April 2025#
Features#
Insights
Drill-Down for V2 Datasets: The Drill-Down functionality is now available for datasets using mode V2, provided that Athena Threads is enabled.
Storyboards
Pin Freeform Questions to Storyboards: Users now have the ability to pin Freeform questions, enabling a more customizable and dynamic storyboard experience.
Enhancements#
Data Management
Default Threads Support: Earlier, enabling threads needed manual toggle activation. With free-flow provisioning, this is now enabled by default.
Explorer
Error Template & Open SQL in Explorer: Previously, the Error Template and open SQL functionality was unavailable in Explorer. This has now been restored.
New Date Range Option: The “Quarter-to-Date” option has been added to the date selection dropdown for easier time-based filtering.
Advanced Time-Based Queries: Users can now run specialized Period Analysis queries directly in Explorer V2.
Athena
Role-Based Query Filtering: Athena queries will now automatically apply custom filters based on each user’s assigned role-specific filters.
Thread Story Generation: Users can now generate stories directly from threads, expanding narrative capabilities.
Advanced Story Customization: We’ve upgraded Athena’s story generation to include pointers and configurable parameters, delivering more tailored content with enhanced flexibility.
Storyboards
Storyboard Scheduler: The scheduler now provides dynamic links for live rendering and Excel files for static versions.
AI Workbench
Smart Query Creation: Smart query creation using analytics is now supported in V2 SME Publish.
Synonym Handling Update: The platform now uses Object and Default Synonyms instead of Physical Table and Column names.
SSO for Mobile Apps: Organizations with SSO will automatically redirect mobile users to their SSO login. The authentication process is handled through a secure WebView.
Bug Fixes#
Storyboards
Tag Creation Flexibility: Users can now create tags for storyboards without filling in all mandatory fields. If a tag is not specified, the new storyboard is automatically assigned to the “Other” category by default.
Event Trigger Reliability: Fixed an issue where scheduled events would not trigger if any flow within the storyboard failed.
Scheduler Fix: Event schedules will now consistently trigger regardless of flow success/failure status.
Athena
Enhanced Thread Clarity: Athena Threads now consistently displays the full context and explanations for all questions.
SME
Smart Query Update Fix: Subject Area changes in the Smart Query window now update the Table View without needing a manual refresh.
Subject Area Editing Issue: Fixed a problem that previously prevented users from changing or adding Subject Areas in Table View.
AI Workbench
CSTable Scrollbar Fix: Resolved an issue where the scrollbar was missing after the latest csTable version upgrade, ensuring proper navigation.
CSTable Collapse Icon Fix: Fixed a display issue where the collapse icon was not appearing correctly in the updated CSTable version.
Indentation Fix: Corrected the misalignment when multiple fields are added to the group section ensuring visual clarity.