Custom Mapping Enhancements
The mapping tool now allows you to target Chain.io Standard JSON in the Output pane. Selecting standard JSON (or an EDI type) will populate your mapping with a template so you can quickly enter your field mappings.
EDI and JSON mapping types are both now available in the "EDI File Map" drop down in the flow setup component for all EDI types. Other file types like CSV or XML are filtered from this list. They remain available under Custom Processors and Mappings. This lets you quickly find your EDI maps when attaching them to a flow.
The Lookup Table box now includes a Sample Formula field which you can use to quickly copy the formula that references this table into your JSONATA mapping. There's a copy button on the right side to make this even easier.
Live API Enhancements
The LiveAPI module, which is used for high-throughput, synchronous data exchanges now supports a CargowiseOne proxy mode. In proxy mode, it will send a raw message from the sender to your CargowiseOne system and return the direct CargowiseOne response. It does this without exposing your CargowiseOne password to the sender.
This proxy mode allows you to create different passwords for each client providing greater security and control over your eAdaptor connection. This functionality is similar to the upcoming eAdaptor Next functionality, but does not require custom signed keys.
To use this feature, please contact your Customer Success Manager to have it enabled on your account.
Adapter Updates
A new outbound EDI 945 adapter has been created. This allows sending EDI 945 documents in send ASN or Shipment flows.
The Chain.io Standard Order JSON has been updated with several new fields and data elements to support purchase order data. This enhancement provides a more complete product for clients using Chain.io standards. Please see https://docs.chain.io/specs/purchase_order_json for more details.
The Descartes/Portrix Container Rates Source File Type now includes all surcharges per container in the canonicalized note. This update allows for more detailed mapping of container types to charge lines within BI tools or custom post-processors.
Quality of Life Updates
A spinner was added to the Host Systems page to improve user experience during long loading times. This will provide clearer visual feedback to users when the page is communicating with the server.
The modal for creating host systems and connections is now be full width on large monitors.
The Tasks > Assign selection dropdown only displays enabled users within the workspace. This change prevents the assignment of tasks to disabled users, streamlining the task management process.
The Deploy button and status indicators have been removed from custom flows. This change reflects the fact that custom flows cannot be deployed, reducing confusion for users working with these flows.
The destination system and connections chooser now sorts selections alphabetically instead of in the order that they were created.
Integration settings now display the connection type (e.g., S3, API) alongside the connection name and edit button. This addition provides users with more information at a glance when managing integrations.
Bug Fixes
The EDI Component Element Separator field has been removed from the Source EDI panels. This field was not needed for source files, since the value is determined from the ISA record when reading EDI.
Buttons have been removed from Custom Flows that were not applicable including deploy, versions, etc.
In the Custom Flow UI, the Flow UUID text box has been repositioned to appear below the warning sign instead of beside it. This change improves the visual layout and readability of the interface.
Login to see the changes in the Chain.io portal:
Log in to Chain.io