QPR ProcessAnalyzer Release Notes

This page introduces each new QPR ProcessAnalyzer release.

Latest Release: QPR ProcessAnalyzer 4.5 (release date 27.8.2013)

Features:
- ImportSalesforceQuery command for importing data from Salesforce cloud into Data Tables and temporary tables using a script.
- To help in developing scripts, the Project Workspace dialog now has a tab that lists all the Data Tables in the selected project.
- There are now Script Manager and Script Properties dialogs available for managing and developing scripts.
- It is now possible to define the target model for the ImportEvents, ImportCaseAttributes (formerly "ImportCaseData"), and RemoveEvents script commands.

Fixed Bugs:
- 213970: The import functionality was refactored.
- 213988: The values shown in various analysis fields are now rounded to two or three decimal fractions depending on the analysis. In addition, if a value is exactly 0, only 0 is shown.
- 213965: Fixed an issue where a "ButtonClick" error was given when the Cancel button was clicked on login after the session had expired.
- 214134: Fixed an issue where the QPR ProcessAnalyzer installer didn't install sample files when installing to Microsoft Office 2013.
- 214015: Added a note to QPR ProcessAnalyzer Wiki, that in some scenarios when installing QPR ProcessAnalyzer, the computer may reboot without prompting the user.
- 213871: Fixed an issue where some QPR ProcessAnalyzer Service users were not visible to even Administrator users.
- 213966: Fixed an issue where an error message was given when filter properties of a deleted model were opened.
- 213903: Fixed an issue where the user was thrown out of QPR ProcessAnalyzer Service after a failed import operation.
- 211971: Fixed an issue where Path Analysis event boxes were incorrectly named when a long name was given to them.
- 214181: Added troubleshooting instructions for dealing with "Invalid Object Name" exception when running a script with #GetAnalysis and #ImportEvents commands.
- 214053: Added notes to QPR ProcessAnalyzer installer and Wiki, that Microsoft Excel should not be running or started during installation.
- 214040: Fixed an issue where the copied model and the source model were not identical.
- 214052: Fixed an issue where the selected filter name was not updated in the Benchmark Filter menu.
- 214249: Some terminology changes were made: "Script Text" -> "Script Code", "ViewId" -> "FilterId", "ViewName" -> "FilterName", and "@_ViewId" -> "@_FilterId".
- 213686: The Flow Analysis performance was optimized a bit.
- 213841: The Include Only and Exclude buttons are now enabled in Path Analysis.
- 214115: Fixed an issue where exporting a deleted model caused an error.

Next Release: QPR ProcessAnalyzer 4.6

Features:
- Added the "Show", "Title", and "SheetName" parameters for the GetAnalysis command and the "SheetName" parameter for the ShowReport command.
- It is now possible to start executing other scripts by using the new "RunScriptId" parameter of the Exit command.
- Added support for a number of Script Variables that can be used for getting various information about the QPR ProcessAnalyzer environment as well as the Analysis Settings selections that the current user has made.

Fixed Bugs:

Past Releases

QPR ProcessAnalyzer 4.4 (release date 7.6.2013)

Features:
- ShowReport command providing customized reporting.
- Importing data to Data Tables using the Excel Client.
- Support for Windows 8 and Microsoft Office 2013.
- Exit command for stopping script execution.
- ImportDataTable command for importing data into Data Tables using a script.

Fixed Bugs:
- 213486: Querying event attribute values in Case Analysis is now faster.
- 213565: Fixed the issue where the progress indicator moves back and forth between 100% and 90% when copying or importing large models.
- 213780: Fixed the wrong date format in 64-bit Excel Operation Log.
- 213736: It is no longer possible to try login to the QPR ProcessAnalyzer Web Client unless both Login name and Password have been given.
- 213832: Added scrollbar for the QPR ProcessAnalyzer Web Client Bookmark view's Navigator pane.
- 213873: In QPR ProcessAnalyzer Excel Client, fixed an issue where error was given if the A1 cell was in edit mode and a button was clicked.
- 213540: Fixed the formatting of Duration Days values to include only two decimals in QPR ProcessAnalyzer Excel Client Case Analysis.
- 213946: Fixed an issue where model export didn't work in QPR ProcessAnalyzer Excel Client.
- 213993: Improved performance of Flowchart Analysis when benchmarking by both start and event attributes.

QPR ProcessAnalyzer 4.3 (release date 23.4.2013)

- ETL capabilities within QPR ProcessAnalyzer for script based transformations, data validations, and extended analysis using load scripts
- Duration Analysis - added grouping by Week, Quarter, and Year for easier analysis
- Variation Ids in Case Analysis for allowing benchmarking by process variation
- Enhanced User Rights Report for easier user administration and access rights settings
- 32-bit and 64-bit versions available from one installer package for easier delivery
- New Start button and Login window allow automatic login and now also support logout
- Web Client Full Screen Mode for maximixing screen space for large graphs and allowing browser based zoom
- Web Client - improved Variation Analysis visualization for showing the variations in a graphical format
- Updated product names: As an existing user, sign-up normally by choosing the Pro option. More options to be released soon...

QPR ProcessAnalyzer 4.0 - Collaboration Release

- Web User Interface – Interactive Process Discovery & Analysis with web browser
- Collaboration – Share analysis results, comments and ideas within the project group
- Project Workspace – Process models are grouped to projects

QPR ProcessAnalyzer 3.11 - Web Portal ‘BETA’ Release

- BETA version of the new Web User Interface for QPR ProcessAnalyzer
- Salesforce Lead process supported by Integration Service for Salesforce Cloud

QPR ProcessAnalyzer 3.10 - Maintenance Release

- Improved Security
- Improved Performance

QPR ProcessAnalyzer 3.9 - the Real-Time Analysis Release

- Real-Time analysis of continuous event streams using Automatic Recalculation
- Keep track of 'include/exclude' actions with View Filters
- Improved performance utilizing new algorithms and SQL Server 2012

QPR ProcessAnalyzer 3.8 - the User Group Management Release

- Enhanced User Management includes creation of new User Accounts and Groups
- Influence Analysis for continuous values using subsets
- Clear filter for Event Types only – keeps other filters active

QPR ProcessAnalyzer 3.7 - the Influence Analysis Release

- New Influence Analysis reveals reasons for process variations
- User Groups for easier access rights settings
- More informative Model, View & Report Managers

QPR ProcessAnalyzer 3.6 - the Attribute Analysis Release

- Show Case Attributes in Process Analysis
- Show Event Attributes in Process Analysis
- Profiling for Event Attributes

QPR ProcessAnalyzer 3.5 - the Reporting Release

- Save Analysis views as Interactive Reports for easy distribution
- On-line product documentation available in QPR ProcessAnalyzer Wiki at http://devnet.qpr.com/pawiki/
- 64-bit version for 64-bit Microsoft Excel users

QPR ProcessAnalyzer 3.4 - the Salesforce Release

- Flow Analysis for benchmarking duration and amount differences in flow level
- Benchmarking for process analysis view
- Integration Service for Salesforce Cloud – Automated analysis of sales process

QPR ProcessAnalyzer 3.3 - the Benchmarking Release

- Benchmarking based on Case Attributes in Path Analysis
- Benchmarking for different views in Path Analysis
- QPR Connector for QPR ProcessAnalyzer product launch for integrating on-premise IT systems

QPR ProcessAnalyzer 3.2 - the Analysis Release

- Event Type Chart showing the order of activities as a Gantt chart
- Process Cost Analysis with Weighted Durations
- Improved filtering for Path Analysis

QPR ProcessAnalyzer 3.1 - the Navigation Release

- Easy navigation between filtered views
- Graphical variation charts
- Event attributes available in Cases list

QPR ProcessAnalyzer 3.0 - the Cloud Release

- Automated Business Process Discovery (ABPD) from Cloud
- Support for large databases
- Integration to SAP