Caching of common rules in offline mobile apps
Valid from Pega Version 7.2.2
To help start offline-enabled mobile apps more quickly from the time when the server was started, you can now cache common Pega 7 Platform rules, including node scope data pages. Optionally, you can also either cache all node scope data pages, with the exception of the selected ones, or cache only the node scope data pages that are explicitly specified. You set up the offline caching options for your custom mobile app in the Advanced tab of the Access Group rule form.
For more information, see the Offline Configuration section in Access Group form - Completing the Advanced tab.
Deploy in secured mode
Valid from Pega Version 7.2.2
Deploying the Pega 7 Platform in secured mode helps prevent unauthorized access to your system. By default, the Pega 7 Platform deploys in secured mode. For more information, see the Deployment Guide for your environment.
Easily build components for applications
Valid from Pega Version 7.2.2
A component is a collection of rulesets that you use to create a small feature that can enhance an application. You can now create components that can be applied to applications created in the Pega 7 Platform. You can create and configure components on the new Component rule form and manage them on the Application rule form. Each component creates its own ruleset, which prevents naming conflicts from occurring if, for example, you install two components with the same name. You can upload or download any component from the Pega Exchange.
For more information, see Components.
Enhanced data imports
Valid from Pega Version 7.2.2
The data import process in Data Designer has been enhanced to give you more options. You can now import case types, save and use templates for field mapping, add data without updating existing data, specify date and time formats, and reprocess erroneous records by downloading a .csv file that lists the errors in your data import. You can also adjust the data import wizard to the context where it is included.
For more information, see Data import enhancements.
Existing operator IDs during upgrades and updates
Valid from Pega Version 7.2.2
Upgrades and updates are always performed in secured mode to help prevent unauthorized access to your system. In secured mode, the [email protected] operator ID is always overwritten, but other existing standard operator IDs are not modified. New operator IDs are inserted in secured mode. For more information, see the Deployment Guide for your environment.
Define hotfixes as dependencies for product rules
Valid from Pega Version 7.2.2
When you package an application or product rule for export, you can specify a list of required hotfixes. Those dependencies are validated when you import. The import operation proceeds only if all required hotfixes are installed on the target system. For more information, see Packaging an application.
Export branches from the command line
Valid from Pega Version 7.2.2
Use the prpcServiceUtils command-line tool to export branches to an archive. You can later import the branch archive to another system.
For more information, see Exporting products, applications, or branches from the command line.
Update access groups from the command line
Valid from Pega Version 7.2.2
Remotely update access groups by using the prpcServiceUtils tool. This feature is useful in automated deployment scenarios when you want to provide access to a new application version.
For more information, see Updating access groups from the command line.
Robotic Process Automation (RPA) support for Pega 7 applications
Valid from Pega Version 7.2.2
You can now use Robotic Process Automation (RPA) to automate repetitive and unattended back-office activities directly from your Pega 7 application. By using RPA with your application, you can batch process large volumes of cases faster and with fewer errors compared with manual case processing. You configure the automations in Pega Robotics Automation Studio.
For example, when an automobile insurance claim is submitted, an automation can analyze the submitted information, look up and verify policy holder information, and update web and desktop applications with case information.
For more information, see:
Extended support for Dutch, Italian, and Portuguese in text analytics
Valid from Pega Version 7.2.2
The number of supported languages in the sentiment analysis feature of the Pega 7 Platform has been increased through the addition of sentiment lexicons for Dutch, Italian, and Portuguese in Text Analyzer rules. By using these lexicons, you can now determine the emotional tone of text samples that are written in these languages.
For more information, see Text Analyzer.