Flows for APEX 24.1 release announcement
We are excited to introduce Flows for APEX 24.1, packed with exciting new features for both the Community and the newly launched Enterprise Edition.
Key Features in 24.1
1. Developer-Free Simple Form Task
Empower business users to create simple processes without APEX or database skills. Users can now build process data input forms using JSON-typed variables.
2. Introducing Flows for APEX Enterprise Edition
This new edition offers powerful features, including:
- Process collaboration with BPMN Message Flow
- Iterating and looping of process steps
- GenAI support for process modeling with askFlo
Enterprise Edition users also gain access to product support and annual advisory sessions.
3. Full Process Collaboration with BPMN Message Flow*
Enhanced inter-process communication:
- Trigger new processes with message events
- Send/receive messages between processes
- Adjust workflows dynamically based on message inputs
4. Iterating and Looping Process Steps*
Easily repeat tasks for each item in a list, array, or SQL query, either sequentially or in parallel, with full support for BPMN loops.
5. GenAI Support with askFlo*
With GenAI assistance, users can:
- Explain BPMN models in plain language, even when in a foreign language
- Detect and correct model errors
- Suggest business process improvements
GenAI features require Oracle APEX v24.1 or later, Flows for APEX Enterprise Edition, and acess to the OpenAI gpt-4o model via the paid OpenAI API service.
6. Process Viewer Enhancements
The enhanced BPMN Process Viewer now allows users to:
- Drill into nested iterations
- Highlight model steps with BPMN Color
- Open user tasks directly from the viewer
Community Edition: Still Open Source!
The Flows for APEX Community Edition remains 100% open source under the MIT license, with community support via GitHub.
Explore the full details of version 24.1 and start transforming your workflows today!
Some features marked with an asterisk (*) are exclusive to the Enterprise Edition.