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PatrickW

File link and Universal: open files directlyPlanned

Hi all,In several applications within our environment, we use File link-domains in the Windows GUI to open files stored on a shared network drive. For example DWG drawings, but also PDFs: Drawings that open in AutoCAD / DWG True ViewIn the Universal GUI this does not work in the same way, because the GUI always downloads the file instead of opening it directly in the default application for the specific file type.As we move from the Windows GUI to the Universal GUI, I am curious to learn what other customers have done to address this.

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Arie V
Forum|Forum|51 minutes ago
Harm Horstman
Superhero
Harm HorstmanSuperhero

Show parent nodes on search in Tree structuresNew

When nodes are filtered using the combi filter, the parent nodes of the matching results should always remain visible. Otherwise, the context of the filtered nodes is lost, making it hard to understand where the results belong within the tree structure.Example and desired behaviour:As an enhancement, we would like to see a model setting that allows developers to control this behavior. For example, an option such as "Show parent nodes when filtering" could be added to the Tree View configuration. When enabled, all parent nodes of matching results would automatically be displayed, preserving the hierarchical context while searching.

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Harm Horstman
Superhero
Forum|Forum|5 hours ago
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Thinkwiser
ThijsThinkwiser

Opening a second instance of a screen from Open documentsNew

Usability suggestion for the Universal version of SF: if you, for example, [Ctrl]+click on Subjects under User interface, a new instance of the Subjects screen opens. However, doing the same on Subjects under Open documents does nothing.Because of this, I have to look up the Subjects option again under User interface, even though I usually want to open a second instance of a screen at exactly the moment the first one is already open — and therefore already shows up under Open documents.Please make [Ctrl]+click work under Open documents as well.

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T
Thinkwiser
Forum|Forum|1 day ago
Harm Horstman
Superhero
Harm HorstmanSuperhero

Option 'Default Expanded' missing in task parametersNew

We were surprised to discover that the "Default Expanded" setting is available for form fields but not for task parameters.Could this option be added to task parameters as well?  

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Harm Horstman
Superhero
Forum|Forum|1 day ago
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Warrior
avanderveldenWarrior

Option to set own prefilters default onNew

Via the Windows GUI it was possible to create onw prefilters, which were on “by default” (if on at last use, then these were on next time view was opened).Would be fine to have this option available again 

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Warrior
Forum|Forum|1 day ago
Ionut
Warrior
IonutWarrior

Lookup control option for grid filterOpen

Hello!I created this idea as result of this post: Basically, what we suggest is that there should be an option to specify the lookup control for grid filters, we received feedback from users about this and since that can be changed for form/tasks, will be nice to have it also in here.Regarding performance mentioned in the post, one solution can be to have the sort defined and then pick top 100 for example and if you don't have what you want there to still be able to type and search it.  

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Arie V
Forum|Forum|3 days ago
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Superhero
Mark_Plaggenborg

Have domain control "Copy to clipboard (form)" support multiline visualisationNew

The function of the domain control “Copy to clipboard (form)” is fine and does support multiline data. It is only unfortunate it has no ability to make a multiline visual in the GUI.Probably it would require a different component to also have a scrollbar available for the longer texts, but it would help a user to be able to see the text and decide to copy it with the control. Copy to clipboard (form) control Multiline control

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Superhero
Forum|Forum|3 days ago
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Captain
PeterKeerisCaptain

Open document subtitles: option to use subtitle from active detailOpen

The subtitles for open documents are great (Release notes Thinkwise Platform 2026.2.12 | Thinkwise Community), however there are some exceptions where you want to use the subtitle of the active detail (one level down) instead of the document itself. Most menu items in the SF are a good example for this. For instance in the Functionality screen you don’t want to show the branch name as subtitle, but you want to show the control procedure name. I am guessing this is the reason the subtitles are currently disabled for the SF.Therefor I would like a setting on the subject (+variant) level so that you can mark that subject to use subtitles of the active detail instead of the subject itself.  

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Arie V
Forum|Forum|3 days ago
Harm Horstman
Superhero
Harm HorstmanSuperhero

HTML Tooltips in TreeviewOpen

I would like to request the addition of several core capabilities that are currently missing in the Tree View component:Drag & Drop  Add Expand All and Collapse All to (Custom-) Actionbar HTML Tooltip Lazy loading of child nodes to improve performance when working with large hierarchies

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Arie V
Forum|Forum|3 days ago
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Captain
PeterKeerisCaptain

Increase performance by reducing queries for detailsOpen

When you have a main subject with a detail page, I noticed the GUI executes the following query on each row selection in preparation for loading the detail (GUI & Indicium version 2026.1.15). SELECT t1.[REF-COL1], t1.[REF-COL2]FROM [MAIN-SUBJECT] t1WHERE t1.[PK1] = @p0 AND t1.[PK2] = @p1When you have 4 details, it executes 4 of these queries, even when the reference columns are the same. When this is executed on a table, the cost of this query is insignificant since it can always use the primary key index to retrieve exactly one record. But when the main subject is a view, this could be a different story depending on the view code. Could this behaviour be improved so it doesn’t have to access the main subject so many times? It seems that it should at least be possible to gather all reference columns for all references with one query at once. But it would be even better if it could use the data from when the main subject was loaded itself. 

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Arie V
Forum|Forum|4 days ago
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Warrior
BramGWarrior

Mandatory FiltersOpen

Thinkwise already offers Open without data, but this is an all-or-nothing approach. There is currently no way to require specific filter fields before data can be retrieved.I would like to see the ability to mark filter fields as mandatory in the Software Factory.Suggested behaviorDevelopers can mark one or more filter fields as mandatory. (Subjects>Data>Filter) Mandatory filters are indicated with an asterisk (*) in the UI in both the filter form and the corresponding column header. No data is retrieved until all mandatory filters contain a value. Once all mandatory filters are populated, data can be loaded normally.ExamplesA transaction history where a date range is required. A stock movement overview where a batch and/or pallet is required. A financial journal where users must first select an accounting period. An audit log where users must specify a date range before searching.BenefitsPrevents expensive unfiltered queries. Improves performance. Eliminates the need for custom logic to enforce filtering requirements. Gives developers more control over data retrieval conditions.Open without data determines if data is loaded when accessing the subject. Mandatory filters would determine under which conditions data may be loaded. 

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Arie V
Forum|Forum|4 days ago
Robert Jan de Nie
Thinkwise blogger
Robert Jan de NieThinkwise blogger

Show code group when doing code reviewOpen

Within the code-review screens there is no way to see what code group the template you’re reviewing belongs to. If you don’t name your procedures something like def_do_this or ctx_do_that then there is no way of knowing what code group the template belongs to. Easy fix is to show that field in the code-review screen.

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Arie V
Forum|Forum|4 days ago
Robin Liu
Sidekick
Robin LiuSidekick

Custom scrollbar size as accessibility optionOpen

Our user finds the scrollbar too thin to easily drag with the cursor, especially when doing horizontal scrolling.Of course there are options like using the scroll wheel, but many users aren’t accustomed to horizontal scrolling shortcuts.For people with disabilities it can be especially difficult to get the cursor on narrow spots.The compact/comfortable option currently does not affect scrollbar size.It seems that in browser settings it is not possible to adjust scrollbar size.We could apply custom CSS but (application wide) custom CSS is not preferred.

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Arie V
Forum|Forum|4 days ago
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Rookie
JeanPaulRookie

Some improvements on visibility of open documentsCompleted

In the universal GUI opening (a lot of) documents can make the navigation panel cluttered and even push the menu out of sight: Some suggestions to improve this: Split the navigation panel in two panels with seperate vertical scroll-bars as soon as the number of open documents exceeds a certain treshold Add levels for detail-documents beneath open documents and collaps them the same as the menu tree with (automatic) collapsing and expanding Add context (part of the breadcrumb) to the title or mouse-over of detail-documents to prevent having to open a document to see wich one is the right one Another suggestion: An option to lock an open document, so that it is available the next time I login to the application

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Arie V
Forum|Forum|4 days ago
Robin Liu
Sidekick
Robin LiuSidekick

Open documents show active tab and display columnMerged

When opening a menu item multiple times, they all get listed in "Open documents". It would be helpful to see which one you have currently open, especially when having multiple tabs with the same name.Can the active tab be highlighted? For example here, indicate which of the three tabs is the active tab,and maybe even make it possible to choose a display column to show behind the subject name.

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Arie V
Forum|Forum|4 days ago
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Apprentice
Boudewijn-202Apprentice

Tick-box on records in merge impact screenOpen

Improve quality of merge results by making it easier to track which merge impact item has been checked.  I check merge impact before effectuating a merge session. Most natural would be to do that by functional segment, but I tend to do it by type of object: I sort the merge impact by type of object, and then check all records of type kind of object and then turn that type off in the filter. After iterating over all types of object, all impact has been checked. The filter is transient though, so when there’s reason to reset the filter, I lose track. It would be handy to have a tick box available that I can tick after checking a record of impact. 

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Arie V
Forum|Forum|4 days ago
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Thinkwiser
MaartenThinkwiser

multiple menu themesOpen

I would like to have the abillity to make more themes for Universal. because i have a scanner menu and a back office menu which i for example would like to give diffrent colors/images. So i would like make a Theme Universal - deafult menu: scanner → red with white background but also a theme Universal → defeault menu: back office → blue with picture And i know the option exists within the IAM to change this per person. However i would also like to be able to switch between menu’s as a certain envoirment change.

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Arie V
Forum|Forum|4 days ago
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Sidekick
Edwin SaanSidekick

Ability to configure selected rows colorNew

As discussed in topic:Also the users of my clients are requesting for more contrast between the selection and the non selected lines.It would be great if we can have some impact on this. A css solution is also acceptable, not ideal.

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Bart Metselaar
Forum|Forum|4 days ago
Harm Horstman
Superhero
Harm HorstmanSuperhero

Direct Table Schema Modifications in Software FactoryOpen

During development, we wish it would be possible to make table schema changes directly in the active development database from within the Software Factory. For example, adding, modifying, or removing table indexes without requiring a complete creation routine.This will significantly accelerate the development process. 

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Arie V
Forum|Forum|4 days ago
Raymond Gerritsen
Thinkwiser
Raymond GerritsenThinkwiser

Better filter control for source_branch_type_of_object on merge_conflict_overviewPlanned

Having countless of program object types makes it kind of a pain for filtering when dealing with merge conflicts (especially merge sessions with numerous conflicts).  Long long list of object typesIn my instance I know a majority from the conflicts originate from Translations. Now I have to manually scroll all the way down to the ‘T’ area and still look around there. Would be nice if I could just type and search instead.

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Arie V
Forum|Forum|4 days ago
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Superhero
Mark_Plaggenborg

Have task confirmation messages use the lookup value of the parameterOpen

When I use a specific message and have it refer to a parameter with a lookup, it will show the “id” value instead of the “name” value of the lookup.Ex:translation of messageCurrent result:showing the “id” valueDesired result:using the actual “name” value of that parameterIt would be nice to have it use this “name” value, so I do not need to add another parameter to get the result I desire.

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Arie V
Forum|Forum|4 days ago
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Captain
PeterKeerisCaptain

Mitigate security risks by evaluating added permissions for existing objects in existing rolesOpen

When permissions are added to a role by a developer in a branch, there are 4 types of situations:The object is new for the branch and permission is added to a new role The object is new for the branch and permission is added to an existing role The object existed at the start of the branch and permission is added to a new role The object existed at the start of the branch and permission is added to an existing roleI consider the first 3 situations happy-flow use-cases in which no extra risk is involved because either the role is new or the object is new. The 4th situation is different because the developer has changed permissions of something that already existing without creating it. This is mostly done as an exception when ‘fixing’ permissions that were initially forgotten. The risk for this situation is bigger because maybe the object permission was not forgotten but deliberately left out for that role. Specially for column rights this could be the case. Also a developer who added a new field could use the assign permissions task on table level with the checkbox for all columns, not noticing that there were columns left out previously. Currently it is hard to filter on just the 4th situation. When merging a branch it does give an impact overview of added permissions, but the other 3 situations generate the same type of mutations an thus a lot of noise to go through.For us a quick win with a new prefilter on the merge impact screen that would filter on all types of access rights mutations that are added to existing objects in existing roles would be enough to integrate this in our process. Of course a new role review screen would be even better of course.To clarify: with ‘existing’ I mean that it existed when the branch was created.

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Arie V
Forum|Forum|4 days ago
Xavier de Bondt
Apprentice
Xavier de BondtApprentice

Parameterized form-tooltip translationOpen

The parameterized translations is a great tool for making certain fields more understandable for the end-users of the application.Especially with the return of the HELP function in the Universal GUIwe have some great tools to ‘explain the application logic’ to the user. What would be great is when the form-tooltip would be separated from the grid-tooltip, allowing the form-tooltip to be parameterized. (Not showing an ‘ugly’ curly bracket translation in the grid).Why?Hoovering over a field would allow us to explain to the user how a certain value is filled in. Giving room to a explanation with the values of the current row.This would greatly improve the understanding of certain fields for our users, especially ones that are ‘filled in by the application’.It is a step closer to the application than reading a help page or documentation about it, and provides a ‘live’ explanation without having to ‘calculate’ it yourself.For example:We have a couple of fields in a sales order line:currency_id, quantity, quantity_unit, price_per_unit, total_priceIt would be great if the form-tooltip of the total_price could be explained by hoovering over it, allowing us to fill this translation with the following:{quantity} {quantity_unit} * {currency_id} {price_per_unit} = {currency_id}{total_price}As an exampe filling the values currency_id, quantity, quantity_unit, price_per_unit, total_price in as follows:$, 100, PCS, 2.50, 250Would result into a form-tooltip for the ‘Total price ($)’ being filled with 250 as:100 PCS * $2.50  = $250

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Arie V
Forum|Forum|4 days ago
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Thinkwiser
ThijsThinkwiser

Support per-environment file overrides for subreports in IAMOpen

Since the 2024.3 release, it's possible to override a report's default file per (production) environment in IAM — very useful for supporting customer-specific layouts.Currently, this override only works on the top-level/main report; subreports attached to it cannot be overridden per environment. For customer-specific layouts where a report includes subreports (e.g. an invoice with a subreport for line items), this limits the feature's usefulness since the override stops at the top level.Idea:It would be useful if the per-environment file override functionality in IAM could also support subreports, consistent with how the main report already works.

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Arie V
Forum|Forum|4 days ago
P
Captain
PeterKeerisCaptain

Make input parameter definitions smarter to reduce the need for regenerationOpen

Currently when adding a field to a table/task or linking a task to a table, the default logic is that the field is added as a input parameter in default/layout/context procedures. As a developer it is possible to disable this, which specially in the case of tab-tasks could lead to performance gain when the task is executed for multiple rows and there is a context procedure for the table that doesn’t do anything with the task.When developing in the SF, you often make small changes that you want to see/test immediately. And when it doesn’t involve any data model changes, you don’t want to wait for the full creation process to finish. However the default/layout/context easily break when a parameter is added, forcing the developer to regenerate each of them again manually. To improve these two points, it would be better if the software factory would automatically detect which parameters are actually being used in the program object and just comment the unused parameters out (leave them commented so a developer could still easily see which parameters are available).The settings under ‘Use concept’ could still be used if there ever is a need for a developer to force it, the options could then be changed to: Automatic (default), on, off.This would improve performance of applications and reduce actions a developer needs to take:🚀 Ideas to be 10X faster - which SF workaround to eliminate? | Thinkwise Community

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Arie V
Forum|Forum|4 days ago

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