has been added around white swatches to improve visibility and prevent the appearance of broken elements.
Created a detailed workflow documentation for Centurion. This new resource outlines the process from CX1 PIM into CX1 Showroom, providing Unilog employees with a comprehensive understanding of the system’s operation.

Improvements

The login page now incorporates updated translation services. This enhancement provides a more accurate and comprehensive language support for users accessing the platform.
The XLS load and ERP Sync custom product logic has been refined. The system now prioritizes searching existing custom products first, and for XLS loads, users are prompted to create a new custom product if an item is not found. For ERP sync, new custom products are automatically created for unfound items.
The metadata Excel download on the site setup page has been expanded to include SEO Keywords. This addition allows Unilog employees to easily access and review existing SEO Keywords for better content optimization.
Improved the new project registration process with the addition of a success message. Users will now receive confirmation when their registration is successfully submitted, enhancing the user experience and reducing uncertainty.

Fixes

A bug in the SPEX PDF notes has been fixed. The system now correctly displays inch measurements using ” instead of the previously incorrect /” symbol, ensuring accurate representation of measurements.
The daily project notifications system has been updated to allow filtering based on showroom location. Users can now customize which daily project reports they receive, tailoring the information to their specific needs and responsibilities.

February 2025

New Features

A new Brand filter dropdown has been added to the project page. This feature allows site users to easily filter projects by brand, enhancing the ability to find specific projects quickly.
Character limits have been implemented across the SPEX Builder platform. Users will now be able to see the maximum number of characters allowed for all input fields, improving data entry accuracy and consistency.

Other Updates

The group name is now displayed for each item on the project page. This enhancement improves visibility and organization of project items for all website users.
The word “Showroom” has been removed from the catalog section on product detail pages. This change streamlines the information presented to users, making product details clearer and more concise.
The Price Update email has received a design update. The new design improves readability and visual appeal, enhancing the user experience when receiving price information.
The additional fees field on the project panel now accepts dollars and cents. This improvement allows for more precise financial entries when working with project budgets.
On the Site SPEX Defaults page, the term “Project User” has been updated to “Digital User Permissions”. This change aligns the terminology with the user setup page, ensuring consistency across the platform.
The Site SPEX Defaults page has undergone a design update. The new design enhances the visual appeal and potentially improves usability for site users.
The ‘Faucet Center’ data attribute and search facet has been renamed to ‘Center-to-Center’. This correction improves accuracy and clarity for users searching for specific faucet specifications.
Notes added from the Heart+ popup now appear as private notes on the project page. This enhancement improves note management and visibility for site users.
Project pricing visibility has been updated for logged-out users. When site pricing is turned off or not set to public, users who are not logged in will no longer see product pricing on the project page, enhancing price control and privacy.

July 2024

New Features

Site price shows on custom products published to web
Dynamic name on new projects – Logged in user & wishlist ID
Custom Logo functionality
Updated Dashboard
New image function for project images
Project expiration date now defaults to site specified # of days
UI changes for the pencil edit

Bug Fixes

Fixed user experience when creating user on existing project/opening existing project in SPEX after updates
Resolved duplicate items in SPEX builder

Other Updates

Receiving GE Appliances data through API
Show additional discounts in Pencil edit/Heart plus
Limit site users (employees) from changing their email address
Updated manage custom products button
Indicate which user fields are required
Set default logo
Custom products grid to include who and when changes were last made
Note on user record saves to user not project
CMS for CX1 Showroom Releases/Updates/Notes

June 2024

New Features

Pencil update to show currency for Canadian clients using exchange rate
Added Show/Hide item discounts based on user permission
Added “Price Locked” functionality to site
Added “Price Locked” functionality to site
Ecommerce – Signifyd has been updated to Version 3
Prices will always calculate from project MSRP instead of the product MSRP
Multiple updates have been made to the Pencil Edit feature
Created price change report
The share email feature in the project page has been updated to include the option to collaborate and send separate emails to each user
The wholesale and IMAP information will now show in the heart+ popup; if no wholesale is provided, it will be left blank
The pencil edit feature in the project and wish list has been updated with a new screen layout
An icon and functionality to send introduction emails has been added to the project panel

Bug Fixes

Brand & product name overrides now showing on project page
Project bulk upload error – fixed bulk upload error when a custom product is added with no price
Custom products – updated all custom products to be able to be published to web
Line item adjustment now showing on SPEX items
Bugs related to price updates have been fixed
Bugs related to the wish list, XML data extract, and the pricing grid have been fixed
The error on the wish list XLS download has been resolved
Spaces in file names for specification and installation sheets no longer cause issues with generating PDF files

Other Updates

Update “Master Bathroom” to be “Primary Bathroom” on location for all sites
Info key update – Change “Price Date” to “Price Updated”
Update product data shown on project page – Remove category name and reorder the on-screen options
Increased updates available for custom meta information on sites
The image linking strategy on the Product Search and Product Detail pages has been updated