What's New in SAPUI5 1.74

With this release SAPUI5 is upgraded from version 1.73 to 1.74.

Version	Type	Category	Title	Description	Action	Available as of
1.74	New	Feature	Test Recorder	Test Recorder The Test Recorder tool is now part of the SAPUI5 framework and is available in all browsers. Use it in any SAPUI5 app to inspect the rendered user interface, view the control properties, and get hints about writing tests. The tool is aligned with the two official SAPUI5 testing tools – OPA5 and UIVeri5. For more information, see Test Recorder. _{New•Feature•Info Only•1.74}	Info Only	2020-01-30
1.74	New	Feature	Rule Builder Control	Rule Builder Control You can model a text rule to perform an append operation on data objects or attributes in expression language 2.0. For more information, see Operations in Features. _{New•Feature•Info Only•1.74}	Info Only	2020-01-30
1.74	Changed	Feature	Card Explorer	Card Explorer We have enhanced the functionality to download samples from the Card Explorer, and now there are 3 optional file formats available: JSON, ZIP, and CARD.For more information, see Card Explorer. _{Changed•Feature•Info Only•1.74}	Info Only	2020-01-30
1.74	Changed	Feature	Navigation in Nested Components	Navigation in Nested Components In recent releases, the capabilities to Navigate with Nested Components were enhanced significantly. In addition to the available documentation, a Sample has been added to showcase some fundamental possibilities of using components to structure applications and how to interconnect them via routing. _{Changed•Feature•Info Only•1.74}	Info Only	2020-01-30
1.74	Changed	Feature	Negative Predefined CSS Margin Classes	Negative Predefined CSS Margin Classes We’ve introduced the following negative CSS margin classes to help you align controls that have their own default margins: `sapUiTinyNegativeMarginBeginEnd` `sapUiSmallNegativeMarginBeginEnd` `sapUiMediumNegativeMarginBeginEnd` `sapUiLargeNegativeMarginBeginEnd` For more information, see Using Predefined CSS Margin Classesand the Sample. _{Changed•Feature•Info Only•1.74}	Info Only	2020-01-30
1.74	Changed	Feature	Responsive Padding Enablement	Responsive Padding Enablement We've introduced responsive paddings to the `sap.m.IconTabBar`, `sap.m.ObjectHeader`, and `sap.m.TabContainer` controls. For more information, see Enabling Responsive Paddings According to the Control Width. _{Changed•Feature•Info Only•1.74}	Info Only	2020-01-30
1.74	Changed	Feature	SAPUI5 OData V4 Model	SAPUI5 OData V4 Model The new version of the SAPUI5 OData V4 model introduces the following features: The `autoExpandSelect:true` model setting has been enhanced for property bindings that are added later. We have added the `sap.ui.model.v4.ODataListBinding.getDownloadUrl` method. `sap.ui.model.v4.AnnotationHelper.format` can now be used for operation parameters. For messages returned in error responses of operation calls, targets pointing to operation parameters are now parsed correctly. The `sap.ui.model.v4.Context.setProperty` method can be used to set properties locally on the client by specifying `null` as the `groupId`. The set value is then not included in PATCH and POST requests to create the new entity. Annotation targets for (overloaded) bound operations in 4.01 Format are also supported in value list metadata. Restriction: Due to the limited feature scope of this version of the SAPUI5 OData V4 model, check that all required features are in place before developing applications. Double-check the detailed documentation of the features, as certain parts of a feature may be missing. While we aim to be compatible with existing controls, some controls might not work due to small incompatibilities compared to `sap.ui.model.odata.(v2.)ODataModel`, or due to missing features in the model (such as tree binding). This also applies to smart controls (`sap.ui.comp` library) that do not support the SAPUI5 OData V4 model, as well as controls such as `TreeTable` and `AnalyticalTable`, which are not supported in combination with the SAPUI5 OData V4 model. The interface for applications has been changed for easier and more efficient use of the model. For a summary of these changes, see Changes Compared to OData V2 Model. For more information, see OData V4 Model, the API Reference, and the Samples in the Demo Kit. _{Changed•Feature•Info Only•1.74}	Info Only	2020-01-30
1.74	Changed	Control	`sap.m.Avatar`	`sap.m.Avatar` We've added remove and reveal actions in the `Avatar` design-time metadata. Now, the control can be removed and revealed when using UI adaptation at runtime.For more information, see the Samples. _{Changed•Control•Info Only•1.74}	Info Only	2020-01-30
1.74	Changed	Control	`sap.m.ColorPalette`	`sap.m.ColorPalette` We have introduced a Recent Colors section, showing the last 5 recently used colors. This feature is enabled by default, making it is easier to find and select the exact colors. For more information, see the API Reference and the Sample. _{Changed•Control•Info Only•1.74}	Info Only	2020-01-30
1.74	Changed	Control	`sap.m.DateRangeSelection`	`sap.m.DateRangeSelection` We have introduced the ability to select month and year ranges. This improves the user experience when only a month or a year range has to be selected, and is defined by the `displayFormat` property. For more information, see the API Reference and the Sample. _{Changed•Control•Info Only•1.74}	Info Only	2020-01-30
1.74	Changed	Control	`sap.m.List`, `sap.m.Table`, `sap.m.Tree`	`sap.m.List`, `sap.m.Table`, `sap.m.Tree` The busy indicator is now displayed in the center of the visible area of the UIs of these controls and is no longer vertically centered and therefore not always visible. For more information, see the Sample. _{Changed•Control•Info Only•1.74}	Info Only	2020-01-30
1.74	Changed	Control	`sap.m.NavContainer`	`sap.m.NavContainer` In version 1.69, the default value for the `defaultTransitionName` property was visually updated to behave as a slide & fade animation and the classic slide animation was no longer an option. Now, we've added the previous slide behavior as a new type of transition. To use it, set the `defaultTransitionName` property to `baseSlide`.For more information, see the API Reference and the Sample. _{Changed•Control•Info Only•1.74}	Info Only	2020-01-30
1.74	Changed	Control	`sap.m.NotificationListItem`	`sap.m.NotificationListItem` The avatar background color can now be managed by the application developer using the new `authorAvatarColor` property. Now, if any of the `authorPicture` or `authorInitials` properties are not set, the default icon will not be displayed. For more information, see the API Reference and the Sample. _{Changed•Control•Info Only•1.74}	Info Only	2020-01-30
1.74	Changed	Control	`sap.m.plugins.DataStateIndicator`	`sap.m.plugins.DataStateIndicator` This plugin for the table controls (`sap.m.List, sap.m.Table, sap.ui.table.Table`) allows you to implement binding-related messages and show them on the UI using a message strip. For more information, see the API Reference and the Sample. _{Changed•Control•Info Only•1.74}	Info Only	2020-01-30
1.74	Changed	Control	`sap.m.Select`	`sap.m.Select` With the new `required` property, you can now indicate whether user input is required. This property is helpful for accessibility purposes when a single relationship between the field and a label can't be established, for example, when one label exists for multiple fields.For more information, see the API Reference. _{Changed•Control•Info Only•1.74}	Info Only	2020-01-30
1.74	Changed	Control	`sap.m.StandardListItem`	`sap.m.StandardListItem` The new `infoStateInverted` property changes the rendering behavior of the information state and information text. If it is set to `true`, the color defined by the `infoState` property is then shown as the background color of the information text. For more information, see the API Reference and the Sample. _{Changed•Control•Info Only•1.74}	Info Only	2020-01-30
1.74	Changed	Control	`sap.m.Table`	`sap.m.Table` A more comprehensive message text is now shown if no data is available because all table columns are hidden. For more information, see the Sample. _{Changed•Control•Info Only•1.74}	Info Only	2020-01-30
1.74	Changed	Control	`sap.m.ViewSettingsDialog`	`sap.m.ViewSettingsDialog` We have introduced a new button to display only the selected items in the filter tab, and to hide items that are not selected. This button works in combination with the Search field, so the displayed items are both filtered by title and selection. For more information, see the API Reference and the Sample. _{Changed•Control•Info Only•1.74}	Info Only	2020-01-30
1.74	Changed	Control	`sap.m.Wizard`	`sap.m.Wizard` We have enhanced the `sap.m.Wizard` control for better integration in the `sap.f.DynamicPage`. In order to make use of it, you need to make certain configurations. For more information, see the API Reference. _{Changed•Control•Info Only•1.74}	Info Only	2020-01-30
1.74	Changed	Control	`sap.tnt.InfoLabel`	`sap.tnt.InfoLabel` We have introduced the option to add an icon to the `sap.tnt.InfoLabel` content. It is defined by the new `icon` property. For more information, see the API Reference and the Sample. _{Changed•Control•Info Only•1.74}	Info Only	2020-01-30
1.74	Changed	Control	`sap.ui.comp.smartfield.SmartField`, `sap.ui.comp.smartfilterbar.SmartFilterBar`	`sap.ui.comp.smartfield.SmartField`, `sap.ui.comp.smartfilterbar.SmartFilterBar` We've introduced support for fiscal dates. The service metadata property must be of type `Edm.String` annotated with one of the fiscal annotations (`IsFiscalYear`, `IsFiscalPeriod`, `IsFiscalYearPeriod`, `IsFiscalQuarter`, `IsFiscalYearQuarter`, `IsFiscalWeek`, `IsFiscalYearWeek`, `IsDayOfFiscalYear`).For more information, see the API Reference for `SmartField`, the API Reference for `SmartFilterBar` and the Sample for `SmartFilterBar`. _{Changed•Control•Info Only•1.74}	Info Only	2020-01-30
1.74	Changed	Control	`sap.ui.comp.smartfilterbar.SmartFilterBar`, `sap.ui.comp.smarttable.SmartTable`	`sap.ui.comp.smartfilterbar.SmartFilterBar`, `sap.ui.comp.smarttable.SmartTable` We've updated the available exclude operators to match the include operators for each field type. The change affects the Define Conditions tab of the `ValueHelpDialog` in `SmartFilterBar` and the Filter tab of `TablePersoDialog` in `SmartTable`.For more information, see the Sample for `SmartFilterBar` and the Sample for `SmartTable`. _{Changed•Control•Info Only•1.74}	Info Only	2020-01-30
1.74	Changed	Control	`sap.ui.comp.valuehelpdialog.ValueHelpDialog`	`sap.ui.comp.valuehelpdialog.ValueHelpDialog` We've improved the behavior of the `ValueHelpDialog` basic search for `SmartFilterBar` and `SmartField`. Now, only the entered (or modified) value is taken over into the basic search. The search is triggered automatically when the dialog opens and takes over the value into the basic search (if it’s not empty). Only the entered characters are taken, regardless if the suggestion list is displaying a typeahead.For more information, see the Sample for `SmartField` and the Sample for `SmartFilterBar`. _{Changed•Control•Info Only•1.74}	Info Only	2020-01-30
1.74	Changed	Control	`sap.ui.export.Spreadsheet`	`sap.ui.export.Spreadsheet` This class has been further improved to facilitate the export functions. The class now supports `sap.ui.model.Binding` as a `dataSource` parameter. For more information, see the API Reference. _{Changed•Control•Info Only•1.74}	Info Only	2020-01-30
1.74	Changed	Control	`sap.ui.integration.widgets.Card`	`sap.ui.integration.widgets.Card` A new experimental Calendar Card type is now available . Its purpose is to give an overview of a single entity (a person, for example). It consists of an interactive calendar, legend, and a schedule. For more information, see Calendar Card in the Card Explorer. We have enabled Data Sources to be used in the descriptor for `sap.ui.integration.widgets.Card`. Data Sources are named and reusable manifest entities that hold configuration settings for services. Referenced using special double-bracketed syntax, they are used to construct data request URLs. Data Sources are defined in the `sap.app` part of the manifest. For more information, see Data Sources in the Card Explorer. We have introduced new number formatters to represent the data on the UI in human-readable format. Now we have predefined number formatters for: Currency Date and Time Floating-point numbers Integers Percent Units of measurement For more information, see Card Formatters in the Card Explorer. We now also support objects as values for manifest parameters. Until now only string values were supported. For more information, see Manifest Parameters section in the Card Explorer. We have introduced a new experimental type of card - Adaptive Card. With this type of card, you can visualize and reuse cards created using the Microsoft Adaptive Cards specification and manifest, while achieving fully adapted SAP Fiori 3 user experience, out of the box. For more information, see Adaptive Card in the Card Explorer. _{Changed•Control•Info Only•1.74}	Info Only	2020-01-30
1.74	Changed	Control	`sap.uxap.ObjectPageLayout`	`sap.uxap.ObjectPageLayout` You can now move the corresponding section numbers that are displayed in the `AnchorBar` when using UI adaptation at runtime.For more information, see the Samples. _{Changed•Control•Info Only•1.74}	Info Only	2020-01-30
1.74	Changed	SAP Fiori Elements	SAP Fiori Elements	SAP Fiori Elements List Report and Object Page Smart Multi-Input Control in Smart Tables It is now possible to include a smart multi-input field in a smart table on an object page. For more information, see Using the Multi-Input Field on the Object Page. Flexible Column Layout: Displayed Item on Object Page Highlighted in Master List The navigation row in the table is highlighted in blue to correlate with the object being displayed in applications with flexible column layout. Object Page Saves and Restores State of Control Variants This means that the selected table variants are stored in the same way as the control variants for the list report page. Configuration of Relevant Links SAP Fiori Elements now gives you the option of configuring relevant links in Related Apps. For more information, see Enabling the Related Apps Button. Option to Set Initial Expansion Level in List Report and Analytical List Page Tables You can now set `initialExpansionLevel` using the `PresentationVariant` annotation to set the number of expanded levels for tables and trees. For more information, see Initial Expansion Level for Tables in List Reports & Analytical List Pages. Themes SAP Quartz Light is now available by default for applications that are generated by the SAP Web IDE wizard and plugin. _{Changed•SAP Fiori Elements•Info Only•1.74}	Info Only	2020-01-30
1.74	Changed	User Documentation	Performance Checklist	Performance Checklist Ensuring that your SAPUI5 apps run fast is an important topic in application development. To support you in this task, we have improved the existing performance-related documentation as well as added some new information. Please use the comprehensive Performance Checklist as a starting point for best practices to help you to review and speed up your SAPUI5 apps. _{Changed•User Documentation•Info Only•1.74}	Info Only	2020-01-30