Release Highlights
AI Gets Smarter
- Create with AI — bulk apply: Select multiple items and apply an AI template to all of them at once, dramatically speeding up AI-assisted content creation at scale.
- Create with AI — image & file support: Attach images and documents as input when generating content with AI — ideal for enriching product data from spec sheets, photos, or reference files.
- SELECT.GPT can now read images and files: Upload visual or document assets directly into SELECT.GPT queries so AI can interpret and respond based on actual product visuals and documentation.
New Web Client Capabilities
- Scheduling in Web Client: Create and manage scheduled tasks directly in the web — no desktop client required.
- Product Comparison: Compare two or more products side-by-side in the web client to quickly spot differences in feature values.
- Import Wizard Data Previewer: Validate that your data sheet is correctly structured before you begin mapping it to Perfion — catch issues before they become import problems.
- Mixed Item Channels: Configure channels that span multiple item types, enabling more flexible channel structures.
- Video Playback: Play video assets directly in the web client without leaving the item editor.
- License Usage Monitor: See real-time license usage and SKU consumption from within the web client — no more guessing if you're near your limit.
Security & Compliance
- Audit logging: User management changes and authentication events are now logged, giving administrators a trail of who did what and when.
- SIEM integration: Export audit logs to your organization's Security Information and Event Management system for centralized security monitoring.
- Configurable password policies: Administrators can now enforce minimum length, complexity requirements, and expiry periods for Perfion-managed passwords.
Supplier Portal
- Full web-based administration: Configure and manage Supplier Portal directly in the web client, including support for multiple configurations.
Quality of Life
- Hierarchy path for referenced values: See where in the hierarchy a feature value is from, both i ngrid and item editor — for example, a Category of "Coffee Makers" — you can now see exactly where that value lives in its own hierarchy (e.g. Coffee Equipment > Brewers > Coffee Makers).
- Set your default landing section: Users can now configure which section of the web client they land on after logging in.
- Keyboard navigation improvements: Value selectors are now fully keyboard-navigable for faster, mouse-free workflows.
130+ bug fixes across the web client, core engine, and integrations.
Important info: From version 5.7.7, use of TLS encryption is always required when accessing the Perfion Web Client and Perfion Supplier Portal. This will require a suitable SSL certificate to be installed and configured on the web server. Self-issued certificates may be used, but this may require additional configuration on the web-browser clients.
Webinar - Q2 2026 Update
Downloads
| Component | Files | Related Guides |
|---|---|---|
| Database Installer | Perfion.DBInstaller 2026-R1 (5.9.0).zip | Database - Installation Guide |
| Application Server | Perfion.ApplicationServer 2026-R1 (5.9.0).zip | Application Server |
| API Service | Perfion.APIService 2026-R1 (5.9.0).zip | Installation Guide |
| Web Client |
Perfion Web Client 2026-R1 (5.9.0).zip |
Web Client - Installation Guide |
| Windows Client | Windows Client - Installation Guide | |
| Supplier Portal | Perfion Supplier Portal 2026-R1 (5.9.0).zip | Supplier Portal - Installation |
| API Tester | Perfion.APITester 2.1 (2.1.0).zip |
5.9.0 (June 17th, 2026)
| Release Note |
|---|
| Query Builder: A query analyzer has been added to the Tools menu, supporting both simple and advanced queries that can be configured and tested. |
| Scheduling: Scheduling can now be created, edited, and started in the web client using cron expressions. Note: 'Recur every' (weekly) and 'Second to last' (monthly) options are no longer supported. |
| Perfion API - IncludeEmptyValues: A new option has been added to return features with no assigned value. |
| Item Comparison: The web client now supports comparing multiple items side by side, making it easy to identify and adjust differences. |
| Grid & Item Editor: Full Hierarchy Path is now displayed as a category chain (e.g., 'Category > Virtual Item > Item') when enabled on a feature. |
| Supplier Portal Administration: The Administration section now supports multiple configurations, including portal settings, user/organization management, dashboard widgets, and exposed base configurations. |
| Asset Cloud Migration: Migration to and from Perfion Asset Cloud is now handled automatically by the Application Server, without requiring the Windows client. |
| Supplier Portal: Added clear indication of Mandatory fields through red markings around unfilled Required features. |
| Related Values - Performance: Loading multiple related values in a grid or API query could be slow in certain configurations. This has been optimized. |
| Web Client & Supplier Portal - Performance: The client now discards pending data requests when the user navigates away from a related view. |
| Actions - SELECT.JSON: The SELECT.JSON action command has been updated to use JSONPath syntax instead of XPath. The previous version remains available as SELECT.JSON.DEPRECATED. |
| Actions - Execute Task: A new action command has been added to run system maintenance tasks, such as rebuilding database indexes and updating database statistics. |
| Filtered Values: When a Base Feature, Controlled Feature, or Controlling Feature is deleted, the related Filtered Values are now correctly cleaned up. |
| Supplier Details: Fixed an issue where action buttons became permanently unavailable after the first selection. Decisions are now only locked in when saved. |
| Publications: A new parameter "Exclude Empty Reports" added to exclude reports if the query selects 0 items. |
| Import Wizard: The Data Previewer in the import wizard offers a visual representation of the data table being imported, simplifying the process of selecting the header row and the first data row. |
| Content Store - Items: Added a Search Filter for selection in the Configuration. |
| Perfion Light - Feature Limit: A message now informs the user when the feature limit has been reached, with options to delete an existing feature or upgrade Perfion. |
| Perfion Light - SKU Limit Warning: A warning is now displayed after login when SKU item usage reaches 90% or more of the licensed limit. |
| Default Section in the web client: Default section can now be configured in the user settings, enabling the selection of which section to be displayed upon login. |
| Administration - Sections: The Sections page in Administration has been updated to the new Boyum look and feel. |
| Administration - Channels: The Channels page in Administration has been updated to the new Boyum look and feel. |
| Administration - Dashboards: The Dashboards page in Administration has been updated to the new Boyum look and feel. |
| Perfion Light - Feature Item Security: Feature Item Security configuration is now restricted for users without the required Perfion Light license. |
| Perfion Web Client - Right Click: Added a Video Preview and Download option to the context menu. |
| Security - Audit Logging: Audit logging has been added for user management, including user groups and organization users. |
| Security - Audit Log Export: Audit log data can now be exported to external SIEM systems for security monitoring. |
| Previous Values Logging: Logging of previous values is now always enabled. The option to disable it has been removed. |
| Channels in the web client: Channels can now house multiple related base features for mixed configurations. |
| Import Wizard: Users without necessary row validation are now restricted from selecting the 'Create' option under "Unknown Selectable Values" and "Feature Validation" within advanced mappings. |
| Feature Selector: The scrollbar no longer overlaps with the header bar. |
| Text Features - Read-Only: Text area and rich-text modals now display in read-only mode when the feature is marked as read-only, including inherited read-only settings. |
| Dashboard - Mixed Item Widgets: Widgets can now span multiple base feature types, making it easier to manage related content such as files, images, and videos together using the same workflows and channels. |
| Actions - Execute Support Job: A new action command has been added to run maintenance tasks, including updating image metadata, rebuilding related sort orders, and cleaning up binaries. |
| Feature Configuration - Expose Settings: The 'Expose' and 'Expose Read-Only' options now work as mutually exclusive toggles instead of disabling each other, allowing more flexible configuration. |
| Email Templates - Preview: Mail templates can now be previewed before saving, without needing to send a test email. |
| Create with AI: Added the option to select multiple items within a feature, to Apply AI Templates to selection, or all cells of that feature. |
| ImageService - WebP and AVIF Support: The 'web' format in Perfion ImageService now includes WebP and AVIF in addition to PNG and JPG. |
| Work Mode Layout: The main grid area is now more visible when the left sidebar is hidden. |
| ImageGlue - Version 9: The library used for Adobe-specific image formats has been updated to version 9. |
| Remotes: Localizable features can now be used as the key feature in Remotes. A new setting controls which language is used for the key value. |
| Selectable Value Selector: Keyboard navigation is now supported, allowing users to navigate the list with arrow keys instead of relying solely on a mouse. |
| Administration - Password Settings: Password complexity requirements can now be configured, with validation applied when changing passwords. |
| Administration - Settings > License: Added Used stats to the current license basic overview. |
| Authentication - ADFS Deprecated: Support for Active Directory Federation Service (ADFS) has been deprecated. |
| Search - Default Paging: Default paging has been added to the left-side search panel. |
| EC API - Error Messages: Error messages from the Perfion API are now included in EC API error responses, making it easier to diagnose issues. |
| Content Store - Custom Pages: Added the option for a Custom Page to be used as a Terms & Conditions page (or disclaimer) in the Content Store. |
| Content Store Administration: Fixed issues with uploading images in Settings and incorrect nesting in the Administration menu. |
| System Requirements - SQL Server: From the 2026-R1 release, the minimum supported version of Microsoft SQL Server is 2017. |
| Supplier Portal: Fixed an issue where Colors were not loaded properly |
| Security - Audit Log Access: A dedicated user role has been introduced, ensuring only authorized users can retrieve audit logs. |
| Email Templates: Improved the wording of the confirmation message shown when saving templates. |
| AI Value Generation: AI-generated values now support Image and File features. Note: Support depends on the AI model configured. |
| Grid - Replace: The Replace function now pre-selects the first value for multi-selectable features. |
| Web Client - Build Update: The web client build tools have been updated. This may result in a changed file structure for cached assets. |
| Features: Fixed a bug where updating a feature configuration would throw an unnecessary error message. |
| Feature configuration: Fixed an issue, where drag and drop of a feature into a configuration had a more narrow target area, than expected. |
| Item Editor - Performance: Opening the Item Editor was slow in databases with many items. This has been resolved. |
| Translation - DeepL: Line breaks are now handled correctly when sending text to DeepL for translation. |
| Translation Tab: Fixed a layout issue where short values caused the header text to appear truncated. |
| Login in Web-Client: Updated rendering of the Logo to new design |
| Translation - Rich Text: Fixed an issue where HTML formatting could be corrupted when translating rich text with DeepL or Google Translate, sometimes causing parts of the text to be lost. |
| Perfion API - REST Logging: The REST-based GetData endpoint now supports logging of requests and responses, matching the existing support in the SOAP endpoint. |
| Administration Menu: Fixed a navigation issue where the wrong menu item could appear highlighted. |
| Importer - Multi-Value Ordering: Fixed an issue where imported custom-ordered multi-values started at index 0 instead of 1, causing display problems in the Windows client. |
| Application Server - Memory Usage: Fixed an issue where the Application Server could consume excessive memory during startup while cleaning up completed trigger actions. |
| Administration: Fixed a set of layout errors regarding the formatting of headers and content in the admin section. |
| Password Settings: The 'Require change every X days' field is now disabled when password expiry is turned off. Blank minimum password length defaults to 0. |
| Widget Editor: Small visual change - Filter and Views are now always visible, even when disabled. |
| Import Wizard: Added the option for skipping the Mapping step through the Stepper navigation, not just the footer button navigation. |
| Dashboard Widgets: Widgets now have a fixed size to maintain their layout across different screen sizes. |
| User Management: Creating and editing users now supports 'Password Never Expires' and 'Force Password Change on Next Login'. User edits can also be saved correctly. |
| Supplier Portal - Grid Headers: Adjusted the fixed width of the status header to match the row width. |
| Password Requirements: The validation indicator now correctly reflects the password requirements when creating a new user. |
| Supplier Portal - Status Column: Fixed a row misalignment in the grid, that caused the first cell to have a faulty width. |
| Dashboards - Work Mode: The work mode panel position is now saved per work mode and restored correctly. |
| Compact Values: Fixed an issue where Full Hierarchy Path was incorrectly applied to compact value subtext. |
| Saved Filters: Fixed an issue where the settings did not display as expected. |
| Full Hierarchy Path: Fixed a bug where it would not always display correct hierarchy in grid, when changing views. |
| Factbox: An invalid session caused an error that blocked the use of the factbox. This has now been resolved. |
| Translations: Small fix to capitalize 'AI' properly in text. |
| Previous Values Dialog - Performance: Opening the Previous Values dialog could be slow in large databases. This has been resolved. |
| Edit Items: Fixed a bug that caused an error when editing translations on a section. |
| Tools Menu - Query Builder: Users with the 'Can access API Tool' role can now access the Query Builder, even without the import data permission. |
| Left Search: Fixed a styling issue that affected selectable items in the left search panel. |
| SMTP Settings: Added extended, optional fields to be able to manage OAuth settings in the Web Client. |
| Binary Export - Hierarchical Features: Fixed an issue where hierarchical feature values were not exported correctly when exporting binaries. |
| Administration - User Access: Active Directory users now appear correctly in the User Access list on sections. |
| Item Editor: Selectable values now correctly update secondary language fields when changes are made. |
| Supplier Portal Settings: Changes to Supplier Portal settings, including SMTP configuration, now take effect without requiring an Application Server restart. |
| AI Enrichment Templates: Template names must now be unique per Base Feature and Feature combination. Existing duplicate names are automatically made unique with a numeric suffix. |
| Advanced Query Builder: The context menu has been removed from the query editor. |
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