Word merge support with Microsoft Silverlight plug-in
Valid from Pega Version 7.1.3
PRPC features that integrate with the Word merge capability are now cross-browser. ActiveX controls (which are only compatible with IE) have been replaced with Microsoft Silverlight. This plug-in must be downloaded separately from Microsoft, as it is not shipped with PRPC.
Some common PRPC features affected by this change include the Application Document Wizard, App Profile, Specifications Landing Page, Specification form, and Case Type Landing Page.
Prior to using these features, Users of PRPC 7.1.3 need to set up their client system(s) as follows:
1. Install Silverlight plug-in
Follow the PRPC prompt to install Silverlight when you attempt to use the Word merge feature:
Or download package directly: www.microsoft.com/silverlight/
2. Install PRPC prerequisites
Microsoft Internet Explorer (IE) browsers automatically detect the need for PRPC prerequisites and will prompt for install:
Non-IE browsers will load a pop-up window when the user attempts to use the Word merge feature. Use the link to manually download PRPC prerequisites:
Extract the .zip file, execute setup.exe and follow the install wizard:
Administrators setting up multiple clients at once may refer to the pzSLpreReqs.cab available in the PRPC 7.1.3 resource kit.
3. Restart browser
Log out of PRPC, close all open sessions and restart your browser.
The PRPC feature integrated with Word merge is now ready for use; Silverlight prompts are no longer displayed.
4. Troubleshooting
Silverlight installation requires access to your file system and a registry setting update to “trust” the associated Verisign certificate. Contact your administrator if you encounter any security or permission errors during this process.
See the PRPC Developer Help for more information on browser setup requirements.
Organization Setup superseded by New Application Wizard
Valid from Pega Version 7.1.3
The Organization Setup Wizard has been retired in PRPC 7.1.3. This feature was previously launched from the Designer Studio > Org & Security > Organization > Organization Setup menu. Users are encouraged to run the New Application Wizard (also known as Application Express) instead:
This tool quickly generates an application along with all of the artifacts previously offered by the Organization Setup Wizard. This includes, but is not limited to, the class hierarchy, application rule, organization/division/unit rules, and all relevant data instances.
See the following PDN article for more details on the New Application Wizard:
Create new applications quickly and easily with Application Express
Enabling security policies now requires current password
Valid from Pega Version 7.1.3
As part of Pega’s initiative to protect against malicious attacks, the change password dialog has been enhanced. When Security Policies have been enabled for your system, new users or those with expired passwords will now be prompted for both their existing password as well as their desired new password.
For more details, review the Designer Studio > System > Settings > Security Policies landing page.
Supported JDBC drivers
Valid from Pega Version 7.1.1
Pega 7.1.1 supports Java 6 and Java 7 SDKs only. Ensure that the JDBC driver you are using supports those versions of Java. See your database installation or upgrade documentation for additional information.
| Database | Java 6 | Java 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Oracle | ojdbc6.jar | ojdbc7.jar |
| MSQL | sqljdbc4.jar | sqljdbc4.jar |
| DB2 LUW | db2jcc4.jar | db2jcc4.jar |
| DB2 z/OS* | db2jcc4.jar or jdb2jcc.jar** | db2jcc4.jar |
| PostgreSQL | postgresql-9.1-903.jdbc4.jar*** | postgresql-9.1-903.jdbc4.jar |
* JDBC drivers are only available from the DB2 for z/OS product. Additionally, you need db2jcc_license_cisuz.jar in the same directory as db2jcc4.jar.
** The db2jcc.jar has been deprecated and may not be supported in future releases.
*** This .jar file is required for PostgreSQL version 9.1.x.
Deprecated end user portals
Valid from Pega Version 7.1.1
The following portals are no longer be supported:
- SysAdmDD
- WorkUserDD
- WorkManagerDD
As a best practice, customize standard, supported portals rather than update your existing portals to include new features.
Case Management
Valid from Pega Version 7.1.3
This release had a focus on extending key capabilities to improve the ease of configuration based on early adopter feedback. Improvements were made in run-time performance, especially in high volume situations with complex case configurations. A series of cosmetic changes and fixes are included.
- The Wait shape now supports dynamic references.
- Issues were addressed with the CreatePDF and the CascadingApproval Smartshapes.
- Attachments have been improved.
- Issues with the Create Case Type functionality were addressed.
- The Pega Pulse functionality has been improved, including its performance.
- When auditing a work item, History is now the default tab.
Data Management
Valid from Pega Version 7.1.3
Improvements to data handling were made for the Data Pages, autopopulate properties, and reference properties. Lightweight lists were optimized.
- Property references are now maintained on the Work Page.
- PageList properties can reference a Data Page.
- Auto-populate properties can be used in a seciton to show results from a Data Page.
- Data Pages can run in “Page” mode as well as “List” mode
- The "Rules Not Using Lightweight List" report was enhanced.
- A PageList property that references a Data Page may be used to populate a grid.
- Related autopopulated properties can now be referenced.
Designer Studio
Valid from Pega Version 7.1.3
Numerous usability improvements were made for this release. A group of cosmetic, functional, and performance enhancements were also included.
- Treegrid controls work more quickly in IE9 and IE10.
- On application ruleforms, the 5.4 "Place Properties on Thread Page" checkbox will work in 7.1.
- Message error handling has been improved.
- Log messages have been cleaned up.
- Connectors may now be used in Data Pages.
- Move Rules wizard has been enhanced to work in Version 7.1.
Decision Strategy Manager
Valid from Pega Version 7.1.3
Fixes were made that improve the configuration and execution of Batch Decisions. In particular, the capability to use Structured Data has been enhanced. Some notable improvements have also been made to the UI of Visual Business Director.
- The structured data input configuration will now work even though there is no data.
- VBD has been enhanced to work with Version 7.1.
- The structured data input configuration will now work with nested structures.
- Association rules from Version 6.3 will now work with 7.1 structured data.
DCO
Valid from Pega Version 7.1.3
In this release, specification support in Case Designer was improved. Also, improvements and fixes were made to the New Application Wizard.
- Changes were made to support a split schema environment
- Shared and Component RuleSets can be copied.
- Can edit in Word from either Grids or Lists.
- More than 50 case types are now supported for an application.