GoCanvas announces the release of Platform 17.12 on the 3rd of September 2025. 

Release Notes

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Items in this release:

1. API v3 Feedback:
   • The reset_password endpoint in API v3 now returns a meaningful error message and consistent error code,
   • Added an API call to request an MFA code as part of the Forgot Password workflow,
   • The Twillio error 404 is valid if the verification code is expired or already used.
2. Add OAuth 2.0 Authorization Code Flow with PKCE to the API:
   • Simplified OAuth PKCE setup:
     • Customers can create a single, clearly named OAuth application for Auth Code grant flow, while ensuring users only access their own data.
3. API Dispatch Updates:
   • The new root_version_id ensures that Dispatch retrieval endpoints return the latest version of the Dispatch, regardless of if the Dispatch ID changes after editing;
   • API v3 Dispatch updates now follow the destroy-and-replace method:
     • Each update creates a new Dispatch that retains the original root_version_id, ensuring a clear and accurate history of changes.
4. Project View Redirect Improved:
   • Users are always return to the Projects page after creating or updating a project.
5. Miscellaneous:
   • Improved appearance on mobile version of the web portal by adding proper padding around form names,
   • Pre-populated Grids from Legacy Builder now properly maintain field references when converted to Tables in the Builder for advanced forms, restoring pre-population functionality and other dependent field features,
   • Fields in the Quickstart outline are now reordered when dragged and dropped.