Welcome to the latest Activator version! This update brings bug fixes, new features, and improvements all around the system. Some changes are not visible to the end-user.
Let's explore what's new!

See the following explanations for enablement options:

• AUTO-ON: Automatically activated and no configuration is required before using the feature; in some cases, a new feature is dependent on another feature that must be enabled or configured.

• CONFIGURATION: Anthill must turn on or configure the feature before it is available to use or is active; for example, an Admin must add document templates before users can create documents from templates.

What’s new in 3.0.0-alpha-s.18

Check for Authentication on User Action

Resolved an issue where the system did not notify users of expired authentication tokens when attempting actions, potentially causing publish failures or Media Library loading issues. Now, improved middleware checks verify user authentication status before proceeding with actions. AUTO-ON

Deselect active element and post all edit events before publishing

We have improved the publishing workflow to ensure that all document edits are finalized accurately. This change deselects the currently active component, triggering an edit event and guaranteeing that all edit events in the queue are completed before the publish event is triggered. This adjustment ensures document integrity, even before displaying the preview. AUTO-ON

Handle Ably Timeouts

Resolve Ably connection issues caused by expired tokens through an enhanced token verification process. When dealing with refresh tokens, ensure the latest token is checked before re-authenticating. This advancement helps maintain seamless connectivity and minimizes disruptions due to token expiration. AUTO-ON

Organization API Integration

The organization API has been integrated into the frontend, enhancing the "webapp-frontend" feature by automating the mapping of organizations. This advancement eliminates the need for hardcoded organizations, ensuring a more dynamic and flexible system. AUTO-ON

Event Rules Enhancement for Connector Documents

The event rules within the features have been updated to seamlessly support those set in the Create Aprimo document and Convert Email fragment flows. This enhancement allows for greater flexibility and precision in handling event-driven processes across your projects.

Explore the detailed event flows through the provided Miro link to understand the implementations better. Additionally, refer to the related Jira ticket for comprehensive insights into the event rules framework. AUTO-ON

Support for Various Source File Names

Enhanced file support now allows for the successful import of source files that are not specifically named mjml.html. Our new system is designed to automatically recognize source files with alternative names, except for those named email.html, ensuring uninterrupted file processing.

In instances where multiple HTML files are detected (excluding email.html), the system will generate an error, preventing potential conflicts and maintaining the integrity of the import process. These updates provide improved flexibility and reduce errors associated with file naming conventions during imports. AUTO-ON

Seamless URL Redirection on Logout

Enhance user experience with our new feature that allows seamless redirection back to the user's previous URL after being logged out due to token expiration. By programmatically logging out users with Auth0's SDK, the application now captures and stores the user's last visited URL, which is used to redirect them upon re-login.

Utilize this feature by setting a query parameter on the returnTo option, ensuring users continue from where they left off without interruption or inconvenience. AUTO-ON

Design System Editor Version Alignment

The Design System now includes a converter to ensure that the latest editor version is loaded, similar to the implementation in Blackburn. This enhancement maintains consistency and updates the editor version within the DS to match the version used within the application.

This update is exclusive to emails and can be incorporated into the 'add document to design system' feature. The changes apply the v2.7.1 Design System, previously employed in Blackburn, but will now correctly load the v2.5.2 editor version in Activator. AUTO-ON

Create Aprimo Document

Introducing the create-aprimo-document operation, a streamlined process designed to compile emails, generate thumbnails, and prepare Aprimo publishing actions efficiently. This workflow triggers the Aprimo API to create records in Aprimo and upload necessary files automatically. By implementing this feature, users can ensure smooth and synchronized document management with minimal manual intervention.

The operation leverages the ‘create-aprimo-document’ Lambda as depicted in the Miro board event flow. This feature sets the foundation for enhanced automation in managing document creation and preparation tasks, thereby improving productivity and consistency in Aprimo-related processes. Further exploration is required to update AOM documents post-Aprimo creation to ensure ongoing optimization and refinement of the workflow. AUTO-ON

Enhanced Security Response Headers

Strengthening the security of your applications, the implementation of key security response headers is now complete. With this response headers policy, CloudFront adds X-Content-Type-Options: nosniff to all responses. This is the case when the response that CloudFront received from the origin included this header and when it didn't. For all other headers in this policy, if the response that CloudFront receives from the origin includes the header, CloudFront uses the received header (and its value) in its response to the viewer. It doesn't use the header in this policy. AUTO-ON

Caching Policy

We implemented a CloudFront cache policy, that specify the HTTP headers, cookies, and query strings that CloudFront includes in the cache key for objects that are cached at CloudFront edge locations. The cache key is the unique identifier for every object in the cache, and it determines whether a viewer's HTTP request results in a cache hit.

A cache hit occurs when a viewer request generates the same cache key as a prior request, and the object for that cache key is in the edge location's cache and valid. AUTO-ON

This policy has the following settings:

• Minimum TTL: 1 second.

• Maximum TTL: 31,536,000 seconds (365 days).

• Default TTL: 86,400 seconds (24 hours).

• Headers included in the cache key: None are explicitly included. The normalized Accept-Encoding header is included because the cache compressed objects setting is enabled.

• Cookies included in the cache key: None.

• Query strings included in the cache key: None.

• Cache compressed objects setting: Enabled.

Enhanced Aprimo API Module

The Aprimo API module has been extended to support client credentials alongside tokens, providing more flexibility in authorization options. Initially, client credentials will be stored within the client configuration. This enhancement empowers users to configure the createRecord API to utilize an integration user efficiently.

The update also addresses the persistence of access tokens, which can now be managed either within a database for connections or as environment variables with caching options. This improvement ensures that access token management is streamlined and secure, adapting to various storage preferences for better integration experiences. CONFIGURATION

Improved handling of Missing Data in Search DAM Content

Enhancements have been made to the search-dam-content operation, focusing on differentiating required data from optional data and implementing automatic fallbacks for missing information. Now, only externalID and mainfile are mandatory, streamlining data requirements while ensuring robust fallback mechanisms for optional data like name and thumbnail.

If optional data is missing, the operation will intelligently fetch the name from the mainfile or display "(no title)" if both values are unavailable. For thumbnails, a default placeholder image will be used when no specific image is available, ensuring a consistent content display across components.

The console log message for operation results has been refined to "Search results retrieved", enhancing clarity in system logs. AUTO-ON

Improved Error Messaging for Document Import

Enhanced feedback is now available during the document import process. Users will no longer encounter infinite loading without explanation when a backend error occurs. Instead, clear error messages will inform users when a document cannot be converted or if required metadata is missing, such as a wrong or empty document type. This transparency ensures users are promptly aware of any issues, enabling faster troubleshooting and resolution. AUTO-ON

Refactor Routing and Modes

Improved routing logic ensures that component re-rendering is consistently triggered. This critical enhancement addresses dependencies between routing and modes, ensuring that mode parameters are accurately sent and reflected in the URL.

These updates are essential for enhancing the Editor experience. AUTO-ON

Aprimo Resource Relationship in AOM

Integrate Aprimo resource relationships directly into AOM, ensuring that linked assets appear in the Media Panel, regardless of how they were added. This enhancement allows for comprehensive visibility of your assets, bridging the gap for resources that were not imported through Activator.

Ensure a seamless implementation by updating configurations with the externalResources configuration. Enhance your workflows by making all relevant Aprimo assets accessible within the AOM environment, optimizing resource management and collaboration. AUTO-ON

Activator-specific Document Fields

Enhance your document management by automatically populating fields specific to the Activator environment. Key information such as the last modified date, environment details, and version numbers are now captured right within your documents as timestamps and strings. These fields streamline updates, ensuring that all modifications are tracked accurately for better workflow management.

For DS content types, additional fields such as Design System Type, Promoted status, and Design System Activator Version have been introduced. These fields are designed to further refine your management capabilities, supporting more detailed tracking for specialized content types. Simply check the document properties to access each field, identify relevant IDs, and utilize filtering options to optimize document organization. CONFIGURATION

Bugfixes

• Improved Error Pop-Up Imagery The error pop-up for the "Send Test Email" feature now displays a warning icon to clearly differentiate from success messages.

• Precision in Resource Relationships The "Resources Used" relationship in Aprimo now accurately reflects only the media files actively utilized within a document.

• Publishing Flow Stability Improvement Resolved an issue where random errors during PDF report generation caused the publishing flow to become stuck.

• Outlook Email Style Issue on Windows Resolved issues causing Outlook emails on Windows to display with an unintended blue background and other style discrepancies such as text and button colors not applying correctly.

• PDF Generation Consistency Resolved issues with PDF documents not matching the Activator preview by aligning column widths, fonts, and respecting media queries.

• Improved Media Type Importing Enhancements have been made to resolve errors when importing WebP and SVG media types, including ensuring thumbnails are generated correctly without failure or delay.

• Resolved Inconsistencies in Media Import Fixed inconsistent behaviors in the media import process, ensuring reliable thumbnail event reception and validation checks.

• Aprimo Source Code Import Fix Resolved an issue where the import feature was unable to retrieve source code from Aprimo.

• Snackbar Notification Design Fix The snackbar notification design issue has been resolved, ensuring a consistent and visually appealing user interface.

• TypeError Issue Fixed Resolved a console TypeError related to accessing URLs tied to Activator, ensuring smoother navigation and functionality.

• Delete-document Validation Fix The delete-document service now correctly validates messages and returns validation errors for missing or incorrect schema elements.

• Enhanced Thumbnail Display Thumbnails for media assets now maintain the original image ratio and dynamically adjust pixel size to eliminate excessive black backgrounds.