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.
Derby databases are no longer supported
Valid from Pega Version 7.1.8
Previously, an embedded Derby database could be used as a file system. This setup was configured by setting storage/class/<<filesystem>>/type to "embedded" in the prconfig file.
After upgrading, storage types that are specified as "embedded" now default to the local file system.
Delegate rules and data types
Valid from Pega Version 7.1.8
You can delegate business-facing application assets, such as paragraphs, decision tables, and data types, to your business line by using a new delegation process. Delegated records are displayed in the new Configuration dashboard on the Case Manager portal.
Enhanced text-editing experience
Valid from Pega Version 7.1.8
The enhanced text editor simplifies your text-editing tasks inside Designer Studio. It includes support for:
- Color coding and syntax highlighting
- Tag and bracket matching
- Auto-indent
- Search
You can use the new editor to edit a variety of rules, including basic text files and utility functions.
New context menu in the ruleform header
Valid from Pega Version 7.1.8
A new context menu has been added to the Applies To class in the ruleform header. This menu provides the following links that are related to the current rule:
- – switches the Application Explorer to the Applies To class of the current rule.
- – opens the Applies To class definition.
- – opens the Data Designer for the Applies To class.
- – opens the inheritance display for the Applies To class.
Merge multiple branches at the same time
Valid from Pega Version 7.1.8
Enhancements to the Merge Branches wizard provide support for the merging of multiple branches at the same time. Additionally, the Merge Branches wizard now uses the latest user interface design.
Enhanced Expression Builder
Valid from Pega Version 7.1.8
Several enhancements have been made to the Expression Builder. The Expression Builder is displayed in multiple locations and guides you when creating construct arithmetic and logical expressions in your application.
Enhancements to the Expression Builder include:
- An updated text editor
- A navigational pane that displays functions in available libraries and properties within a selected page
- The ability to drag functions and properties into the text editor
- The ability to search for properties and non-internal functions
- The ability to select properties and functions from prompts in the text editor
- Automatic bracket-matching
- Syntax highlighting
Data page automated unit testing
Valid from Pega Version 7.1.8
Automated unit testing for data pages now provides a guided way to create and modify automated unit test cases for data pages. Test cases are created by running the data page and converting to a test. Unit tests compare the expected value of a property with the property’s actual value on the data page.
Landing page for data page automated unit test
Valid from Pega Version 7.1.8
A new landing page lists all test cases that are associated with the data pages in an application. The landing page includes the data page that corresponds to the test, the data type, and the results of the most recent test case run. A new test case can be created and added from the landing page. Existing test cases can also be run either individually or in batches from the landing page.
Work with delegated records in the new Configuration dashboard
Valid from Pega Version 7.1.8
Business users can manage and modify delegated items from the new Configuration dashboard on the Case Manager portal. The dashboard allows business users to:
- Create and edit instances (records) of any application data type (including Products and Customers)
- Edit the content of any paragraph rule
- Revise application logic that is defined in basic decision tables