FlowMattic Changelog

FlowMattic v5.0 – Changelog (Released 16 Dec. 2024)

# New Features

Visual Workflow Builder

• Enhanced Router with Visual Tree Management: Easily design and manage workflow paths visually using an intuitive tree-based interface, simplifying the creation of complex automation.

Tables Module

• Database Integration: Seamlessly connect and automate database tables within your workflows for efficient data handling.

• Table Module Triggers: Automate data workflows with these triggers:

  • Workflow Button Clicked: Trigger workflows directly from the table interface.
  • New Record: Automatically trigger actions when a new record is added.
  • Updated Record: Respond to updates in table records.
  • Deleted Record: Execute workflows when records are deleted.
  • Updated Cell: Trigger workflows based on cell-level changes.

• CRUD Actions: Perform essential database operations like:

  • Adding, updating, and deleting records.
  • Searching for individual or multiple records.
  • Updating specific cells efficiently.

• Approval Workflow Integration: Use approve or reject buttons to continue or halt workflows, making decision-making processes dynamic.

Data Approval Implementation

• Enable approval steps in workflows and tables, providing a layer of manual oversight where required.

Unlimited AI Assistants (Chatbots)

• Create and manage an unlimited number of AI chatbots, enhancing customer interaction capabilities.

Improved Dashboard

• A cleaner, more intuitive dashboard interface with options to create new tables, workflows, and AI assistants directly from the dashboard.

Conditional Execution Enhancements

• Added a “Skip Execution” option to action steps under the conditions tab for more flexible workflows.

Magic Login Links

• A new FlowMattic Tool action to generates magic login links for seamless user authentication.

Iterator Module – Batch Processing

• Process large datasets in manageable batches, improving efficiency and reducing processing time.

Global Settings

• SMTP Settings: Set a global email configuration for consistent email delivery across workflows.
• Database Connection: Connect tables to external databases globally.

# Additional Features

• Filter Conditions: New filters include Empty, Not Empty, Is Email, and Is Blank for refined data control.
• Date-Time Formatter: Transform dates between time zones with a new formatting action.
• Regex Enhancements: Combine results using regex patterns in the Text Formatter.
• WordPress Enhancements: Added new actions and features:
  • “Post Parent” and “Custom Taxonomies” for post management.
  • Actions to add/remove taxonomy from posts and create new taxonomy terms.
• PHP Array Module: A new action creates itemized arrays from comma-separated lists.
• Default Workflow Builder Option: Choose between the classic static or new visual workflow builder.

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# Improvements

• Text Formatter: Added a “Title Case” option for transforming text.
• Webhook Triggers: Improved loading for old workflow builder and made webhook responses almost instant.
• Performance Enhancements: Database query caching for faster repeat queries.
• Live Testing Enhancements: View request payloads while editing steps after live tests.
• API Polling Support: Expanded support for diverse APIs.
• Workflow Execution: Optimized processing for Iterator and Router modules.

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# Fixes

• Fixed issues with WordPress actions like Update Term and missing comment IDs.
• Resolved errors in modules like Filter and PHP Functions.
• Addressed dynamic tag replacement issues in custom apps.
• Improved handling of nested arrays and phone numbers in formatters.
• Fixed various bugs in AI Assistant, RSS Feed triggers, and Iterator responses.

This version introduces robust new capabilities, enhancements, and fixes, empowering you to create more efficient and flexible workflows.