Ability to restrict access to the Import wizard
Valid from Pega Version 8.5
You can now restrict access to the Import wizard so that users implement an automated pipeline to deploy changes between environments such as staging and production. Deployment Manager is one method by which to create pipelines. By using pipelines to propagate changes, users can apply a standardized and automated deployment process for migrating their applications.
For more information, see:
- Ensuring that users migrate applications with a pipeline by restricting the Import wizard
- Understanding model-driven DevOps with Deployment Manager
Ability to annotate case attachments
Valid from Pega Version 7.4
Pega® Platform application users can now add annotations to images that are attached to cases. For example, users can draw around an area of an image to highlight a faulty element of the device. Users can annotate all images, except for signature images or attachments that are stored in Pega Cloud or other external data stores. The annotated case attachments replace the original ones.
For more information, see Case attachment annotations.
Quicker approach for reusing processes in a stage
Valid from Pega Version 7.4
You can now reuse processes more quickly in a stage when you define the life cycle for a case type. Reusing processes saves time and makes it easier to define processes for a stage instead of creating new ones. You can also reuse processes faster when you add parallel processes to a stage.
For more information, see Quick access for reusing processes in a stage.
Search and Reporting does not index large items
Valid from Pega Version 8.5
When using the Search and Reporting (SRS) microservice in Pega Platform™ 8.5, you might encounter problems with indexing large out-of-the-box rules. The issue is not visible in Queue Processors, but you can access logs to verify which items the system does not index.
Stakeholder management extended to case followers
Valid from Pega Version 7.4
You can now control which users follow a case. By actively involving the people with relevant skills and roles in your application, you can resolve cases more quickly.
For more information, see Case followers.
Edit icons and titles for messages in the activity feed
Valid from Pega Version 7.4
You can now edit the icons and titles of messages that are displayed in the activity feed for Pulse by customizing the pxFeed Pulse gadget. For example, to inform other users of an application about important Twitter updates that are related to the organization, you can create a message that displays a Twitter icon and a title of Twitter updates.
For more information, see Pulse enhancements for social collaboration.