What's New in FieldLogs Documentation?
This page outlines the latest changes to FieldLogs Documentation - new information, updated instructions, and other refinements.
Documents Impacted by WEB_2026.R.02.00
Using Techpubs [A new Manuals dropdown is available that displays the Manual Describers of the open Manuals.]
Selecting a Manual in Tech Pubs [A new Manuals dropdown is available that displays the Manual Describers of the open Manuals.]
Previewing the Manuals in Tech Pubs [You can close the open tabs without impacting the dropdown values and vice versa|Clicking on the items under the History sections displays the option in the Manuals dropdown.]
Viewing the History [Clicking on the items under the History sections display the option in the Manuals dropdown.]
Creating a Lifecycle Form [New Property Types Project, Operation Plan, Tryout Type and Action are now available in Lifecycle Forms.]
Creating Quality Validation Rules [New Rule Attributes added for Template, Step, and Configuration Rule Types.]
Step Condition [Step Condition Accelerator for numeric comparison is now updated.]
Component [For a Component Step, a new banner is displayed in the Step Details section.]
Running a Task from Web [Variables are now categorized and displayed in collapsible sections in the Local variables / Template variables section.]
Using Componentization Features [Variables are now categorized and displayed in collapsible sections in the Local variables / Template variables section.]
Template Variables [Variables are now categorized and displayed in collapsible sections in the Local variables / Template variables section | Variabilized fields of the Component Template can now be edited in the Edit variables pop-up.]
Template Variables - Text customization [Variabilized fields of the Component Template can now be edited in the Edit variables pop-up.]
Documents Impacted by WEB_2026.R.01.00
Creating a Tryout [The Assign Tryout option is available on the Artifact in the Tryout Process Flow Task.]
Assigning a Task to one or more Members [Tasks can now be added to Operation Plans from the Planning section. New fields Operation Plan and Counter are available while assigning or creating a New Task.]
Assigning a Task to a Team [Tasks can now be added to Operation Plans from the Planning section. New fields Operation Plan and Counter are available while assigning or creating a New Task.]
Assign a Task to a Task Queue [Tasks can now be added to Operation Plans from the Planning section. New fields Operation Plan and Counter are available while assigning or creating a New Task.]
Reassigning a Task [Tasks can now be added to Operation Plans from the Planning section. New fields Operation Plan and Counter are available while assigning or creating a New Task.]
Creating a New Task [Tasks can now be added to Operation Plans from the Planning section. New fields Operation Plan and Counter are available while assigning or creating a New Task.]
Free [The Free Text Input offers a multiple line entry option. The input area is resizable and the size is remembered by the browser.]
Component [You can now edit the variabilized PTCs and Custom Field attributes of a Component Step from the main Template | Generate Custom Sequence option is available for the Component Steps in a Template.]
Adding a Blog to a step [Add Blog now supports the binary files.]
Sorting, Filtering and Searching Templates [A new filter Part Category is now available in the Template Library Pane.]
Documents Impacted by WEB_2025.R.45.00
Setting up Actions [You can now link the Select Assigner field to a variable | You can set Operation Plan Instantitaor as the Assigner of the Tasks in an Action.]
Adding a Task list Counter [You can now link the Select Assigner field to a variable | You can set Operation Plan Instantitaor as the Assigner of the selected Task in an Action.]
Adding a Lifecycle and Action Counter [You can now link the Select Assigner field to a variable | You can set Operation Plan Instantitaor as the Assigner of the selected Task in an Action.]
Adding a Configurator Counter [You can now link the Select Assigner field to a variable | You can set Operation Plan Instantitaor as the Assigner of the selected Task in an Action.]
Raising an Incident [In the Raising an Incident dialog, Incidents are displayed under their respective groups in the defined hierarchical structure.]
Assigning the Right Template Version [Updated the document with the Enterprise Setting Template Version selected when a Release Package version is selected.]
Creating a Template [Template auto-save interval can be configured using the Enterprise Setting Template Background save delay.]
Running a Task - from the Web [Changes made on the Task by one user, for example, a change in Step background color, are reflected for all users accessing the Task.]
Updated
Apps Documentation:
Documents Impacted by WEB_2025.R.47.00
Viewing the Documents [Multiple revisions of Draft status can be maintained in a Document Management Space. Any draft can be approved and made the latest version based on the requirement | Saved Enterprise views can be deleted only by the user who created it.]
Viewing the Bundle Tasks [A new popup appears highlighting the wait time to Force Release a Bundle Task.]
Generating Template From a Reference Manual [Templates can now be generated from multiple elements of a Reference Manual.]
Using the FieldLogs Inbox on the Website [When Project is not selected, the default time range filter of -3 months to +1 month is set in the Inbox.]
Using Signoff Reset [Reset label is displayed when Signoff is reset and Deleted label is displayed when Signoff is deleted.]
Running a Task (from the Web) [Runtime Step levels can now be expanded or collapsed.]
Defining PTC Details [Parts, Tools and Consumables can now be variabilized by selecting the Variabilize checkbox in the Step Editor.]
Using Time Tracking [Estimated duration info is displayed on the Task cell and Task Info.]
Publish [Set Unavailable option is now available during publication to make a Template version unavailable.]
Creating a Syncing Profile [When the user syncs the Profile, the Custom Functions are downloaded to the Application.]
Enhanced Scripting [New FieldLogs Keyword Flkw:GetValueInIdentity has been added.]
Extract Data from Identity [FieldLogs Keyword Flkw:GetValueInIdentity to extract details from an Identity using the ID.]
Reporting attributes added in the following document.
Documents Impacted by WEB_2025.R.46.00
Viewing the Bundle Tasks [New user icon added to display the user who picked up the Bundle Task.]
Creating a Tryout [Process Flow Task section is added to display the Tryout Task created and other relevant information.]
Assigning a Task to one or more Members [Selecting the Release Package ensures that latest active Template version is used to assign a Task.]
Assigning a Task to a Team [Selecting the Release Package ensures that latest active Template version is used to assign a Task.]
Assigning a Task to a Task Queue [Selecting the Release Package ensures that latest active Template version is used to assign a Task.]
Merging COC Element to the OEM Manual Structure [COC component can be merged in the OEM Manual Structure.]
Associating Documentation References [Documentation Key can be added to Configurations from the Reference Manuals.]
Using Tech Pubs [Searched keywords are highlighted in the Usage dialog.]
Creating a Template [Each user interface will separately check for its own validation | Verifies External Template Id and warns creation of duplicate Templates.]
Adding Template Details [Each user interface will separately check for its own validation | Verifies External Template Id and warns creation of duplicate Templates | Moves validation to Save once edited.]
Adding Template Facets [Each user interface will separately check for its own validation.]
Using the FieldLogs Inbox on the Website [Duplicate option is removed for the Tasks | Repositioning of Duplicate option in the Tasks menu | A confirmation popup appears in the Planning section when the user selects the Duplicate option.]
Running a Task - from the Web [Duplicate option is removed for the Tasks | Repositioning of Duplicate option in the Tasks menu | A confirmation popup appears in the Planning section when the user selects the Duplicate option.]
Defining Custom Fields [When a user clicks beside a Custom Field of the Template (PL) in the Step editor, the system automatically variabilizes that Custom Field for the specific Step.]
Documents Impacted by WEB_2025.R.44.00
Uploading New Manuals [The Format and Content Type fields are mandatory now.]
Using Tech Pubs [Improved Manual filter in the Tech Pubs search.]
Selecting a Manual in Tech Pubs [Multiple Revisions of the Manuals are now listed during the Manual selection.]
Previewing the Manuals in Tech Pubs [UI Improvements |Figures pane is now added to view the images in the Manuals.]
Viewing the History [External history of Manuals or elements opened using the shared link is now available.]
Auto-Regenerating Templates [Templates impacted by Screening can now be auto-regenerated.]
Enterprise Settings for Template Generation through Screening [Enterprise Settings, Regenerate Templates Behavior, Template Regeneration new version Edition Goal, and Template Regeneration Version Increment are available for Template auto-regeneration.]
Adding Template Details [A new option Regenerable is added to the Template Details section.]
Sorting, Filtering, and Searching Templates [Templates can now be sorted in ascending or descending order.]
Viewing the Documents [Documents table can now be sorted in ascending or descending order in Document Management Space.]
Creating a Project [Select all option available to select or unselect all the User Sets and Task Queues in Projects.]
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Apps Documentation:
Documents Impacted by WEB_2025.R.43.00
Running a Task (from the web) [A warning popup is displayed if the selected Release Package and Task have different Manual links | Runtime Steps font size can now be modified.]
Uploading New Manuals [The HTML Head Style and HTML Header fields are available to modify the HTML view of the OEM Manual.]
Assigning the Right Template Version [Selecting the Release Package causes the Template version selection.]
Changing the Viewing Mode of the Task [Selecting the Release Package causes the Template version selection.]
Creating a New Task [Template versions are displayed in descending order. Unavailable versions are greyed out in the Target version dropdown.]
Submit to Enterprise [ button appears on the Component Template while submitting the main Template to the Enterprise.]
Changing the Support Email ID [FieldLogs contact Email ID can be customized in the Enterprise Settings.]
The following documents are affected by the renaming of Measurement Points to Measure Points.
New
Apps Documentation:
Documents Impacted by WEB_2025.R.42.00
Creating Quality Validation Rules [Component Variables are now validated during Template Validation]
Creating a Lifecycle form [Lifecycle Forms now supports a new Property Type Table]
Viewing the Documents [A close icon is now visible when you hover over the columns in the Documents table of the Document Management Space | Approved Revisions of Documents can be invalidated now]
Adding Access Rights for Document Management System [Access Right Revision browsing access - DMS is required to invalidate documents]
Uploading New Manuals [Added new content types to the Manual Describer]
Using the Incident dashboard [Filtering and sorting options are now available in the Actions tab of the Incident Dashboard]
Component [Component Template variables can now be edited in the Main Template]
Using Componentization Features [Component Template variables can now be edited in the Main Template]
Instantiating an Operation Plan [Introduced Latest release package option for Release Packages in the Operation Plan Actions]
Setting up Actions [Introduced Latest release package option for Release Packages in the Operation Plan Actions]
Raising an Incident [Incidents raised on Steps during Task Execution are now displayed in the respective Runtime Steps]
Generating Steps From a Reference Manual [Steps can be generated from multiple elements or sub-elements of Reference Manuals]
Documents Impacted by WEB_1.41.0
Defining Custom Fields [Hyperlinks are now supported in Custom Fields.]
Simulating a Template [Documentation file type icons are displayed during Template simulation.]
Running a Task - from the Web [Introduced the Enterprise Setting Runtime popup read only to configure Define the context dialog as editable or read-only | A warning is displayed when the Task is not linked to manuals in the selected Release Package.]
Attaching Documentation to a Step [UI Improvements.]
Creating an Incident Definition [Added authorization options to allow users to view or raise Incidents.]
Component [New Version families (1.0.x and 1.x.x) added to Target version dropdown.]
Reporting attributes added in the following documents:
Root:FMIncidentsModel [Reporting attributes related to Incidents.]
Root:FMIncidentModel [Reporting attributes related to Incidents.]
Documents Impacted by WEB_1.40.0
Simulating a Template [Warning is displayed when the Template size exceeds the limit.]
Running a Task - from the Web [Warning is displayed when the Template size exceeds the limit.]
Using the Approval Manager Dashboard [Classic search added to the Approval Manager dashboard.]
Uploading a New Manual [Large Manuals can be uploaded to the Manual Catalog Management.]
Creating an Incident Definition [Introduced default icon for Incidents.]
Documents Impacted by WEB_1.39.0
Uploading New Manuals [OEM Documentation now supports a new manual format MHI Manual Language]
Adding Data to an Object [Improved organization in the listing of manuals in the Parts, Tools, and Consumables Objects]
Creating a Lifecycle Form [UI Enhancements to attachments in Lifecycle Forms (File field type)]
Creating a New Document [UI Enhancements to attachments in Lifecycle Forms (File field type)]
Documents Impacted by WEB_1.38.0
Uploading New Manuals [HTML conversion of Baseline version in the associated Batch Operation can now be disabled if required]
Attaching Documentation to a Step [Documentation Editor allows the attachment of documents from Document Management System to a Step]
Adding an Object Key or a Property to an Object Model [Added Hidden by default option to hide columns in Master Data table]
Adding Data to an Object [View default columns button displays the hidden columns in the Master Data table]
Previewing the Manuals in Tech Pubs [Improved preview options for PDF Manuals in Tech Pubs]
Documents Impacted by WEB_1.37.0
Managing Screening Revisions [Version Number and Revision Date of the Manuals in Manual Describer can be edited now]
Using Tech Pubs [Enhancements to the Tech Pubs feature]
Selecting a Manual in Tech Pubs [Selection of Manuals from Manual Describers in Tech Pubs]
Previewing the Manuals in Tech Pubs [Previewing the selected manuals in the Manual preview screen]
Viewing the History in Tech Pubs [Manual history and Items history are available to access the recently viewed manuals and elements]
Setting Up A Step [Local Variables are available for all types of Steps]
Defining Custom Fields [Custom Field Definition supports new Scopes for Parts, Tools and Consumables]
Reporting attributes added in the following documents:
Understanding the componentsConfiguration.json [Accessing Operation Plan Execution Data from ReportingNG]
Understanding the userInputFile.json [Accessing Operation Plan Execution Data from ReportingNG]
FMReferenceManual [Enhancements in Management of Documentation References]
Documents Impacted by WEB_1.36.0
Viewing Hits in a Bundle Task [Subtasks are organized under the Tasks in Template Impacts | Substeps of affected Steps are expanded in the View Template screen of OEM Revised Content.]
Adding Access Rights for Tryout [Adding appropriate Access Rights for users to access Tryouts.]
Creating a Tryout Type [Create a Tryout Type for different Artifact types and associate a Lifecycle.]
Creating a Tryout [Create a Tryout for the validation of different Artifacts created.]
Searching and Filtering Templates [The new Expand/Collapse All feature in Suite/Package filters.]
Reporting attributes added in the following documents:
FMDocItem [Expose the Attachment Details]
TryOut [New Object for TryOut]
FMTryoutModel [New Object for TryOut]
Documents Impacted by WEB_1.35.0
Managing Screening Revisions [Screening Started and done date are added to the Active Revision of the Manual in Manual Catalog Management.]
Uploading New Manuals [Addition of Notification Settings in the Manual Describer.]
Viewing the Documents [The Copy button allows you to duplicate the Parent Document.]
Defining Custom Fields [Custom Fields appear as columns in the table view, titled by their field names.]
Using the Step Filters [The Steps in a Template can be filtered based on their Step type.]
Documents Impacted by WEB_1.33.0
Applying Effectivity [Referenced Effectivity enabled at the Step level, with visibility of marked content controlled by the Effectivity Rule defined at the Template level.]
Managing the Versions of a Template [Template Version History is available for Templates that are currently in the Edition stage.]
Using the FieldLogs Inbox on the Website [Generating Operation Plan Execution report from Inbox.]
Creating a Flag [UI changes]
Creating a Non Applicability [UI changes]
Creating a Reason Code [UI changes]
Creating A Usage Event [UI changes]
Creating an Incident Definition [UI changes]
Using Export/Import of Flags [UI changes]
Using Export/Import of Incident Definition [UI changes]
Using Export/Import of Non Applicability [UI changes]
Using Export/Import of Reason Codes [UI changes]
Using Export/Import of Usage Events [UI changes]
Reporting attributes added in the following documents:
Step Reports [Surface the Custom Sequence of Steps]
FMTemplateDiff [Expose Step Mapping for Audit Logs]
Documents Impacted by WEB_1.34.0
Viewing the Documents [Documents with a pending-approval revision can be filtered in the Status column.]
Simulating a Template [Setting up the number of Steps levels to be displayed while simulating a Task.]
Running a Task from the Web [Setting up the number of Steps levels to be displayed during Task execution.]
Adding Data to an Object [The Null operator is available in the Constraints dropdown.]
Viewing the Bundle Tasks [Search text is highlighted in orange in search results.]
Viewing the Documentation Bundles [Updating Documentation References in Templates.]
Updating Documentation Reference of Templates [Updating Documentation References in Templates.]
NEW
Setting Up Screening Comments [Setting up Screening Comments in the Enterprise Settings.]
Audit Logs [Audit Logs comparing different versions of a Template.]
Comparing Multiple Versions of a Template with Audit Logs [Generating Audit Log Reports to compare different versions of a Template.]
UPDATED
Performing Planning Actions [Generating Operation Plan execution report from Planning]
Defining Signoff Flow [UI changes]
Documents Impacted by WEB_1.32.0
Documentation Screener [UI Improvements]
Viewing the Bundle Tasks [UI Improvements]
Viewing the Hits in Bundle Tasks [UI Improvements]
Sorting the Hits [UI Improvements]
Change Types [UI Improvements]
Show Content [UI Improvements]
Screening the Hits in a Bundle Task [UI Improvements]
Initiating a New Version of an Impacted Template [UI Improvements]
Enterprise Object Data [Keywords added/updated to manipulate Object data]
Manipulating Template Variables [Keywords added to manipulate Template Variables]
Adding a Configurator Counter [A new Counter Type- Configurator is added to an Operation Plan]
Viewing the Document Details [When the Revision browsing access - DMS is enabled, the info button is visible next to the revision number]
Adding Access Rights for Document Management System [A new access right - Revision browsing access - DMS is added]
Setting up Configurations [Configurations can only be edited when the Edit Mode is enabled.]
Defining an Operation Plan [An Operation Plan can now be duplicated]
Documents Impacted by WEB_1.30.0
Viewing the Documents [Reason for deletion field is mandatory when deleting a DMS file.]
Documents Impacted by WEB_1.31.0
Adding access rights for Standard Steps [Enabling access rights for Standard Steps.]
Reporting attributes added in the following documents:
Template Reports [Reporting attributes updated to access merged PDFs.]
FMTaskHistory [Reporting attributes updated to access merged PDFs.]
FMTaskStatus [Reporting attributes for Task Comments.]
Job Reports [Reporting attributes for Task Comments.]
Executed Step Reports [Reporting attributes updated to differentiate between multi-choice and multi-check Steps.]
Documents Impacted by WEB_1.32.0
Using Export/Import of Flags [Exporting and Importing Flags.]
Using Export/Import of Incident Definitions [Exporting and Importing Incident Definitions.]
Using Export/Import of Reason Codes [Exporting and Importing Reason Codes.]
Using Export/Import of Usage Events [Exporting and Importing Usage Events.]
Using Export/Import of Non Applicability [Exporting and Importing Non Applicability.]
Creating a Flag [UI changes]
Creating Incident Definition [UI changes]
Creating a Reason Code [UI changes]
Creating a Usage Event [UI changes]
Creating a Non Applicability [UI changes]
New
Using the Legacy Interface for Template Creation [Information about the Template Library Pane legacy interface.]
Updated
Removed/Deprecated
None
Documents Impacted by WEB_1.29.0
Importing a Template [Importing a new version of a Published Template using JSON]
Managing Screening Revisions [Active Revisions used for printing by default]
Uploading a Document in DMS [Parent document properties copied to Dependencies]
Viewing the Documents [Deleting User views, Visual indicator for Pending Approval Document status]
New
Reporting attributes related to Audit Logs have been introduced in the following objects.
Updated
Removed/Deprecated
None
New
New documents added to describe the new Template UI.
Updated
Documents updated to reflect the new Template UI.
Removed/Deprecated
Page describing the alternate Template UI.
New
Updated
Reporting attributes added for Screening and PDF Reports.
Removed/Deprecated
None.
Updated
Decommissioning an existing Configuration [A new button is available when the name of a decommissioned Configuration is reused]
Modifying an existing Configuration [The Configuration cannot be edited in published Templates]
Creating Quality Validation Rules [New attributes and can be used while defining Quality Validation Rules]
Creating an Incident definition [The default Context is ]
Using the Library Pane [You can resize and collapse the new Library Pane]
Using Export/Import from the UI [Exporting and Importing Document Management Space]
Setting up Event Triggers [Component Measurement Points]
Generating a Template from a Reference Manual , Generate Steps from a Reference Manual [A new checkbox is available while generating a Template or a Step from a Reference Manual]
Removed/Deprecated
None.
Updated
Editing the Information of a Member [Member metadata properties added to the Edit Member section in Enterprise Setting]
Creating a Lifecycle Form [A new Functional Domain Tryout is added to Lifecycle Form]
Creating a Script [ button is available in all stages of Template progress, even after Template publication]
Running a Task (from the web) [A new Go to Step button added to Task execution]
Adding a Blog to a Step [Rework on Adding a Blog to a Step in a Template]
Creating a Document Management Space [UI Improvements]
Using the FieldLogs Inbox on the Website, Using the Search Filter, Unarchiving a Task [New sorting option added to Sort by dropdown]
Reporting Attributes Added.
Removed/Deprecated
None.
New
Adding Asset Status to a Manual Describer [Effectivity Context displayed along with the Manual]
Setting Up Authentication Methods [Configuring Authentication Methods using the Allowed Authentication method Enterprise setting]
Updated
Associating Documentation References [Documentation Keys populated from Manuals are not editable]
Viewing the Documents [1. Viewing Dependency Document details from the parent Document. 2. Exporting Document listings in the Document Space as a .CSV file]
Creating a Custom lifecycle [An Upload button is now available to upload a BPML file to create a Custom Lifecycle]
Validating a Step [There is a new focused pop-up to accept user input for a Free Text Step during Task Execution]
Removed/Deprecated
None.
New
Reopening a Done Task [Reopen Task option added to reopen Tasks marked Done]
Using SignOff Flow [Walkthrough of the Signoff flow during Task Execution]
Exporting Parts, Tools, and Consumables [Parts, Tools, and Consumables data can now be exported from the Active Revisions of the Manuals]
Performing Mass Generation of Templates from Manuals [Mass generate Templates from the Active revisions of the Manuals]
Managing Screening Revisions [New revisions of the existing Baseline / Active revisions of the Manuals can be uploaded]
Updated
Browsing through Existing Manual [All available actions on the manuals are now accessible in the Browse dropdown]
Creating a Document Type [Generate subscription events option added to Document Type]
Changing your PIN [Users associated with a Security Role that has the rule Users - All can reset a different user's PIN]
Using Signoff Reset [Resetting a Signoff during Task Execution]
Reporting Attributes Added.
ImpactScreeningData [New attributes to surface the Template Name on Screening Report]
FMDocItem [New attributes to surface the value from the Figure ID textbox]
Generating Template Reports [New attributes to surface Referenced Effectivity at Template level]
Removed/Deprecated
None.
New
Disabling Location Services [Enterprise Setting to disable Location Services]
Updated
Using Module Libraries [Adding Documentation References to Module Libraries]
Viewing Documents [Go to task option to navigate to a Task in the Approval Process Workflow]
Uploading a Document [Date Format is now selectable]
Generating a report [Reports can now be downloaded in PDF/A (PDF for Archiving) format]
Using Step Filters [Filter results now include Sub-steps too]
Viewing Template Feedback [Sorting and Filter Options retained across sessions]
Using the Process Dashboard [Sorting and Filter Options retained across sessions]
Viewing the Bundle Tasks [Sorting and Filter Options retained across sessions]
Map tab, Go to , Site Preferences [Added information about the Location Services Setting]
Reporting Attributes Added.
FMTemplateModel, FMEffectivity, FMDocItem [Attributes related to Effectivity Information from Images]
Removed/Deprecated
None.
New
Updated
Using the Library Pane [Filter-related Improvements]
Using Batch Operations [New Errors added]
Creating a Task Queue [Aligned with UI changes]
Adding Data to an Object [New Generate Button]
Creating a Document Type [Restrict Properties Edition button, Alphanumeric Versioning]
Using Custom Fields in Document Management System [Making Properties Read-only]
Creating a Document Space [New classification on Document Type]
Reporting Objects/Attributes added.
FMTemplateModel, FMJobModel, FMReportingNGModel, FMRuntimeStep, FMStepModel, FMBuyerModel [Attributes to fetch the first name and last name of a user]
FMTemplateOrderCheck, FMATAKeyStatus, FMReferenceManual [Surfacing subTask order from OEM Manuals]
FMStepValidation, StepValidation, ValidationType [New attributes to retrieve Step Validation]
Removed/Deprecated
Sorting the Hits [Information related to the Pre-screen button was removed in alignment with the UI]