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Captain
PatrickW

File link and Universal: open files directlyCompleted

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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Remco Kort
10 days ago
Marius Korff
Captain
Marius KorffCaptain

Workspace Listener for Linux & macOS 🐧Completed

At the moment, there are no plans to create a Workspace Listener for Linux (source).It would be great to not be limited to Windows and have support for automatic opening of your IDE on Linux. Context:Automatic opening of local code files  For additional convenience, Windows users can install the new Thinkwise Workspace Listener. This tool automatically opens the selected code file in your preferred IDE when clicking on the pencil icon. The Workspace Listener is optional. Without it, you can still edit and synchronize code locally (provided you use a browser that supports the Filesystem API), but you will need to manually open the files in your IDE.    Browsers with File System Access API  Chrome & Edge  Browsers without File System Access API  Safari & Firefox  Windows  ✅ Automatic syncs  ✅ Automatic opening (using the Workspace Listener)  ❌ No automatic sync  ❌ No automatic opening    Local code editing requires manual copy/paste  MacOS  ✅ Automatic sync  ❌ No automatic opening  Linux  ✅ Automatic sync  ❌ No automatic opening 

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Remco Kort
17 days ago
Freddy
Thinkwiser
FreddyThinkwise Local Partner Brasil

Question to sql generation?Completed

I came across a story , and it mentioned a few AI cases that seemed interesting. Are there any movements towards adopting these type of technologies? There is a specific mention on 'question to SQL generation'. It would be great to have a user type in a question and the systems generates the right query to fetch the data and show it.

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Remco Kort
1 month ago
Raymond Gerritsen
Thinkwiser
Raymond GerritsenThinkwiser

Showing columns moved to _query suffixed tables as a detail of their parent table in the SFCompleted

Query fields were moved to _query-suffixed tables in the 2026.2 version of SF. As a result model-info is no longer (correctly) usable on any query field. This is inconvenient when you want to develop dynamic functionality or query metadata at a higher level. I happen to be aware of this change from the latest SF release because I was involved with upgrading to the 2026.2, but a developer who was not involved in the upgrade would have a very difficult time figuring out where the query columns are actually stored. It would require a significant amount of investigation and trial-and-error to uncover the correct locations.My suggestion would be to add the _query-suffixed tables as a detail in the form of their parents to alleviate this issue.

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Remco Kort
1 month ago
Harm Horstman
Superhero
Harm HorstmanSuperhero

Create allowed tenant and login option rows when adding a Web DomainCompleted

In case only one tenant exists it would help to create default rows in these tables when a web domain is added: :web_domain_allowed_tenantweb_domain_login_optionElse nobody will be abble to open the application and there is no other way to solve the problem via the IAM database  

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Remco Kort
1 month ago
Warrior
avanderveldenWarrior

Search and open documents always visible on top of menuCompleted

Can the search and open document always be visible on top, also when you are scrolling down.In Windows GUI, the search is at least always visible, in Universal GUI all disappears when scrolling down in the menu  

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Remco Kort
1 month ago
Freddy
Thinkwiser
FreddyThinkwise Local Partner Brasil

Scheduler: tooltip more richCompleted

Too really make the scheduler more useful, the tooltip should be HTML or at minimum have a more readable style + link for a deeplink for example.    

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Remco Kort
1 month ago
Apprentice
HugoApprentice

The option to use IN as filter in the form listCompleted

The last couple of days we receive multiple questions from our end users that the standard form list in the GUI doesn't give the option to use ‘IN’ to filter results. We are very curious why there is no option to put multiple different values comma separated in the standard GUI filter?This group of around 25 end users just moved from a 20+ years old ERP system to our Thinkwise ERP system but they showed us how they worked in the old system and to be honest, it looks easy to implement in the Thinkwise GUI and we actually are a bit curious why nobody seemed to noticed this ‘gap’ before. Maybe we overlooked something but it seems that it can't be done in the GUI in the current version (2023.1.12.0).Not sure how to call the standard filter in the GUI, but in SF they call this filter a form list. In blue there are the options to choose from, they look like this in our Dutch version of the GUI: We miss ‘IN’ as option in this listWhat we need is the option ‘IN’ and a possibility to fill in the values comma separated. For example if you want to see details from 3 different orders 123, 567 and 999 in the old ERP system we would easily filter like this:Filter 3 different sales orders in the >20 years old ERP systemAs a select query this would result in something like:Select details from sales_orders where sales_order_id in (123,567,999)So nothing really difficult about this, so we hope you can put this very soon as a filter option in the GUI?In our old system the filter can also be built like this (see also the different options like ‘and’ and ‘ or’ on the left side as well):Ways to build a selection filter in the >20 year old ERP systemWe read in some other posts on the community about using AND or OR as a prefilter, so maybe this last picture can be helpful. Nevertheless for us the most important thing is to give our end users the possibility to just fill in multiple values comma separated. Maybe this is already possible, if so, hopefully somebody can explain how and if not, we hope Thinkwise can provide this awesome option very soon. Thank you in advance!

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Arie V
Community Manager
1 month ago
Arie V
Community Manager
Arie VCommunity Manager

Activate top-left Screen Component upon opening a screenCompleted

Upon opening a new Document in the Universal GUI the first value in the top left (at least for Western writing) Screen Component should be activated. This especially goes for the Grid component, where it seems as if the first Row is selected. In below example it took me 44 tabs to get to the first column value of the seemingly selected Row. Could the Universal GUI be a bit smarter here? 

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Arie V
Community Manager
1 month ago
Raymond Gerritsen
Thinkwiser
Raymond GerritsenThinkwiser

Better filter control for source_branch_type_of_object on merge_conflict_overviewCompleted

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
Community Manager
1 month ago
Robert Jan de Nie
Thinkwise blogger
Robert Jan de NieThinkwise blogger

Make Software Factory metadata available to AI so I can generate SQL templates from my IDECompleted

I want to use generative AI to draft the bulk of my SQL templates, directly from my own IDE (e.g., VS Code) together with tools like GitHub Copilot. For this to work reliably, the AI needs first-class context from the Thinkwise Software Factory (SF): the application’s model metadata and relevant UI information. The SF already maintains a rich, structured model of tables, columns, and references; exposing that to the AI is the missing piece.Why this metadata is essential for AI-assisted SQL When the AI understands my model, its output stops being generic and becomes project-specific:Tables, columns, PK/FKs – enable correct JOINs, WHERE clauses, and integrity-awareness. The SF’s data model explicitly defines these entities and relations, which the AI can use to pick the right join keys, respect cardinalities, and avoid hallucinated columns. Domains (user-defined data types) – domains act as abstract data types that drive constraints and UI defaults. Sharing domains helps the AI choose correct data types, casts, default values, and validation logic in generated SQL. UI semantics – properties like control type or visibility can guide the AI to prefer filtered queries (e.g., hide inactive rows by default) or to shape parameter prompts and WHERE clauses that match what end-users actually see. Template description & intent – short, descriptive text per template (purpose, invariants, edge cases) gives the AI the business intent it needs to generate more accurate and consistent code.How I propose to make this work Expose a compact model export for use in VS Code MVP scope: tables, columns (incl. nullability), primary keys, foreign keys, domains (name, base type, constraints). Optional scope: UI hints (visibility, control), default filters, and template descriptions. Delivery options (any of these would work): Indicium OData endpoint that surfaces a read-only view of the SF model (Indicium already provides an open API and can expose SF branches when configured). CLI/export task that writes JSON files into a repository (consumed by VS Code). VS Code extension that authenticates to the endpoint and injects the model as inline context for Copilot prompts. Use the model export as AI context in the IDE In VS Code, I want to select a template and have the AI read the JSON/endpoint to generate the initial SQL ready for review and refinement. Expected resultsSpeed: AI drafts 70–90% of the SQL, I focus on edge cases. Quality: Consistent use of keys, domains, and defaults; fewer “missing join” or “wrong column” errors. Discoverability: As Thinkwise continues to add AI-powered features (e.g., model enrichments and support for storing LLM embeddings), a model-aware export aligns with that trajectory. Future fit: Community use cases already show value in combining Thinkwise models with LLMs (e.g., natural-language search using embeddings), reinforcing the need for structured model access. 

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Remco Kort
1 month ago
mperrott
Hero
mperrottHero

Web HELP(F1) feature to UniversalCompleted

As per the Roadmap it was mentioned like 2-3 months ago that the HELP(F1) feature in the WEB GUI is in the backlog to be transfered to Universal. Right now the HELP(F1) is completely gone from the Roadmap. Raising the IDEA to have it in Universal upon receiving the relevant Votes.

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1 month ago
Moderator
Erwin Ekkel

Universal, when the error is too huge show a snippet insteadCompleted

Some errors, especially on views can be huge. This will make it not possible to click on the show database event log unless you zoom out to a tiny zoom level. Please set a maxium for the information thrown. And when too large show a snippet instead. normal zoom:  Zoom level 33% will show the hyper links:  

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Leroy Witteveen
1 month ago
Sidekick
Spyros.NeofytouSidekick

Quick button to take you directly to "Search"Completed

Be able to assign a quick button to take you directly to "Search". For example assign "F1" button, when pressed,  to take you to "Search"

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Bart Metselaar
1 month ago
Superhero
Mark_Plaggenborg

Improve Model Insight to same level or better as Windows GUI's "Path Location"Completed

During development I regularly use the Windows GUI to find relevant information regarding screens, columns, parameters, etc. with the Alt + F1 combination (Path Location). Even though the Universal GUI has “Model Insight”, it is lacking many things the other option is giving.I think it is not the intent of ThinkWise to keep the need for using a different GUI to make your Universal GUI product complete. This idea is to make the “Model Insight” improve its usability and hopefully remove the need for a fall back GUI.Current issues or features missing that I am aware of:References more than 1 level deep, do still show the level 1 reference; References more than 1 level deep, do not show table / variant information; Unable to get info when a grid has no records to click on; No context information (Detail, Master, etc.); No Tab Control (What Detail group is being used); No Domain information; No Task name is mentioned, only the parameter as “Column”; No Report name is mentioned, only the parameter as “Column”; Lookup popups give no information, it still show the column/parameter of what it is a lookup on; No Translations.

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Joshua Rietveld
1 month ago
Joop Roseboom
Rookie
Joop RoseboomRookie

Model insights window variable width or resizable?Completed

I would like to see the Model Insights window to be variable in size. We use very long names and can only see the first part of it.For example: 

3
Remco Kort
1 month ago
Captain
PeterKeerisCaptain

Add validation for lookup column with rights but are not availableCompleted

When you have assigned rights to a column that has a lookup and later you change the lookup display column, the column becomes unavailable and effectively has no rights anymore. I made a validation to detect columns with lookups that have rights but are unavailable, please add this to the validation basemodel.--Lookup has rights, but is not availableselect rco.* from role_tab rt join role_col_overview rco on rco.model_id = rt.model_id and rco.branch_id = rt.branch_id and rco.role_id = rt.role_id and rco.tab_id = rt.tab_id where rt.model_id = @model_id and rt.branch_id = @branch_id and rt.select_granted = 1 -- own table has rights and rco.col_access_type in (0, 1) --0=edit, 1=read only, 3=hidden and rco.available = 0 and rco.look_up_source_tab_id is not null and rco.sf_type_of_col <> 3 -- meta hidden fieldWhat also could be considered is to automatically assign rights when changing a lookup display column that previously had rights.

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Mark Jongeling
1 month ago
Warrior
avanderveldenWarrior

Change to TCP - supportCompleted

It would be very helpful ifyou can always add info to a ticket, also when it is processing (e.g. when you want to add some info / inform to close ticket). Now you don't have this option (buttons are disabled) to assess a solution, there is only an option to add comment in case you don't accept. But when you accept, it might be useful to add info (got give extra feedback to TW)

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Arie V
Community Manager
2 months ago
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
Community Manager
2 months ago
Captain
PeterKeerisCaptain

Universal: Make combo value prefer exact matchCompleted

When pasting a value in a combo box, it selects the first value that partly matches the text. This is very annoying when you pasted the exact value that you want to enter. It forces you to manually scroll to the right record and select it or use the lookup window.If there is an exact match, it should prefer that over the first matching value.For example:  

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Arie V
Community Manager
2 months ago
Raymond Gerritsen
Thinkwiser
Raymond GerritsenThinkwiser

Disable any development in Finalized branchesCompleted

When a finished branch gets merged to it's origin (non-reciprocal). It becomes finalized and, depending on selection, archived. Further merging into and from this branch is thereafter no longer possible. Yet, active development is still possible in a finalized branch (even after unarchiving). Wouldn't it make sense to completely lock development in a finalized branch as well? I have experienced a scenario where an unsuspecting developer was actively developing in a finalized branch (without knowing it was a finalized branch) and then find out way too late all of his work is for naught.

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Arie V
Community Manager
2 months ago
Marius Korff
Captain
Marius KorffCaptain

Give the developer more information when deleting a row in the Software FactoryCompleted

When deleting a row in the Software Factory, it currently shows the generic message:Usually you can see the selected row in the background, however, I’d like bit more assurance when deleting things in the Software Factory. It would be great if it showed for example (when deleting):Functionality: Are you sure you want to delete {control_proc_id} Branch: Are you sure you want to delete {branch_id} etc.

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Arie V
Community Manager
2 months ago
Captain
PeterKeerisCaptain

Support a custom html mount for Universal GUI containerCompleted

As explained in Adding extra files to Universal GUI container | Thinkwise Community, the current Universal GUI container doesn’t support adding custom html files (like Screen components | Thinkwise Documentation or Upload multiple files using the Universal GUI | Thinkwise Community). This makes it quite cumbersome to add custom components to our applications when using containers.Please add the possibility to mount a volume to /etc/universal/custom/ for html files (or include html files in the assets mount).

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Arie V
Community Manager
3 months ago
Superhero
Mark_Plaggenborg

Select all records including other pages (Universal)Completed

In the Web GUI it was possible to use “Select all” and when activating a task it would ask if you wanted the records on the page or all records of all pages. Please add this also in the Universal and in addition make it work with the Multi Select XML parameter, as this popup did not seem to happen in that case.

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Arie V
Community Manager
4 months ago
Warrior
avanderveldenWarrior

User preferences - set Start Objects in UniversalCompleted

Can the configuration under User Preferences to set Start Objects also be made available in the Universal GUI, as it is in the Windows GUI?  

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Arie V
Community Manager
4 months ago
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