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I'm currently trying to query data from a SQL server and store it to a collection. Blue Prism fails the query, stating:
Can't convert System.Guid to a Blue Prism data type.
Please either natively convert System.Guid to System.String, or add a new Data Item type in the editor to support this field.
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The usability of the scheduler entry will be more appropriate if we are able to change the order of the tasks
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It took us some time to understand the intention behind how Active Queue works and I think there are options for improvements that greatly enhance AQs.
The ideas is to enable continuous processing triggered by new queue items and without occupying a runtime resource al the time while doing nothing.
Short summary on how AQ currently work (please see documentation for general description):
The assigned processes have to have a Poll loop that keeps the process active all the time even when there are no queue items available. This is necessary since the runtime resource is removed from the Target Resource definition when the process stops.
Various AQ can share the same Resource Group and resources can be assigned by de-/increasing the number of Target Resources and AQ will take care of starting the correct processes.
The ideas for improvements:
Most important: AQ Target Resource definition does not decrement when a process stops working but stays as it was defined. This removes the need of the empty Poll loop but processes are started by AQ when needed. (And does not use a license for just polling and waiting)
Nice to have: Adding thresholds for parallel processing. Something like 'active one resource for each x numbers of items'. Meaning, if x=100, one resource should be used if there are less than 100 items in the queue. If there are <200 two resources should be used and with <300 three resources asf. This will increase efficiency for low amount of processes and very quick processes. Instead of spawning the process, opening the applications, possible login, or navigating to the correct windows... the resources with all the technical basics already done can focus on business related steps.
Nice to have: Assign Target Resources dynamically. This could be in combination with the parallel processing idea. Here the point is to set a min / max Target Resource value. min would set the number of resources being reserved for this AQ. Although there might no process running on this resource, it will not be used for other processes to ensure the queue will never be blocked completely. max sets the max number of concurrent processes of this queue running in parallel.
Nice to have but tied to the prev point: Dynamic assignment of Resource Groups. The idea is to allow the total number of max Target Resources be greater than the actual available resources. With resources are made available again when there is nothing to process this setting would create an automatic dynamic assignment of resources for most efficiency. All resources not claimed by an AQ (Target Resource min setting) are moved to a common pool. AQ takes resources from this pool in peak times and returns them at off-peak times, making them available for other AQ.
Nice to have but tied to the prev point: AQ prioritization. In times when several queues are processed and there are not enough resources to meet their max Target Resources demands, the AQ with the highest prio should create an event to a lower prio AQ to free a resources. This freed resource then can be claimed by the higher prio queue.
The first point is the most important one that would enable a lot of customers the use of Active Queues.
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Can BluePrism come up with a functionality with regards to Adhoc debug mode so that developers don't have to face issues when they step through the process and into the Business Object and make changes. If we step back into the BO (after making changes) it opens in Adhoc Test mode and we are unable to make other changes. This is making it difficult to re-spy elements and edit pages in the BO. We have to reset the Process and step back through from the start in order to get the BO to open for us to make changes.
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Currently, we can change the logging for all stages in a process by choosing one of the three options, disabled, enabled or errors only.
It would be great if we can have one more option which is changing all log according to best practices and recommendations. This option can be disabling what needs to be disabled, setting errors only for what needs to be that way and leaving all decision and choice stages enabled. Simply an option that can be used before releasing to production as usually a lot of things enabled while developing which makes the currently available 3 options important but they still require manual work to change the logging for specific stages. In a big process this can be a problem since not noticing some stages can be possible.
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Provide for the ability to record text and images in a single place (e.g. worksheet) to record the information used in the human thought process in arriving at a decision e.g. Claims assessment. The following are the key requirements: The ‘worksheet’ must be able to include text and images e.g. a screen capture of a section of a document. Note that most documents are many pages long so its essential that key parts can be extracted and included in this worksheet The ‘worksheet’ is a living a document but must have the ability to lock down previously captured sections of text and images at key stages e.g. when they decide to contact the client. The ‘worksheet’ should automatically record the person, the time and date each update is made and present the information in chronological order The ‘worksheet’ should be laid out in sections e.g. a template with sections for specific text and images. The ‘worksheet’ and sections of the 'worksheet' must be access controlled.
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We would like to have the ability to not choose to display the Filter and Sort options on a table in UX Builder. Currently, these options are shown on all tables by default at runtime, and we would like it so that they can be toggled on or off, depending on the requirement. This would make it so that certain table elements can be used purely for displaying data without the need to take any action on said table. If any actions are required by the use case (for example row select, delete, sort, etc.), they can be configured specifically.
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We have a lot of users minimizing search and create cards. When they have a few of them at the bottom it would be helpful to be able to see what was searched in the BA/WT/Queue Date or Status. Also, if it could display a count of the number of items in the search/queue.
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Would like Copy and Paste from the comment section to work like Classic does now. If there are line breaks or carriage returns in a comment it will copy the same way into Word, OneNote, or an Outlook email. Currently in Processor Workspace it is all one continuous line unless you paste into a Notepad or a Sticky Note. This adds extra steps to get it to format correctly.
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We have a mix of Users who either love or are overwhelmed by Processor Workspace (as compared to Classic Workspace). Some of our Users find Cards ability to go anywhere and not have a permanent Docking (or Pinning) Spot (for each Card on Workspace) can be overwhelming. With an update to allow Docking (or Pinning) of Cards the Users would be able to Move and Pop out Cards (which they have with current functionality) or Dock/Pin in permanent spot to be similar to Classic depending on each Users own preference. #ProcessorWorkspace #Cards #Chorus #DockingCards
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My client feedback on the new Processor workspace: the scroll bars is just too thin (the width is too narrow), very hard to use. This applies to both the horizontal and vertical scroll bars. My client is undergo the upgrade to 23.x, so they tried both 22.x and 23.x. I feel the same, and tried on 23.x regarding the Worklist, Search card, Forms, etc
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Good morning, guys, I hope you're all right. So... Recently I've been talking to some colleagues and we discussed how Golive is done today from automationin productions, we exchanged some ideas and arrived in CICD, So we had the idea why the blueprism doesn't have a native, configurable CICD? This would certainly help in the day-to-day operation and would give more robustness to the tool
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Currently, Blue Prism API feature doesn't support client certificates.
We need to migrate our open Web Api Services (Ex MS Graph) to a perimeter gateway where TLS (Certificate) Authentication is required.
There is no way to load the certificate on the request object from the Setting tab's Web API Services.
This feature would enable more security options for using Blue Prism Skills.
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In the Session list , under the user column it just shows [scheduler]. Can we also add the schedule name which actually triggered the process. I feel it would be very useful . Or maybe while hovering over , the actual schedule name can be displayed
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Search functionalities for Environment Variables under System > Processes and System > Objects, for Work Queues under Control > Queue Management and for Schedules under Control > Scheduler will make developer and admin life easier. I saw a few search functionalities have been added on version 6.8. Please consider these areas as well.
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Hello! As a developer we get conditioned to save ALOT and typing a comment every time means a distraction from the thought-process. I understand this is due to the commits to the DB behind BP. A feature to Quicksave (ctrl+s) to temporarily save the changes locally without a comment would make developing alot smoother. That way you could test objects until they work the way you want them to, and then commit them to the DB. The same way most developer tools work these days.
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Hi Team, I would think that if we could provide parallel programming feature in blue prism will increase more interest of programmer or organization to invest into Blue prism like more than one programmer can work on same process / automation by taking lock of particular objects/process just like other programming language and github so it would be easier for code integration at one place rather than having multiple releases at developer local end. I think it will make blue prism unique in automation standup.
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A tool to check imported components for errors for e.g. missing object references or missing links, this tool can be immediately run after importing a release file into PROD environment and report generated can help controllers to correct the errors.
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The fact that only the latest screenshot is shared per VM, not linked to which process / queue item that was processing, is not very convenient. The following features would make this functionality more powerful in terms of debugging & troubleshooting;
store a (browsable) history of screenshots, not just the latest
create a link between screenshots and their triggering exceptions example usage: open screenshot, click 'go to exception' and immediately have the process/VBO open with the screenshot next to it, ready to debug.
link queue exceptions to their respective screenshots example usage: when looking at a certain failed queue item, click 'view screenshot' (if available) and see what went wrong for this specific queue item.
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To be able to tackle performance issues, the Blue Prism log should take in account the duration of each stage. Firstly, the Blue Prism log should display the duration of each stage in the log, not just the 'resource start' or 'resource end'. And as some stages are unseen given the log settings, the Blue Prism log should include at the end, the duration of all unseen stages, and the total duration of the process. Secondly, Blue Prism should include a setting to display a stage in the log if its duration is greater than a defined value (in the system). For example, all stages with duration greater or equal than 30 seconds are displayed in the log, even if the setting in the studio is none or error only.
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