Perch Update 2.8.3

We’ve updated Perch with some new features and bug fixes discovered through our support forums. This is an update to Perch and Perch Runway.

Do I need to install this?

This update is recommended for those experiencing the below issues or those wanting to receive technical support.

What does it fix?

This release fixes the below issues:

• Removes portrait/landscape indicator for non-image assets
• Fixes bug with Blocks add-bar not reappearing after the last block is deleted
• Fixes bug with file field type in Blocks
• Fixes transliteration of unregistered trade mark symbol in URLs
• Fixes issue with field help not showing in API forms
• Fixes issue with template selection when editing category sets

What features does it add?

• Updates Parsedown and Parsedown Extra

What impact does it have for my clients?

This update should have little or no impact for your clients unless they were experiencing any of the above issues. Perch 2.8 made are subtle UI changes to the MarkItUp editor, which may be worth mentioning.

Where do I get the update?

Log into your account and re-download the files. The download has been replaced with the newest version.

Always make a back-up of your files and database before updating.

1. Unzip the download and replace your perch/core folder with the new perch/core folder.
2. If updating from <2.8, copy over the perch/addons/plugins/editors/markitup folder to update the MarkItUp editor.
3. Perch will update itself when you log in.

Important note

If updating from a very old version, it is safe to update in one go, but please review the older update notes to make sure you don’t miss instructions.

We always advocate updating your staging or development copy of the site and testing the changes first. We do not recommend updating a live site without checking everything’s going to work first.

Previous updates

Perch and Perch Runway are typically updated a few times each month. View a full list of updates to see what you’ve missed.