RADAR Software Release (Version 1.21.1)

Published: 26.09.2024

RADAR Cloud is available in the software version 1.21.1 (frontend) / 1.15.0 (backend) since 26.09.2024.

The new software includes the following new features and improvements:

Various optimizations of the embargo options:

From now on, the embargo period is selected by a calendar menu. This allows the end of the embargo period to be set to the exact day.
Embargo periods can now also be changed after the publication, i. e. extended or shortened. The calendar menu is also available for this purpose.
A time-limited embargo period can be changed to an unlimited period. The other way round, an unlimited embargo period can be shortened to a time-limited period via the calendar menu.
Embargo periods (limited or unlimited) can be removed completely. The datasets are then immediately available for download on the RADAR portal.
The option to request access to datasets during the embargo period is now also available for data publications with a time-limited embargo period. The “Request access” option is now available on the landing page of every dataset in embargo. The access request is form-based after authentication with RADAR. The appropriate data steward will then receive an e-mail from RADAR and, after checking and consideration, can give his or her approval via the "Share dataset" function.

Resumable data downloads after interruptions:

Downloads of datasets via the web browser can now be resumed at a later time after interruptions. This includes both manual stopping / pausing of the download process as well as interruptions due to external influences (network problems etc.). This improvement can facilitate the user-friendly download of large datasets in particular.

Metadata download as JSON and Schema.org:

The metadata of a dataset is now also available in JSON and in Schema.org (JSON-LD) format. This results in nine different formats / export options for metadata on a RADAR landingpage.

Filter according to workspaces (RADAR Local):

For institutions using RADAR Local, the data publication list under local domain can optionally be extended by the filter criterion “RADAR workspace”. The filter can be labeled individually (e. g. institute, chair, project, etc.).
The new filter function complements the branding option for workspaces with an individual logo already introduced in software release 1.20.1 (f). Both options are activated by us, if required, and are only available for RADAR Local instances.

Update of Numerous System Libraries:

Several software libraries have been successfully updated to address critical and high-severity vulnerabilities (CVEs). These updates not only enhance the security of application but also ensure greater stability and performance.

Performance optimization:

The performance of the RADAR landing page display was further optimized - a process that we will continue to pursue in future releases.

Note: This software release also affects the community-specific publication services for research data based on RADAR: