Support for predictive models in PMML version 4.4
Valid from Pega Version 8.5
Pega Platform™ now supports the import of predictive models in Predictive Model Markup Language (PMML) version 4.4. With this feature, you can import PMML models that use the anomaly detection algorithm.
For a list of all supported PMML models, see Supported models for import.
Declarative Network Viewer tool uses Pega components
Valid from Pega Version 8.5
The Declarative Network Viewer tool now uses out-of-the-box Pega components. In earlier releases, the tool relied on Adobe Flash Player, which is gradually being phased out of modern browsers. This enhancement maintains the original functionality, while ensuring product and technological continuity.
For more information, see the Declarative Network Viewer article in the Pega Marketplace.
New search option for optimized tables
Valid from Pega Version 8.5
Optimized tables now support the display of a search box at the top of the table. The new search option provides an efficient way to enhance tables with a convenient text-based search functionality without coding.
For more information, see Enabling search in a table.
Improved access to Cosmos UI settings
Valid from Pega Version 8.5
The Settings tab in the App Studio case designer now includes tools for configuring Cosmos UI. With this enhancement, you can adjust design system settings without the need to specialize individual When rules in Dev Studio, which simplifies UI creation and saves development time.
For more information, see Managing Cosmos UI settings in case designer.
Additional multistep forms in Cosmos UI
Valid from Pega Version 8.5
The Cosmos design system now supports horizontal, vertical, and standard multistep forms. Multistep forms help you break a single assignment that captures many fields into multiple focused and concise screens. By providing a greater variety of formatting options, this enhancement gives developers more flexibility in UI design.
For more information, see Adding a multistep form to a stage.
Updated preview panel in Cosmos UI
Valid from Pega Version 8.5
The updated Cosmos design system now provides users with the tools to run common actions in the preview panel, without the need to open the case. In addition, you can now modify the preview panel in App Studio to adjust the buttons and tabs in the header. This enhancement creates a better user experience and accelerates case processing by reducing context switching.
For more information, see Adding tabs to the case details section.
Reports with visualizations of performance and automation levels for the email bot
Valid from Pega Version 8.5
In the Email Manager portal, you can now use built-in reports to visualize Pega Email Bot™ performance and the automation levels that are related to received emails, triaged cases, and created business cases. You can plug the reports to display the report data in other portals, for example the Case Manager portal. Based on the information displayed in the reports, you can adjust the machine learning models to achieve greater automation in the system.
For more information, see Viewing the reports for the Email channel and Built-in reports for the email bot.
Improved experience when building an IVA and Email Bot in App Studio
Valid from Pega Version 8.5
Build your Pega Intelligent Virtual Assistant™ (IVA) and Pega Email Bot™ while working only in App Studio. This approach makes the design process easier and more intuitive, and saves you time. You can now modify the advanced text analyzer configuration while working in App Studio. In addition, if you have access to Dev Studio, you can edit the text analyzer rule from App Studio for your chatbot or email bot by clicking a link to open the settings in Dev Studio.
For more information, see Adding a text analyzer for an email bot and Adding a text analyzer for an IVA.
Improved case auditing in App Studio
Valid from Pega Version 8.5
In Cosmos UI, App Studio now supports expandable case steps. This enhancement helps users quickly navigate a case and provides deeper insight into the case flow. In addition, Cosmos UI also introduces an improved history view that helps you better meet your business auditing requirements.
For more information, see Managing Cosmos UI settings in case designer.
Upgrade impact
After an upgrade to Pega Platform 8.5 or later, the history and chevron designs change automatically. However, applications with custom history settings might still display the styling that you defined in the override.
What steps are required to update the application to be compatible with this change?
If your application uses custom settings and you want to use the updated history, remove the overrides from the pyWorkCommonActions rule.
Automatic separation of date input
Valid from Pega Version 8.5
Date fields in Date Time controls now automatically divide strings of input into days, months, and years. In single fields, the system adds slashes (/) as the user types the value. For example, an input string of 10102020 becomes 10/10/2020. In separate day/month/year fields, the system automatically switches from one field to the next as the user types the value. This enhancement improves the user experience by helping to users provide input in a more convenient and time-efficient manner.
For more information, see Configuring a Date Time control.