Changes since Execute 21.1.296

Notes

  • Empty release for testing In-App Updates 21.1.302

Featuresī¸

  • The new Document Links Graph Visualization lets you explore document relationships in an interactive network diagram, making it easier to understand hierarchies and associations at a glance. Colored nodes represent different primary document types, with a clear legend and a gold border highlighting the current document. You can click any node to jump directly to that document, while solid and dashed lines visually distinguish parent-child and association links. #ui #system 21.1.306 #346630

    This adds a new visualization of how your documents are related to each other on the Document Links tab making it so much easier to navigate between related records.

    NOTE: If this feature doesn’t make sense in your environment, you can disable it by setting the HIDE_DOCUMENT_LINK_GRAPH configuration flag in settings.

  • Trying to explain how Execute tables are related? You can now use the ERD diagram generator tool to visually map the relationships between Execute tables in DataHub or your data warehouse. Simply select your Document Types, and the tool will create a clear Entity Relationship Diagram to help you navigate complex schemas with ease. Find on the special page (/ui/tools?erd) #integration #system 21.1.306 #347425

    If you have questions about how table are related in our warehouse schema (DataHub, Snowflake, DataBricks, etc.), our new interactive ERD generator will help you make sense of it.

    erd

  • Introducing AI-powered formula generation. Note this feature is off by default, and requires an OpenAI / Azure AI API key to enable. If you are interested in testing this feature, please get in touch with Quorum Support. #formula 21.1.306 #346164

    Execute’s new AI Formula assistant makes building, updating and understanding formulas a breeze!

    This functionality is available as a preview and not-enabled by default.

    demo

    To enable you must:

    • Add the ENABLE_AI configuration flag under Tools > Configuration > Settings.
    • Set up your AI provider in the Settings (OpenAI is the easiest and default option, but Azure AI works too)
    • Add a new External Credential with your OpenAI / Azure AI API Key. The credential must be called AI_APIKEY

    NOTE: By enabling this experimental feature you understand that some information about your Execute environment is being sent to your configured AI provider including a complete field list, and details about your formulas.

  • Execute can now be configured to log system messages to Azure AppInsights. This is primarily to streamline monitoring and support of Quorum-hosted Execute environments, but may also be used by on-prem customers if desired. #system 21.1.298 #312727
  • By popular demand… Execute now allows you to automatically release an AFE for approval after review is completed! #afe #admin 21.1.298 #341618

    Using the new automatic_release.config.sample plugin, you can configure Execute to automatically release an AFE for approval when the review process is complete.

    1. Create a new System Review Position Rule called something like “Automatic Release for Approval” (the name doesn’t matter). Record the DOCUMENT_ID for this position (the GUID in the URL).
      1. Don’t include any people on this position. The system will automatically mark it as review complete once all other reviewers have finalized their review.
      2. Adjust the position rule to include it as the last reviewer on any AFEs you’d like the auto-release behavior for. This lets you fine-tune the behavior (maybe you want this on EVERY AFE, or maybe just your Abandonment AFEs).
    2. Create a plugin from automatic_release.config.sample and update the positionRuleId to be the DOCUMENT_ID value obtained earlier.
    3. Restart Execute

    Now… When you save an AFE that is (a) routed (b) has only this single reviewer as incomplete… and it’s the special new “Automatic Release” reviewer, it’ll automatically complete the review and release the AFE for approval.

  • Foundation for Execute’s new in-app update mechanism, which will allow an authorized user to upgrade to future releases from within Execute. Note that this change does make changes to the folder structure of the Execute Service and adjusts permissions for the Execute service user so that it can make future updates to those folders and the Execute Service itself. #admin #system 21.1.298 #316299
  • Most Execute documents now support “Shared Locks”. This means multiple users can simultaneously edit the same document (Well, Job, or Site) and have their changes magically merged together. This helps avoid those situations where you can’t update your job with the latest spud date because Jim was busy updating the job’s safety information and went for lunch leaving it locked. #system 21.1.298 #327274

    Since early times, Execute ensured that only a single user could edit a document (AFE, Well, Job, …) at a time. This was handy for some document types (such as AFEs) with a very strong workflow, but a bit cumbersome for heavily multi-person documents like Wells, Sites and Jobs.

    So… we’ve changed things a bit.

    Execute will now take shared locks for Wells, Sites, Jobs and all of your custom document types. This allows multiple users to be actively editing the same document and, upon save, their changes will be merged together. It means a whole lot less waiting for someone else to finish their work before you can do yours!

    Note: If you are making changes where you think you would benefit from the old-style exclusive locks, you can find “Edit with Exclusive Lock” under the more menu.

    This functionality gets really interesting when you include fields from related documents on custom tabs. Previously, for example, you could include read-only well-level fields on your Job for reference but now you can opt-in to allowing those well-level fields to be editable (from the Job) by adding EDIT_REFERENCED_DOC_FIELDS to your “Additional Configuration Flags” in settings.

Enhancements

  • Users can now renew or rotate their API keys to generate new secrets while keeping the same key ID, enhancing security by enabling regular credential updates. The renewal process includes selecting a new expiration period, and immediate invalidation of the old secret. #security #api #admin 21.1.307 #348493
  • You can now drag and drop files directly into attachment fields to upload and automatically select them, making file uploads faster and more intuitive. This even includes (at long last) workflow task attachment fields!!! #attachments #ui 21.1.307 #347412
  • The auto-release reviewer will now hold off on releasing an AFE for approval until all release validation rules are met. (NOTE: This means you’ll have to pay attention to your release roles as things like invalid overhead configuration will prevent the automatic release of AFEs.) #afe #workflow #system 21.1.307 #348585
  • This release introduces a new plugin that enables CSharp-backed calculated fields, allowing more flexible and powerful custom calculations. Additionally, the Custom Document Action plugin has been enhanced with new post-action and redirect expressions. #plugins #workflow #system 21.1.307 #348121
  • When viewing change history on large text fields (such as plugins) you’ll now see a colored coded “diff” view that makes it approximately 1,000,000 times (yes. Really) easier to spot the differences. #ui #system 21.1.307 #347436
  • The target-date drag tooltip for activities has been improved to follow your mouse pointer instead of sticking in the schedule button bar, preventing annoying page jumps and making the experience much smoother. #ui #workflow #opsched 21.1.307 #348265
  • The plugin editor now supports enhanced search functionality using CTRL+F, allowing you to find text beyond what’s currently visible on screen. #plugins #ui 21.1.307 #348282
  • You can now clear temporary placeholder numbers on historically loaded wells and sites just like you do with AFE and RTx. #well #afe #ui 21.1.307 #348258
  • The API Key authentication process has been overhauled to simplify integration with external systems. You can now use standard Basic Authentication headers with API keys to access Execute APIs without needing to manage session IDs manually. #api #integration #security 21.1.306 #347845
  • If you’ve ever been driven to the point of madness because you open a plugin only to realize you aren’t in edit mode, this fix is for you. The plugin content is no longer a pop-up modal but now appears in a sleek new Plugin Details tab, making editing more intuitive and less frustrating. #plugins 21.1.306 #347741
  • We’ve added special header colors for TEST and DEV environments to help you quickly identify which environment you’re working in. #ui #system #admin 21.1.306 #347398
  • Smashleft Mode lets you quickly move activities as far left as possible within an OpSched row, eliminating whitespace without overlapping other activities or blackout periods. In addition, we’ve added keyboard shortcuts to switch between commonly used scheduling tools - just hover over a tool to see the shortcut used - For example, pressing SPACE while looking at a schedule activities the new shift left feature!). #opsched 21.1.306 #258790
  • A Most Recently Used (MRU) list has been added to configuration screens, making it easier and faster for users to access their recently edited settings without hunting through the big list. #admin 21.1.306 #347652

    Some of us spend a lot of time in various settings/configuration screens in the app. The Configuration page now shows you a list of your most recently accessed configuration pages on the top so you can spend a whole lot less time searching!

  • A new printing serializer has been added that includes linked documents, allowing printed forms that consolidate information from multiple linked documents. #afe #reporting #system 21.1.304 #340325
  • Added new configuration settings that allow Execute to notify an external system after successful startup and before user-initiated shutdown. #system #integration #reporting 21.1.304 #343089
  • The admin-facing field selection screen has transitioned from the recently released drop-down tree control to the same control used in the report field selector. The report selector version offers a better user experience and handles large numbers of fields more efficiently. #admin 21.1.298 #334455
  • Updated the components used by the schedule printing functionality. #opsched 21.1.298 #338042
  • We’ve improved the behavior in Execute’s new Approval Paths to better handle situations where multiple adjacent approvers have the same approval authority. #afe #admin 21.1.298 #338680
  • We’ve added a new formula function to create a new DateTime (DateTime( "2024-05-01", "America/Edmonton")) and a new formula function to query if a workflow task is complete or hidden (i.e., needing attention or not). #formula 21.1.298 #340773
  • We now support for List Filters on Workflow Tasks. #admin #workflow 21.1.298 #293061
  • We’ve added icons to fields on Tasks and Custom Tabs to identify fields from related documents (vs. the document the user is currently working with). #system 21.1.298 #318332

Bugs

  • Fixed an issue where Execute’s workflow diagrams would break if tasks contained markdown. #workflow 21.1.309 #349858
  • Fixed an issue where the installer could not correctly detect user SIDs for Group Managed Service Accounts (GMSA), ensuring smoother installation and configuration when using these accounts. #system #admin 21.1.308 #349480
  • Fixed an issue where creating blank format-rules on reminders could break sending other reminders. #workflow #system #ui 21.1.307 #340405
  • Fixed an issue where leaving the time zone field blank would stop the entire reminder sending process. #workflow #email #system 21.1.307 #340841
  • Added detailed logging for failures in the Integration Agent to help identify and troubleshoot connection issues more effectively. #system #integration agent 21.1.306 #341746
  • Fixed an error that occurred when editing integer fields from the browse page if those fields were used in calculated fields. #formula #system 21.1.306 #347917
  • Fixed a frustrating issue where you couldn’t build custom tab fields that pulled fields from a User, Partner, or Account document. #system 21.1.306 #347507
  • Fixed an issue where invalid XML in the agent’s databaseConnections.config file would fail silently, ensuring users are now properly alerted to configuration errors to prevent unnoticed connection problems. #integration agent 21.1.306 #347232
  • Fixed a typo in the Bulk Update modal. #ui 21.1.306 #346923
  • Azure logging now correctly respects environment variables for its settings, ensuring that the EXEC_AZURE_INSIGHTS_CONNECTION variable properly overrides configuration files during initialization. #system #integration 21.1.304 #340068
  • The custom table subview now correctly appears on the Workflow Task pop-up ensuring users can now edit individual fields and tables. #workflow #ui 21.1.304 #346070
  • The installer now correctly applies permission changes during headless (scripted) installs, ensuring that in-app updates run smoothly without permission issues. This fix addresses upgrade failures caused by permission adjustments only running during interactive installs, improving reliability for automated update scenarios. #system 21.1.304 #344594
  • The OpSched named license user check has been fixed to exclude support users, ensuring only actual licensed users are counted. This prevents support accounts from incorrectly consuming named licenses. #opsched #system 21.1.304 #346358
  • The support package no longer leaves behind temporary directories after use, keeping your Execute server clean and clutter-free. #system 21.1.304 #342833
  • Fixed an issue where the well data header overflowed its container, improving the display and readability in the user interface. #ui #well #system 21.1.304
  • Fixed an issue with the HttpMultipartParser to ensure reliable processing of multipart HTTP requests, improving stability and preventing errors during file uploads or form submissions. (This is a behind the scenes thing that only affected those of you uploading attachments via. our APIs) #system #api 21.1.304 #344588
  • Fixed issue that was causing Execute to generate invalid license IDs on Windows-based servers. #system 21.1.299 #343124
  • Resolved an issue where you could create invalid AFE history by manually calling the Supplement AFE API and failing to save the historical (supplemented) version of the AFE. This only applied to those writing code against Execute’s APIs to supplement AFEs. #afe #api 21.1.298 #339273
  • We’ve added the “Document Display Identifier” back into the field list in Execute’s custom business rules (Blockly). #admin 21.1.298 #339421
  • Resolved an issue where list filters wouldn’t immediately clear an invalid value but would, instead, clear on save. #system #admin 21.1.298 #341220
  • Resolved an issue where the FieldInfo report would show an error in the Field Type column for fields that had been deleted. #admin 21.1.298 #341516
  • Resolved an issue where Custom Business rules failed to show custom fields on the AFE’s well table. #admin 21.1.298 #338359
  • Resolved an issue where the order of Workflow Task fields could break field permissions. #workflow 21.1.298 #334861
Ready to update?
  • For Quorum-hosted Aucerna Execute environments, email an upgrade request to Execute Support.
  • For on-prem instances of Execute:
    • Always ensure you have a recent backup of your Execute database before updating.
    • Download the installer from the Client Portal.