Data view management added to Data Designer
Valid from Pega Version 8.1
You can now manage data views, called data pages in Dev Studio, in the Data Designer in App Studio. You can change a data view's data source without switching to Dev Studio. You can create a JSON mapping using a visual, drag-and-drop mapper.
For more information, see Data view management.
View data type relationships in Data Designer
Valid from Pega Version 8.1
You can now access a visual depiction of the relationships among data types from the Data Designer in App Studio. By understanding how data types depend on properties and other data types, you can extend your data model more quickly.
For more information, see Viewing data relationships.
Manage and visualize application data with the Integration Designer
Valid from Pega Version 8.1
Use the Integration Designer to manage data at the application level and to access a comprehensive view of all data objects in your application with their associated data. Additionally, from the Integration Designer, you can create data objects and map them to other objects and to systems of record.
For more information, see Managing application data with the Integration Designer.
New integration system resource
Valid from Pega Version 8.1
You can now define integration systems that you can use when you create data pages, integration connectors, and databases. Integration systems are associated with an icon that is displayed on the Integration Designer so that you can quickly view the systems that are used by your data types. This information is useful for assessing the effect of migrating to a new system of record and for understanding your data model.
For more information, see Creating an integration system.