# April 25 Release (v17)

## 📢 <mark style="color:blue;">Announcing the Fusion v17 Release</mark>

We’re excited to introduce **Fusion v17**, packed with powerful new features and thoughtful enhancements to improve your experience and productivity. This release focuses on better usability, performance, and design consistency across the Fusion platform. Whether you're designing apps or working in runtime, you'll find improvements that help you work smarter and faster.

Take a look below to explore what’s new and what’s improved in Fusion v17 and get the latest version of Fusion [here](https://valorx.com/fusion-support/)!

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## ➕ <mark style="color:blue;">What's New?</mark>

### <mark style="color:purple;">**Connected Workflow**</mark>

Now, users can call a **Connected Workflow** ![](/files/AFC6FrUVNCVJThgYjDlY) within another workflow, reducing redundancy and simplifying maintenance. Instead of updating multiple workflows with the same tasks, users can centralize them in one **Connected Workflow** and reference it when needed.

#### **Key Benefits**

✔ **Improved Efficiency** – Avoid repetitive configurations by reusing workflows.

✔ **Easier Maintenance** – Update one workflow instead of multiple.

✔ **Seamless Execution** – The connected workflow runs smoothly without disrupting the main workflow.

#### **How It Works**

* A new **"Connected Workflow"** task lets users call an existing workflow from another.
* When added to a workflow, the Connected Workflow task triggers the selected workflow to run from its first step.
* Users can control execution behavior, including failure handling and looping limits.

**Example Scenario:**

* **Quote WF Connector** contains common steps like validation, fetching records, or formatting data.
* Instead of recreating these steps in every workflow, you simply **call Quote WF Connector** from another workflow, such as **Workflow: Opportunity LFS**.
* This keeps **Workflow: Opportunity LFS** shorter, cleaner, and easier to manage.

📌 In the first image, you’ll see **Quote WF Connector**, which is designed to be reused.

<figure><img src="/files/bhiiTv47oWrA0klMzhu4" alt=""><figcaption><p>Quote WF Connector</p></figcaption></figure>

📌 The second image shows **Workflow: Opportunity LFS**, where **Quote WF Connector** is called as a step—reducing the total number of steps and simplifying the flow.

<figure><img src="/files/1m9UNdzr8havaNE9fGpv" alt=""><figcaption><p><strong>Workflow: Opportunity LFS</strong></p></figcaption></figure>

This approach not only improves efficiency but also makes maintaining your workflows much easier in the long run. Find out more about [Connected Workflow](/valorx-fusion/design-studio/workflow-and-ux/utility-tasks.md#connected-workflow).

### <mark style="color:purple;">**Search and Select Screen**</mark>

Introducing Fusion’s newly redesigned **Search and Select** screen enhances filtering capabilities and improves overall usability, offering a smoother experience for both **Fusion App Designers** and **Runtime Users**.

#### Key Features

* **Switch Between Versions**: Toggle button to switch between new and legacy screens.
* **Enhanced Design**:
  * Improved Filtering UI for Records.
  * Drag-and-drop field reordering, checkboxes for selection.
  * Streamlined picklist and lookup fields.
* **Run Mode Updates**:
  * Collapsible filters, **New Saved Filter** option.
  * **Record count display** and active **Next button**.

<figure><img src="/files/b7C21gCrApR42KH8BEEa" alt=""><figcaption><p>New Search and Select Screen</p></figcaption></figure>

### <mark style="color:purple;">Configurable Tooltips for Workflow Ribbon Buttons</mark>

Designers can now add **Title and Description** tooltips to workflow buttons in **Design Studio** and the **Fusion Sidebar**. These tooltips, with a **1024-character limit**, enhance usability by providing helpful information when users hover over a button.

**Key Enhancements**

* **Configurable Tooltips**: Add or modify tooltips in the **Workflow and UX** screen. If a tooltip is already configured, the **Title and Description** will be prefilled.

* **Editing & Updates**: Changes made to tooltips in the workflow **automatically reflect** on the main **Workflow and UX** screen.<br>

  <figure><img src="/files/T7cHX3Ez4OZZX7r75NoZ" alt=""><figcaption><p>Configure Tooltip</p></figcaption></figure>

* **User Experience**:
  * If a tooltip is configured, it appears on hover.
  * Tooltips display **Title in bold** and **Description below**, similar to Excel tooltips.
  * If no tooltip is set, fields remain empty with placeholders.<br>

    <figure><img src="/files/go81FoiaXql7cZ0Dawg3" alt=""><figcaption><p>Tooltip</p></figcaption></figure>

* **Validation Rules**:
  * An error appears if the tooltip exceeds **1024 characters**.
  * Tooltips are optional—users can **save an empty tooltip** or cancel changes without updating.

This enhancement improves clarity and reduces confusion, making workflows more intuitive for users.

### <mark style="color:purple;">"Delete Results" Condition in Decision Rule Type</mark>

We’ve introduced a new **"Delete Results"** condition in the Decision Task to improve workflow management when handling record deletions. Previously, Salesforce restrictions preventing record deletions could cause a failure, with no way to capture or respond to these errors. This enhancement provides the ability to check the result of a deletion process, allowing for a more comprehensive and effective workflow.

<figure><img src="/files/N8VJxOTZl13ZeYz4dqcw" alt=""><figcaption><p>Delete Results Condition</p></figcaption></figure>

This update provides greater control over workflows, ensuring users can seamlessly adapt to deletion outcomes and maintain data integrity.

### <mark style="color:purple;">"Pending Save" Condition in Decision Rule Type</mark>

To prevent data loss, a new **'Pending Save'** rule type ensures users save changes before performing actions like refresh.

<figure><img src="/files/AAIwwmqyXFfavc9Qm3Gx" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

This update helps maintain data integrity by preventing accidental loss of unsaved changes.

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## ✨ <mark style="color:blue;">Enhancements</mark>

### <mark style="color:purple;">Unified Search Across Main Screens in Fusion Design Studio</mark>

We’ve introduced a powerful search functionality across the main screens of Fusion Design Studio to make navigation seamless and efficient.

**What's New:**

* **Maps Screen:** Effortlessly locate specific maps with the new search option.<br>

  <figure><img src="/files/ElgqGxN5wnSpYW379bBo" alt=""><figcaption><p>Maps Screen</p></figcaption></figure>

* **Tasks Screen:** Search by object in the **Search Task** feature for quicker access to desired tasks.<br>

  <figure><img src="/files/yljIEWoqyd1tPdBRWiIP" alt=""><figcaption><p>Tasks Screen</p></figcaption></figure>

* **Workflow and UX Screen:** Search by button name or workflow name to streamline navigation and improve productivity.<br>

  <figure><img src="/files/JWyLrGLgER8JCTHlBpnd" alt=""><figcaption><p>Workflow and UX Screen</p></figcaption></figure>

This enhancement empowers users to quickly find and manage configurations, boosting efficiency and improving the overall experience in Fusion Design Studio.

### <mark style="color:purple;">Operator Switching in Fusion Runtime</mark>

We’re introducing new **'Operator Switching'** option available at the task level for **'User Selection (Full)'** tasks. This enhancement enables users to switch operators dynamically during runtime on the search and select screen.

**Prerequisite:** At least one filter must be configured in Design Studio for this option to be applied.

<figure><img src="/files/xSvfdxN4Dd8WleEvXmB7" alt=""><figcaption><p>Enable Operator Switching - Task Level</p></figcaption></figure>

**Runtime:**

* Users can adjust operators, perform a search, and click **Next** to view the selected data on the grid.
* If a user changes the operator and navigates back, the operator originally configured in Design Studio will be displayed.

<figure><img src="/files/OzA8WloPo3WC3wsZ4dtE" alt=""><figcaption><p>Operator Switching - Runtime</p></figcaption></figure>

This feature offers greater flexibility and control, ensuring an intuitive experience when managing data filters during runtime.

### <mark style="color:purple;">Default Values in Search and Select Screen</mark>

Introducing support for **Default Values** in the **Search and Select** screen, applicable exclusively to the **'User Selection (Full)'** task for **Search Filters**.

**Design Studio Configuration:**

* Add the **Default Values** option next to the Search Filter - Operator field.
* Default values will be displayed in the corresponding **Text Area, Picklist, or Calendar** based on the field’s data type, consistent with the existing behavior.
* **Note:** Default Values are only applicable when a Search Filter is selected and are not supported for Lookup fields.
* Blank values will continue to adhere to current restrictions.
* The default values configured by the designer will appear in the **Preview Screen**.

<figure><img src="/files/eEzOeaxmAr9TrxWwMiZD" alt=""><figcaption><p>Default Values Configuration in Design Studio</p></figcaption></figure>

**Runtime:**

* When navigating to the Search and Select screen at Runtime, the default values set by the designer will be displayed.
* Users can clear default values using the **Clear Filter** button, which will reset all Search Filters, including those with default values, as per the current functionality.
* Users can modify the default values at Runtime, perform a search, and click **Next** to display the selected data in the grid.
* Returning to the Search and Select screen will show the designer-defined default values unless modified by the user.

<figure><img src="/files/VqUoaUKCNd0WzEMZkSvJ" alt=""><figcaption><p>Default Values in Runtime</p></figcaption></figure>

This enhancement provides greater flexibility and control over search filters, allowing users to streamline workflows with pre-configured default values while maintaining the option to adjust them at runtime.

### <mark style="color:purple;">**Notification Task – Enhancements to Data Capture**</mark>

We’ve introduced five key enhancements to the **Data Capture** experience within the **Notification Task**, making it more intuitive and user-friendly. These improvements help ensure better data accuracy, streamline workflows, and give users more control during data collection steps.

#### **1. Required Field Validation**

* Designers can now mark fields as **Required** in **Configure Data Capture**.
* A checkbox ensures users **must enter a value** before proceeding.
* **Runtime Behavior:**
  * If the field is empty, a **red error message** appears: *"Value cannot be empty."*
  * Users cannot proceed until a value is entered.

<figure><img src="/files/7CCWyh8HHadXUJTCQzZg" alt=""><figcaption><p>Required Field Validation</p></figcaption></figure>

#### **2. Picklist Data Type**

* Introduced a **Picklist** data type with an **Add Picklist** button.
* Users can:
  * Select an **existing** picklist.
  * **Create a new picklist** using:
    * **Manual Entry** (comma-separated values).
    * **Named Range Picklist** (fetch values dynamically).
* **Runtime Behavior:**
  * Picklist values appear in a **dropdown** in Excel.
  * Selected values sync with Salesforce upon saving.

<figure><img src="/files/Y1dEDD83HEGFCy6OYthd" alt=""><figcaption><p>Picklist Data Type</p></figcaption></figure>

#### **3. Numeric Input Validation**

* The **Number** data type now enforces numeric input.
* **Invalid inputs trigger an error:** *"Invalid number."*
* Validation occurs **in real-time**, preventing navigation until a valid number is entered.

<figure><img src="/files/zDtkiwDvi3xZY4docdw4" alt=""><figcaption><p>Numeric Input Validation</p></figcaption></figure>

#### **4. Data Type Icons in Preview & Runtime**

* Icons now display next to fields for better clarity:
  * ![](/files/cZjSAzJjwFpWK4sKgbzw) **String**
  * ![](/files/25wm2hHeiXz7zkwELBWM) **Number**
  * ![](/files/o6DYat1IKA4qxPyWj8xw) **Boolean**
  * ![](/files/6SzzagoXi6t49tuEtFEJ) **Date**
  * ![](/files/Hrsz4Vg0MNvMTP3DvcgS) **File**
  * ![](/files/33DPMqQhn9Gpw6Zuiy6G) **Picklist**&#x20;

#### **5. Improved Input Layout**

* **Rearranged fields for clarity:**\
  Input Label | Data Type | Input Type | Cell Reference

<figure><img src="/files/v7cAIFlg1vtsncwJY4VZ" alt=""><figcaption><p>Improved Input Layout</p></figcaption></figure>

### <mark style="color:purple;">**Enhanced Fusion Logs**</mark>

Fusion App designers can now enjoy a more **intuitive and organized log viewing experience** through the redesigned **Diagnostic Logs** interface. This enhancement introduces a structured and interactive UI to streamline workflow analysis and debugging.

**Highlights:**

* **Revamped Main Logs Window**:\
  Includes an **Org dropdown**, **search bar** (App Name/Workflow Step), **date-time range picker**, and **Open to Browser** option. Logs are dynamically filtered based on selected criteria.
* **New Log Table Layout**:\
  View logs with detailed columns:\
  `No`, `Org Name`, `App Name`, `Workflow`, `No of Steps`, `Start Date & Time`, `Elapsed Time`, and **browser pop-out support**.
* **Detailed Workflow Step View**:\
  Drill down into specific workflow steps with clickable **Display** and **Save** log entries. These open inline to show execution details including `Sub-steps`, `Start Time`, and `Elapsed Time`.
* **Connected Workflow Indicator**:\
  Easily identify and access connected workflows with time breakdowns.
* **Improved Sorting & Export**:\
  All columns support sorting (similar to Wave). Export functionality supports single-log export in this release. Multi-log export will be introduced in a future release.
* **User Access Control**:\
  Diagnostic logs are **only visible to Fusion App designers**. Runtime and FE users will not have access to this feature.

<figure><img src="/files/8QSAJtT1ZQsvgDpO9oyD" alt=""><figcaption><p>Diagnostic Logs</p></figcaption></figure>

This enhancement offers better transparency into app performance, making debugging faster and more efficient for Fusion App creators.

### <mark style="color:purple;">**Renamed Community Button to Docs**</mark>

The **Community** button on the Fusion ribbon is now labeled **Docs** and redirects users to the documentation portal for easier access to product guides and resources.

<figure><img src="/files/Ed4ZVHVawU8ZZgprt1io" alt=""><figcaption><p>Docs button</p></figcaption></figure>

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## 🔍 <mark style="color:blue;">Known Issue</mark>

### <mark style="color:red;">Position offset of the UI for the new User Selection and Logs screens</mark>

We found that Fusion offsets the new UI screens for User Selection and Logs when the resolution scale is changed during the active session or multi-monitor setup is changed.

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## 📧 <mark style="color:blue;">Contact us</mark>

If you have any questions or feedback, please visit our [Valorx Support page](https://valorx.com/support/). We are fully committed to enhancing and complimenting your Salesforce experience and look forward to hearing from you!


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