The Scratch Pad tool is no longer available
Valid from Pega Version 7.3.1
The Scratch Pad tool is no longer available. To add properties to a report from an end user portal, use the Data Explorer. The Data Explorer provides an efficient way to find a property or calculation to include as a column in a report.
For more information, see Data Explorer.
Add new commands in the Facebook channel preview console
Valid from Pega Version 7.3.1
Now you can not only edit existing commands in the preview console for a Facebook channel but also add new command responses and associate them with intents. For example, you can add a new response command in the preview console in a case in which you entered a command and no response was found for the generated intent. This functionality gives you more control over the Facebook channel configuration and makes the preview console easier to use.
For more information, see Simulating a chatbot conversation.
Enhancements to bulk editing options for unversioned propositions
Valid from Pega Version 7.3.1
Bulk editing options for unversioned propositions have been enhanced to allow the use of Excel for editing. You can export and import unversioned propositions into Excel by using the Import wizard. Additionally, data types replace decision tables as the new storage format for unversioned propositions.
For more information, see Data type management and Proposition management enhancements.
Enhancements to PegaUnit test cases and test suites
Valid from Pega Version 7.3.1
Several enhancements have been made to PegaUnit test cases and test suites.
- You can now use advanced filters on the Automated Testing landing page and when you add test cases to a test suite to search for information.
- After you run a test case on the Edit Test Case form or a test suite on the Edit Test Suite form, the header now displays the expected and actual run-time values.
- You must now specify at least one assertion before you can save a test case.
- You can now compare a property to multiple values so that the assertion passes if any property meets the defined criteria.
- You can now use the is greater than and is less than comparators for date and date-time properties.
For more information about PegaUnit testing, see PegaUnit testing.
Execute Tests service now supports application name as a parameter
Valid from Pega Version 7.3.1
You can now use the application name and version as a parameter when running the Execute Tests service (REST API). When you build an application on Pega® Platform in a continuous delivery pipeline, you can use the Execute Tests service to validate the quality of the build by running PegaUnit test cases that are configured for the application.
For more information about the service, see Running PegaUnit test cases and test suites with the Execute Tests service in Pega 7.3.1.
Monitor application health on the Application Quality landing page
Valid from Pega Version 7.3.1
On the Application Quality landing page, you can view various quality-related data in one place so that you can monitor the quality of your application and correct any issues. The Application Quality landing page contains a summary of guardrails compliance, PegaUnit test coverage, and results of PegaUnit tests.
For more information, see Application Quality landing page.
View PegaUnit test reports
Valid from Pega Version 7.3.1
The Reports tab on the Automated Testing landing page contains tables and charts that display the percentage of rules on which PegaUnit test cases are configured, and the results of PegaUnit test execution. By looking at the data on this tab, you can see which tests failed and investigate them.
For more information, see Viewing PegaUnit reports.
Reuse existing propositions across applications
Valid from Pega Version 7.3.1
You can reuse existing propositions from built-on applications by using a new wizard to copy proposition groups across applications. This wizard gives you more options and flexibility when you define the business hierarchy in your application.
For more information, see Proposition management enhancements.
Integrated Application Security Checklist helps you deploy a secure application
Valid from Pega Version 7.3.1
Pega® Platform now provides an Application Security Checklist that you can refer to when you prepare your application for deployment. By completing the recommended tasks in this checklist, you can track your progress, access instructional information for tasks, and verify that your configurations are secure.
For more information, see Preparing your application for secure deployment, Compliance Score tab, Designer Studio — Home page.
Requestor pools management in Designer Studio
Valid from Pega Version 7.3.1
On the new Requestor Pools landing page, you can view and manage requestor pools across the cluster, including on the current node and remote nodes. By using this landing page, you can tune the requestor pools to improve the performance of services. You can clear the requestor pool for a service package and view the requestor pool basic metrics and configured thresholds.
For more information, see Requestor pools management, Clearing a requestor pool, Viewing details for a requestor pool, Tuning a requestor pool configuration.