We are proud to announce that a new version of the Novulo Architect and Novulo Application server are released. A total of 137 changes have been made, from small bug fixes to major new components, such as the quick add grids. This page highlights some of the most important changes.
Quick add grids are grids that combine the functionality of a normal grid and a form panel. This allows the user to quickly view, add or edit the data in the grid, making entry and manipulation of data a far easier task.
All 3.2 applications now have a toolbar that can be modified in the Architect. The toolbar can be used to construct a searchbar, or to provide quick access to parts of the application. Quickly search your contacts from any page in the system, or add buttons that provide handy shortcuts to common tasks!
The palette has been extended with toolbar items, you can place labels, buttons, separators and inputs. The inputs can be used in the processes behind the button. Using these toolbar elements you can customize the appearance and inner workings of your toolbar in the manner you've grown accustomed to.
Another new improvement is that functions now can have arguments. This opens many new doors for improved functionalities. Create more complex reports without writing a line of code.
In the Architect functions with parameters seamlessly integrate with existing expression editor functionality:
In the body of this function the parameters are available in the context:
When this function is used in another expression we can specify the arguments:
Data processes are a new mechanism to trigger a process when the data in an application changes. The trigger might be added a new record or deleting one.The data processes can be accessed by selecting the root node of your model in the Architect.
With this addition you could send an email whenever an order is marked as sent anywhere in the system, add a status log item whenever a project status is changed or update a stock table whenever a stock mutation is entered.
A new element is added to upload and display images. The image element render the image in view mode, but renders as an upload element in edit or edit mode. Using the element you can display pictures or logos within your application.
Using the image element you can display small portraits in an employees page or display a product thumbnail in your product details page. Use the image element to enrich the user's visual experience in the application.