--- title: Internal System Release Notes August 5th, 2026 description: Discover NextLot's latest updates, including error fixes, new features, and improved usability for a seamless bidding experience. Stay updated with our latest release notes. --- [Skip to content](https://devops.nextlot.com/blog/internal-system-release-notes-august-5th-2026#main-content) ![](https://devops.nextlot.com/hs-fs/hubfs/NextLot%20-%20symbol%20-%20full%20color-1.png?width=100&height=100&name=NextLot%20-%20symbol%20-%20full%20color-1.png) Open main navigation Close main navigation - [Contact us](https://devops.nextlot.com/blog/internal-system-release-notes-august-5th-2026#contact) [Contact us](https://devops.nextlot.com/blog/internal-system-release-notes-august-5th-2026#contact) August 6, 2026 # Internal System Release Notes August 5th, 2026 [Development Team](https://devops.nextlot.com/blog/author/development-team) Share: [envelope icon](mailto:?body=https://devops.nextlot.com/blog/internal-system-release-notes-august-5th-2026)   ### \*Internal\* System Release Notes August 5, 2026 # FEATURE – Display Lot Location Information on the Public UI, Admin UI & Bidder Invoices We've introduced a new feature that makes it easier for both auction houses and bidders to view the location of a particular lot without manually adding that information to the lot description. This update allows lot location information to be stored in dedicated fields within the system and displayed throughout the auction process. ## Public UI When the Lot Location fields are populated, bidders will be able to view the **City** and **State/Region** for each lot on the public website: - Before bidding opens ![Screenshot 2026-08-05 at 2.13.27 PM (2)](https://devops.nextlot.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Screenshot%202026-08-05%20at%202.13.27%20PM%20(2).png?width=384&height=657&name=Screenshot%202026-08-05%20at%202.13.27%20PM%20(2).png) - While the auction is open (for both timed and webcast based auctions) ![Screenshot 2026-08-05 at 2.05.42 PM (2)](https://devops.nextlot.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Screenshot%202026-08-05%20at%202.05.42%20PM%20(2).png?width=354&height=736&name=Screenshot%202026-08-05%20at%202.05.42%20PM%20(2).png) ![Screenshot 2026-08-05 at 4.35.37 PM (2)](https://devops.nextlot.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Screenshot%202026-08-05%20at%204.35.37%20PM%20(2).png?width=341&height=677&name=Screenshot%202026-08-05%20at%204.35.37%20PM%20(2).png) - After the auction has closed ![Screenshot 2026-08-05 at 1.58.11 PM (2)](https://devops.nextlot.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Screenshot%202026-08-05%20at%201.58.11%20PM%20(2).png?width=1457&height=741&name=Screenshot%202026-08-05%20at%201.58.11%20PM%20(2).png) This gives bidders a better understanding of where an item is located before placing a bid. --- ## Adding Lot Location Information Lot location information can be added in **two ways**: - Individually, on each lot - Through the Bulk Import Template ### Option 1: Add Location Information to an Individual Lot 1. Navigate to the **Catalog** or **Accounting** tab within the auction. 2. Click the **Pencil** icon next to the applicable lot in the Lot Name or Lot description field. 3. Scroll below the **Lot Description** section. You will now see the following optional fields: - Location Street Address - Location Country - Location State / Region - Location City / Town - Location ZIP / Postal Code - Location Details All fields are optional. ![Screenshot 2026-08-05 at 2.01.12 PM (2)](https://devops.nextlot.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Screenshot%202026-08-05%20at%202.01.12%20PM%20(2).png?width=1902&height=163&name=Screenshot%202026-08-05%20at%202.01.12%20PM%20(2).png) ![Screenshot 2026-08-05 at 2.01.15 PM (2)](https://devops.nextlot.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Screenshot%202026-08-05%20at%202.01.15%20PM%20(2).png?width=1890&height=186&name=Screenshot%202026-08-05%20at%202.01.15%20PM%20(2).png) ![Screenshot 2026-08-05 at 2.01.21 PM (2)](https://devops.nextlot.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Screenshot%202026-08-05%20at%202.01.21%20PM%20(2).png?width=1169&height=816&name=Screenshot%202026-08-05%20at%202.01.21%20PM%20(2).png) **Important:** If either **Location State/Region** or **Location City/Town** is entered, that information will automatically display on the public website. --- ### Option 2: Import Location Information in Bulk If you're importing lots using the Bulk Import Template, you'll notice the following new columns: - Location Street Address - Location Country - Location State / Region - Location City / Town - Location ZIP / Postal Code - Location Details This allows you to populate location information for multiple lots at once. ![Screenshot 2026-08-05 at 1.59.06 PM (2)](https://devops.nextlot.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Screenshot%202026-08-05%20at%201.59.06%20PM%20(2).png?width=1854&height=117&name=Screenshot%202026-08-05%20at%201.59.06%20PM%20(2).png) --- ## What is "Location Details"? The **Location Details** field is designed for additional pickup instructions or location-specific information that doesn't fit within a standard address. Examples include: - "Located in the locked storage yard behind Building B." - "Pickup entrance is off Maple Street." - "Gate code required for access." - "Stored in the red barn." This field is especially useful when a lot does not have a traditional street address or requires special instructions. --- ## Viewing Lot Location in the Admin UI After location information has been entered, you no longer need to open each lot individually to view it. Within both the **Catalog** and **Accounting** tabs, you'll now see a **Map/Directions** icon on the far-right side of each lot. Simply hover over the icon to quickly view the lot's location information. ![Screenshot 2026-08-05 at 2.01.27 PM (2)](https://devops.nextlot.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Screenshot%202026-08-05%20at%202.01.27%20PM%20(2).png?width=1895&height=308&name=Screenshot%202026-08-05%20at%202.01.27%20PM%20(2).png) --- # Displaying Lot Location on Bidder Invoices If you would like lot location information to appear on bidder invoices, there is one additional setting that must be configured. Navigate to: **Invoice: Default Strategy to Disclose Seller Contact Info to the Bidder** You will have three options: ### 1. No Disclosure No seller information or lot location information will appear on the bidder's invoice. ![Screenshot 2026-08-05 at 2.02.47 PM (2)](https://devops.nextlot.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Screenshot%202026-08-05%20at%202.02.47%20PM%20(2).png?width=800&height=785&name=Screenshot%202026-08-05%20at%202.02.47%20PM%20(2).png) --- ### 2. Lot Location Only the following information will appear on the **paid bidder invoice** within the Lot Name column: - Lot Location (location street address, location city/town, location state/region and location Zip) - Location Details Seller contact information will remain hidden. ![Screenshot 2026-08-05 at 5.46.43 PM](https://devops.nextlot.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Screenshot%202026-08-05%20at%205.46.43%20PM.png?width=800&height=576&name=Screenshot%202026-08-05%20at%205.46.43%20PM.png) --- ### 3. Seller Contact and Lot Location The **paid bidder invoice** will display: - Seller Contact Information - Lot Location - Location Details All of this information will appear within the Description column. ![Screenshot 2026-08-05 at 2.02.39 PM (2)](https://devops.nextlot.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Screenshot%202026-08-05%20at%202.02.39%20PM%20(2).png?width=809&height=773&name=Screenshot%202026-08-05%20at%202.02.39%20PM%20(2).png) --- ## Important Lot location information **only appears after the bidder has paid their invoice.** Unpaid invoices will not display this information. --- ## Where Can This Setting Be Configured? This disclosure setting can be configured in two locations: - **Auction-Wide Settings** (applies to all future auctions) - **Auction-Specific Settings** within the Accounting tab (applies only to that auction) This gives auction houses flexibility to choose the disclosure method on a per-auction basis if needed. ![Screenshot 2026-08-05 at 2.00.29 PM (2)](https://devops.nextlot.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Screenshot%202026-08-05%20at%202.00.29%20PM%20(2).png?width=956&height=329&name=Screenshot%202026-08-05%20at%202.00.29%20PM%20(2).png) ![Screenshot 2026-08-05 at 2.00.05 PM (2)](https://devops.nextlot.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Screenshot%202026-08-05%20at%202.00.05%20PM%20(2).png?width=980&height=274&name=Screenshot%202026-08-05%20at%202.00.05%20PM%20(2).png) --- ## Best Practices Some auction companies prefer to display the full **Lot Description** on bidder invoices. While this is fully supported, keep in mind that enabling both: - **Show Lot Description**, and - **Seller Contact and Lot Location** can significantly increase the amount of text on each invoice, potentially causing invoices to span multiple pages. For larger auctions, consider whether all of this information is necessary to keep invoices clean and easy to read. ![Screenshot 2026-08-05 at 2.02.16 PM (2)](https://devops.nextlot.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Screenshot%202026-08-05%20at%202.02.16%20PM%20(2).png?width=780&height=742&name=Screenshot%202026-08-05%20at%202.02.16%20PM%20(2).png) --- ## Space Optimization Our system is designed to display only the information that exists. For example, if you choose to display Lot Location information but a particular lot does not have any location fields completed: - The invoice will **not** display blank labels such as **"Lot Location:"** or **"Location Details:"** - Those sections are automatically omitted. This keeps invoices clean and eliminates unnecessary blank text while only displaying relevant information to bidders. See below where lot # 1 and lot #2 show the information, but lots 3 and 7 do not show the fields because they were left blank.   ![Screenshot 2026-08-05 at 2.02.28 PM (2)](https://devops.nextlot.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Screenshot%202026-08-05%20at%202.02.28%20PM%20(2).png?width=770&height=716&name=Screenshot%202026-08-05%20at%202.02.28%20PM%20(2).png)   --- Updated Knowledge Base Articles     ## Related posts ## [Internal System Release Notes March 5th 2026](https://devops.nextlot.com/blog/internal-system-release-notes-march-5th-2026) [Development Team](https://devops.nextlot.com/blog/author/development-team) March 5, 2026 [Read more](https://devops.nextlot.com/blog/internal-system-release-notes-march-5th-2026) ## [Internal System Release Notes June 5th, 2026](https://devops.nextlot.com/blog/internal-system-release-notes-june-5th-2026) [Development Team](https://devops.nextlot.com/blog/author/development-team) June 5, 2026 [Read more](https://devops.nextlot.com/blog/internal-system-release-notes-june-5th-2026) ## [Internal System Release Notes January 15, 2026](https://devops.nextlot.com/blog/internal-system-release-notes-january-15-2026) [Development Team](https://devops.nextlot.com/blog/author/development-team) January 15, 2026 [Read more](https://devops.nextlot.com/blog/internal-system-release-notes-january-15-2026) [accounting report](https://devops.nextlot.com/blog/tag/accounting-report) ## . facebook-f icon linkedin-in icon Twitter icon instagram icon - Menu Item 1 - Sub-menu Item 1 - Another Item - Sub-menu Item 2 - Menu Item 2 - Yet Another Item - Menu Item 3 - Menu Item 4 --- [![](https://devops.nextlot.com/hs-fs/hubfs/NextLot%20-%20symbol%20-%20full%20color-1.png?width=100&height=100&name=NextLot%20-%20symbol%20-%20full%20color-1.png)](http://nextlot.com) 123 Main Street, City, State 11111 Copyright © 2026, NextLot - Client Email Blasts ```json { "@context" : "https://schema.org", "@type" : "BlogPosting", "author" : { "@type" : "Person", "name" : "Development Team", "url" : "https://devops.nextlot.com/blog/author/development-team" }, "dateModified" : "2026-08-06T13:00:02.582Z", "datePublished" : "2026-08-06T13:00:02.000Z", "headline" : "Internal System Release Notes August 5th, 2026", "mainEntityOfPage" : { "@id" : "https://devops.nextlot.com/blog/internal-system-release-notes-august-5th-2026", "@type" : "WebPage" }, "publisher" : { "@type" : "Organization", "logo" : { "@type" : "ImageObject", "url" : "https://devops.nextlot.com/hubfs/NextLot%20-%20symbol%20-%20full%20color-1.png" }, "name" : "NextLot - Client Email Blasts" } } ```