> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://doc.wearepatchworks.com/product-documentation/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://doc.wearepatchworks.com/product-documentation/release-information/core-release-notes/2023-07-14-release-notes-core.md). # 2023 07 14 release notes (core) ## Release summary Information detailed on this page refers to updates included in the following releases to the Patchworks Production environment: **Patchworks core (backend)** | Release version | Release date | | --------------- | -------------- | | 1.1.1 | 11th July 2023 | | 1.1.0 | 3rd July 2023 | **Patchworks dashboard (frontend)** | Release version | Release date | | --------------- | -------------- | | 1.1.3 | 12th July 2023 | | 1.1.2 | 11th July 2023 | | 1.1.1 | 3rd July 2023 | These releases include a raft of snag-fixes and backend updates. New features, updates, and enhancements of note are summarised by product area, below: * [Connectors & instances](#connectors-and-instances) * [Process flows](#process-flows) * [Connector builder](#connector-builder) * [General](#general) ## Connectors & instances

Type	Summary	Version & Ref #
New	A Patchworks SFTP connector has been added to the Patchworks marketplace.	Core 1.1.0 TSYS 3835
Enhancement	When adding a connector instance with an authentication method which contains advanced variables, these are displayed on an advanced section of the instance authentication page. Adding an instance	Dashboard 1.1.1

### Prebuilt connectors The following prebuilt connectors have been added to the Patchworks marketplace:

## Process flows

Type	Summary	Version & Ref #
New	Process flows can now be initialised with incoming data via the Patchworks API. Inbound API for process flows	Core 1.1.0
Update	The batch shape is renamed as flow control - functionality remains the same. Flow control shape	Dashboard 1.1.2 CPT-201
New	Cross-reference lookups are now implemented for process flows, and can be applied as field mapping transformations via the map shape. Cross-reference lookups	Core 1.1.0 TSYS-3836
New	It is now possible to set connection shape variables and parameters with data from the incoming payload. Setting variables & parameters from a payload	Core 1.1.0 CPT-114
Enhancement	When selecting an endpoint for a connection shape, available endpoints are now grouped by entity. Connection shape	Dashboard 1.1.1 TSYS-3852
Enhancement	Real-time logs displayed when a process flow runs have been enhanced. Log information is more detailed and new options are available to review requests and responses for each step. Process flow logs & payloads	Core 1.1.0 Dashboard 1.1.1
New	A payload format setting has been added for split, route, and filter shapes, so you can set the expected format. This handles cases where incoming data does not originate from another connection shape, but from an inbound API request where the format is not necessarily JSON.	Core 1.1.0 Dashboard 1.1.1

## Connector builder

Type	Summary	Version & Ref #
Update	When building a new connector, basic details now include a protocol field - current options are `HTTP` and `FTP`. Connector basic details	Dashboard 1.1.2 CPT-200
Enhancement	Improved editor for endpoint body raw body data. Endpoint options \| body	Dashboard 1.1.1
New	A range of pagination methods are now supported for connector endpoints. Endpoint options \| pagination	Core 1.1.0 Dashboard 1.1.1 TSYS-3884