Tertiary AJAX container support
Valid from Pega Version 8.3
Harnesses can now contain up to three AJAX containers which helps you to use the screen area even more efficiently and effectively organize content on the screen.
For more information, see Adding an AJAX container.
Customizable fonts for the native components of the mobile app
Valid from Pega Version 8.3
The mobile app executable files now include font packages, which provides more flexibility in replacing and customizing the fonts. You can now style the native header and the bottom bar more effectively, and improve readability or branding. In native elements, both text and icons support custom fonts.
For more information, see Configuring a custom font for the bottom bar.
References to parameters in text control
Valid from Pega Version 8.3
The enhanced Text control now supports referencing the parameters in the Property field, and a more flexible application of the Field Value, that you can now use in the Value field. As a result, you can now use more development options, increase reuse, and more accurately reference specific data.
For more information, see Adding a Text control.
Pagination for repeating dynamic layouts
Valid from Pega Version 8.3
Repeating dynamic layouts now support pagination, so that you can display extensive sets of data in smaller portions. Additionally, you can add custom icons or messages to inform users whether more data is available.
For more information, see "Pagination" in Configuration options for layouts.
Improved data page performance
Valid from Pega Version 8.4
Data pages that are sourced from report definitions now support server-side paging. This functionality optimizes the performance and memory of data pages, making them more efficient at retrieving large lists of data. In addition to getting page indicators at the top of a grid, you can sort and filter columns in a grid in conjunction with paging. If you want the system to use server-side pagination, you can also enable pagination from the Data page rule form.
For more information, see Defining data page access.
Email supports Microsoft Graph
Valid from Pega Version 8.4
Email integration with Microsoft Office 365 now supports Microsoft Graph. By using Microsoft Graph, you can process inbound email more securely and avoid using less secure protocols, such as IMAP and POP3.
For more information, see Creating an email account.
Email listener enhancements for faster email processing
Valid from Pega Version 8.4
Enhanced email listeners now process more emails in less time. To increase throughput, you can configure email listeners to process several emails simultaneously, instead of one at a time.
For more information, see Creating an email listener.
Support for data page aggregation
Valid from Pega Version 8.4
You can now aggregate data from multiple sources for faster and easier implementations. With this feature, you can load data pages more easily without using an activity or data transform.
For more information, see Creating a data page.
Anypicker control is now available
Valid from Pega Version 8.4
The new Anypicker control displays a drop-down list of values that you can group into expandable categories for faster browsing. To save time and improve search accuracy, the Anypicker control filters the available values based on the characters that the user enters.
For more information, see Adding an Anypicker control.
Referencing Rule tool in Dev Studio
Valid from Pega Version 8.4
The Referencing Rule tool now runs in Dev Studio without the need for Adobe Flash Player. This enhancement integrates the Referencing Rule tool into your work environment, which improves productivity by reducing context switching.
For more information, see Finding rules by dependency.