Version 5.2 incorporates diverse functionalities to improve the user experience in Qflow, such as providing a new site (Qflow Access) that is the access point for Qflow users, session sharing between tools, providing default process templates, answer multiple tasks in a simple way, among others. Furthermore, the system now has the ability to store attachments in a separate database.
Additionally, the product continues its constant evolution, including features requested by our clients and business partners, which makes their job easier in order to be able to do more in less time.
When the described feature has a high technical content, it will be indicated with the () icon. Aside from this, if it was included as a fix for a previous version, it will be indicated in the following way: [x.y]. If you are a functional analyst, you can skip reading those news.
If you already have a workspace in Qflow cloud, you are already enjoying these features! Otherwise, analyze the plans at https://qflowbpm.com/en/pricing/. If you already have an onpremise installation, to be able to enjoy the features of the new version, contact your account manager, who will be able to assist you in installing or updating the system. If you do not have an account manager, you can contact us by completing the form at the following URL: https://qflowbpm.com/en/contact/.
In addition, from each tool it is possible to access the others that the user has access permission.
Fig. 24 Access to the different tools from Qflow Task
To continue product access unification, tools login pages have been updated, maintaining a harmonious style between each other, only changing the main color.
In the header of the different tools, the user’s profile photo is shown. The photos are linked to the user’s registered email and pulled from Gravatar.
In case the email is not registered or this option has been disabled in Qflow Admin, the user’s initials will be shown instead.
Fig. 27 Qflow Task header showing the user initials
By default, the option to use gravatar will be enabled. If this is not desired, the system parameter Use gravatar for profile picture needs to be updated in Qflow Admin.
The use of service workers is implemented in the Qflow tools (Task, Design, Team and Admin) to locally store static files that will be reused while browsing. This allows a more fluid users’ experience.
From the My Tasks view, it is possible to select multiple tasks that allow Quick Reply and respond to all of them with a common response. In addition, it is allowed to add a comment for all those who admit it or require it.
To be able to access this functionality, Quick Response system column must be configured in the corresponding view. Similarly, if this functionality is not wanted, that column should be removed.
Since it is possible to select multiple tasks, their progress will be visible in the lower right corner, where it is possible to view the tasks in process, in error and finished.
In addition, a complete view can be seen to check all the information more comfortably.
The content of system attachments can now be stored in an external database. It is possible to choose to store the flow attachments in: Qflow Database, External Database or Azure blob storage.
It is possible to create Domains, Integrations and Application Parameters with Sharepoint 365. Therefore, it is possible to have a datum that selects an item from a Sharepoint 365 list and fill in other data from the selected one. It is also possible to insert new elements in the list through integrations.
The role configuration is shown, even when the panel is not expanded, allowing to configure roles in an agile way.
The group of configuration services is closed by default, since they are currently inherited from the default configuration, it is no longer necessary to configure it for each user.
Consider time zone in AddSubstitution in script task
If the AddSubstitution method is used in a Script Task, it takes into account if the DateTime sent has Kind UTC, it will use the date stipulated in UTC, otherwise it will assume that the value is in the user’s calendar time zone.
Production version is not correctly being used in call activity
After changing the production version of the selected template, it was starting the version that was in production at the time the call activity was configured.
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