Highlights of version 2501.0.0.0

Features

With the features added in this release of the Aptean E-Commerce extension, you can:

• Define delivery calendars, assign item catalogs, restrict delivery dates by routes, enforce minimum order requirements, and manage cancellation and catalog access settings on the E-commerce Setup page in Business Central. This helps to optimize customer ordering experience and streamline backend processes. For more information, see Set up e-commerce.

• Gain control over the e-commerce portal with enhanced admin capabilities. You can configure and manage your e-commerce portal through a centralized admin dashboard, set up site configurations, customize themes, manage in-app texts and user permissions, all designed to deliver a seamless online experience that aligns with your business goals. For more information, see Admin users.

• Customize site branding and communication settings. Admin users can upload logos, set theme colors, configure announcements, update contact info, and link the e-commerce portal to the desired Business Central company. For more information, see Set up site configuration.

• Design company-specific e-commerce experiences by enabling same-day delivery and create marketing catalogs with custom images, messages, display styles, and actions, all specific to each company, giving admins greater flexibility to tailor customer experience without impacting other environments. For more information, see Configure company settings.

• Manage user access by creating new users or admins directly from the e-commerce administration portal. For more information, see Add new users.

• Localize user-facing content effortlessly. You can edit in-app labels and manage translations across supported languages to deliver a tailored user experience. The system simplifies localization by allowing admins to customize the interface text without any development effort, ensuring content stays relevant and accessible for global audiences. For more information, see In-app text and translations.

• Monitor and manage shopping carts in real time. Admins can abandon carts, track cart activity, view product-level details, and remove unwanted carts. For more information, see Manage shopping carts.

• Simplify online ordering for end users. The system offers regular users a seamless experience to browse product catalogs, manage their carts, choose delivery dates, and place orders with ease. For more information, see E-Commerce users.

• Stay informed with orders and announcements briefly. You can quickly access order updates and important messages from the Home page of the e-commerce portal. For more information, see View orders and announcements.

• Ensure compliance with minimum order requirements. The system prevents order submission below required thresholds with built-in minimum order enforcement. For more information, see Access your shopping cart.

• Review the final overview and submit your order from the Checkout page. For more information, see Review and finalize your order.

• View a complete summary of your submitted order. You can access the Order Recap page immediately after submission to review full order details, including customer and shipping information, delivery dates, order status, and item-level breakdowns with pricing and quantities. For more information, see View submitted orders.

• Cancel sales orders directly from the portal. Based on the order status and admin-defined cancellation rules, the system deletes eligible orders, preventing unwanted shipments. For more information, see Cancel orders.

• Track account activity with a personalized dashboard and access key account details, recent orders, open invoices, and language preferences on the My Account Dashboard page. For more information, see View account details.

• Use the Order History page to search and view invoiced orders by delivery date or sales order number. For more information, see View order history.

Integrations

The Aptean E-Commerce extension has been integrated with the following extensions:

• Aptean Call Plan
• Aptean Transport
• Aptean Order Minimums

For more information, see Integrations.