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2 2  {{container layoutStyle="columns"}}(((
3 3  [[image:Main.Images.Release Blog.WebHome@release-blog-intro.png]]
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5 -**Hi there, eMagiz developers!** We have been hard at work bolstering our offering concerning the upcoming rollout of our new architecture stack. Next to that big development, we have finished our work on the Flow Designer which is the major part of this release. Please take a moment to read the below carefully and work with the new flow designer as soon as possible to familiarize yourself with this one.
5 +**Hi there, eMagiz developers!** In the last couple of weeks, we worked hard on building several essential things that will be released later this Q. On top of that, we finished additional features for our 3rd generation runtime that give you chirurgical precision when doing maintenance on a model. Among the other features, we have a new event streaming graph and general updates to our platform.
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7 -==**Flow Designer V3**==
7 +== **Start/Stop Flows** ~*~* ==
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9 -The new Flow Designer used in Create is released! This is a significant improvement in our iPaaS Portal that implements feedback of our users and helps to improve the overall experience. After several iterations of internal validations and testing sessions with end-users, we are releasing this feature to all users. Below are some key notes that are important to know and to consider.
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11 -=== **Improvements** ===
12 -The new Flow Designer implements an approach whereby components can be dragged into the canvas without any configuration setting changed. The right hand panel contains a new section called Alerts that helps users to remove all alerts from the flow created. Such as missing configurations, channels or mismatches. All of these alerts need to be resolved so that a valid flow can be pushed to Deploy.
9 +{{warning}}Note that depending on the alert, this functionality will only work when your JMS server is running on the 3rd generation runtime{{/warning}}
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14 -[[image:Main.Images.Release Blog.WebHome@184 - FlowDesigner releaseblog 1.png]]
11 +To enhance your options when running into problems or when maintaining your solution in a Production environment, we have added a new feature to our Deploy phase called "Start/Stop Flows." You can access this functionality via the "Deploy Architecture" overview in Deploy. On the runtime level, you can open the context menu and select the "Start/Stop Flows" option.
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16 -Furthermore, there is now a right hand panel to brings a few configuration more forward for users. In that panel you will find the following 4 tabs as described below. Furthermore, you can collapse the right hand panel to have more space to view/edit your flow.
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18 -[[image:Main.Images.Release Blog.WebHome@184 - FlowDesigner releaseblog 2.png]]
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20 -* **Alerts**
21 -In this section, all alerts are displayed organized by component. Alert text should be clear to understand the issue and the component can be opened from that same location.
13 +[[image:Main.Images.Release Blog.WebHome@192-release-blog--start-stop-flows-context-menu.png]]
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23 -* **Resources**
24 -In this section, all resources are displayed used by the flow. Resources can be added and deleted from this section, as well as download and viewed. Generated resources such as transformations and definition are also vieweable from here. Use the option Show generated resources to explore these.
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26 -* **Support objects**
27 -The support objects are no longer stored on the canvas, but displayed as a list in this tab. The interaction to add new support objects is also moved to this tab. Support objects can be edited from this tab as well. Please note that the interaction with the main canvas remains - selecting a support object will highlight the components in the canvas to illustrate where that support object is used.
15 +After selecting the option, eMagiz will open a pop-up where you can stop and start the starting point of each flow deployed on that runtime. This effect is that the flow will process no new messages, but the flow will still process all remaining messages after stopping the flow. To prevent a flow, you select a flow and press the Stop button. To start it again, press Start.
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29 -* **Properties**
30 -The properties tab is also visible now and has been improved so that the values in Deploy can also be viewed. All values of all environments can be viewed - container level properties replicated are condensed into a single entry.
31 -
32 -=== **User interaction changes** ===
33 -There are some small changes to consider compared to the old flow designer. Please take a moment to read these:
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35 -* Multiple select. This option is still available, but you have to click the shift button while drawing the rectangle that holds the objects to select
36 -* Live preview. When moving components around, a live preview of the flow is displayed so that alignment becomes easier
17 +[[image:Main.Images.Release Blog.WebHome@192-release-blog--start-stop-flows-pop-up-menu.png]]
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19 +{{info}}Only in "Start Editing" mode can you start and stop specific flows{{/info}}
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21 +== **Manage overview Event Streaming** ~*~* ==
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23 +To enhance the observability of your event streaming solution while running in the 3rd generation runtime architecture, we have added a new feature to our Manage phase called "Event streaming statistics." You can access this functionality via the "Monitoring" menu in Manage. Then, you can see metadata information on all your topics by clicking on the "Event streaming statistics" overview. Among others, you can see whether data is consumed, on which topic much data is produced, and whether consumers are lagging in consuming data.
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25 +[[image:Main.Images.Release Blog.WebHome@192-release-blog--event-streaming-overview-manage.png]]
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39 39  == **Feedback items ** ==
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41 -We have also solved other feedback items besides the key updates around functionality.
29 +We have also solved other feedback items besides the flow designer's critical updates.
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43 -//__Set runtime field as first selected field on property level__//
44 -With this change, the runtime is the first field selected when copying a property. This way it is easier to select another runtime and propagate that property to that runtime as well.
31 +//__Topic configuration calculation__//
32 +With this release, we have simplified the configuration of settings on the topic level to enforce certain best practices within the portal and simultaneously make it easier to configure topics.
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46 -[[image:Main.Images.Release Blog.WebHome@184 - FlowDesigner releaseblog 3.png]]
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34 +//__Make preparation step in deployment plan visible__//
35 +For deployment on the 3rd generation runtime to work, the portal needs some preparation work. We have now made this step explicit and part of the deployment plan.
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37 +{{warning}}Make sure to update your deployment plan accordingly to ensure that the preparation step is not forgotten{{/warning}}
38 +
39 +//__3rd generation runtime debugger feedback__//
40 +We have improved the user experience of the 3rd generation runtime debugger with this release by solving various feedback items we noticed in the first adoptions of the functionality.
41 +
42 +//__No "Shift key" needed anymore to select multiple items in the flow designer__//
43 +As of now, you do not have to hold your "Shift key" when you want to select multiple items in the flow designer. This will make it easier to select parts of flows.
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45 +//__User Management synchronization now happens in one step__//
46 +With this release, we have updated the synchronization process between Design and Deploy concerning User Management. When you press the "Transfer from design" button, both Users and Roles will be synchronized.
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49 49  == **Fancy Forum Answers** ==
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51 -As always, a gentle reminder to all to ask questions via the Q&A forum. The Q&A forum is available in the eMagiz iPaaS portal, so we can all benefit from the knowledge within the community. For some inspiration, take a look at these forum answers:
50 +As always, this is a gentle reminder to ask questions via the Q&A forum. The Q&A forum is available in the eMagiz iPaaS portal, so we can all benefit from the knowledge within the community. For some inspiration, take a look at these forum answers:
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53 -* [[Excel Attachment in Mail to File>>https://my.emagiz.com/p/question/172825635703120756||target="blank"]]
54 -* [[Importing datapipeline store component Mendix to AWS Redshift failed>>https://my.emagiz.com/p/question/172825635703120551||target="blank"]]
52 +* [[Change property with new release in generation 3 runtimes>>https://my.emagiz.com/p/question/172825635703274441||target="blank"]]
53 +* [[Mapped request header "Accept">>https://my.emagiz.com/p/question/172825635703300348||target="blank"]]
54 +* [[OAUTH2.0 Advanced Options 'Resource'>>https://my.emagiz.com/p/question/172825635703300155||target="blank"]]
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56 56  == **Key takeaways** ==
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58 -Thanks to all that help build, those who tested and gave feedback to improve the product. To end this post, here are some key takeaways for you:
58 +Thanks to all that helped build and those who tested and gave feedback to improve the product. To end this post, here are some key takeaways for you:
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60 60  * If you have questions surrounding our Program Increment Planning, please get in touch with [[productmanagement@emagiz.com>>mailto:academy@emagiz.com]]
61 61  * If you have feedback or ideas for us, talk to the Platypus
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66 66  * Start thinking about major, minor, and patch
67 67  * Upgrade to the latest build number
68 68  * Keep making great integrations
69 -* Check out the new documentation portal.
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71 71  Let's stay in touch and till next time!
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73 73  {{info}}
74 -~* Indicates a Beta feature. If you would like to get access to this beta feature please contact [[productmanagement@emagiz.com>>mailto:academy@emagiz.com]]
73 +~* Indicates a Beta feature. If you would like to get access to this beta feature, please contact [[productmanagement@emagiz.com>>mailto:academy@emagiz.com]]
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76 76  ~*~* Indicates a GEN3-only feature.
77 77  {{/info}})))((({{toc/}}))){{/container}}