With Alumio version 3.95.0-RC1, we’re happy to release more practical improvements that make Alumio easier and more reliable to work with every day. From more flexible JSON output and a smarter scheduler default to clearer navigation in prototypes and refined filesystem designs, these updates should help streamline and remove friction from usual workflows. We’ve also improved pagination with the Merger Transformer, restored the Upsert functionality, and resolved several bugs to ensure clearer visibility and smoother performance across your environment.
What’s new and improved with Alumio version 3.95.0-RC1:
More flexible JSON output
The JSON serializer now includes configurable options such as Pretty Print for human-readable formatting and Unescape Slashes for greater flexibility when generating JSON files.
Easier navigation in prototype dropdowns
We’ve redesigned the prototype dropdown to now display categories and descriptions, making it easier to navigate and select the right option.
Simplifying pagination with the Merger Transformer
You can now use the Merger Transformer to handle pagination and overcome system limitations when fetching large amounts of data.
Smarter defaults for task exports
We’ve set up a default task export limit for new scheduler entries to prevent unintended mass exports. You can still check the “Unlimited tasks” option for exporting all tasks.
Cleaner, clearer filesystem prototypes
We’ve reviewed and updated filesystem prototypes and connectors by restructuring fields into tabs, refining labels, and improving inline documentation where needed.
Correct sorting in Object: Sort keys
Solved an issue in the ‘Object: Sort keys’ mapper where numeric-only keys were always placed first. Now, all keys follow the manually specified sort order accurately.
Accurate space visibility
Fixed a bug where users with access to only one space would see an incorrect space purpose (type).
Restored Upsert functionality
We’ve re-enabled the Upsert functionality in the updateObjectConfiguration API call, restoring the ability to insert or update objects in a single operation.
Filters no longer break configuration lists
We fixed a bug where the saved “Status” or “Disabled” filters in User Preferences caused issues on configuration listing pages, since these columns are no longer available for display or filtering.
Release dates
- Release candidate 3.95.0-RC1: will be installed in week 36 (sandbox environments).
- Stable release 3.95.0: will be installed in week 38 (production environments).
- Important: These dates apply only to environments configured with the ‘Latest’ update cycle.
Update cycles
Alumio offers two update cycles to choose from. By default, your environment is set to the “Latest” update cycle.
Latest
With the “Latest” update cycle, your environment will always receive the most recent version of Alumio. Updates are first deployed to sandbox environments. Two weeks later, the same version is released to production environments. Every 2 weeks a new version of Alumio is released.
Long-Term Support (LTS)
The LTS version is released quarterly and is based on a thoroughly tested Alumio release that is a few versions behind the latest version, providing extra stability and security. However, selecting this option also means you won’t have access to any newly released Alumio features for a period of three months.
Sandbox environments (such as UAT) receive the LTS version one month before the start of the new quarter (i.e. June), specifically on the first Monday of that month.
The LTS version is deployed to production environments on the first Monday of each new quarter (i.e. July). This provides a full month for testing prior to deploying the new LTS version to production.
You can switch your update cycle through the Alumio interface
- Log in to your Alumio environment.
- Navigate to System > Settings.
- Modify the Update Cycle setting and click Apply to save your changes.