Version released September 26, 2025

Version: 4.6.2.25081 - date: 2025-08-26

We are pleased to announce the release of IrisBG version 4.6.2.25081, which delivers a series of important fixes and enhancements to strengthen your botanical record-keeping workflows.

🌱 Download and install the new version from our dedicated Software page. 

⚠️ Important: Install the update on all computers using IrisBG. A valid license is required.

Table of Contents

1. Accessions
2. Configurations
3. Data import
4. Item management
5. Labels
6. Reports
7. Taxa

Accessions

Fix applied

 Accessions with multiple permits are now handled correctly in Reports.

💡TIP! Permit files must first be added to the Management > Permits screen.

Configurations

Fix applied

We provided a fix for handling Domain names in SSO setup. In the May 5th, 2025 release, we removed the LDAP dependency for Single Sign-On (SSO). Some users later reported issues with domain name handling—this has now been resolved.

Recap of the earlier update:

• Configurations > SSO: LDAP dependency removed.
• Domains and workgroups are supported.
• Existing definitions must be updated.

What did LDAP dependency mean?

Previously, our SSO feature required a direct connection to LDAP (Lightweight Directory Access Protocol). LDAP allows applications to verify user information from a central directory, typically used in large organizations. This limited use to systems with an active LDAP connection.

What has changed?

SSO no longer requires LDAP to function. It can now be configured with a wider range of domains and workgroups.

Can you still use SSO?

Yes—SSO remains fully supported and is now easier to set up. If you already use SSO, simply update your existing configuration.

Steps to configure

1. Verify the "Logon user" in Management > Personnel matches the user who logs into the computer.

2. In Maintenance > Configurations: SSO configuration, click Edit, enter your domain, and set SingleSignOn to Yes.

3. Press Test, then, Save.
 

Data import

Fix applied 

Errors related to the import of Accession Item custom attributes have been resolved.

📑A template for importing Accession Item custom attributes is attached at the end of this article.

Item management 

New feature

We added the field, No. spec. (number of specimens) to Advanced Search in both Accessions and Item management screens.

Labels

New feature

We added a new field, InfraCultivar (Infra names + Cultivar name), to Label reports. This helps support label programs that can only process a limited number of fields.

Examples of Infraspecific Ranks

Subspecies (subsp.): Distinct population within a species, often tied to a geographic area.

Variety (var.): Naturally occurring stable differences from the typical species.

Form (f.): Other natural variations within a species.

Grex (gx.): A hybrid classification commonly used for orchids.

🌱 Example label: 

Combined: Saxifraga federici-augusti subsp. grisebachii 'Wiley' 

Reports

Enhancement

We added new search criteria to the following reports:

• Tax02
• Tax03
• Tax04 

Newly added search criteria

Taxon fields

• Restriction
• Usage restriction
• Publish restriction 

Accession fields

• Acc. type
• Pop. no
• Provenance
• Prop. hist
• Contact
• Ipen-member
• Det. team
• Det. person
• Det. level
• Sex
• Life stage   

Accession Item fields

Many new fields available, though not pictured. 

Taxa

Enhancement

New filtering option—Taxa searches can now be limited to plants presently in your collection.

Advanced Search: Added new criteria:

• Publication (from Taxa Names > Information group)
• QR Code link
• QR Code type

💡TIP! This is particularly useful for identifying taxa published to the web. Use the search option “Is not empty” for QR Code fields to generate a list of all taxa currently published.

Thank you!

We hope these new features and fixes help support your vital work in stewarding plant collections.

🌱 Questions or feedback? Please reach out to our team- we are always glad to hear from you.