OneDrive Roadmap Roundup – September 2019
Published Oct 01 2019 09:00 AM 41.5K Views
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The OneDrive team is excited to share the latest functionalities that landed in production in the month of September-2019.
Here are the list of features:

  • Differential sync for all file types
  • AutoCAD-based previews of DWG files in OneDrive and SharePoint
  • Common file sharing experience in Outlook web app
  • Support for OCR in scans on iOS
  • Windows Virtual Desktop – General Availability

 

Differential sync for all file types
Roadmap ID: 33412

Differential sync brings the ability to sync only the parts of large files that have changed, not the entire file. This makes the file synchronization process faster for these files. It also reduces the time taken to upload and download a file as well as consumed bandwidth.  This month we are rolling out the ability to leverage differential sync to all file types - JPEG, PDF,MOV,MP4 etc., stored in OneDrive and SharePoint. Differential sync is already available for Office file types.


To learn more and see the demonstration of this functionality, you can access the recording of our recent webinar  “Syncing up with OneDrive”.

 

Common file sharing experience in Outlook web app (OWA)
Roadmap ID: 51541

We are heavily invested in making the sharing experience consistent, reliable, intuitive and secure.

Instead of attaching files to an email, you can easily share a file or folder with your colleagues by sending them a link and enabling necessary access permissions. This also helps maintain one source of truth with everyone having access to the most updated version. 

We want to make sure this files sharing experience is ubiquitous across platforms. With this latest feature release, when you copy/paste a link to a file stored in OneDrive, Outlook Web App (OWA) will reconcile the file name as a hyperlink instead of the pasting the full URL. You also have the control to then change the access permissions on the shared link.

Seamless sharing experience in OWA.Seamless sharing experience in OWA.

 

AutoCAD based previews of DWG files in OneDrive and SharePoint
Roadmap ID: 33414

For those working in architectural, engineering, and manufacturing spaces, ubiquitous access to computer-aided design (CAD) drawings and tools is key to staying productive. As we announced in March, we’re working with the Autodesk team to better connect the industry-leading capabilities of AutoCAD with DWG files in OneDrive.

We are pleased to announce the general availability of AutoCAD-based previews of DWG files in OneDrive and SharePoint that will help you see all the extended detail as you focus and zoom on different facets of CAD drawings. Because the AutoCAD previews are built with the original AutoCAD engine, it displays drawings with the precision and fidelity of AutoCAD – consistent across the web and in the native AutoCAD application.

When you need to further explore or edit these drawings, use the built-in links to the AutoCAD web app to open files directly from OneDrive. The AutoCAD web app features familiar drafting tools and commands, making it easy perform common actions straight from your browser. To learn more about this feature refer to the announcement blog.

 

Autodesk CAD file previews in OneDriveAutodesk CAD file previews in OneDrive

 

 

Support for OCR in scans on iOS
Roadmap ID: 49086

 

The OneDrive mobile app allows you to to digitize content, while on the go.
With the built-in scanning capabilities , you can easily scan documents, whiteboards , business cards etc. along with converting them to an easy-to-read PDF format . All scans taken from an iOS device (11.1.5 or later) are now available for optical character recognition. To use this capability, open the PDF, tap the magnifying glass icon on the top bar, and enter the words you'd like to search for.

 

OCR for PDF scan in OneDrive for iOSOCR for PDF scan in OneDrive for iOS

 

Windows Virtual Desktop
Roadmap ID: 48608

Yesterday we announced the general availability of Windows Virtual Desktop. Windows Virtual Desktop is the only service that delivers simplified management, a multi-session Windows 10 experience, optimizations for Office 365 ProPlus including OneDrive, and support for Windows Server Remote Desktop Services (RDS) desktops and apps. With Windows Virtual Desktop, you can deploy and scale your Windows desktops and apps on Azure in minutes. OneDrive features like Files On-Demand and Known Folder Move are available in Windows Virtual Desktop.

OneDrive functionalities like Files On-Demand and Known Folder Move are available in Windows Virtual Desktop.OneDrive functionalities like Files On-Demand and Known Folder Move are available in Windows Virtual Desktop.

 

To learn more and see the demonstration of this functionality, you can access the recording of our recent webinar  “Syncing up with OneDrive”.



Learn more and stay engaged

As you can see, we continue to evolve OneDrive as a place to access, share, and collaborate on all your files in Office 365, keeping them protected and readily accessible on all your devices, anywhere.

 

You can stay up-to-date on all things via the OneDrive Blog and take advantage of end-user training resources on our Office support center.

 

Thank you again for your support of OneDrive. We look forward to your continued feedback on UserVoice and hope to connect with you at Ignite or another upcoming Microsoft or community-led event.

 

Thanks for your time reading all about OneDrive,

Ankita Kirti – Product Manager – OneDrive | Microsoft

 

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