Moodle LMS 2.7.3
10 November 2014
Moodle LMS version 2.7.3 is now available (security release).
Upgrading to Moodle LMS 2.7.3
Moodle LMS 2.7.3 can be upgraded to (or installed) using any of Installatron's products. Use Installatron's optional Automatic Update feature to automatically apply Moodle LMS updates as new versions are released, or use Installatron's Clone feature to duplicate an existing Moodle LMS install to test the 2.7.3 upgrade prior to applying it live. Get started managing your Moodle LMS installations with Installatron
What's New in Moodle LMS 2.7.3
Highlights
- MDL-38732 - Grading a course activity, while editing Gradebook, no longer causes unintentional overrides
- MDL-47208 - Hiding an activity with calendar events no longer breaks the calendar for non-admins
- MDL-48008, MDL-46546 - Grade import gives useful information when an error occurs
- MDL-47316 - Course overview block performance has been improved
Functional changes
- MDL-46818 - Form-change checking added to Gradebook setup page
- MDL-46821 - Category identification in the Gradebook User report is now clearer
- MDL-40343 - Deeply nested Forum posts display clearly
Security issues
- A number of security related issues were resolved. Details of these issues will be released after a period of approximately one week to allow system administrators to safely update to the latest version.
Fixes and improvements
- MDL-44536 - Workshop completion report no longer produces errors
- MDL-48010 - XML grade import from URL is fixed
- MDL-47835 - Upgrade no longer results in problems with the Recent activity block
- MDL-46151 - String filter caching no longer resulting in bad string values
- MDL-42974 - Modal dialogues now work in IE8
- MDL-46088 - Text editors shown correctly in secure quiz windows
- MDL-36987 - Users no longer able to edit locked profile fields