We are excited to announce the latest and most comprehensive update to RPA Hub with the Vancouver release. In this blog, we will explore the multitude of innovative features that have been introduced, each aimed at enhancing the automation experience for RPA developers, release managers, and administrators. From seamless scheduling to code quality checks, these updates are designed to optimize your automation processes, streamline workflow management, and boost overall efficiency. Let's delve into the details of these exciting new features.
- Robot Pool: Optimal Workload Distribution
Efficient workload distribution is essential for maximizing the potential of your robotic workforce. Robot pools in the Vancouver release enable you to allocate work based on SLA or time reduction, ensuring optimal resource utilization. You can also associate queues and configure fields to define allocation types, all while gaining better visibility into robot assignments through the robot calendar.
- Robot Calendar Edit Mode: A Step Forward in Automation Scheduling
The Robot Calendar Edit Mode is a game-changer for scheduling unattended robot tasks. It simplifies the creation of schedules, offering enhanced visibility and conflict resolution, ensuring your automation runs without interruptions.
- Scheduled Maintenance Days: Ensure Optimal Functioning
Scheduled maintenance is an essential aspect of any automation system. With the Vancouver release, tracking maintenance days on the robot calendar becomes effortless. This feature enables you to associate scheduled maintenance events with configuration items, ensuring informed decision-making and minimal disruption to automation processes.Empower RPA release managers and administrators to proactively mitigate potential impacts on automation execution
- New Ways of Creating Schedules in Robot Calendar
We've simplified the process of creating schedules in the Robot Calendar. Now, you can conveniently create New schedules by selecting “New Schedules” UI action, or right-clicking or double-clicking an empty slot on the calendar. Editing and deleting schedules has also been streamlined through the event pop-over card.
With this New Schedule and existing time zone support, managing bot processes is more intuitive than ever. You can easily filter, switch between month, week, and day views, and preview your schedules, guaranteeing smooth automation execution.
- Code Quality Check: Elevate Automation Quality
To maintain high automation quality, the Vancouver release introduces the Code Quality Check feature. RPA release managers and administrators can select code quality check rules from a pre-defined set. This ensures that code quality is upheld before packages are published, allowing RPA developers to proactively identify and address issues.
- Robot Calendar for Robot Pool Robots
Consistency is key, and this release maintains the same calendar functionality for both assigned and robot pool robots. You can create, modify, and schedule runs for robot pool robots seamlessly, ensuring a unified experience.
- Windows & Java Connector Enhancements
The introduction of SetLocatorValue, SetLocatorValueArgs, and SetMatchRuleValue components enhances dynamic attribute handling. These additions empower RPA developers to create more advanced automation processes.
- Removal of Trigger Mode
The removal of the trigger mode is a significant improvement in robot utilization. Now, robots are assigned based on need, optimizing unattended robot usage regardless of trigger mode.
- Simplified Package Version Attachment Migration
Moving package version attachments across instances has never been easier. With automatic import, this feature simplifies the process, making your automation deployment more streamlined.
- Update WorkItem FD Action
Workflow management is enhanced with more controlled work item status updates, improving the user experience.
- Robot State Selection on Start Process
Enjoy improved flexibility for unattended bot processes as you streamline the robot assignment process.
- Invoke Flow Designer Actions from RPA Automations
This feature allows you to configure actions to create incidents and more within RPA Desktop Design Studio, enhancing workflow integration.
- Password Support for Word & Excel Files
Opening password-protected Word and Excel files is now a breeze, simplifying document management within your automation processes.
- JavaScript Enhancements
Custom JavaScript code can now be executed on webpages accessed through Chrome or Edge, providing enhanced automation capabilities by JSLocator.
- PDF Connector Enhancements
A wealth of new features for PDF manipulation and conversion, making document processing more efficient.
- New Sample Templates
We've introduced a variety of new templates for different use cases, such as Oracle EBS AR Transaction, Clear Browser Cache, Copy Excel to SQL table data, Convert Excel to XML, Download File from OneDrive, Upload File from OneDrive, and Share File from OneDrive. These templates enhance your automation capabilities in various domains.
Conclusion:
The Vancouver release of RPA Hub isn't just about features; it's about transformation. With your insights and ideas, we're building the future of automation together. Embrace the power of automation, and let's shape the future!
The future of automation starts now, and it's filled with endless possibilities. It's not just about what we can do today; it's about what we can achieve together tomorrow. With the Vancouver release, we're taking a collective step toward a more efficient, intelligent, and empowered world of automation.
So, whether you're an RPA developer, a release manager, or an administrator, this is your time to excel. Share your thoughts, explore the new features, and be a part of this incredible journey. The Vancouver release is more than an update; it's an invitation to shape the automation landscape together.
Join the conversation, share your ideas, and stay tuned for more exciting updates. The future of automation is bright, and we're excited to embark on this journey with you.
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