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BMC Helix Innovation Suite 26.1

BMC Helix Innovation Suite, a single-tenant platform that helps you to develop, build, deploy, and use applications on cloud (SaaS) and on-premises environments. It also helps you to create and automate many business processes without learning a programming language or complex development tools.

BMC Helix Innovation Suite requires fewer resources and improves integration between components. 

Release notes and notices Updated 31 Jan 2026

Learn what’s new or changed for BMC Helix Innovation Suite 26.1 including new features, urgent issues, documentation updates, and fixes or patches.

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The following updates have been added since the release of the space:

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January 30, 2026

Issues that were corrected by 26.1 and issues that remain open

Enhancements available in 26.1:

  • Configure the language, time zone, and date and time style preferences in BMC Helix Innovation Studio

  • Enhance search by using multi-form search on non-text fields

  • Increase the field length in AR System forms to accommodate longer strings

  • Add the ability to scan a barcode or QR code for mobile PWA screens
  • Create customizable tables in PWA screens by using Developer Studio
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26.1 enhancements and patches
October 17, 2025

Issues that were corrected by 25.4 and issues that remain open

Enhancements available in 25.4:

  • Get context-aware responses by attaching images to HelixGPT chat

  • Access frequently used filter options quickly

  • Configure event handlers in the View designer to automatically trigger actions at runtime

  • Flexibility to enforce parent-child record associations to reduce errors

  • Support for the Catalan locale

  • Enable archiving on audit records

  • Launch BMC Helix Dashboards from the AR System Report Console to manage reports

  • Configure the Results list in Progressive View by using Developer Studio

  • Date/Time fields can store values beyond January 19, 2038

  • Improve AR System Server startup time by usage-based loading of forms

    Configure support group and assignee fields for cases

25.4 enhancements and patches

 

Tailoring applications and automating processes

Customize your BMC Helix Innovation Studio application to automate processes so that you can save time and reduce user efforts.

Enabling services

As an administrator, enable services to leverage operational benefits of BMC Helix Innovation Suite.

Setting up and going live

Set up BMC Helix Innovation Suite and tailor the environment according to your organizational requirements.

Administering

Set up user accounts and manage and maintain the system after it is installed and configured.

Developing applications by using BMC Helix Innovation Studio

Develop codeless applications with minimal programming.Develop code-based applications by using the BMC Helix Innovation Studio SDK, and Maven archetypes to extend BMC Helix Innovation Studio to create custom components, custom REST APIs, and so on.If you are a Developer, this is a good place to start.

Developing Progressive Web Applications

Develop Progressive web applications (PWA), which use common web technologies, including HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. These applications are platform-independent and can be used across different devices, such as desktops, tablets, and mobiles.

Developing an API program

Integrate AR System forms with any third-party application by using REST API.

Troubleshooting

Resolve common issues or errors, review logs, or contact BMC Support.
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