Transition Guide · v2.8.0
We're upgrading xPlant with a more connected, modern tissue-culture workflow. Your existing data and records will remain safe — the update is designed to enhance what you already have, not break it.
Your data is safe. No action required.
xPlant is receiving a major usability upgrade this week. Your existing data, records, plants, explants, logs, media recipes, SOPs, tasks, and history will remain intact. These updates are designed to improve the experience around your existing work, not replace it.
If anything concerns you, please email us at team@shmaplex.com.
A before-and-after overview of key areas being upgraded.
Before
Some pages were more isolated and harder to scan. Important actions could feel inconsistent across screens.
After
More consistent detail-page layouts, cleaner action placement, better page hierarchy, and improved loading and empty states.
Before
Plants and explants worked as records, but related details could feel scattered.
After
More consistent plant and explant detail pages with better overview cards, tabs, and cleaner handling of logs, stages, and transfers.
Before
Contamination pages and cards could feel visually heavy or unclear.
After
Cleaner contamination landing and detail pages with better separation of logs and affected plant links.
Before
Recipes and SOPs existed but needed clearer connected workflows.
After
Better linked SOP cards and recipe detail structure, with a roadmap toward connected plant types, SOPs, and media protocols.
Before
Tasks existed but the scheduling page needed visual and workflow polish.
After
Redesigned tasks page with clearer list and calendar placement. Future-ready homes for reminders, recurring templates, and team coordination.
Before
Collaboration was limited — xPlant worked primarily for solo users.
After
Team and workspace foundations are being built. Future support for assignments, comments, mentions, and team boards. Solo-user workflows continue to work.
Before
The AI helper felt like a manually opened panel requiring a personal API key.
After
A more ambient, helpful, and optional AI assistant direction — xPlant should work well without requiring a custom API key.
Subtle behavior or UI changes to be aware of.
This week
Transition announcement and UI upgrades begin rolling out to production.
After launch
Gather feedback and address any rough edges quickly.
Next
Continue building scoped features: team assignments, comments, inventory, protocols, task enhancements, and AI improvements.
Tell us what workflow you rely on and what you're worried about. We'll review it before and after the rollout.
Email team@shmaplex.com