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Updates and fixes to the Workstation docs
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Added missing info about developer mode
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6 changes: 3 additions & 3 deletions content/en/docs/releasenotes/workstation/_index.md
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* Automatic suffixing for duplicate workstations – To make managing your workstations even smoother, we have implemented automatic suffixing for imported workstations that have duplicate names. This helps prevent naming conflicts and keeps your environment tidy.
* Feedback module replaced by the new Forum Space – We have removed the Feedback function in the Workstation Management. Don't worry, your voice is still incredibly important to us! Please share your questions, ideas, and feedback in the new dedicated [Mendix Forum Space for Mendix Workstation](https://community.mendix.com/link/spaces/mendix-workstation-client). This change will help us centralize discussions and provide better support.
* Special characters in Workspace names – You can now use special characters in your Workspace names, giving you more flexibility and personalization.
* Special characters in workspace names – You can now use special characters in your workspace names, giving you more flexibility and personalization.
* Unique auto-accepted computer names – We have added a uniqueness validation to the **Auto-Accepted Computer Name** field used for bulk registration. This ensures that each computer name is distinct, preventing potential conflicts during the registration process.

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#### Logging Is Configurable in Workspace Settings

The level of logs written to log files and visible in the client is configurable in Workspace Settings. You can configure the following:
The level of logs written to log files and visible in the client is configurable in workspace Settings. You can configure the following:

* Log level: Info, Warn, Error, Debug.
* Log retention policy: Maximum log folder size (in MB) and maximum number of stored days.
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#### Breaking Changes

* The new connector is incompatible with the previous releases. Your Mendix app must be refactored to adopt the new pattern.
* Due to the introduction of the Workspace, existing station configurations are deleted. Stations must be reconfigured.
* Due to the introduction of the workspace, existing station configurations are deleted. Stations must be reconfigured.
* The Workstation Management is no longer compatible with the Workstation Client version 2.0. Clients must be updated to version 2.1.

#### App Upgrade
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### Developer Mode {#developer-mode}

Developer mode can be configured on the **Station** page by toggling **Enable Developer Mode**.
Developer mode can be configured on the **Station** page by selecting **Enable Developer Mode**.

When Developer Mode is enabled, users of the Workstation Client have access to:
Environments created with the Test environment type have developer mode enabled by default for easier testing. Changing the environment type after creation does not enable or disable developer mode. For more information about creating environments, see [Configuring Mendix Workstation Management](/mendix-workstation/management-config/).

* Quit the program from the start menu.
* Unlink the Workstation Client, allowing it to be registered to another station.
When developer mode is enabled, users of the Workstation Client can perform the following actions:

* Quit the program from the Start menu.
* Deregister the Workstation Client, allowing it to be registered to another station.
* Debug level live logs displayed in the Logs pane of the Workstation Client, even if the workspace's log level is set to a different level.
* Developer tools (accessible by pressing *Ctrl + Shift + I*).

{{% alert color="info" %}}
For production environments, it is strongly recommended to disable Developer Mode. This prevents Workstation operators from accidentally quitting or unlinking the Workstation Client and restricts access to debugging tools that are not needed in a live operational setting.
For production environments, it is strongly recommended to disable Developer Mode. This prevents Workstation operators from accidentally quitting or deregistering the Workstation Client, and restricts access to debugging tools that are not needed in a live operational setting.
{{% /alert %}}
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