**OmniFocus 4.7: Fresh Features and Database Transition**
Today, The Omni Group unveiled the launch of OmniFocus 4.7, incorporating multiple new productivity and workflow functionalities. However, users will need to execute an optional database transition to utilize some of these improvements.
### About the New Database
In a [blog post](https://www.omnigroup.com/blog/omnifocus-4.7-now-available), Omni Group clarified that although they sought to preserve backwards compatibility between OmniFocus 3 and 4, certain new functionalities will require an upgrade to a new database format. The transition is optional and will only alert users if all syncing versions of OmniFocus are compatible with the updated format. Not every new feature mandates this transition.
### What’s New in OmniFocus v4.7
#### Planned Dates
OmniFocus v4.7 presents Planned Dates, permitting users to arrange when they plan to engage with an action, action group, or project. Planned Dates operate similarly to Defer or Due Dates, with items receiving Planned Dates from their parent items. Users can observe items on their Planned Date in the Forecast, and any unfinished items will remain in the “Past” section of Forecast. This feature necessitates the database transition.
#### Mutually Exclusive Tags
This new capability enables users to assign varying levels of urgency, days of the week, or priority levels to tasks. For instance, users can create tags for weather-appropriate tasks or classify tasks by urgency (high/medium/low). This feature also necessitates the database transition.
#### Custom Cutoff for Repeat Scheduling
OmniFocus v4.7 allows users to establish repeat limits for tasks, automatically halting reminders once the designated time has passed. Furthermore, the “automatic catch up” feature generates future dates for missed repetitions, simplifying the process of staying on track after interruptions. This feature necessitates the database transition.
#### Forecast Tweaks and Other Enhancements
A significant improvement that does not require database transition is the revised Forecast screen, which now showcases summary task dots in the outline date header and calendar sidebar. These dots signify how many tasks are due or assigned for each day, enhancing visibility of scheduled workloads. The logic for summary counts has also been revised to encompass all displayed items.
### Conclusion
OmniFocus 4.7 introduces a variety of new features designed to boost productivity and workflow management. While some features require an optional database transition, others are readily accessible. For a thorough list of updates, users can consult the release notes [here](https://www.omnigroup.com/blog/omnifocus-4.7-now-available).
