Enhancements to the REST integration wizard
Valid from Pega Version 7.2.1
You can use the improved REST integration wizard to quickly create data sources in your application. The steps in the wizard are now arranged in a manner that makes the process of creating REST integration more intuitive. You can add custom headers that allow you to connect to complex REST services. You can also enter the name of the system that hosts the REST service, which allows you to group data sources that connect to the same system.
For more information, see the REST integration section in Integration wizards.
Debugging data synchronization issues with offline-enabled applications
Valid from Pega Version 7.2.1
If an offline-enabled mobile application that originates from the Pega 7 Platform fails to synchronize data after reconnecting to the server, the Pega 7 Platform generates a PEGA0066 alert. The alert includes detailed information about the failure, such as the activity that preceded the event, entries collected from the native application, and entries from the JavaScript part of the Pega 7 Platform application. The administrator can use the alert and device logs to facilitate error analysis and debugging without having to access the failing device.
For more information, see Understanding the PEGA0066 alert - Mobile App Data-Sync Failure.
New achievement badges
Valid from Pega Version 7.2.1
New achievement badges have been added to help you learn about and explore Pega Express.
The new badges are:
- Configure a new application view
- Configure a layout
- Add a chart to a report
- Set a profile picture
- Post to Pulse
- Manage team details
- Enable push notifications
For more information about badges, see Achievement badges.
Extended proposition filter functionality
Valid from Pega Version 7.2.1
Multiple enhancements to the Proposition Filter rule type extend the functionality of proposition filters. When you configure the filter or the default behavior criteria in a proposition filter rule, you can select a strategy rule that contains an External Input shape. You can also apply the default behavior criteria to all incoming propositions that do not match the business issue or group defined in a proposition filter rule. Additionally, you can view the labels of when and strategy rules when you configure the filter or default behavior criteria.
For more information, see Proposition filter usability enhancements.
Building custom mobile apps that require a password to start
Valid from Pega Version 7.2.1
To provide extra protection of local data, you can now require user passwords for custom mobile apps. Requiring a password can increase the app's initiation time, but additional protection might be needed for applications that store sensitive information. In Designer Studio, on the Mobile tab, select Enforce user password on start to require user passwords.
For more information, see Configuring password enforcement.
Import and export feature for generic decision data
Valid from Pega Version 7.2.1
New import and export functionality improves the management of generic decision data records (the records that do not belong to the Strategy Results class). You can now configure generic decision data records in a CSV file and later import that file to the Pega 7 Platform. You can also export the existing generic decision data record configuration from the Pega 7 Platform to a CSV file, and save that file in a directory that is external to the Pega 7 Platform.
For more information, see Decision data rule type enhancements.
Introduction of Customer Movie
Valid from Pega Version 7.2.1
Customer Movie provides the Event Catalog, where you can create multiple event types to collect customer data from specific input streams or batch uploads. This data is stored in a new type of data set called Event Store. Use the Customer Movie feature to make informed and personalized decisions for your customers, and to accelerate decisions.
For more information, see Creating an event in the Event Catalog.
Building custom mobile apps based on an explicit version of Hybrid Container
Valid from Pega Version 7.2.1
You can now lock the version of Hybrid Container on which your custom mobile app is built in Designer Studio. Locking the version helps avoid compatibility issues with the devices that are used in your organization. To lock the version of Hybrid Container, you must set the version in a .pyHCBuildVersion declare expression for a specific application.
For more information, see Building custom mobile apps based on a selected version of Hybrid Container.
Open cases in a mobile app with push notifications sent from Pega 7 Platform applications
Valid from Pega Version 7.2.1
Push notification smart shapes in a workflow of a Pega 7 Platform application can now send push notifications that open a case in a custom mobile app. Users working in the field can use this feature to instantly access priority assignments instead of having to search for changes manually.
For more information, see Configuring the Push Notification shape.
Improved security for clipboard pages
Valid from Pega Version 7.2.1
To prevent data leakage and inconsistency, the Pega 7 Platform does not allow properties on a clipboard page to refer to properties on pages with a lower scope. For example, an autopopulate property on a node type clipboard page cannot source data from a data page with scope “requestor” or “thread.”
For more information, see Page scope types for data and declare pages.