New capabilities of the rich text editor
Valid from Pega Version 8.3
The enhanced rich text editor has a new plug-in that helps the users skip a few configuration screens by uploading image files directly from the file system. When they copy and paste content from a word processor or a spreadsheet, the text retains the original formatting. The developers can now configure all toolbar options, such as bulleting or font formatting, so the users can focus only on the tools that they need and work more efficiently.
For more information, see Selecting the property for a Rich text editor control.
Streamlined user interface for designing case life cycles
Valid from Pega Version 8.3
Case life cycle design now supports reorganizing stages by dragging them to a different position and renaming stages by selecting their text field. The user interface for designing a case life cycle is now more intuitive and provides a better user experience.
Test coverage support for more rule types
Valid from Pega Version 8.3
Test coverage has been expanded to include the following rule types. Test coverage support for these rule types enables developers to more accurately measure the effectiveness of their tests.
- Collection
- Declare trigger
- Map value
- Navigation
- Report definition
- Scorecard
For more information about test coverage, see Test coverage.
Upgrade impact
The new rule types may impact the test coverage metrics for your applications. Due to the increased number of supported rules, the reported test coverage percentage will decrease.
What steps are required to update the application to be compatible with this change?
Run your coverage reports after upgrading to see the latest metrics.
Web mashups preview
Valid from Pega Version 8.3
App Studio now has a preview mode that shows how an integrated Pega application is displayed on a chosen website. You can try different host sites, as well as window sizing types and skins, to find the best presentation options.
For more information, see Creating a mashup demo.
Numbered accordion for layout groups
Valid from Pega Version 8.3
Layout groups and dynamic layout groups with the accordion layout now support automatic numbering of collapsible headers. You can now build better user forms, as the numbers show the steps that users need to follow to fill out a form so that they know the process stage at every moment. Automatic numbering accommodates when conditions that are used in accordion sections.
For more information, see Creating a layout group.