✨ Softyflow V8 (2025) 🚀

Overview#Direct link to Overview

After consolidating a robust low-code platform, V7 marks a strategic turning point: it paves the way for Softyflow V8, our "2025-ready" edition.

🎯 Objective: Move from simple process automation to intelligent orchestration at scale, integrated with your business and data ecosystems. The features below illustrate this change of direction and constitute the foundations of a V8 engine that is even more predictive, collaborative, and scalable.

Key Features#Direct link to Key Features

🎉 Simplified Access to Actions and Custom Lists from Build Interface#Direct link to 🎉 Simplified Access to Actions and Custom Lists from Build Interface

🧩 The screen designer now benefits from a unified side panel grouping actions, connectors, conditions, and custom lists. With instant filtering and drag-and-drop functions, you can build complex interfaces without leaving the mockup view, reducing back-and-forth trips to dialog boxes and cutting configuration time from several minutes to just a few seconds ⏱️.

Benefits:

• Unified workspace for all interface components
• Instant filtering for quick component discovery
• Drag-and-drop functionality for rapid development
• Significant reduction in configuration time

🔁 "Terminate Process" Button in Support Module#Direct link to 🔁 "Terminate Process" Button in Support Module

An authorized operator can interrupt a workflow at any time, automatically record the complete history, and generate the compliance report 🧾.

Ideal for managing incidents 🚨, queues 📤, and properly archiving files without leaving orphaned tasks.

Key Features:

• Immediate workflow interruption capability
• Automatic complete history recording
• Compliance report generation
• Clean archiving without orphaned tasks
• Incident and queue management support

🔎 Extended Cross-Application Search#Direct link to 🔎 Extended Cross-Application Search

🔍 Global search now applies to your entire instance: variables, EDS, collections, business rules. Results are displayed with their context and configuration link, accelerating impact audits and reuse of common components ♻️, while limiting regressions during updates 🔄.

Search Coverage:

• Variables across all applications
• External Data Sources (EDS)
• Collections and data structures
• Business rules and logic
• Configuration contexts and links

Benefits:

• Faster impact analysis
• Improved component reusability
• Reduced regression risks during updates
• Enhanced development efficiency

🟢 Excel Data Export#Direct link to 🟢 Excel Data Export

Each table can be exported natively to XLSX format, preserving types, formats, and column dimensions. Files are immediately usable in Excel: pivot tables, charts, and macros work without prior preparation, facilitating analysis and sharing in a familiar tool.

Export Features:

• Native XLSX format support
• Preservation of data types and formatting
• Maintained column dimensions
• Ready-to-use Excel files
• Full compatibility with pivot tables, charts, and macros

🛡️ Advanced IDE Access Control#Direct link to 🛡️ Advanced IDE Access Control

We're moving from global authorization to fine-grained management: each role can now target exactly the IDE areas they control 🎯.

Examples:

• Want an administrator to manage users without touching projects? Give them only the "User Management" right 👥
• An architect needs to control External Databases but not system settings? Assign them the appropriate scope 🗂️

Access Control Features:

• Granular permission management
• Role-based IDE area access
• Precise scope assignment
• Enhanced security and governance
• Flexible authorization models

Technical Improvements#Direct link to Technical Improvements

Performance Enhancements#Direct link to Performance Enhancements

• Optimized workflow execution engine
• Improved memory management
• Faster search indexing
• Enhanced UI responsiveness

Security Updates#Direct link to Security Updates

• Enhanced role-based access control
• Improved audit logging
• Strengthened data encryption
• Advanced compliance reporting

Integration Capabilities#Direct link to Integration Capabilities

• Extended connector library
• Improved API management
• Enhanced data synchronization
• Better third-party integrations

Detailed Release Notes#Direct link to Detailed Release Notes

🎨 UI/UX Improvements#Direct link to 🎨 UI/UX Improvements

Builder Interface Enhancements#Direct link to Builder Interface Enhancements

• SOF-463: Complete redesign of Builder All screen with improved navigation and accessibility
• SOF-462: New Builder Add Menu with enhanced user experience
• SOF-457, SOF-449: Modernized Builder home design with better organization and responsive layout
• SOF-456, SOF-448: Advanced Custom List management directly from UI builder
• SOF-406: Enhanced drag and drop functionality across builder pages
• SOF-480: Improved spacing between widgets and configuration panels for actions, custom lists, and tables
• SOF-482: Persistent widget state management in interface API

Form and Interface Components#Direct link to Form and Interface Components

• SOF-495: Enhanced visibility for long labels in forms
• SOF-492: Improved text ID handling
• SOF-479, SOF-477, SOF-476: Complete icon refresh and standardization across widgets and actions
• SOF-478: Improved button sizing for better usability
• SOF-475: Enhanced text readability across all screens
• SOF-474: Optimized spacing between titles and menu buttons
• SOF-473: Fixed missing menu icons

User Interface Modernization#Direct link to User Interface Modernization

• SOF-458, SOF-450: New dropdown interface for viewing all applications in user pages
• SOF-461: Redesigned filters interface in Run Page
• SOF-460: New backoffice popup design
• SOF-459: Modern workflow creation popup interface
• SOF-485: Fixed button overflow issues on sidebar
• SOF-484: Resolved project creation popup issues
• SOF-483: Improved error display design with better UX patterns

Table and Data Display#Direct link to Table and Data Display

• SOF-464: Enhanced table structure with consistent sizing (12px, 8px, 24px spacing)
• SOF-481: Improved table column design
• SOF-405: Standardized table design across the entire platform
• SOF-486: Fixed display mode issues

🐛 Bug Fixes and Stability#Direct link to 🐛 Bug Fixes and Stability

Process and Workflow Issues#Direct link to Process and Workflow Issues

• SOF-489: Fixed Process Input/Output display issues
• SOF-490: Resolved version comparison functionality
• SOF-494: Implemented metadata chain creation alerts
• SOF-491: Fixed deploy button visibility in shared tickets
• SOF-493: Resolved Custom List deployment issues

Search and Filtering#Direct link to Search and Filtering

• SOF-472: Fixed remote search functionality in Scheduling Tasks
• SOF-470: Resolved sorting and counting issues in tables with aggregation
• SOF-468: Fixed sorting functionality in instance/task reports
• SOF-467: Corrected filter behavior on run page for error/paused instances

Performance and Optimization#Direct link to Performance and Optimization

• SOF-452: Optimized count operations in reports for better performance
• SOF-327: Enhanced mail template functionality with automatic host setting

🔧 New Features and Enhancements#Direct link to 🔧 New Features and Enhancements

Collections and Resource Management#Direct link to Collections and Resource Management

• SOF-454: New cross-platform UI for Collections management
• SOF-453: Enhanced search functionality for Collection components across all resources
• SOF-455: Added View button to instance pages for better navigation
• SOF-347: Cross-project resource attachment capabilities

Navigation and Menu System#Direct link to Navigation and Menu System

• SOF-320: New drag and drop navigation menu system

Security and Authentication#Direct link to Security and Authentication

• SOF-451: Implemented CAPTCHA functionality for enhanced security
• SOF-394: Enhanced password reset interface

Email and Communication#Direct link to Email and Communication

• SOF-382: Email template versioning for different environments (test, UAT, prod)

Process Management#Direct link to Process Management

• SOF-369: Enhanced process filtering in RUN interface with multi-select capabilities

♿ Accessibility Improvements#Direct link to ♿ Accessibility Improvements

IDE Accessibility#Direct link to IDE Accessibility

• SOF-419: Enhanced Settings-Overview accessibility with improved tooltips
• SOF-413: Comprehensive Builder accessibility improvements
• SOF-409: Settings page accessibility enhancements
• SOF-408: Compare Versions and history accessibility improvements
• SOF-404: Monitoring section accessibility upgrades
• SOF-403: Settings accessibility improvements
• SOF-402: User and Roles management accessibility enhancements

User Interface Accessibility#Direct link to User Interface Accessibility

• SOF-400: Resources, Projects, and Files accessibility improvements
• SOF-399: Responsive user configuration interface
• SOF-398: Enhanced user configuration accessibility
• SOF-397: Improved accessibility for Tasks/Table interface
• SOF-396: Responsive home interface with better mobile accessibility
• SOF-395: Enhanced home and applications interface accessibility

Widget and Component Accessibility#Direct link to Widget and Component Accessibility

• SOF-401: New Spacer Widget for improved layout control

📊 Reporting and Analytics#Direct link to 📊 Reporting and Analytics

• Count optimization in reports for better performance
• Enhanced table sorting and aggregation capabilities
• Improved data export functionality with native Excel support

🔍 Search and Discovery#Direct link to 🔍 Search and Discovery

• Global cross-application search across variables, EDS, collections, and business rules
• Enhanced component discovery with context and configuration links
• Improved impact analysis capabilities

🏗️ Developer Experience#Direct link to 🏗️ Developer Experience

• Unified side panel for actions, connectors, conditions, and custom lists
• Drag-and-drop functionality for rapid development
• Enhanced version comparison and history management
• Improved debugging and monitoring capabilities

Migration Notes#Direct link to Migration Notes

From V7 to V8#Direct link to From V7 to V8

• Existing workflows remain fully compatible
• User permissions may need review for new granular controls
• Search indexes will be automatically rebuilt during upgrade
• Custom integrations should be tested with new connector updates

System Requirements#Direct link to System Requirements

• Minimum server specifications updated for optimal performance
• Database compatibility verified for all supported versions
• Network requirements updated for enhanced security features

Getting Started#Direct link to Getting Started

For Administrators#Direct link to For Administrators

1. Review new permission structure for IDE access control
2. Configure global search settings for optimal performance
3. Set up Excel export permissions as needed
4. Train operators on new workflow termination features

For Developers#Direct link to For Developers

1. Explore the new unified Build Interface panel
2. Leverage enhanced search capabilities for component reuse
3. Utilize new export features for data analysis
4. Adapt to granular access controls in development workflows

For End Users#Direct link to For End Users

1. Familiarize yourself with new Excel export functionality
2. Utilize enhanced search for finding business rules and data
3. Understand new workflow termination capabilities
4. Explore improved interface building tools

Softyflow V8 represents our commitment to providing a more intelligent, scalable, and user-friendly platform for enterprise automation and digital transformation.