Using parameters to direct flow
Valid from Pega Version 7.1.6
You can use a parameter rather than a stage name to direct the flow in the Change Stage Smart Shape. Select the Other option in the Select a stage field to specify the parameter.
A single starting flow creates all ad hoc cases
Valid from Pega Version 7.1.6
An operator can uniformly create ad hoc cases in the My Cases area on the Case Manager portal, on user forms, and in Pega Pulse by way of the standard starting flow pySimpleCaseWorkFlow. Operators can define the routing of the case and an overall SLA when creating the case.
The default action created by the ad hoc flow contains a dashboard that also enables operators to quickly define tasks and add attachments.
Previously, the standard flows pyManualTaskStandardAssignment and pyManualTaskStandardApproval were employed. These are deprecated, but are still supported in existing configurations.
Convert cases to case types using the Configure for Reuse feature
Valid from Pega Version 7.1.6
An operator can use the Configure for Reuse feature available on the ad hoc dashboard and on the ad hoc user forms to convert an ad hoc case into a case type that can be reused throughout the organization.
An operator must belong to an access group references the standard pyPega-ProcessEngine:CaseDesigner role, which contains the privilege pyCaseInstitutionalize.
Calculate value mode "When invoked procedurally"
Valid from Pega Version 7.1.6
The calculate value mode named "When invoked procedurally" is available in Declare Expressions.
Expressions of this mode cannot be chained into or out of, and are triggered only when directly invoked by a collection rule (Rule-Declare-Collection).
Remove frames for single document dynamic containers
Valid from Pega Version 7.1.6
New single document dynamic containers are created with iFrame mode disabled by
default. Legacy iFrame mode is still available, but must be enabled by clicking
the Use Legacy iFrame mode check box.
API enhancements to Manage Recents list
Valid from Pega Version 7.1.6
The existing Recent(s) API has been enhanced to provide the following rules:
- pzClearRecentItem: Clears a specific item
pzClearAllRecentItems: Clears all recent items
Specifying read-only formatting
Valid from Pega Version 7.1.6
Read-only fields may be marked as an email, URL, or phone number in the Read-Only Format
settings.
Sort and filter columns with section includes
Valid from Pega Version 7.1.6
Column Properties include the ability to sort and filter columns that contain a section includes. A property for sorting and filtering may be specified in the Sort/filter property field. A date format for date or date-time properties can be configured to display in the filter popup.
Align column heading with column data
Valid from Pega Version 7.1.6
When the Align column heading with column data check box is checked, column headings are aligned with the data. When unchecked, the header may be aligned to the left, right or middle.
Geolocation tracking requires browser permission
Valid from Pega Version 7.1.6
When the geolocation tracking feature is enabled, a Map it link appears next to each requestor entry in the audit trail. When you click a link for the first time, the browser displays a notification asking whether you want to permit tracking. Make your yes/no selection in the prompt. Do not click "X" to close it, as doing so may render the session unresponsive. Refresh the browser if necessary and make your selection.