Workflow Engine 13.0.0

May 6, 2024

Overview

Workflow Engine 13.0.0 introduces two major capabilities: Real-Time Tracking Plugin and optional Database migrations (versioning). The release also includes Designer startup and stability improvements.

Why update

• Add real-time process state updates in Designer via SignalR.
• Automate database schema creation and updates through built-in Database migrations (versioning).
• Apply Designer operational improvements (npx startup, event filtering, and version visibility).

Key features

• Added Real-Time Tracking Plugin for live process state updates.
• Added optional Database migrations (versioning) with executed-script tracking.
• Added Designer CLI startup via npx and an About panel with backend/designer versions.

Changelog

Update instructions

Update all Workflow Engine packages to 13.0.0 and enable optional features (Real-Time Tracking, Database migrations (versioning)) as needed.

Features

• Implemented Real-Time Tracking Plugin for live process state updates.
• Added optional Database migrations (versioning) with executed-script tracking.
• Added Designer CLI startup command: npx @optimajet/workflow-designer $BackendUrl $SchemeCode.
• Added About button in Designer showing backend and designer versions.

Enhancements

• Improved Designer operational flow with direct command-line startup.

Bug fixes

• Fixed clipboard access issue in Instance Info section.
• Added backend event filtering so Designer receives only relevant events.

Resources

• Real-Time Tracking Plugin docs: RealTimeTrackingPlugin.
• Database migrations (versioning) guide: Database versioning.
• Designer integration docs: How to integrate Designer.