Amdosoft Enhances B4 Automation Platform with Version 7.8

AMDosoft has released version 7.8 of its B4 automation platform, introducing a suite of powerful new features designed to enhance flexibility, control, and user experience. This update focuses on integrating AI-driven automation capabilities and streamlining existing functionalities, aiming to empower businesses to automate processes more efficiently and intelligently. The Robotic Process Automation (RPA) market is currently experiencing rapid growth, with projections estimating a global market size of nearly $30 billion by 2030. AMDosoft’s B4 version 7.8 positions itself to capitalize on this trend by offering a complete and user-friendly automation solution.

Streamlined task Management: Scheduled Jobs as B4 Objects

A key betterment in version 7.8 is the complete integration of scheduled tasks as autonomous B4 objects. The previous “Schedule Report Manager” is now consolidated into a centralized “Scheduled Jobs Manager.” This allows users to initiate reports and other jobs directly from the Graphical Rules Editor (GRE), either on a schedule or on demand.A new filter specifically for “Reports” further simplifies association and searchability. this enhancement streamlines workflow management, providing a more intuitive and efficient user experience.

Enhanced Bot Control: Pause and Debug with ease

RPA developers gain greater control over bot sessions with the introduction of a new pause/continue/end functionality accessible via the Ctrl+Alt+P key combination. This feature allows for pausing, resuming, or terminating checkpoint designs during a bot session, which is invaluable for debugging and safe testing of processes that deviate from the expected flow. This replaces less reliable methods, such as forced termination via the system tray, which could lead to unintended consequences. This level of control is crucial for ensuring the stability and reliability of automated processes.

AI-Powered Automation: Introducing the AI Action Builder

A notable highlight of version 7.8 is the new AI Action Builder.This feature enables users to create custom automation actions through an integrated chat interface. The entire chat process is saved as part of the campaign, allowing users to develop automation workflows without requiring traditional programming skills. This democratizes automation, making it accessible to a wider range of users within an organization. The integration of AI in automation platforms is becoming increasingly prevalent, with companies like UiPath and Automation Anywhere also investing heavily in AI-driven automation solutions.

Usability and Performance Enhancements

Version 7.8 includes several improvements designed to enhance usability and platform performance:

• Infinite Loops:

  The “Max Retries” field in the LOOP element now accepts “-1” to create infinite loops, allowing actions to repeat indefinitely until a specific condition is met. A tooltip provides clear instructions directly within the editor.

• Expanded Multilingual Support:

  Ongoing internationalization efforts have expanded multilingual support to include more system-side dialogues and labels, including those from Eclipse components.This ensures a more consistent and user-friendly experience across different language environments.

• Improved Image Recognition:

  Optimizations in checkpoint processing have significantly improved image and tolerance recognition,resulting in faster,more reliable,and more stable performance,even under varying screen conditions.

• Safe Controller Shutdown:

  The B4 controller now shuts down properly when the system is shut down, protecting data integrity and enhancing operational safety.

• Tomcat 10 Upgrade:

  The migration to Apache Tomcat 10 provides users with improved performance, enhanced security, and future-proof compatibility.

Conclusion: A User-Friendly and Powerful Automation Update

With version 7.8, AMDosoft delivers a comprehensive update to its B4 automation platform, combining technical performance with enhanced user-friendliness. This release provides businesses with even greater opportunities to automate their processes efficiently, securely, and intelligently. The AI Action Builder, in particular, represents a significant step forward in democratizing automation, making it accessible to a wider range of users and enabling them to create custom automation workflows without requiring extensive programming knowledge.