Combined Decision Builder release notes for upgrades from Vancouver to Yokohama

  • Release version: Yokohama
  • Updated January 30, 2026
  • 5 minutes to read
  • Consolidated page of all release notes for Decision Builder from Vancouver to Yokohama.

    How to use this page

    To help you prepare for your upgrade, we have combined the cross-family Decision Builder release notes onto one page. Read this summary of the new features, changes, and updated information for your product from Vancouver to Yokohama.

    Tip:
    If there were no updates for a release notes section in a certain family release, we included a short note for your reference. For example, if a product did not have any updates in Tokyo, the row says "No updates for this release."

    Important information for upgrading Decision Builder to Yokohama

    Before you upgrade to Yokohama, review these pre- and post-upgrade tasks and complete the tasks as needed.

    Release Release notes

    Vancouver

    No updates for this release.

    Washington DC

    No updates for this release.

    Xanadu

    No updates for this release.

    Yokohama

    No updates for this release.

    New features

    Between your current release family and Yokohama, new features were introduced for Decision Builder.

    Release Release notes

    Vancouver

    Test a decision table in Decision Builder
    Confirm the functionality of decision tables by testing them in Decision Builder before using or publishing them.
    Edit decision tables using draft authoring
    Edit decision tables even after they have been published instead of having to create a new decision table with the changes.
    Filter reference inputs and results in a decision table
    Maximize the relevance of results you see in condition and result cells by adding filters to reference type inputs and results.
    Duration field type is supported for results
    Manage business logic with decision tables across a wider set of contexts with support for the Duration field type in result columns.

    Washington DC

    Decision Builder integrated into Workflow Studio
    Access and build decision tables in one streamlined environment alongside other powerful tools that help you build workflows for your applications.
    Decision table code snippets
    Insert a decision table into any script you write on the ServiceNow AI Platform by copying a code snippet of the table from Decision Builder.
    Duplicate a decision table
    Save time creating decision tables by duplicating full decision tables under 300 rows or just the decision table structure (inputs and columns) for larger decision tables.
    Duplicate rows in a decision table
    Save time and effort creating decision rules by strategically duplicating rows in your decision tables.
    View related objects in a decision table
    Easily view and access the related flows, subflows, or processes that your decision table is used in from an open decision table.

    Xanadu

    No updates for this release.

    Yokohama

    No updates for this release.

    Changes

    Between your current release family and Yokohama, some changes were made to existing Decision Builder features.

    Release Release notes

    Vancouver

    Decision tables with advanced rows are now supported by Excel imports and exports
    Previously, decision tables containing even one advanced row could not be edited in Excel. Tables with advanced rows can now be edited in Excel but advanced rows are read-only.

    Washington DC

    No updates for this release.

    Xanadu

    No updates for this release.

    Yokohama

    No updates for this release.

    Removed

    Between your current release family and Yokohama, some Decision Builder features or functionality were removed.

    Release Release notes

    Vancouver

    No updates for this release.

    Washington DC

    No updates for this release.

    Xanadu

    No updates for this release.

    Yokohama

    No updates for this release.

    Deprecations

    Between your current release family and Yokohama, some Decision Builder features or functionality were deprecated.

    Release Release notes

    Vancouver

    No updates for this release.

    Washington DC

    No updates for this release.

    Xanadu

    No updates for this release.

    Yokohama

    No updates for this release.

    Activation information

    Review information on how to activate Decision Builder.

    Release Release notes

    Vancouver

    Decision Builder is available with activation of the Decision Builder plugin (sn_decision_design). For details, see Update to the latest version of Decision Builder.

    Washington DC

    Decision Builder is available with activation of the Decision Builder plugin (sn_decision_design). For details, see Update to the latest version of Decision Builder.

    Xanadu

    No updates for this release.

    Yokohama

    No updates for this release.

    Additional requirements

    If any additional requirements were introduced or changed for Decision Builder we have noted them here.

    Release Release notes

    Vancouver

    No updates for this release.

    Washington DC

    No updates for this release.

    Xanadu

    No updates for this release.

    Yokohama

    No updates for this release.

    Browser requirements

    If any specific browser requirements were introduced or changed for Decision Builder we have noted them here.

    Release Release notes

    Vancouver

    No updates for this release.

    Washington DC

    No updates for this release.

    Xanadu

    No updates for this release.

    Yokohama

    No updates for this release.

    Accessibility information

    Review details on accessibility information for Decision Builder, such as specific requirements or compliance levels.

    Release Release notes

    Vancouver

    No updates for this release.

    Washington DC

    No updates for this release.

    Xanadu

    No updates for this release.

    Yokohama

    No updates for this release.

    Localization information

    If there are specific localization considerations for Decision Builder we have noted them here.

    Release Release notes

    Vancouver

    The Localization Framework is integrated in Decision Builder. However, because the Edit in Excel feature doesn’t support localization, you cannot use this feature in any instance that doesn't use English.

    Washington DC

    The Localization Framework is integrated in Decision Builder. However, because the Edit in Excel feature doesn’t support localization, you cannot use this feature in any instance that doesn't use English.

    Xanadu

    No updates for this release.

    Yokohama

    No updates for this release.

    Highlight information

    If there are specific highlight considerations for Decision Builder we have noted them here.

    Release Release notes

    Vancouver

    • Test a decision table's function in Decision Builder to make sure it returns the results you expect.
    • Edit decision tables even after they've been published by enabling draft authoring on decision tables.
    • Simplify reference conditions and results by applying reference filters to inputs and result columns.
    • Manage business logic with decision tables across a wider set of contexts with support for the Duration field type in result columns.
    • Use Excel to manage complicated or large decision tables even when decision tables contain decisions with complex logic.

    See Decision Builder for more information.

    Washington DC

    • Decision Builder is now integrated into Workflow Studio. Access Decision Builder alongside other powerful tools such as and Playbooks to seamlessly integrate decision tables with workflows.
    • Duplicate full decision tables under 300 rows or just the decision table structure (inputs and columns) for larger decision tables.
    • Execute the decision table from any script and make it easier to replace hard-coded logic with decisions by inserting decision table code snippets copied from Decision Builder.
    • Save time and effort writing decision rules by strategically duplicating rows of your decision table.
    • View and access related objects that your decision tables are used in.

    See Decision Builder for more information.

    Xanadu

    No updates for this release.

    Yokohama

    No updates for this release.