We've just released a significant update to Widgenie, with tons of new features.  Here are the release notes for this update:

 

1. New data connection to Google Spreadsheets.

2. New widget type - Heatmap.

3. Professional edition introduced - Increased number of widgets, larger data sizes to 10MB, customizable widget footer with ability to include image and link to your website.

4. Auto Scaling - XY charts with large data sets now group items for easier viewing.

5. Added email preference to receive/not receive the widgenie newsletter.

6. Moved sample data into the application, making it available when creating new widget and adding new data source.

 7. Bug fixes and performance enhancements.

 

We'd love to get your feedback on any or all of these changes.  Email us or post in the forums.  We've already started working our next round of enhancements, look for even more features coming soon.

 - Scott

Right on the heels of our last release, here's another round of fixes and enhancements for today:

 

- Ability to edit column names after uploading your data

- New color picker tool for all charts/graphs

- Sample data files are now listed on the "choose data source" page

- "Percent" data type now available in tabular charts

 

In the Bug Fixes department... several issues were fixed in the widget previewer, the facebook embed code, the login page and in a few other places as well. 

 

As always, we welcome your feedback on these changes.  Keep your feedback coming.

 

-Scott

Widgenie's just been upgraded to a new build.  Included in the release are a number of internal bug fixes and minor enhancements... mostly behind the scenes. 

One notable change that users will see, and one that came directly from users in our forums, is that data columns are no longer automatically sorted for XY charts. For widgets that are already created, simply go into the widget creator and change any attribute to refresh the widget and you'll see the columns magically unsort themselves. 

For new widgets, columns will be unsorted by default.  If you'd like your columns sorted, you'll need to do that in your Excel or CSV file before you upload the data to us.

 Our new release will be before the end of August, and that build will start to include some additional features, so if you've got suggestions, post them to the forums!

-Scott

 

Widgenie has hit the ground running with over 1,000 users in the Widgenie community already.  We would like to recognize some of those users that have created Widgenies that are interesting and provide useful value and those that have been widely viewed.

View this Widgenie to see where you stand in the Most Viewed Widgenie Contest! Remember, we'll update this Widgenie so be sure to check back, and be sure to e-mail your innovative ways of using Widgenie to Genie@Widgenie.com to be entered into the other contest! Good luck everyone!

http://app.widgenie.com/WidgetView.aspx?ID=7d73051f_4670_4973_9aa5_6f4f76668179

 

We will be announcing winners soon so we want to hear from you!

 

Good Luck

-Bill

One of the things we're most excited about here at Widgenie is our new forums.  Anytime you have a platform as diverse as Widgenie, its hard to think of all the ways people might use it, or all of the problems they may encounter. 

 

The Widgenie forums are a great place for users to talk directly with our developers, as well as other users, to share ideas, report bugs and request new features.  If you haven't already checked it out, be sure to take a look at the forums and become an active member of the Widgenie community. 

-Scott

Hi Everyone,

 

Welcome "inside the lamp" to the new widgenie community.  I hope you enjoy these pages, where we hope to stay in close touch with our users and fan base.  If there's anything you need, please post to the forums or email us.  When we're not hard at work on the latest Widgenie features, we'll be right here talking to you guys!

-Scott