LEADING Job Release Note 25.4
Thirteen new features in version 25.4 of LEADING Job bring greater clarity, flexibility and control to everyday work: columns can now be filtered directly by clicking on the column header, multiple sorts can be applied simultaneously – including display of the sort order – and the ESC key serves as a practical cancel function in many places.
Customised reports now support any number of languages. Services can be added to outgoing invoice proposals retrospectively by all authorised users, and the accounting export log is now available in full in the web application for the first time.
In the web application of Leading JOB each update only takes place after prior consultation with the customer. You can test the new features first in your test database.
1. Streamlined filtering for better clarity
2. Sort multiple columns simultaneously
3. ESC key as “Cancel” function
4. Burger menu disabled during editing
5. Clearer focus on active input fields
System
6. New mail test feature for IT & admins
Master Data
7. New icons for master data entries
Supplier Invoices
Client Invoices
9. Add services to invoice proposals retrospectively
Timesheet
Reports
11. Accounting export log now available in the web app
General
1. Streamlined filtering for better clarity
To save space and modernize the interface, the long-standing filter icon has been retired. Starting with version 25.4, a simple click on the column header is all it takes to open the filter dialog.
Active filters are indicated by a blue highlight on the column header.
This update creates a cleaner interface and provides a more intuitive user experience – system-wide across all modules.
2. Sort multiple columns simultaneously
You can now sort complex lists by multiple criteria – easily via keyboard and mouse. This feature is available from version 25.4 onwards.
Simply hold the Ctrl key and click with the left mouse button on the sort arrow of any additional column you wish to sort by. This creates a hierarchical multi-level sort: the first column clicked defines the primary sort order, and subsequent columns follow accordingly.
The system provides visual clarity by showing:
- blue arrows for all active sort columns,
- small numbers next to the arrows indicating sort priority.
This functionality is available across all list modules and is particularly useful when analyzing data across job numbers, clients, project leads, and more.
3. ESC key acts as “Cancel” function
Pressing the ESC key now works as a cancel action in several parts of the system, allowing you to close windows quickly without using the mouse.
This applies wherever a modal or secondary window is opened, for example:
- When reallocating services within a job
- When editing hours in “Manage Hours”
- In document selection dialogs
- In the approval dialog for supplier invoices
- During final creation of client invoices
- In intermediate selection windows under “Administration/System”
Note: Data records opened for editing must still be saved or closed using the respective function button.
4. Burger menu disabled during editing
To avoid confusion, the menu at the top left ("burger menu") is now deactivated when a data record is being edited.
Previously, the menu could be opened but not used effectively, which often led to user frustration. The burger menu now only becomes active again once editing mode is exited.
5. Clearer focus indication for active input fields
Active input fields are now highlighted with color and marked with a blue underline stretching across the full width of the field.
This improves visual orientation in forms – especially those with numerous input fields.
System
6. New mail test feature for IT & admins
System administrators and IT staff can now directly test an SMTP connection under “System > Administration”.
The input form is simple and clear. After entering the SMTP server access data, just click “Send” to initiate a test dispatch:
Master Data
7. New icons for master data entries
All master data entries – accessible via “Administration” – now feature distinct, newly designed icons.
This improves visual orientation in the overview and creates a more consistent system appearance.
Supplier Invoices
8. Clearer column label
The column previously labeled “Name” in the supplier invoice overview has been renamed to “Invoice Book Name”.
This makes it clear that the label refers to the accounting ledger – not the supplier or sender.
This change makes filtering and sorting more intuitive.
Client Invoices
9. Add services to invoice proposals retrospectively
From now on, all authorized users can add services to existing invoice proposals – not just the original creator.
This enhances flexibility in team workflows and reduces bottlenecks in invoice processing.
Timesheet
10. Improved stopwatch view
In time tracking at the service level, job services in the stopwatch view are now grouped by job.
The function “Remove job from my time tracking” is now only displayed in the first row of each job – improving clarity and preventing accidental deletions.
Reports
11. Accounting export log now available in the web app
Until now, the accounting export could be triggered via the web app, but the export log and its history were not accessible.
The full export log is now integrated into the web application and can be found in the "Reports" section:
You can now view not only the current export, but also past exports – with filters for single or all agencies, export number, period, or status. The familiar functions from the desktop version remain available.
12. Multilingual support for custom reports
Custom reports (see our manual) now support an unlimited number of additional languages – beyond German and English.
13. Alphabetical sorting of reports
Reports are now sorted alphabetically by name within their category – rather than by internal short codes as before.
This change significantly improves usability and reduces search time in areas with many reports.
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