Functionize Release Notes

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Platform version 2025.07.16

This release brings fresh ways to scale, measure, and optimize your test automation. With the debut of Insights Hub, QA leaders can track progress toward business goals with real-time data. We’ve also expanded the power of Orchestrations with new grouping controls via API.

🚀 New Features & Highlights

  • Insights Hub – Gain visibility into your automation performance like never before. Insights Hub offers QA leaders and executives a powerful new dashboard that tracks adoption, execution trends, ROI, and progress toward quality engineering goals — all updated weekly. Designed for decision-makers, it brings QA and business alignment into focus with data-driven metrics that highlight what’s working and where to optimize. Customers will begin to see Insights Hub appear in their accounts over the coming weeks as we gradually roll out access.

Want early access to new features? – We're always looking for engaged users to help shape what’s next. If you're interested in getting early access to upcoming features and sharing your feedback, reach out to our Customer Success team to learn more about our beta program.

✨ Improvements

  •  Support for Grouping in Orchestrations API – Orchestrations API just got more powerful with the new /group endpoint  that allows users to fetch and update orchestration group data, including group order, test order within groups, and associated settings.

🛠️ Bug Fixes & Stability Updates

  • Polish, patches, and platform tune-ups – As always, we’ve made behind-the-scenes improvements to keep things running smoothly. From layout tweaks to stability updates, Functionize is now just a little sharper than it was last week.

Platform version 2025.07.01

This release introduces a big leap forward in intelligent test creation. With Create Agent and Agent Actions, you can go from natural language to dynamic, reasoning-based tests in just a few clicks. Alongside these powerful updates, we’ve included polish and bug fixes to keep your Functionize experience fast, clear, and reliable.

🚀 New Features & Highlights

  • Create Agent – Write it in plain language, and let Create Agent do the rest. Our generative AI turns your instructions into fully runnable tests — live, inside your app.
  • Agent Actions – Power up your tests with reasoning-based automation. Agent Actions handle complex UIs, validations, and calculations, making test creation faster and more scalable than ever.

Want to learn more about these incredible new features? Watch this webinar for a walkthrough!

🛠️ Bug Fixes & Stability Updates

  • Restored scroll functionality on the Page Performance Graph, letting you easily navigate and review data.
  • Updated the Action Duration dropdown in Orchestration Reports so you can now filter timing data without interruption.
  • Corrected a Chrome-specific bug where selected text in the Text Select action didn’t display as expected, improving test accuracy and confidence.
  • Resolved layout issues, alignment inconsistencies, and minor visual glitches across several pages.

Platform version 2025.06.16

This release was all about refinement. We focused on backend improvements, infrastructure cleanup, and quiet-but-important stability fixes that help keep Functionize running smoothly behind the scenes. While there may not be flashy new features this time, these updates make the platform faster, cleaner, and more reliable — so you can stay focused on building great tests. Look out for our next release!

Platform version 2025.06.03

This release continues our focus on usability, visibility, and platform cleanliness. You’ll see helpful new filters, clearer test case context, and some quiet but meaningful backend improvements.

🚀 New Features & Highlights

  • Display who last ran each test case. Helpful context is now shown directly on the test case listing page
  • New filters added to the test dashboard! You can now filter by Created Date and Last Run to quickly find relevant test cases
  • Add a parent instruction to multiple Page Objects at once — streamlining test authoring when working with multi-step actions
  • Linked TestRail cases now appear on the Orchestration Results page, giving you better visibility into your integrated test ecosystem

✨ Improvements

  • Continued behind-the-scenes bug fixes and stability improvements to keep things running smoothly across the platform

Platform version 2025.05.19

This release is packed with updates that make Functionize smoother, smarter, and easier to use. From requested features to fresh UI touches and behind-the-scenes fixes across the Functionize experience, this release brings meaningful upgrades across the board.

🚀 New Features & Highlights

  • Result data, filtered by environment. Orchestration Reports now have an Environments drop down, allowing you to filter data based on the environment you select.
  • Run orchestrations on a monthly schedule – perfect for customers with recurring test cycles or monthly audits.
  • Open defects faster with less manual effort. You can now create a defect directly from Diagnostic results, with key context auto-filled.
  • Create orchestrations across multiple projects via the API, just like in the UI.

✨ Improvements

  • We've added a Created column to the Orchestration and TDM tables so you can quickly see when each item was added.
  • Smoother, more consistent buttons across the platform. We’ve made several small updates to improve clarity, alignment, and overall polish.
  • Diagnostic Agent is now clearer and easier to navigate, thanks to a number of small improvements.
  • Freshened login screen — we’ve updated the login page with a cleaner, more modern look.
  • Added a copy button to the Documentation view to make it easier to share test plans across teams, paste into tickets, or reuse in documentation.
  • Improved button consistency across the platform with standardized labels and formatting.
  • Clearer messaging when deleting tests helps set the right expectations.

🛠️ Bug Fixes & Stability Updates

  • Updates from the Document Agent now retain Page Object actions, rather than converting them to regular steps.
  • Resolved layout issues, alignment inconsistencies, and minor visual glitches across several pages.

Platform version 2025.04.30

We’ve updated our versioning format! 🎉 You’ll now see versions labeled by date (YYYY.MM.DD) to make it easier to track when a release went live — starting with today’s release: 2025.04.30

This update includes powerful new updates, long-awaited UX enhancements, and fixes that help keep your testing experience fast, intuitive, and frustration-free.

🚀 New Features & Highlights

Brand new capabilities and high-impact updates, many driven by your feedback.

  • Document more, without limits - the Notes dialog box now supports up to 2000 characters for richer test context
  • We’ve made it easier to navigate through Tests and Page Objects by adding breadcrumbs and tooltips, helping you quickly move through folders
  • Extensions just got easier to find. We’ve moved it into the main navigation bar for faster access
  • Work smarter with Create Agent - thoughtful refinements designed to make your workflow more efficient

✨ Improvements

Enhancements to existing features that improve clarity, usability, and efficiency.

  • The Notes dialog box is now resizable, making it easier to read and write without endless scrolling
  • DOM load threshold values are now clearly displayed in execution reports, helping you better interpret performance metrics at a glance
  • Changes made across multiple Action tabs are now saved together, reducing the risk of losing edits and saving time
  • Percentage values are now visible directly in the Test Report page for easier-to-interpret results
  • Enjoy a fresh new look next time you log in – we’ve updated the login screen with a fresh design
  • Audit Log now highlights changes in red (removed) and green (added), making it faster to understand what’s changed
  • View the full content of variables in the test details page - no more cut-off values, so you can see everything you’re working with
  • We’ve refreshed the Functionize loading messages with updated content to keep you entertained while you wait

🛠️ Fixes & Stability Updates

Behind-the-scenes work that improves performance, reliability, and consistency.

  • General performance improvements for a smoother experience
  • Behind-the-scenes updates to keep test execution and orchestration running efficiently

Platform version 5.3.42

April 7, 2025

Features

  • Added support to parameterize the Upload action within a Page Object.

Enhancements

  • Added a Project filter dropdown to the TDM listing page to help users quickly filter and navigate through projects.
  • The attribute list dropdown in parameterization now displays attributes in alphabetical order, improving usability and searchability.

Bug Fixes

  • Resolved an issue where the Stability Check flag was visible to users.
  • Fixed a bug where test cases remained in a Skipped state when rerunning a failed test case in an orchestration.
  • Addressed an issue with the Project Environment API (/project/{prid}/{env}/tags) returning incorrect responses when accessed externally (e.g., via Postman).
  • Fixed an issue where incorrect TDM data was being retrieved during orchestration execution.
  • Resolved a problem where a blank file opened in the Functionize Email Reader if the filename contained special characters.
  • Fixed an issue where Project Admins were unable to apply decision actions via test settings (though it worked via step settings).
  • Resolved a display issue in the file viewer where certain rows and data were not visible.
  • Fixed an integration issue where users encountered a loading error in Zephyr and the "Link Test" button was not appearing.
  • Resolved a DOM verification issue where the "aria-colindex" attribute was missing from the attribute field and dropdown.
  • Fixed a bug where the password was displaying incorrectly during runtime.
  • Addressed an issue where file values changed after downloading the file in Excel format from the file viewer.
  • Resolved an error that occurred when customers added or removed tests from orchestration.
  • Fixed an issue where the incorrect path was being saved for actions performed after opening a new tab in a test case.
  • Resolved an issue related to moving tests between groups in orchestration.
  • Fixed a runtime issue where the file viewer was not functioning correctly.
  • Addressed a bug where ".xlsx" files did not display all columns in the file viewer.
  • Resolved an issue where test cases were not visible to the customer inside the project.
  • Fixed an error preventing users from enabling test cases, with the message: "The data for this test case is being finalized - you will be able to execute the test once this process is completed shortly".
  • Corrected an issue where the path displayed incorrectly for Page Object actions on slider pages.
  • Fixed a bug with path parameterization when adding Page Objects after existing ones.
  • Resolved issues with parameterized path values when importing Page Objects.
  • Addressed an error: "Value can be either an expression or a URL" when using the “Insert” feature to add a Navigate action.
  • Fixed a bug where the bulk update for Skip actions was not working as expected.
  • Resolved an issue where users received the error "No PO is imported" when importing a Page Object via the Import window.

Platform version 5.3.41

March 12, 2025

Features

  • .MIN format files are now supported in the Functionize File Viewer tool.
  • Users can now map multiple Xray test cases to a single Functionize test.

Enhancement

  • A Parent Checkbox is added at test instructions to select all steps in a Page Object (PO) & test case for Bulk Update on the page object detail page & test case detail page.
  • A Scroll Up button has been added to the Test Case Detail page.
     
  • Users can now delete multiple folders via Bulk Delete on the test case listing page.
  • Now a sorting button is available for the Updated and Created columns on the test case listing page.
  • Now a new column, Run Type, has been added to the Orchestration API response report. This column displays the execution type for each run, such as on-demand or scheduled.

Bug Fixes

  • Resolved an issue where ADO-linked test cases were not displaying on the test case listing page.
  • Resolved an issue where uploading a ZIP file containing .txt files caused the .txt files to appear empty when opened.
  • Resolved an issue where some columns were not visible in the file viewer after uploading a file.
  • Resolved an issue where users were unable to create an orchestration because the project field displayed No data available.
  • Resolved an issue where test cases were not executing in the selected language (Italian) in Chrome.
  • Resolved an issue where the Functionize File Viewer was not displaying dates correctly.
  • Resolved an issue where users were experiencing an SSO login issue in Functionize.
  • Resolved an issue where the Result button was missing on the Orchestration listing page.
  • Resolved an issue where, while recording a test case, the correct path was not being saved when working with multiple tabs.
  • Resolved an issue where users encountered a problem submitting the “Train the AI” description.
  • Resolved an issue where Orchestration scheduled runs were not executing on the expected day.

Architect version 10.7.70

March 6, 2025

Bug Fix

  • Resolved an issue where the Chrome browser was not reporting the new tab opener ID in a specific scenario.
  • Resolved an issue where the correct ML data for the double-click action was not being recorded with the Architect tool.

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Platform version 5.3.40

February 20, 2025

Features

  • Added two new operators - Strict not equals (SNEQ) and strict not equals step value (SNEQSTEPVAL).

Enhancement

  • Now users can link multiple ADO test cases to a single test case in Functionize at once.
  • Now users can allow multiple column selections for the “Overload Files” configuration in a single TDM data source

Bug Fixes

  • Resolved an issue where the User was Getting Javascript exception warning on TDM response expression step.
  • Resolved an issue where user was getting an error message: “This page isn’t working.” While download the current data source file.
  • Resolved an issue where the user was facing a issue where the document is not getting loaded under Document view.
  • Resolved an issue where the test case was not getting executing in the selected language.
  • Resolved an issue where the Functionize Test run detail were not updating in the Existing Test Run on TestRail.
  • Resolved an issue where the complete XML file data is not being displayed in the file viewer.
  • Resolved an issue where the search option on test case detail page was not working properly.
  • Resolved an issue with Global and Local Page Object with same name Handling During Import.
  • Resolved an issue in the Orchestrations where the Integration Tab was Displaying Blank After Clicking on Edit Orchestration.
  • Resolved an issue where the the XML file was taking so much time to load the whole data in the file viewer.
  • Resolved an issue where the GET request is not functioning in the API Explorer tool and it throws 401 Unauthorized error.
  • Resolved an issue where a user was facing an issue while searching for a test case for X-ray mapping.

Platform version 5.3.39

January 27, 2025

Enhancement

  • Now, the time-out settings at the test level can be set to blank to use the time-out setting set at the project level.
  • Now a “Hide Address Bar” setting is added in the test settings Advance tab to support automating applications in App Mode.
  • Now, the user will get an Orchestration Export CSV file that includes the ‘No of actions passed and No of actions failed’ column.
  • Now 'Create defect' feature is available for locked page objects.

Bug Fixes

  • Resolved an issue where the user was Unable to get the history details of the test case.
  • Resolved an issue where the user was Getting error while doing Xray mapping in orchestration.
  • Resolved an issue where the RunHistory status was not getting updated for an incomplete test.
  • Resolved an issue where Warning screenshots were Missing from the Orchestration Test Case Result Listing Page.
  • Resolved an issue where the Team admin page is not working as expected.
  • Resolved an issue where a user was Unable to attach the dataset while creating the TDM Orchestration.
  • Resolved an issue where test cases with a colon (:) in their name could not be searched.
  • Resolved an issue where the full XPath value stored in the variables is not displayed in the Variables tab.
  • Resolved an issue where the saved data disappeared when we switched the tabs in action level.
  • Resolved an issue where an Incorrect “Created by” Name was Displayed for the Copied Test Case in Orchestration Result.
  • Resolved an issue where Duplicate actions are being created when cloning an action within a loop.
  • Resolved an issue where a user was getting an error while creating the defect in the test case.
  • Resolved an issue where users were unable to input data with line breaks in the notes box.
  • Resolved an issue where the Notes popup box at the action level did not retain line breaks as entered in the notes.
  • Resolved an issue where using the bulk rerun option in a sequential group Orchestration caused the tests to run in parallel instead of sequentially.
  • Resolved an issue where a unwanted Tag node is showing without a Tag name.
  • Resolved an issue where the Test Plan name was not displayed in the Xray Test Plan dropdown within the Integrations tab of Orchestration.
  • Resolved an issue where a user was facing a loading issue while attaching TDM in orchestration.
  • Resolved an issue where users encountered difficulties while parameterizing in Page Objects.
  • Resolved an issue where a user was facing an issue while searching for a test case for X-ray mapping.
  • Resolved an issue where the Orchestration was taking significantly longer than expected to provide results.
  • Resolved an issue where the Orchestrations was not running tests on the Firefox browser.