= 2.45 on August 28, 2025 =
This release introduces a new 4-column Layout Builder option and lightbox support for the `[gv_entry_link]` shortcode, improves performance by disabling secure links for File Upload fields, and resolves various issues with filters, notifications, and file display on the Edit Entry screen.
#### 🚀 Added
* 4-column row layout option in Layout Builder.
* Setting for the File Upload field to disable secure download URLs for images, audio, and video files, greatly improving performance.
* New `lightbox` attribute for the `[gv_entry_link]` shortcode to open the link in a lightbox.
– Supports `action` attribute values: `read`, `edit`.,* Updated: Complete German translation—thank you hubert123456!
__Developer Notes__
* Migrated `is_approved` entry meta values; statuses are now managed by the `GravityView_Entry_Approval_Status` class
– “Approved” => `1`, use `GravityView_Entry_Approval_Status::APPROVED` constant
– “0” => `2`, use `GravityView_Entry_Approval_Status::DISAPPROVED` constant
– Use `$new_value = GravityView_Entry_Approval_Status::maybe_convert_status( $old_value )` to reliably translate meta values
* Added: `GVCommon::get_entry_id()` method to get the entry ID from a slug or ID