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:: When defining a data policy, it is now possible to add Java code directly into the policy. That code can then carry out operations using the [[Java API]]. This feature is intended for users who aren't comfortable creating classes and defining methods, but it is also useful for developers who need to make a quick patch. The resulting code can't be modified with the Eclipse Plugin, and it can't be unit-tested, but it is quicker and easier to created. | :: When defining a data policy, it is now possible to add Java code directly into the policy. That code can then carry out operations using the [[Java API]]. This feature is intended for users who aren't comfortable creating classes and defining methods, but it is also useful for developers who need to make a quick patch. The resulting code can't be modified with the Eclipse Plugin, and it can't be unit-tested, but it is quicker and easier to created. | ||
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Revision as of 00:23, 7 June 2011
See also:
- Release Notes for all versions
- Doc Notes for documentation changes.
1 For Users and Designers
1.1 Major Enhancements
- New Mobile Interface - Javelin
- Access and interact with the Platform from your iPhone, iPad, or Android device:
- Add, edit, and delete records
- Add tasks and manage them
- Use Relay to monitor your team’s status and make comments
- Learn more:
- __TBD: link to wiki page__
- Javelin video
- Relay Enhancements
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- Notifications - A notification icon now appears in the interface to let you know when there are updates to your Relay feed or responses to your posts.
- 360-degree View - When you're tracking a record, you can get updates on related records like notes and tasks.
- Learn more:
- __TBD: link to wiki page__
- Relay video
- User Community Forum - LongJump Answers
- Ask questions and get answers from members of the LongJump community.
- Learn more: __TBD: link to wiki page__
- Web Form Attachments
- Include files and images with the data submitted to the platform by web forms running on your own servers.
- Learn more: __TBD: link to wiki page__
1.2 Significant Changes
- Designer Menu Enhancements
- In the Designer menu, the Data & Presentation category has been split into two categories: Data and Presentation. Additional items have been added to those categories, and to other categories in the Designer menu.
2 For Developers
2.1 Major Enhancements
- Data Policies can now specify Date Criteria and/or Advanced Field Criteria
- Sometimes, it's easier to specify a few fields and values to compare them to. The Data Criteria and Advanced Field Criteria options make that possible. (The Formula Builder is still available as well, for when more complex expressions are needed.)
- Learn more: __TBD: link to wiki page__
- Data Policies can execute Java code directly
- When defining a data policy, it is now possible to add Java code directly into the policy. That code can then carry out operations using the Java API. This feature is intended for users who aren't comfortable creating classes and defining methods, but it is also useful for developers who need to make a quick patch. The resulting code can't be modified with the Eclipse Plugin, and it can't be unit-tested, but it is quicker and easier to created.
- Learn more: __TBD: link to wiki page__
- Lookups can now be sorted
- It is now possible to specify the order in which lookup-records are presented to the user for choosing, both for single-value lookups and multi-value lookups.
- Learn more: __TBD: link to wiki page__
2.2 Deprecated Functionality
2.2.1 Standalone Functions Deprecated
- Standalone Functions have been deprecated. Existing functions continue to work in this release, but it is no longer possible to create new ones. In a future release, support will be discontinued entirely. For equivalent functionality, define methods in Java Classes.
- Learn more: