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Harm Horstman
Superhero
Harm HorstmanSuperhero

Element value tooltip not visibleOpen

At this moment tooltips are not visible, can that be done? With an inline button, so that it also works on touch devices. 

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Anne Buit
Forum|Forum|9 months ago
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Moderator
Erwin Ekkel

Limit process flow variables to only show allowed optionsOpen

Process flows often requires you to create process flow variables. Currently you can select any process flow variable for the output/input parameter options of a process flow step. There are validations to check if a variable matches the required output format. I propose to limit the available process flow parameters to the allowed data types. For example: you never want to set a bit data type to a file name field. So when choosing the process variable for file name I only want to see text related data types.  

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Anne Buit
Forum|Forum|9 months ago
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Moderator
Erwin Ekkel

add error log to universal user menuMerged

I can access the process flow monitor and database eventlog directly from universal. Can we add the error log and the live error log to this as well? This would reduce the number of screens I need to trouble shoot since I don’t have to navigate to indicium to acces the error log.   

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Arie V
Forum|Forum|9 months ago
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Captain
PeterKeerisCaptain

Vertical scrollbar containerMerged

With the Universal GUI forms are scrollable which is great. However when you want to place a detail tab below a form on a screentype, the form and the detail have their own scrollbar. This limits the viewable space of the form a lot because the detail will be always using the space on a screen which makes it not a good solution in many cases.  So what I would like to be able to configure is a form with one or more details below that has one combined scrollbar. And it would be even better if it could work like the tab pages of a form so that you can collapse each detail. This way you could for example create a sales order form with the sales order lines directly below without having to worry about enough visible space for both the form and the lines. While I see the best use case as a form with detail(s) below, maybe this could even be made more generic as a vertical-scrollbar-container screencomponent so that you could create one container detail page which has several (collapsible) details combined with one scrollbar.Maybe a max height could be configured at the reference for each collapsible detail so that in case of a big list it will not become too large (this would mean the page has it’s combined scrollbar and the detail also has one itself, similar to how Microsoft SQL Management Studio shows results from multiple queries).Sidenote: I think this should only work with a vertical scrollbar since most users are not really accustomed to scroll horizontally.   Inspiration screenshot of how something similar works in Netsuite: 

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Arie V
Forum|Forum|9 months ago
Arjan Sollie
Thinkwise blogger
Arjan SollieThinkwise blogger

Text fieldOpen

A question I am getting more often of my clients is whether the Software Factory support an information text field. This is a field that contains an informative message for the users.Currently the Software Factory only supports these message in tooltips and Helptexts. But often you would like to set up a text to inform users. This text should be displayed on a specific position on the form. It is kind of like a regular. However this field does not have to be stored in the database. And it should only display a text (HTML text).So it is kind of a HTML field. Currently you can set up an expression field and insert a hardcoded HTML code in this field. But often you would like this field to show a text based on the language of the specific user.Therefor it would a great feature if the Software Factory offers a field that will display a label and the content of the field, which is an HTML text that can be configured in the translations part of the Software Factory. This will allow you to configure a specific text in the correct language.

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Jeroen van den Belt
Administrator
Forum|Forum|9 months ago
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Rookie
Tolboom JeffreyRookie

Idea for helptext in universalMerged

Hey Community, For our partner were looking for an easy way to convey more guiding information on how to use the application. One part of the application is for external use and has to be focused on the usability. What would help us immensely is the ability to create information buttons where we can put the extra information about a field when the label just isn’t enough. An example on how we would like to see said button is presented in the image below:Would love to hear your ideas on this topic. With kind regards,Jeffrey

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Jeroen van den Belt
Administrator
Forum|Forum|9 months ago
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Moderator
Erwin Ekkel

Show mandatory status and domain type in data migrationOpen

When adding new columns you also have to set up data migration. There is however no indication in this screen which columns are mandatory or what the domain type is. Adding a column to show the mandatory status and domain type would make this screen easier to use without the need to switch between data model and data migration. 

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Jeroen van den Belt
Administrator
Forum|Forum|9 months ago
Harm Horstman
Superhero
Harm HorstmanSuperhero

Text or Binary response bodyOpen

For Protocol-independent system flows we need a more easy way to for making multi purpose API ‘s that can respond with Text or Binary variables.For example to create a single API that can respond with text format like XML and JSON as well as with PDF and XLSX.

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Remco
Forum|Forum|9 months ago
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Vanguard
avanderveldenVanguard

Menu order in Universal GUI - option to put groups on topOpen

As it works in the Windows GUI, it would be very helpful for users if groups & items can be ordered on the most efficient way instead of forcing groups to be set last within a group.  

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Remco
Forum|Forum|9 months ago
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Hero
RolandHero

Print (PDF) files on Linux platformOpen

Currently printing files is only possible from Windows. To increase platform indepedence I would like to see file printing implemented on Linux as well.Follow-up for: 

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Remco
Forum|Forum|9 months ago
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Vanguard
MartinVanguard

Execute PowerShell Scripts via IndicumOpen

As a developer I want Indicum to support the execution of PowerShell scripts so that I can use them in process flows for automation. 

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Hero
Forum|Forum|9 months ago
M
Warrior
MaartenWarrior

Enable XML Parameter Access in Layout & Default LogicOpen

Opportunity:Our platform already empowers users to build dynamic tasks, but we can make it even more powerful. By allowing XML parameter access in both layout and default logic, we open the door to smarter, more adaptive task designs—without workarounds.Why This Matters:Imagine tasks that: Auto-adapt to their context (e.g., show/hide fields based on row counts or parameter values). Simplify complex workflows by replacing redundant "helper" tasks with built-in logic. Boost reusability—one task can serve multiple purposes (single-row edits vs. batch processing) while keeping models clean. Benefits:✨ Sleeker Models – No more placeholder tasks just to pass values.✨ Richer User Experience – Interfaces respond intelligently to data.✨ Easier Maintenance – Fewer tasks = fewer bugs and faster updates.

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Jeroen van den Belt
Administrator
Forum|Forum|9 months ago
Jeroen van den Belt
Administrator
Jeroen van den BeltAdministrator

URL display columnOpen

IdeaMy idea is to be able to provide a ‘URL display column’ for a URL column in the SF, using another column from the same table as the display text. This could optionally be an expression column. This will ensure that URLs are displayed in a more user-friendly way and/or take up less space on the screen.Explanation / current situationWe have the 'URL' control for domains, which opens a URL in the active browser using a hyperlink.This works well, but often, you don't want to display the full URL. This could be because the original URL provides little meaningful information to the user or because it takes up too much space in your form or grid.One way to achieve this now is by creating an expression column that determines the desired display format, but this is more of a workaround than an ideal solution.

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rickwenning
Forum|Forum|10 months ago
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Thinkwise blogger
Jeroen KoleThinkwise blogger

Zoom a detail to a floating document directlyCompleted

When double clicking on a row in a detail, you now will open a new main document with that detail. Sometimes it is useful when this new document becomes floating, so one can check some data on this document and the original document.  To help the user minimise mouse clicking, we would like the document to be floating directly.I suggest to make this option configurable in the model, so the developer can configure on a subject how the zoom action will be performed.For now it is a hard way to model this:for each detail one would like to have this functionality is needed:a task containing the primary key of the subject, add it as a table task, with double click on record “on”a process flow, with the tab task as starting point. A process action opening the document required, and a process action to filter the new document to the requested primary keyAlso, the main screen type of the subject should be the zoom screen type, in order to get the result needed. One even might have to create a variant on the subject to use the right screen type.

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Erik Brink
Forum|Forum|10 months ago
Harm Horstman
Superhero
Harm HorstmanSuperhero

Apply button for prefilter pop-upOpen

It is annoying that the filter pop-up is immediately closed when changing a prefilter that is part of an "OR" group.This problem mainly occurs on small devices, where filters must be set with a pop-up.I can imagine that it is difficult to come up with an intuitive solution for this. It might be an idea to add an 'Apply' button in those cases.  

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Jeroen van den Belt
Administrator
Forum|Forum|10 months ago
A
Vanguard
avanderveldenVanguard

Selecting pre-filters in overflow of custom action bar - keep pop-up openMerged

If you want to select multiple filters via the overflow of the (custom) action bar, you have to open the filter for each selection. Would be better if the filter stays open till you click somewhere outside the pop-up  

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Jeroen van den Belt
Administrator
Forum|Forum|10 months ago
Freddy
FreddyThinkwise Local Partner Brasil

U-GUI: Form tabs foldableCompleted

Hi. In the Universal GUI when you say in the SF to put something in the next tab it creates a new section. To have the same experience as putting something in the the next tab.. it would be nice have a section collapsable, so by default it doesn't clutter the screen and you can just fold it open when you want to see these details.  And perhaps it can come with an extra setting to have only one section open at the time or multiple.. just like with pre-filters where you can have only one or more. 

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R
Hero
Forum|Forum|10 months ago
M
Warrior
MaartenWarrior

Pop up full screenCompleted

I would like to have an option to let a look up pop open in full screen in the Windows GUI. either with maybe a checkbox or in screen types.One of the use cases for this would be. When you would use a look up while adding a row in a table and would like to have a big overview of, for example, your products. This would be needed if your products would have minor differences from other each other and you would have to look at a big description.

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Arie V
Forum|Forum|10 months ago
SanderAdam
Captain
SanderAdamCaptain

Setting the size of pop up windows in the process flowCompleted

Hello everyone,We have a process flow that pops up a window. This window is very small and should be larger when it pops up.We can set the default window size of all windows and pop ups in the software factory, but we do not want all windows and pop ups in the entire application to be the same size when we set it for the purpose of one window.Can this be set per window when you select the pop up option in a process flow for opening a document?When this option in this process action is set to "Yes” it would be nice to have an option to set the size of this floating document, so we do not have to set a general size for all windows and pop ups, because in come cases this can be unwanted.

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Arie V
Forum|Forum|10 months ago
Arjan Sollie
Thinkwise blogger
Arjan SollieThinkwise blogger

Set language per runtime configurationOpen

When using the Software Factory the language used can only be set on User level. When using the Universal UI and more than one project/application, it is not possible to set a different language for a specific application.For example my local application is in Dutch however my client portal is in English. Currency when I use Universal in development, either my local or client portal has no translations.It would be of great help if I could set a language per runtime configuration instead of just having it on user level  

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R
Hero
Forum|Forum|10 months ago
Jeroen van den Belt
Administrator
Jeroen van den BeltAdministrator

Run in-screen enrichments by linking them to tasksOpen

During the presentation on enrichments at the recent Developer event, there was interest in making it possible to link a custom (self-made) enrichment to a task. This is currently not possible, as developers can create enhancements within the SF, but not to the SF itself.With this idea, I aim to explore to what extent there is interest in a mechanism that would make it configurable to link custom enrichments to tasks. This way, you would be able to start an enrichment from within the SF-screen where it is relevant.

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Mark Jongeling
Forum|Forum|10 months ago
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Moderator
Erwin Ekkel

Customer prefilters add a checkbox to deactivate other (non-locked) prefiltersOpen

I have a lot of custom prefilters in the universal gui that need other prefilters to be set off to show the correct information. It would be great if there was an option to deactivate all other (non-locked) prefilters on one click. My suggestion is to add a checkbox for this setting to custom prefilters. 

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Arie V
Forum|Forum|10 months ago
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Rookie
Frank GlazenburgRookie

Make current filter values more visible for usersOpen

When a user applies filters only a small icon on the column where the filter is applied notifies the user that a filter is applied. The values of the filter are not clear. This makes it hard for a user to quickly determine if the current filter is the right filter in the list. With a filter values bar this could be made visually very clear for a user and saves user a lot of frustration when they forgot about a filter and can’t find the items they are looking for. An example below from a website. In this example is it very easy for a user the see what the filters values are.  

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Arie V
Forum|Forum|10 months ago
Marius Korff
Captain
Marius KorffCaptain

Ability to set/show application-wide/global variable in Universal GUIOpen

This idea is based on the following question: It would be great to be able to set an application-wide variable. In my case I’d like to show the relation the user has chosen in a menu task so that the user can always check in what context screens are opened. This means you should be able to set this variable per-user/session. See above question for more context.The screenshot below shows a possible location to show such a variable:In my original question I could think of a few other possible solutions on where to show a ‘global’ variable:Set Breadcrumb everywhere to a fixed variable. Be able to change the username using a variable. Be able to change the task name using a (task)variable. Or, not only for tasks, be able to assign functionality to a menu (item).I’d also like to hear if others managed to come to a solution or workaround for this or other ideas of how this should work!

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F
Forum|Forum|10 months ago
J. de Lange
Hero
J. de LangeHero

Name and shame the developerOpen

In the Software Factory when merging I’m sometimes confronted with the message that something changed in the target branch. In that message I would absolutely LOVE  to see which developer made the change. 

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Ricky
Forum|Forum|10 months ago

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