Automatically process cases with Box
Valid from Pega Version 7.2.2
You can now use Box to store attachments during automated case processing without requiring user input at run time for authentication or authorization with Box. The authentication profile must be OAuth 2.0 with a grant type of authorization code. You can view which apps are connected, connect apps, and disconnect apps on the Connected apps landing page.
For more information, see Connected apps landing page.
Single sign-on (SSO) support for Box
Valid from Pega Version 7.2.2
You can now use SSO integration with Box so that users who have already been authenticated are not asked to reauthenticate when accessing Box from their Pega application. The Pega application and the Box application must use the same identity provider federation. This capability provides an integrated user experience and supports automated case processing of attachments.
For more information, see Authentication Profile data instances - Completing the OAuth 2.0 tab.
Send and receive queued messages securely with IBM MQ servers
Valid from Pega Version 7.2.2
You can now configure applications developed on the Pega 7 Platform for secure message queuing with IBM MQ servers by using the MQ server rule form. You secure the connection by specifying the cipher suites with encryption standards that meet your requirements and the SSL/TLS X.509 certificates that you use for authentication.
For more information, see Configure secure message queuing with IBM MQ servers.
Improved responsiveness of tab layout groups
Valid from Pega Version 7.2.2
Tab layout groups are now more responsive when several tabs are displayed on a screen. The tabs are shown in a single row that you can scroll horizontally by pressing the left or right arrows. Additionally, you can switch to a tab directly by pressing the down arrow.
For more information, see Adding a Layout Group.
Functionality of the pyInvokeRESTConnector rule and the pxDeferenceEndpoint rule moved to core engine
Valid from Pega Version 7.2.2
The functionality of the pyInvokeRESTConnector rule and the pxDeferenceEndpoint rule has been moved into the core engine code of the Pega 7 Platform. This change provides more consistent behavior, reduces maintenance, and reduces the risk of regression issues. As a result, you can no longer customize these rules, and upgrading the Pega 7 Platform requires special considerations if you previously customized these rules.
For more information, see Upgrading with customized pyInvokeRESTConnector and pxDeferenceEndpoint rules.
Empty properties are not included in snapshot
Valid from Pega Version 7.2.2
History records are smaller and more efficient, because empty properties are no longer included in the snapshot. However, as a result, the history snapshot for sections might present a distorted view of the section.
Operator presence record tracks disconnected status of operators
Valid from Pega Version 7.3
The state attribute in the operator presence record now tracks the operator connection status of DISCONNECTED, in addition to tracking the operator connection status of ACTIVE, AWAY, or OFFLINE. Operators are disconnected if their browser crashes, if they close a browser session without logging out of the system, or if the network connection is down. The DISCONNECTED status helps prevent work from being routed to operators who are not online or not available.
When the operator restores the browser session or the network connection is restored, the Pega® Platform updates the operator connection status to ACTIVE.
For more information, see Tracking the online presence of operators.
Designer Studio keyboard navigation
Valid from Pega Version 7.3
Keyboard navigation adds speed and convenience to Designer Studio. To open the command palette and search within or select from a list of Designer Studio menu options, press Ctrl+Shift+P (Command+Shift+P on a Mac). For more information, see Navigate Designer Studio menus with the keyboard.
Enhanced autocomplete control with combo box functionality
Valid from Pega Version 7.3
You can now add combo box functionality to an autocomplete control. You enable this functionality on the Presentation tab of the control. In the combo box, search results that match the search criteria are displayed in a list that you can scroll through by clicking the down arrow.
For more information about how to configure an autocomplete control as a combo box, see Autocomplete Properties — Presentation tab.
Logging service now uses Apache Log4j 2
Valid from Pega Version 7.3
The Pega® Platform now uses the Apache Log4j 2 logging service. Apache Log4j 2 improves performance and provides support for all log file appender types. As a result of this upgrade, the prlogging.xml file has been renamed to prlog4j2.xml and the format of the file has changed considerably.
For details about the new file format see Pega Platform logging with the Log4j 2 logging service.
For new installations or for upgrades to systems that were using the default logging configuration, no changes are needed. For information about updating custom log files after upgrading, see Customizations to the prlogging.xml file must be manually ported after upgrade. For information about updating your socket server if you use remote logging, see Socket server has changed for remote logging. For information about updated the web.xml file after upgrading, see Log file description in web.xml incorrect after upgrade to Apache Log4j2.