CMSB v3.05 Released - Free (Powered By) Version - May 26, 2016

Hello All!

We've just released v3.05 and we're running it live on www.interactivetools.com.

For years we've had users tell us they love CMS Builder and wished they could use it on hobby sites and other places where they couldn't justify paying a license fee.  Today we're introducing a "Free (Powered By) Version" that allows you to use the software on any site you like by including a "Powered By CMS Builder" link in the footer.  (As always, paid users will be able to remove all branding and private label the software.)

For the community, this new free version will introduce more developers and customers to CMS Builder, creating an expanded user base and eco-system around the software.  Meaning more developers participating in the community forums, more customers viewing the showcase sites and looking for designers and developers familiar with CMSB, and a no-cost option for price sensitive end-clients.

Here's what's new:

• Free "Powered By" Version - The default version of CMS Builder no longer requires you to purchase a license to install or use, and displayed a "Powered By CMS Builder" link in the footer website viewer pages.  License owners can remove this and further customize the software under the new "Branding" menu under Admin.  If you're upgrading, nothing will change, but new installed will show a Powered By link in the footer of website pages until you remove it.
• New Admin Menus - We've split up the "Admin" into "CMS Setup" and "Admin Menu" to make things easier to manage, with all the CMS related options under CMS Setup and everything else under "Admin Menu".  It takes a little bit to get used to the change, but we think once you give it some time you'll like it more.

Here's the complete changelog for v3.05:

*** May 26, 2016 - Version 3.05 (Free "Powered By" Version)

SERVER REQUIREMENTS:
- This software version requires: PHP 5.5+ and MySQL 5.0+
- Future versions will require: PHP 5.6+ and MySQL 5.5+
- NOTE: Some plugin may need to be updated when upgrading from v2.xx

NEW FEATURES
- Free Version: CMS can now be used and installed without buying a license so long as "Powered By" link is displayed on website pages
- Branding Menu: License owners can now access all customization features under the Admin > Branding menu.
- License Agreement: Added section 4h requiring "Powered By HTML" be displayed unless users have a license

MINOR CHANGES
- CMS Menus: "Admin" menu has been re-organized into "CMS Setup" and "Admin Menu" menus
- Admin > General > Background Tasks: now shows full path to PHP binary for setting up cronjobs
- Admin > General > Background Tasks: Added options to temporarily disable background tasks when needed
- Admin > General > Server Info: Now shows installed PHP security modules (for debugging problems)
- Programmers: Added option to add icons before and after a CMS menu item
- Programmers: Added new plugin hooks: list_preListTable, list_postListTable
- Programmers: Added new plugin filters: list_showListSchema, list_showListRecords, listRow_record, listRow_showView, listRow_showModify, listRow_showErase

BUG FIXES
- CMS Menus: Fixed bugs where CMS menu didn't display correctly on mobile devices
- Reset Password page: Added adminUI header and footer
- Misc Code and other minor improvements

To see the full list of changes, please visit the CMS Builder changelog: http://www.interactivetools.com/tour/changelog.php
and CMS Builder users can upgrade by donation at this page: http://www.interactivetools.com/upgrade/

Please feel free to create a new forum post for your feedback and questions.  

Thanks!