Release Notes for RapidCanvas October 24, 2024

New Features

Introduced SSO Integration

Overview:

We have implemented Single Sign-On (SSO) integration to streamline the login process and enhance security, ensuring seamless access for users across the platform.

Key Benefits:

  • Email Verification: Automatically checks whether SSO is enabled for the user’s domain during sign-in and redirects them to their SSO provider for authentication if applicable.

  • Hybrid Mode Support: Users from certain domains are directed to the SSO login page, while others are guided through the standard login process.

  • System-Level Activation: SSO is activated at the system level, but individual tenants can enable it for their users.

  • Redesigned Sign-In Page: The sign-in page has been revamped to support multiple SSO providers, enhancing the user experience for both internal and external users.

Impact: SSO integration simplifies the login process, strengthens security, and supports a seamless user experience across RapidCanvas and client platforms.

Notebook Option for AskAI and Template Recipes

Overview:

The Edit in Notebook feature has been added to both AskAI and template recipes, allowing users to edit code directly within a Jupyter Notebook for greater flexibility and control over recipe customization.

Key Benefits:

  • Modify code to suit specific business requirements and save changes directly back to the recipe.

  • The quick save shortcut (Cmd+S for Mac, Ctrl+S for Windows) enables seamless saving of code changes while working.

Run updated recipes immediately, reflecting changes in outputs for AI workflows.

Impact:

This enhancement provides users with more control over recipe customization, improving the ability to fine-tune and optimize AI models for business-specific needs.

Edit Option Added for AskAI Chart Outputs

Overview:

Introducing the Edit Option for AskAI Chart Outputs, allowing users to customize visualizations dynamically.

Key Benefits:

  • Change chart color, type, and title easily through an intuitive query box.

  • Save customized charts for tailored visual presentations.

  • Original charts cannot be retrieved once saved, encouraging thoughtful customization.

Impact:

This enhancement empowers users to create personalized and visually appealing charts, making data insights more relevant and engaging.

Advanced Time Span Field in Time Series Forecasting

Overview:

Introducing the Advanced Time Span Field in Time Series Forecasting, providing greater control over forecast generation.

Key Benefits:

  • Specify custom time spans within the forecasting period for tailored outputs.

  • Generate forecasts at desired intervals, improving alignment with business reporting needs.

Impact:

  • This feature offers enhanced flexibility in forecast generation, allowing users to better adapt to varying business scenarios and improving decision-making processes.

Enhancements

Enhanced Flexibility: Edit Option for Secret Key Values

Overview:

The “Secrets” section in the Admin Settings now includes an edit option for modifying secret key values.

Key Benefits:

  • Administrators can easily update secret key values directly.

  • Greater control over sensitive data and system configurations.

Impact:

  • Improves data management and enhances security settings, providing users with more flexibility.

Streamlined Navigation: Search Option in Tenant Switch

Overview:

A search feature has been introduced in the tenant switch dropdown for improved user experience.

Key Benefits:

  • Quickly locate and switch between tenants without scrolling through long lists.

  • Ideal for users managing multiple tenants, simplifying navigation.

Impact:

  • Enhances workflow efficiency by allowing faster access to the desired tenant.

Sample Syntax Changes for Datasets and Charts in AskAI and API Connector Recipes

Overview:

New sample syntax updates have been introduced for datasets and charts in AskAI.

Key Benefits:

  • Clearer examples for creating and modifying datasets and charts.

  • Simplifies the learning curve for users.

Impact:

Facilitates a smoother experience in data handling and visualization, improving overall usability.