This version, 2.2, adds the long-awaited file manager to the mix. Each project has its own file section where files can be uploaded, organized into folders, tagged with keywords, and attached to other items like bugs and tasks. There is also a spiffy interface when creating or editing tasks, bugs, etc. that allows you to upload a file right there, without changing pages, and attach it to the item you are creating or editing in a completely seamless fashion. Also new is the redesigned message system, which now works like a forum. There are several other key changes as well. You can see the complete changelog below the image.

As for the future of Overlord, I am about to begin working on a more business-oriented version, which, hopefully, will be released before the end of the month. It will include such features as time tracking, advanced permissions, per-project user access, and more as time goes by. I don’t have a name for it yet, something like Overlord Advanced Technology maybe? Also, work is not stopping on the base Overlord product. I will continue to fix bugs, and there are certain features that will make their way into both products. I plan to include an upgrade script and there will be a discounted upgrade price once the new product comes out, so you can buy Overlord now and upgrade later without losing any data.

Note to current customers: If you purchased Overlord through http://www.phpoverlord.com, you need to keep an eye on your inbox. You will receive a message with instructions for getting access to future downloads.

CHANGELOG:

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Version 2.2
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NEW FEATURES:
File Manager: Each project now has a Files tab where you can upload files and organize them into folders. The limit to filesize is determined by both the user’s browser and the server’s PHP.ini configuration, so extremely large files are likely to fail to upload. 2MB or smaller files should work fine.
Attachments: Any file can be attached to any item, you can upload the file when you want to attach it, or attach an existing file.

CHANGES:
Messages for each project now function like a forum, which should make them more useful.
Links to the various RSS feeds are now displayed prominently where they are used on the site.
Bugs and Tasks now show linked Milestones in the list and will use the Milestone deadline if they do not have one.
The All Activity log is now shown on the My Domain page.
All items can now be commented on, not just messages.
Many log messages were changed. They should provide more useful information now.

BUGS SQUASHED:
Only active assignments are shown on the My Domain page.
Added the field to link a milestone when creating tasks, bugs, and checklists.
Completed Milestones do not appear in the Link to Milestone select box if they are also past their deadline.
Assignments are now properly deleted when the assigned item is deleted.

• File manager and attachments
• Custom user ranks
• Total permission control
• Per-project calendar
• Activity reports

The new features in this version are the Search Box, which allows for full-text searching of all items. It is very basic right now, but it works. I will expand the search functions as I recieve feedback on what is wanted for searching. Also new is the enhanced bug tracker. Bugs can now be assigned a priority and deadline, be assigned to a user, and there are six status levels, rather than simply squashed or unsquashed. The main Bugs page will show a nicely formatted table of the bugs, sortable by clicking on the column headers, and with options in the sidebar to filter out resolved bugs, unresolved bugs, or to limit the list to a single user’s assigned bugs. More options will be added if there is demand for them. You can see it in action in the online demo and post feedback in the feedback forum.

A lifetime license for Overlord is still only $20, so buy now and get your minions in line today!

See http://www.phpoverlord.com for more details.