VDM Release Notes Version 2026.11.10

Release Date: November 10, 2026

Important Note: We strongly recommend testing this update in a non-production (test) environment before deploying to production.

What’s New & Improved

This release expands Bridgit query building, Finished Reports, Visualize, and parameter management. It also adds master-job and log tools to VDM MCP, support for SQL Server stored procedures, a new FACS statement import template, and maintenance and reporting fixes.

FACS Client Statement C Import Template (Task 2039)

Added the FACS_ClientStatement_C import template for the newer FACS statement layout. It handles the layout's monetary formats, summary columns, and supplemental notes, with amounts converted to dollars for use in Finished Reports.

VDM MCP Master Jobs and Log Access (Task 2040)

External AI assistants connected through VDM MCP can now create, edit, validate, and save master jobs, including the order of their scheduled jobs. Master jobs can also be run on request in the current VDM desktop session, subject to scheduler permissions and connection access. New log tools support filtering by job, time, and severity to help review activity and troubleshoot errors.

Bridgit Query Builder Schema and Saved Query Guidance (Task 2041)

Bridgit Query Builder now retrieves relevant table definitions, relationships, and saved query guidance as needed while building a query. It uses information from the active connection to select tables, fields, and joins for the requested report.

Finished Reports from Any Bridgit Conversation (Task 2042)

Bridgit can now create or continue a Finished Report from General Chat, Query Building, or another Designer conversation. It opens or selects the Finished Reports Designer and carries the request and conversation forward, without requiring a manual context change.

Visualize Dashboards from Any Bridgit Conversation (Task 2043)

Bridgit can now create a visualization or dashboard from any conversation, including after building a query or working on a Finished Report. It opens or selects the Visualize Designer while retaining the request and conversation for follow-up changes.

Bridgit View Parameters and Variable Filters (Task 2045)

Ask Bridgit and Talk to Bridgit can now add, update, and inspect View parameters, including date pickers, dropdowns, selection lists, and dynamic lookups. Support also includes named variable filters and parameter dependencies, allowing report prompts and filters to be configured within the conversation.

Bridgit Parameter Library Management (Task 2046)

Ask Bridgit and Talk to Bridgit can now browse saved parameters, save a View parameter to the library, and create or rename library categories. Saved entries and categories can also be removed on request. Library changes are saved separately from the active View.

SQL Server Stored Procedures and Parameterized Queries in VDM MCP (Task 2097)

VDM MCP now supports authoring, running, saving, and reopening SQL Server report queries that call stored procedures or use DECLARE and SET statements before a query or procedure call. Stored procedures run under the connection's existing database permissions, including any data changes those permissions allow.

Maintenance and Security Updates (Task 2098)

Updated VDM's supporting components, including CoreWCF and SQLite, to address reported security issues. This release also updates several database drivers and authentication components.

Bug Fixes