# What's New

## E**nhance Your Workflow with Helmut4 - v4.12**

Helmut4 v4.12 updates core backend components and reworks the project indexing system to improve reliability and navigation speed. It also refines editorial integrations and asset handling — particularly in Cosmo, metadata processing, and project automation — leading to more predictable workflows across editorial and ingest environments.

#### Platform & Core Changes (Highlights)

* Framework upgraded to **OpenJDK Java 21 LTS** ([Eclipse Temurin™](https://adoptium.net/temurin/releases/) by [Adoptium](https://adoptium.net/))
* **Traefik 3.6.x** adopted with modern TLS support
* **MongoDB** upgraded to **version 8** (performed together with our [Support](https://docs.helmut.de/helmut4-releases/support) team)
* New **project indexing logic** with MongoDB index adoption for smoother FX navigation
* Improved duplicate-asset detection during indexing
* Refactored Project File Index node
* Expanded AME failure detection and more reliable auto-import behavior

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**Important:** The MongoDB upgrade does **not** need to be performed on the same day as the Helmut4 v4.12 update.\
You may first update to v4.12 and schedule the MongoDB migration separately at a later time.\
For migration planning and execution, please contact our Support team.
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#### New Features & Enhancements

* **New nodes**
  * Cosmo Change Asset Breadcrumb Action
  * Cosmo Detach Proxy Asset Action
  * Resolve Encrypted Variable
* **Cosmo & Asset Handling**
  * Group, category, and template filters in the Assets tab
  * Web Import now supports **UNC paths** on Windows
  * Breadcrumb/name preservation options when attaching proxies
* **Metadata & Formats**
  * MIME type support for **Insta360 (.insv)** video
  * Additional MIME types in custom CO dropdowns
  * New [**RegEx metadata type**](https://docs.helmut.de/helmut4-releases/helmut4-components/helmutfx/metadata/regex-input-validation) for validation and automation
* **Editorial Integrations**
  * Compatibility with **Premiere Pro CC 2026**
  * Vidicore “File Into New Action” can wait for *Closed* status
  * Vidiflow Workflow node now returns the full response body
* **Security & Users**
  * Active Directory now imports the full user object
  * Encrypted variables can be resolved directly inside workflows
* **Database**\
  \&#xNAN;*For migration assistance, please contact* [*Support*](https://docs.helmut.de/helmut4-releases/support)*.*
  * Upgraded MongoDB to version 8
  * Addressed MongoBleed vulnerability ([CVE-2025-14847](https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2025-14847))

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#### Fixes

* Prevented metadata loss on unsynced assets during indexing
* Flow assets can now be made public again
* Corrected missing nodeID in indexed sequences
* Send Message node layout issues resolved
* Fixed default values in typeahead\_multiselect metadata
* Fixed processing of comments in empty timecode markers
* Resolved a memory leak
* Multiple UI and metadata reliability corrections

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#### Improvements

* Timecode markers now respect timeline offsets
* Hiscale node stability improvements with complex payloads
* Improved iFrame metadata padding and UI responsiveness
* Store Variable node layout widened
* Auto-import detects redo actions within projects

Helmut4 v4.12 focuses on stability and operational confidence. Systems running heavy indexing, automated ingest, or proxy workflows should see noticeably fewer inconsistencies and smoother day-to-day operation after upgrading.

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Please pay close attention and read the [Upgrade Guide](https://docs.helmut.de/helmut4-releases/getting-started/upgrade-guide) for both the [Helmut4 Client](https://docs.helmut.de/helmut4-releases/getting-started/upgrade-guide/helmut4-client#update-procedure-from-version-4.7-and-earlier-to-version-4.8-and-newer) and [Helmut4 Server](https://docs.helmut.de/helmut4-releases/getting-started/installation-guide/helmut4-server) in advance.
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For more detailed information, please refer to our [Changelog](https://docs.helmut.de/helmut4-releases/release-notes/changelog).\
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If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to our [Helmut Support](https://docs.helmut.de/helmut4-releases/support) Team!