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This topic contains details around deprecated, superseded, withdrawn, and deleted STEP components and functionality.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:
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Web UI Component Basics (includes Web UI Component Report information to help admins manage Web UI configurations)
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Below is a list of components / functionalities that have been deprecated, superseded, withdrawn, or deleted.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 Changes note 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.
2025.2 Update
| Component / Functionality | Lifecycle Stage | Actions | Alternate Component / Functionality |
|---|---|---|---|
| InDesign 2023 (v. 18) | Deleted | Transition to a newer version | Adobe InDesign® 2025 (v. 20) or Adobe InDesign® CC 2024 (v. 19) |
| LZ4 compression / decompression parameters (Kafka Receiver and Kafka Delivery methods) | Removed | Set LZ4 compression in Kafka | None specified |
| Globally Configured Data Container component | Superseded | Transition to alternate | Globally Configured Unfolding Data Container component |
| Deprecated public and private API methods used in JavaScript business rules | Future; will be Removed in future updates | Rewrite the rules reported in the healthcheck 'JavaScript Deprecated Method Usage' to use supported methods | Review existing business rules and use supported methods |
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OIEP: PDX pre-processor (deprecated) Formerly: Product Data Exchange Outbound Pre-processor |
Deprecated; will be Removed in a future update | Transition to alternate |
PDX pre-processor Formerly: PDX Pre-processor 2 |
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OIEP: PDX (deprecated) Formerly: Product Data Exchange |
Deprecated; will be Removed in a future update | Transition to alternate |
PDX Formerly: Product Data Exchange 2 |
2025.1 Update
| Component / Functionality | Lifecycle Stage | Actions | Alternate Component / Functionality |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAB-DIS exchange format | No enhancements | Transition to alternate format | None specified |
| Syndigo | Deprecated | Transition to alternate syndication functionality | PDX |
| Use of reflection in JavaScript business rules | Future change; To be removed in 2025.3 | Users should rewrite the reported rules to use publicly available methods. | None specified |
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) |
Important: The 2024.4 update is the final update for on-premises systems and other non-SaaS environments. Support of these deployments will continue until December 31, 2027. During this transition period, we will continue to provide security updates and critical fixes as needed. All subsequent feature updates will be exclusive to SaaS customers.
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 |
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| Adobe InDesign® CC 2029 and 2020 | Deleted | Transition to a newer version | Adobe InDesign® 2022 or Adobe InDesign® 2021 |
| Detailed Event Mode option in the 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.