Data Flow service in the Pega 7 Platform
Valid from Pega Version 7.2.1
The Data Flow service configuration on the Services landing page now provides a single point of entry for enabling running data flows in batch and real-time modes. To configure the Data Flow service, you must add Decision data nodes on which to run data flows and specify the number of Pega 7 Platform threads that are assigned to process the data flow runs. Additionally, as part of the Data Flow service, you can view the number of active data flows on each node.
For more information, see Services landing page.
Improved Pega 7 Platform upgrade and update time
Valid from Pega Version 7.2.1
The Pega 7 Platform upgrade and update tools have been improved to streamline indexing. Upgrading and updating are faster than with previous releases.
Adaptive Decision Manager service in the Pega 7 Platform
Valid from Pega Version 7.2.1
The Adaptive Decision Management (ADM) service is now native to the Pega 7 Platform and is supported by the Decision data node infrastructure. Because of this enhancement, you no longer need to manage the ADM service as an external service. In addition, the ADM service does not require dedicated hardware or operating system environments.
For more information, see Services landing page.
Pega Survey documentation refers to deprecated field
Valid from Pega Version 7.2.1
The documentation for Pega® Survey refers to the Answer Layout field on the Complex Question form, but this field is no longer supported. For more information about the question layout formats that Pega Survey supports, see Pega Survey.
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.
Cannot send mobile push notifications when the Pega 7 Platform is hosted on WebSphere Application Server
Valid from Pega Version 7.2.1
Push notifications are not sent to Android or iOS mobile apps when the Pega 7 Platform is hosted on WebSphere Application Server.
Pega Composite Gateway not required for Pega Web Mashup
Valid from Pega Version 7.2.1
The Pega Composite Gateway servlet (prgateway.rar file) is no longer required for Pega Web Mashup gadgets. You can now use web mashups without deploying the Gateway. Support for the Gateway will continue, but it is a best practice not to use it for the Pega Web Mashup in Pega 7.2.1 and later versions.
Deprecation of override rulesets in run-time ruleset lists
Valid from Pega Version 7.2.1
Pega 7.2.1 is the last release where override rulesets can be incorporated in the run-time ruleset list. The ability to create override rulesets was originally deprecated in Pega 7.1. However, any override rulesets that were created in releases prior to Pega 7.1 in the application ruleset lists were still incorporated into the run-time ruleset lists at the appropriate location. In releases after Pega 7.2.1, override rulesets will be ignored and will not be incorporated in the run-time ruleset list. Therefore, it is recommended that you use production rulesets in access groups instead of override rulesets.
Design templates in Pega Express
Valid from Pega Version 7.2.1
You can now use design templates to control the layout of form fields in Pega Express. Use the form builder Layouts tab to select a layout for the form and organize the fields in the layout regions.
For more information, see Adding a design template to a form in Pega Express.
Usability improvements in Pega Express
Valid from Pega Version 7.2.1
The following enhancements have been made in Pega Express to improve your development experience:
- Case Designer now has an option to create a case so that you can quickly test changes to the configuration of your case types.
- There are fewer steps in the process for configuring a dynamic view.
- Some controls on the screen have been repositioned for easier access and support for users who are not using a mouse.
- Some elements on the Life cycle tab of Case Designer support keyboard navigation when you use the Tab, Enter, Right Arrow, or Left Arrow keys.
- The status of a case can be set at the assignment level.
For more information about these changes, see:
- Creating a case
- Configuring a dynamic view
- Configuring a case at run time
- Adding an assignment to a process