Deprecations and Lifecycle Changes
Stibo Systems is focused on the most relevant capabilities for our customer base. When a component status changes, it is to simplify the component list, minimize support on components that have an improved substitute, and remove clutter and uncertainty as to which component(s) to use. The same concept applies when functionality changes within a component's lifecycle.
This topic contains details around deprecated, superseded, withdrawn, and deleted STEP components and functionality. This topic should be read with an understanding of the following topics:
For changes to Extension API, refer to the Change History accessible within the Technical Documentation accessible at [system]/sdk or from the Resources section of the system's Start Page . You can also go directly to: [your system]/sdk/doc/extension/changereport/html/ChangeReport.html
Below is a list of components / functionality that has been deprecated, superseded, withdrawn, or deleted. For future known changes, it is recommended that you refer to the latest update's Platform and Software Support topic in the System Update and Patch Notes documentation. Actions listed in the Actions column are necessary to continue access to the same or improved functionality.
2024.4 Update
| Component / Functionality |
Lifecycle Stage |
Actions |
Alternate Component / Functionality
|
| Address Normalizer v1 |
Superseded |
For SaaS v2 systems, transition to alternate |
Address Normalizer v2, Machine Learning Matcher |
| e-Signature functionality |
Deprecated |
Transition to alternate verification methods if needed |
None specified
|
| macOS 12 (Monterey) for Mac clients |
Deleted |
Transition to a newer version |
macOS 15 (Sequoia),
macOS 14 (Sonoma), or
macOS 13 (Ventura) |
2024.3 Update
| Component / Functionality |
Lifecycle Stage |
Actions |
Alternate Component / Functionality
|
| Asset Analyzer (Google Vision API) |
Deprecated |
Transition to alternate |
Azure OpenAI, Azure Vision
|
| Acrolinx Integration (Acrolinx Sidebar) |
Deprecated |
Transition to alternate tools or integrations |
None specified
|
| Business Rules (File System Access) |
Future change |
This is a future restriction. Users should transition away from file system access. |
Review existing business rules and plan alternate solutions |
| Dashboard Screen in Web UI |
Future change |
This is a recommendation. Users should transition to Data Profile Widgets for profiled data display. |
Data Profile Widgets in Web UI |
| Data Catalog Connector (Wiki Metadata) |
Deprecated |
Transition to alternate tools or integrations |
None specified
|
| Image Deduplication |
Deprecated |
None specified
|
None specified
|
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux and Oracle Linux 7.9 (ended on June 30, 2024) |
Deleted |
Transition to a newer version |
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9.3 / 8.9 or higher version; Oracle Linux 9.,3 / 8.9 or higher version |
2024.2 Update
| Component / Functionality |
Lifecycle Stage |
Actions |
Alternate Component / Functionality
|
| Adobe InDesign® CC 2022 |
Deleted |
Transition to a newer version |
Adobe InDesign® 2024 or Adobe InDesign® 2023 |
2024.1 Update
| Component / Functionality |
Lifecycle Stage |
Actions |
Alternate Component / Functionality
|
| Attribute Classification Mapping plugin (Industry Standard Mapper) |
Deleted |
None specified |
None specified |
2023.4 Update
| Component / Functionality |
Lifecycle Stage |
Actions |
Alternate Component / Functionality
|
| IBM WebSphere MQ direct integrations |
Deprecated |
Transition to alternate |
Dynamic JMS Receiver / Delivery Method
|
| macOS 11 (Big Sur) for Mac clients |
Deleted |
Transition to a newer version |
macOS 14 (Sonoma), macOS 13 (Ventura), or macOS 12 (Monterey) |
2023.3 Update
| Component / Functionality |
Lifecycle Stage |
Actions |
Alternate Component / Functionality
|
| Adobe InDesign® CC 2021 |
Deleted |
Transition to a newer version |
Adobe InDesign® 2023 or Adobe InDesign® 2022 |
| JSON option for STEP to PDX integration |
Deprecated |
Transition to alternate |
STEPXML outbound integration |
| Mongo Delivery delivery method |
Deprecated |
Transition to alternate |
Mongo Delivery (from release 4.2) delivery method |
11.2 Update
| Component / Functionality |
Lifecycle Stage |
Actions |
Alternate Component / Functionality
|
| Parallel processing of multiple records in the same request (Match & Merge Web Service) |
Deprecated |
For customers upgrading from a previous version and with existing configurations of a parallel degree higher than 2, contact Stibo Systems to re-enable. |
Contact Stibo Systems to re-enable |
11.1 Update
| Component / Functionality |
Lifecycle Stage |
Actions |
Alternate Component / Functionality
|
| Chain option for IEP Transactional Setting |
Deprecated |
Transition to another transactional setting |
None specified |
| ECLASS Advanced Screen |
Superseded |
Transition to alternate |
ECLASS Advanced Editor Screen
|
| macOS 10 (Catalina) for Mac clients |
Deleted |
Transition to a newer version |
macOS 13 (Ventura), macOS 12 (Monterey), or macOS 11 (Big Sur) |
| REST API V1 |
Deprecated |
Migrate to alternate |
REST API V2 |
11.0 Update
| Component / Functionality |
Lifecycle Stage |
Actions |
Alternate Component / Functionality
|
| Adobe InDesign® CC 2029 and 2020 |
Deleted |
Transition to a newer version |
Adobe InDesign® 2022 or Adobe InDesign® 2021 |
| Detailed Event Mode option in workbench |
Withdrawn |
Use standard or new efficient processing mode |
Renamed 'Standard' in the 2023.4 update |
| Data Container Table View Editor in Web UI |
Deprecated |
Transition to alternate |
Globally Configured Multi Edit Data Container |
| Data Container Table View Editor Web UI component |
Superseded
|
Transition to alternate |
Table-based Data Container Editor supports multivalued attributes
|
| Embedded Analytics Platform (EAP) components in Web UI |
Withdrawn |
None specified |
Power BI |
| MS Windows-based servers |
Deleted |
Contact Stibo Systems to review your options for making the transition to a supported platform. |
Another type of server (i.e., Linux) |
Updates Prior to 11.0
This list does not include all lifecycle changes that occurred prior to the 11.0 Update. However, these components or functionality are mentioned in the current online help.
| Component / Functionality |
Lifecycle Stage |
Actions |
Alternate Component / Functionality
|
| Asset Thumbnail Component in Web UI |
Deleted |
Transition to alternate |
Referenced Asset Representation Component |
| AsyncTranslation.TargetLanguageLookupTable configuration property |
Deprecated |
Transition to alternate |
AsyncTranslation.TargetLanguageLookupTable.Across |
| Corner Bar components in Web UI |
Superseded |
Transition to alternate |
Global Navigation Panel |
| Data Quality: Match Duplicates operation |
Deprecated |
Transition to alternate |
Send Republish Event |
| Date validation base type |
Superseded |
Transition to alternate |
ISO Date and/or ISO Date and Time |
| eCatalogs Terms List settings |
Deprecated |
None specified
|
None specified
|
| GDSN Publisher Product Validation bind |
Deprecated |
None specified |
None specified |
| Golden Record ID header in Web UI |
Superseded |
Transition to alternate |
Golden Record Information header |
| KPI Table Widget |
Deprecated |
None specified |
None specified |
| Maintain promotional pricing setup-action |
Deprecated |
None specified |
None specified |
| Quicksheets |
Withdrawn |
Transition to alternate |
Smartsheets |
| SFTP (Deprecated) delivery method |
Deprecated |
Transition to alternate |
SFTP delivery method |
| Status Selector Widget in Web UI |
Superseded |
Transition to alternate |
Status Selector Homepage Widget |
| STEPXML Comparison Tool |
Superseded |
Transition to alternate |
Change Packages functionality |
| Year Search Box component in Web UI for the Automotive solution |
Superseded |
Transition to alternate |
Attribute Search Box component |