Release notes and notices


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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Summary

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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

 

 

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BMC Helix Innovation Suite 26.1