--- title: "August 27, 2026 Process Automation Release Notes" slug: "august-27-2026-process-automation-release-notes" updated: 2026-08-27T20:53:27Z published: 2026-08-27T20:53:27Z canonical: "www.civicplus.help/august-27-2026-process-automation-release-notes" excludeFromExternalSearch: true --- > ## Documentation Index > Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://www.civicplus.help/llms.txt > Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further. # August 27, 2026 Process Automation Release Notes ## Released Enhancements ### AI Unified Interface This enhancement unifies [Form Composer](/process-automation/docs/form-composer) and Styling Assistant into a consistent Sage experience while retaining mode access, tier controls, disclaimers, and feedback. ![Sage interface displaying a welcome message and user input options for assistance.](https://cdn.us.document360.io/17dc564a-8310-4f61-b929-1bd73b36e158/Images/Documentation/Sage%20AI%20-%20PADS.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-12T16%3A38%3A11Z&se=2026-11-12T17%3A38%3A11Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=i4azrr9wJUpWQmrMnl0SbUsvFCDd%2F8i9yUo%2Bp9QYSmI%3D) ### Hide Elements from Submitters or Approvers Form builders can hide selected fields from submitters and/or approvers, keeping staff-only data in the same submission and simplifying downstream reporting and PDF workflows. ![Form section showing options to hide elements for submitters and approvers.](https://cdn.us.document360.io/17dc564a-8310-4f61-b929-1bd73b36e158/Images/Documentation/Hide%20Element%20-%20PADS.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-12T16%3A38%3A11Z&se=2026-11-12T17%3A38%3A11Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=i4azrr9wJUpWQmrMnl0SbUsvFCDd%2F8i9yUo%2Bp9QYSmI%3D) ### Accessibility Read Information Element Warnings Optional screen-reader alerts can be added to [Information elements](/process-automation/docs/form-element-types#information) so newly displayed warnings or errors are announced without moving keyboard focus. ![Information element details with options for accessible alert and conditional display settings.](https://cdn.us.document360.io/17dc564a-8310-4f61-b929-1bd73b36e158/Images/Documentation/Information%20Element,%20Accessible%20Alert%20-%20PADS.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-12T16%3A38%3A11Z&se=2026-11-12T17%3A38%3A11Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=i4azrr9wJUpWQmrMnl0SbUsvFCDd%2F8i9yUo%2Bp9QYSmI%3D) ### Payment Amount Calculation [Payment events](/process-automation/docs/add-a-payment-event-to-a-form) can use server-calculated fixed or formula amounts, reducing configuration effort and the risk of payment values being manipulated. ![CivicPlus Pay setup with payment amount calculation options highlighted for user input.](https://cdn.us.document360.io/17dc564a-8310-4f61-b929-1bd73b36e158/Images/Documentation/Payment%20Submission%20Event,%20Calculation%20-%20PADS.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-12T16%3A38%3A11Z&se=2026-11-12T17%3A38%3A11Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=i4azrr9wJUpWQmrMnl0SbUsvFCDd%2F8i9yUo%2Bp9QYSmI%3D) ### Data Manager/Viewer Payment Information This enhancement adds the latest payment status, receipt ID, and transaction ID to [Data Manager](/process-automation/docs/launch-the-data-manager-applet) and [Data Viewer](/process-automation/docs/data-viewer), with filtering and sorting for payment outcomes. ![Payment Columns in Data Viewer](https://cdn.us.document360.io/17dc564a-8310-4f61-b929-1bd73b36e158/Images/Documentation/Payment%20Columns%20in%20Data%20Viewer%20-%20PADS.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-12T16%3A38%3A11Z&se=2026-11-12T17%3A38%3A11Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=i4azrr9wJUpWQmrMnl0SbUsvFCDd%2F8i9yUo%2Bp9QYSmI%3D) ### AI Consent Updates The [AI Consent section](/process-automation/docs/ai-features-build-mode-consent) on the [Account page](/process-automation/docs/account-overview) has been renamed Feature Flags. Users can choose the environments in which to enable AI build mode. ![Feature flags section showing Build Mode enabled for knowledge management and production.](https://cdn.us.document360.io/17dc564a-8310-4f61-b929-1bd73b36e158/Images/Documentation/Feature%20Flags%20-%20PADS.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-12T16%3A38%3A11Z&se=2026-11-12T17%3A38%3A11Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=i4azrr9wJUpWQmrMnl0SbUsvFCDd%2F8i9yUo%2Bp9QYSmI%3D) ### Custom PDF Map Multiple Elements Multiple form elements and free text can be combined into a single [custom PDF](/process-automation/docs/custom-pdfs) field. ![Custom PDF form showing fields for residential address and mapping elements.](https://cdn.us.document360.io/17dc564a-8310-4f61-b929-1bd73b36e158/Images/Documentation/Custom%20PDF,%20Free%20Text%20Entry%20-%20PADS.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-12T16%3A38%3A11Z&se=2026-11-12T17%3A38%3A11Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=i4azrr9wJUpWQmrMnl0SbUsvFCDd%2F8i9yUo%2Bp9QYSmI%3D) ### Data Viewer Includes Calendar Used This enhancement shows which calendar created each booking as a new column in [Data Manager](/process-automation/docs/launch-the-data-manager-applet) and [Data Viewer](/process-automation/docs/data-viewer). ![Highlighted section shows calendar booking name on the Data Viewer tab.](https://cdn.us.document360.io/17dc564a-8310-4f61-b929-1bd73b36e158/Images/Documentation/Calendar%20Name,%20Data%20Viewer%20-%20PADS.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-12T16%3A38%3A11Z&se=2026-11-12T17%3A38%3A11Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=i4azrr9wJUpWQmrMnl0SbUsvFCDd%2F8i9yUo%2Bp9QYSmI%3D) ### SharePoint & Excel Subsites Form builders can use SharePoint subsites when creating list items, storing PDFs, and configuring [SharePoint list elements](/process-automation/docs/create-a-list#create-a-sharepoint-list-column). ![SharePoint form showing site and subsite selection for creating a list item.](https://cdn.us.document360.io/17dc564a-8310-4f61-b929-1bd73b36e158/Images/Documentation/SharePoint%20Submission%20Event,%20Subsite%20-%20PADS.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-12T16%3A38%3A11Z&se=2026-11-12T17%3A38%3A11Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=i4azrr9wJUpWQmrMnl0SbUsvFCDd%2F8i9yUo%2Bp9QYSmI%3D) ### Approver Administrators Can Deny an Approval at Any Time Approval administrators and eligible group managers can [deny submissions](/process-automation/docs/view-and-manage-assigned-approvals#deny-a-submission) at any stage, even when a step hides the deny option. Portable Document Format. Identification or Identifier.