If you’ve been using Deltek Vantagepoint but haven’t kept up with the latest versions, you might be missing out on some game-changing features. Versions 7.0, 7.1, and 7.2 are packed with updates that make navigating, managing, and automating your work easier than ever. From smarter navigation to advanced AI tools, these updates are designed to save you time and streamline your processes. Let’s dive into the highlights to see what you might have overlooked!
NOTE: Not all companies were upgraded to versions 7.1 and 7.2. For those companies that did not get 7.1 and 7.2, those features and more will be in 2025.
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Smarter Navigation to Save You Time
Enhanced Search Capabilities
Efficiency Features to Speed Up Your Workflow
Data Management and Customization
Automation That Does the Heavy Lifting
Accounting and Project Management Improvements
Visual and Dashboard Updates You’ll Love
Why Update Now?
Smarter Navigation to Save You Time
🚀 Redesigned Navigation Menu (7.0)
Tired of hunting for what you need? The redesigned menu now includes nested items and collapsible fly-outs for a more streamlined user experience.


🔗 Open in New Tab or Window (7.1)
Right-click menu items or blue hyperlinks to open them in a new tab without losing your place. It’s a simple tweak that can make a big difference.
👤 Logged-In User Image Replaces the Gear Icon (7.1)
Your logged-in user image has replaced the gear icon in the upper right corner, giving a more personalized touch to accessing your preferences.
Enhanced Search Capabilities
🔍 Updates to Search (7.1)
Search now supports multiple values separated by semicolons, with operators like "equals" and "contains." Plus, you’ll find handy new filters for "this year" and "last year" to refine your results faster.
📥 Advanced Search and Download (7.2)
No more detours to print preview. You can now access advanced search and download directly via Other Actions or by clicking the three dots at the end of a row in Favorite Reports. This streamlined approach saves you time and clicks.
🔍 Advanced Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) Search (7.0)
Searching within the Project Hub is now more flexible. Toggle on Advanced Search to customize how lower WBS levels are displayed. Select your desired results and list view display type for a more tailored search experience.

Efficiency Features to Speed Up Your Workflow
⌨️ Keyboard Shortcuts (7.0)
Speed things up with new shortcuts for navigating Vantagepoint like a pro.
📋 Jump to Row in List View (7.0)
Switch between grid and list views without losing your place. The record you’re reviewing stays in focus, so you can avoid unnecessary scrolling and stay efficient.
✅ Row Level Validations in Transactions (7.0)
Transaction entry just got easier. You can now move to a new row without completing every field in the current one. Validation happens only when you click Save, making it simpler to copy rows and update key details like amounts or account numbers.
📋 Bulk Updates for List View (7.0)
Simplify your data updates with the new bulk update feature for list views. Make updates to multiple records at once, saving time and effort when managing large datasets.
Data Management and Customization
📂 Data Import (7.0)
User-Defined Hub imports are now available directly in the web browser, marking the first step toward transitioning all data imports from desktop to browser. Imports respect locked and required fields, and you can use Settings to trigger workflows or bypass Screen Designer for smoother operations.
🆕 Track New Records (7.0)
Creating multiple new hub records? While doing so, the search bar is now replaced with “New Records,” allowing you to quickly view and manage all the records you’ve just created without creating a new search.

🛠️ Opt-In Features (7.0)
Not ready for every update? The Opt-In Features list in Settings lets you try enhancements before they become standard, making it easier to manage changes at your own pace.
Automation That Does the Heavy Lifting
🤖 Timesheet Assist (7.0 & Enhanced in 7.2)
This smart feature reminds users to complete their timesheets and suggests projects based on past activity. It’s now integrated into Mobile Time & Expense for even more convenience.
⚙️ Update Timesheet with Approved Absences (7.1)
Approved absences automatically populate timesheets, but you still have full control to edit as needed.
📅 Update Planned Hours from Approved Absences (7.0)
Approved absences can now flow directly into project plans with just a few simple configurations, saving you time and effort.
💾 Explicit Save in List View (7.0)
Make multiple updates to records and save them all at once. This reduces lag and makes updates a breeze.
🚀 Enhanced Navigation with Deltek Dela (7.2)
Deltek Dela takes accessibility to the next level by enabling users to quickly open applications and hub records—even when multiple records share the same name. This enhancement streamlines navigation and speeds up workflows, saving you valuable time.
🧠 AI-Powered Project Smart Summaries (7.0)
Let AI handle the busy work. Smart summaries provide insights into your projects without the need for multiple reports.

Accounting and Project Management Improvements
📊 New Reports: Aged Unbilled Revenue and Project Forecast (7.0)
Gain better visibility into project financials and progress with these detailed new reports.
💸 Batch Billing Enhancements (7.2)
A single error in a batch no longer stops the whole process! Problematic projects are flagged and skipped, so you can resolve issues without holding up the rest.
🧾 Create Voucher from PO in Browser (7.0)
Voucher creation is now available directly in your web browser for a smoother, faster workflow.
📈 View Cost and Billing Rate Columns (7.0)
Plan more effectively with a side-by-side view of costs and billing rates in project planning. Access to cost is still restricted by security.
👀 See Employee Availability (7.1)
Need to reassign tasks? Employee availability is now visible directly from the employee card for better scheduling.
🛒 Purchasing Requisitions (7.0)
Streamline your purchasing workflows with optimized requisitions for Requests for Quotation (RFQ). This enhancement focuses your purchasing process for greater efficiency and accuracy.
📑 Create Billing Phases from WBS (7.0)
Save time on billing setup with the ability to generate billing phases directly from the Work Breakdown Structure (WBS). This feature simplifies phased fee billing and speeds up the creation of billing terms.

💸 Update Fees Based on Compensation (7.2)
Project accountants and billers can now save time by updating fees in Billing Terms directly from Compensation. Easily identify and address variances between fee amounts in the billing terms and compensation areas for more accurate billing.
📒 General Ledger (GL) Account Review (7.0)
GL Account Review sets the stage for future enhancements, including user-defined fields in transaction entry. User-defined fields can be set up in 7.0 and the data added in GL Account Review after transactions are posted. Future updates will allow this information to be included during transaction entry.
Think of GL Account Review as a quick and easy way to view activity for one or more GL accounts or transaction types without running a full report, streamlining your financial oversight.

Visual and Dashboard Updates You’ll Love
🎨 Customizable Dashpart Titles (7.0)
Make your dashboards your own by customizing title bars and font colors.
📊 Funnel Dashpart (7.1)
This new chart type makes it easier to track projects by stage, giving you a clear visual of progress at a glance.
📊 Org-Level Reporting in Dashboards (7.2)
Get deeper insights with the new organization-level reporting feature in dashboards. Easily view metrics like hit rate, revenue, and cost by organization to support better decision-making and performance tracking.
📅 AR Collections Forecast Dashpart (7.2)
Forecast cash flow based on average collection periods for more informed financial planning.
📊 AP Detail Dashpart Base (7.0)
Gain better visibility into financial details with the AP Detail Dashpart Base. Access Voucher Review information, including Paid-When-Paid details, across multiple companies and currencies. Need a quick snapshot of payables due in the next 30 days? Use this base to create a KPI dashpart and stay ahead of your financial planning.
Why Update Now?
The latest updates to Vantagepoint are packed with smarter navigation, enhanced automation, and powerful dashboard features to simplify your workflows and free up your time for strategic work.
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