Release notes for WeBWorK 2.18

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Note that WeBWorK 2.18 has not yet been released. Currently this page is a work in progress.

New WeBWorK Features

  • Observer status

New PG Features

  • New Macros:
    • plotly3D
    • random names with pronouns
    • MathObject checkboxes (Need a LINK)
    • parserRadioMultiAnswer--this allows for a mixture of radio buttons and within each, other inputs. (Need a LINK)
  • Updates to existing macros
  • niceTables.pl has been completely overhauled.
    • New features:...
    • Required changed
  • Labels for checkbox/radio answers
  • Changes to Units:
    • degrees (celsius, Fahrenheit, Kelvin) and mathquill
    • new units: angstroms, microsecond, nanosecond, picometre, femtometre, tera electron-volt, Megawatt, milliwatt, milliCoulomb, microCoulomb, nanoCoulomb, milli-ampere, milli-tesla, Becquerel.
  • Note: the AnswerFormatHelp macro has been deprecated. Instead, the built-in helpLink should be used instead. (LINKS!!)

Security/Advanced Features

  • Switch to mojolicious


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