Flowfactory Release 2.1 will be available on 30th of november. This article describes the updated UI in studio for this release.
General release notes can be found on https://www.flowfactory.com/releases
Quick Start (Updated UI for studio)
Beginner level and expert developer level
In release 2.1 we introduce two different layouts for the studio. One simplified layout that is called Beginner and the standard layout that will be called Expert. The reason for creating the two different layouts is to aid in the onboarding of new developers and allow for users that are not so experienced of getting started quicker. The intial setting will be beginner mode but you can easily change to expert mode by pressing the toggle in the ribbon. This setting will then be saved for your user in all projects and you won't have to toggle between modes unless you want to.
Updated navigation (ribbon)
The navigation bar (ribbon) in studio has gone through a major update where we have removed unused elements, renamed several elements and also moved buttons to try to create a more logical approach for new developers. So all you hardcore Flowfactory developers please be patient with us and have a look at the list of updates below.
In general we have moved the descriptive part to the bottom of each group and the button names should reflect the function of the button. In the example below the group is Dropdown Lists and the button will Show the Dropdown lists hence the name.
Most functions that were called List or Lists has been renamed to Show.
Model Tab
Some names have been updated in the model tab. Below is a list of the major changes otherwise it's mostly a clarification of description and function in this tab.
Before (2.0) 
After (2.1)
| Name version 2.0 | Name version 2.1 |
| List | Dropdown lists |
| New entity from excel | New Entity and views from Excel. |
| Open Query Runner | Open |
UI Tab
The major change in this tab is the renaming of Edit main ribbon to Edit App Navigation.
Before (2.0)
After (2.1)
| Name version 2.0 | Name version 2.1 |
| Ribbon | App Navigation |
| Report | Search report |
| Create Control (View) | New (Custom Controls) |
| *New function* Moved from system tab | Upload (Custom Controls) |
| Report | Search Report |
Workflow Tab
Custom Activities has been complemented by an upload Dll button (Moved from system tab). Import and export definitions has also been moved from Systems tab to workflow tab along with the Counters. Validate workflows has been removed because the workflow validates every time you add or save something in your workflow.
Before (2.0)
After (2.1)
| Name version 2.0 | Name version 2.1 |
| Add activity (Activity) | New (Custom Activities) |
| *New function* Moved from system tab. | Upload (Custom Activities) |
| *Moved from system tab* Import Definitions | Show Imports |
| *Moved from system tab* Export Definitions | Show exports |
| *New Function* | New (Counters) |
| *Moved from system tab* Counters | Show (Counters) |
Integrations tab
Just some clarifications on names in the tab.
Before (2.0)
After (2.1)
System Tab
The counters and import and export defintions have been moved to the Flow Tab.
Before (2.0)
After (2.1)
| Name version 2.0 | Name version 2.1 |
| Manage Assemblies (Tools) | Show (Assemblies) |
| Upload Data File (File Management) | Upload Resource File (File Management) |
| Upload Application File (File Management) | Upload Assembly (Assemblies) |
| Mange Assemblies (Tools) | Show (Assemblies) |
Localization tab
Only name clarifications.
Before (2.0)
After (2.1)
Help (New tab)
We moved the documentation (User Guides) from the start tab and also added a link to submit a support ticket.
New workflow editor
The workflow editor has also gone through a major facelift. From now on the workflow editor will be utilizing a side menu for the settings on all branches and activities. The right click menu has also been updated with more features to support a quicker and easier way of working.
You can also find a link to the workflow documentation in the sidemenu by clicking Open documentation.
The way of creating commands has also been changed, so from now on the commands will always be created when you save a workflow and if you want to change icon or name on the command you either find them under settings for command in the workflow editor or under List commands in the Flow tab in the main menu.
If you are missing something don't hesitate to comment on this article or send in a support ticket!
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