Published Release Notes

A new transition effect for actions in custom mobile apps

Custom mobile apps that are developed on the Pega 7 Platform can include a new transition effect that animates your navigation in cases that use flows. This feature adds to the look-and-feel experience of the custom mobile app.

You can also add the pega.mobile.transitions.GO_HOME transition effect to actions that do not support built-in effects by using the Run Script action and calling the pega.desktop.setNativeTransition() JavaScript method.

For more information, see Transition effects on actions.

Pega Client for Windows

Pega Client for Windows is a stand-alone application that serves as a container for Pega 7 Platform applications. The target for this product is Windows 10 laptops and tablet devices. It communicates directly with the Pega 7 Platform server to support online and offline-enabled applications. Pega Client for Windows works on 32-bit (x86) and 64-bit (x64) Windows devices.

For more information, see Features and functions of the Pega Client for Windows.

Automatic creation of large data pages from Report Definitions

Offline-enabled mobile apps now use Report Definitions to automate filtering logic for controls that are based on large data pages. You no longer have to use custom JavaScript functions (custom populators) to create large data pages.

For more information, see How to use large data pages to store large reference data in offline mobile apps.

Remote device log retrieval

You can access device logs without end-user involvement by using the device log retrieval functionality. The Pega 7 Platform downloads logs from a specific user's device during data synchronization events. You can use these logs to troubleshoot and support offline-enabled custom mobile apps.

For more information, see Device logs.

Add subspaces within spaces

You can now create subspaces within spaces. By adding a subspace, you can collaborate on a subtopic that is related to the topic of the parent space. For example, you can create an Annual Day subspace within the Events space.

For more information, see Creating a subspace.

Support for sourcing case and Pulse attachments from repositories

You can now source case and Pulse attachments from repositories, which provides a complete solution for attachment management. In addition, unlike other external sourcing solutions, repositories do not require OAuth 2.0 authentication, so that you can connect to repositories that use non-interactive authentication.

For more information, see Configuring external sourcing options for attachments. 

Add varied content to a case with Recent content gadget

In an end user portal such as Case Manager, you can now add any type of file to your case by using a Recent content gadget. You can create documents by using a rich text editor, uploading existing files, or attaching URL addresses. Collaborate on all types of content with other members of your team by providing the necessary documents for your case.

For more information, see Adding content to a space (for App Studio), Adding content to a space (for Dev Studio).

Pin enhancements in spaces

Improve discussions in spaces and stimulate effective communication by using enhanced capabilities of pins. For example, you can search, filter, and like pins, or pin content of a space to another space.

For more information, see Pinning content to a space.

Create and assign tasks in Pulse

You can now create and assign tasks in Pulse for case work that needs to be completed within a specific time frame. For example, you can assign a task to yourself as a reminder to upload proof of address documents to a Car Loans case by the end of the day.

For more information, see Creating a task in Pulse, Enabling users to post messages in the activity feed.

Personalize survey questions by reusing properties

Now you can create more dynamic and personalized surveys by incorporating answers to previous questions in subsequent questions. For example, you can ask users to provide their place of residence, and then reuse this data in the questions that follow. By using this feature, you create personalized surveys that are more engaging and more specific to users’ needs.

For more information, see Reusing answers in a question.