You might be wondering—why have an R0 release?

R0 (zero) marks the foundation of Aproove’s transition into a new operational model for the development team. Think of it as ground zero—a fresh starting point that sets the stage for a more efficient and streamlined development process

After more than 15 years of continuous code additions to the Aproove platform, the R0 maintenance release provided a critical opportunity for our development team to assess and enhance code quality and consistency using advanced new tools. This effort was reinforced by our automated testing team, which continues to expand test coverage daily. The result? Future software releases will be more stable, with fewer bugs and improved reliability.

Beyond maintenance, R0 also focused on addressing longstanding low-level issues that had remained in backlog status. Moving forward, newly identified bugs will typically be resolved within the active release sprint, allowing customers to apply a "hot fix" to their current software version rather than waiting for a full release. This approach gives customers greater flexibility—if an issue doesn’t impact their workflow, they can skip the hot fix, while all hot fixes will be automatically rolled into the next official release.

Importantly, not all hot fixes are about bug fixes; some are urgent feature extensions requested by customers. We view hot fixes as continuous development—incremental enhancements that bridge the gap between major releases.

This new process ensures a more agile, reliable, and customer-centric software experience.

And while R0 is a maintenance release, we couldn’t resist adding some exciting new features to enhance your Aproove experience. See below for more details!

2025/R0 Release is summarized below! 

User-Controlled Tag Deletion Is Here!
Users have controlled permissions to remove Note, Proof, Section and Project Tags!

We’re excited to announce that users can now delete Note, Proof, Section, and Project Tags—a highly requested feature from our customers who rely on Aproove Tags for various business purposes.

Tags play a vital role in reporting, workflow automation, and controlling visibility, among other critical functions. While allowing users to delete tags seems like a logical step, it required careful consideration due to potential workflow implications. For example, removing a tag could unexpectedly make a proof visible to other users or trigger a workflow transition.

To ensure safe and controlled tag removal, Aproove now allows admins to manage tag deletion permissions at the schema level. Admins can:

• Control who is allowed to remove tags
• Specify which tags can be deleted

This ensures that tags with critical workflow dependencies remain protected while still giving users the flexibility to manage tags effectively.

With this update, Aproove continues to refine user control while maintaining the integrity of automated workflows. 

The screenshot below demonstrates how administrators can define which users and tags can be deleted. This allows for precise control over data management, ensuring that only authorized users can remove specific tags while maintaining workflow integrity.

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Early-Stage Prevention for Image File Compliance
Check file specification before they enter the workflow!

We’re introducing a powerful early-stage prevention mechanism that ensures image files meet technical specifications before they even enter the system. This feature enforces compliance at the point of input, preventing improperly formatted files from moving forward in the workflow.

Key Capabilities:

• Multi-Rule Naming Convention Matching
  
  Our existing REGEX-based filename validation ensures files adhere to predefined naming conventions.
  If a file successfully passes this step, it now undergoes additional compliance checks.
  
  
• Technical Specification Enforcement
  Each rule can simultaneously validate one or more of the following technical criteria:
  
  
  • DPI (Dots Per Inch)
  • Image Width & Height (in pixels)
  • Aspect Ratio
  • ICC Profile Presence
  • Samples Per Pixel (e.g., RGB, CMYK, CMYK+)
  • Compression Type(s) in Use
  • Custom Error Messaging

• TIFF (currently supported)
• PNG (coming soon!)

The screenshot below demonstrates how administrators can define and apply upload rules within Aproove. These rules can be tailored to different projects and stakeholders, ensuring precise control over file submissions and compliance with specific workflow requirements.

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New Version of the Aproove Processing Agent
Updated to the latest genuine Adobe PDF Libraries—And More!

Aproove remains committed to precision and reliability, using genuine Adobe Libraries for PDF rendering instead of open-source alternatives. Since day one, we've trusted Adobe’s technology to ensure the highest fidelity in processing.

This latest version of the Aproove Processing Agent integrates the newest Adobe Libs, addressing key issues and expanding capabilities.

Key Fixes & Enhancements:

• Resolved Adobe PDF Issues:
  
  
  • PDF Layer Fix – Adobe’s PDF libraries were incorrectly picking up text from non-visible layers. This issue has been resolved.
    
    
  • Memory Optimization for Large PDFs – Fixed a memory issue affecting very large PDF files with multiple color separations and layers.

• Rip Agent Improvements:
  
  
  • Enhanced Memory Handling – Optimized processing of ultra-large images (over 8GB in size) within the Aproove tiling engine.
    
    
  • Better Font Embedding – Improved PPTX and DOCX font embedding for better compatibility and display accuracy.
    
    
  • New File Format Support – Added .HEIC file support, allowing seamless processing of Apple iPhone camera images.

This update ensures faster processing, improved stability, and expanded format support, keeping Aproove at the forefront of professional file processing. 

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⚙️ 2025/R0 Release Summary

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Please get in touch with us if you would like access to the full technical release notes (including bug fixes), or to discuss any topics related to the 2025/R0 release.