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3 3  [[image:Main.Images.Release Blog.WebHome@release-blog-intro.png]]
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5 -**Hi there, eMagiz developers!** In the last few weeks, we have done much work for the Deploy phase. On top of that, we have worked on several store functionalities. Next to this, we have several smaller feedback items from our hackathon efforts that are now released to you.
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.
6 6  
7 -== **Deployment Plan** ==
7 +==**Flow Designer V3**==
8 8  
9 -//__Improved deployment plan to make the process better and more predictable__//
10 -The algorithm for genarating a default deployment plan is improved to keep jms downtime and alerting to a minimum. Next to this, the start/stop/restart machine deployment steps are now also executed correctly for aws and on-premises machines.
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.
10 +
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.
11 11  
12 -//__Editing release properties__//
13 -With this release, it will be possible to change the description of a property by editing the property.
14 +[[image:Main.Images.Release Blog.WebHome@184 - FlowDesigner releaseblog 1.png]]
14 14  
15 -//__JMS memory setting check__//
16 -A change in memory settings triggers redeployment of the container now.
17 -
18 -//__Properties tab__//
19 -We have removed the deprecated tab Properties in the Deploy phase.
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.
20 20  
21 -//__Cleanup old images__//
22 -
23 -== **Store Improvements** ==
18 +[[image:Main.Images.Release Blog.WebHome@184 - FlowDesigner releaseblog 2.png]]
24 24  
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.
25 25  
26 -== **Feedback Items** ==
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.
25 +
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.
27 27  
28 -//__Alerting manual pause__//
29 -A few releases ago we changed the behavior of alerting in the deployment plan. Now each time when a deployment plan is executed the alerting will be automatically re-enabled when the deployer closes the deployment plan or closes the web browser. The majority of the users are happy with the new behavior, but there are some use cases that you do not want start the alerting immediately. With this release, if alerting has been paused manually, this will not be activated automatically after a release deployment.
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:
34 +
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
30 30  
31 -//__Ordering of graphs in Manage__//
32 -The graphs in Manage are now ordered according to importance. This means that runtime statistics are sorted by "Process CPU usage" (highest first), queue statistics are sorted by "Messages in queue" (highest first), and HTTP statistics are sorted by "Unsuccessful requests" (highest first).
38 +
39 +== **Feedback items ** ==
33 33  
34 -//__UTC times in Grafana panels__//
35 -All Grafana panels now show UTC times, which are normally used in eMagiz, instead of local (browser) time zones. This way, it is easier to match graphs with logging events or alerts.
41 +We have also solved other feedback items besides the key updates around functionality.
36 36  
37 -//__Update flow designer version__//
38 -The framework used in the flow designer has been updated to the latest version.
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.
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46 +[[image:Main.Images.Release Blog.WebHome@184 - FlowDesigner releaseblog 3.png]]
41 41  
42 -== **Bug Fixes** ==
43 43  
44 -//__Gain the ability again to configure certificates in Deploy Architecture again__//
45 -In restricting the configuration options on the certificate level in one of our latter releases, it became impossible for normal users to add and edit certificates within Deploy Architecture. To resolve this problem we have now released a fix to resolve this issue, giving people the ability again to add and edit certificates under Deploy Architecture.
46 -
47 -//__Ensure that differing container configurations deploy the correct configuration__//
48 -When you run in a multi-runtime configuration and change the actual flows that need to run on container A vs. container B, it happened before that all flows were still being deployed on all runtimes. With this release, we will feed this information correctly to our infrastructure to ensure the correct and configured flows are deployed on the proper containers.
49 -
50 -//__Remove queurying options in Manage__//
51 -To avoid errors and loading problems when analyzing your statistics in Manage, we have removed the option to select a default time range spanning more than seven days. This is to guarantee the stability of the solution and to avoid users getting unnecessary errors.
52 -
53 53  == **Fancy Forum Answers** ==
54 54  
55 -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:
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:
56 56  
57 -* [[Getting files from subfolders (FTP)>>https://my.emagiz.com/p/question/172825635703568575||target="blank"]]
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"]]
58 58  
59 59  == **Key takeaways** ==
60 60  
61 -Thanks to all who helped build and 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 help build, those who tested and gave feedback to improve the product. To end this post, here are some key takeaways for you:
62 62  
63 63  * If you have questions surrounding our Program Increment Planning, please get in touch with [[productmanagement@emagiz.com>>mailto:academy@emagiz.com]]
64 64  * If you have feedback or ideas for us, talk to the Platypus
65 -* Please inform us of new additions to the store ([[productmanagement@emagiz.com>>mailto:academy@emagiz.com]]) so we can all benefit from these.
62 +* Please inform us of new additions to the store ([[productmanagement@emagiz.com>>mailto:academy@emagiz.com]]) so we can all benefit from these.
66 66  * Clear your browser cache (Ctrl + Shift + Del)
67 67  * Check out the release notes [here]
68 68  * Start thinking about how the license tracker can aid your development
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69 69  * Start thinking about major, minor, and patch
70 70  * Upgrade to the latest build number
71 71  * Keep making great integrations
69 +* Check out the new documentation portal.
72 72  
73 73  Let's stay in touch and till next time!
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76 -~* Indicates a Beta feature. If you would like to get access to this beta feature, please contact [[productmanagement@emagiz.com>>mailto:academy@emagiz.com]]
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]]
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78 -~*~* Indicates a next-generation-architecture only feature.
76 +~*~* Indicates a GEN3-only feature.
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