--- sourceDocument: xanadu Combined Product Files sourceDocumentLink: https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/r/yokohama/delta-vancouver-xanadu Release : - yokohama ft:locale : - en-US ft:publication_title : - xanadu Combined Product Files ft:clusterId : - delta3xv bundleId : - delta3xv --- Combined Process Automation Designer release notes for upgrades from Vancouver to Xanadu ======================================================================================== Combined Process Automation Designer release notes for upgrades from Vancouver to Xanadu {#ariaid-title1} ========================================================================================================= * Release version: Yokohama * * Updated January 30, 2026 * * ![](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/portal-asset/ico-clock) 4 minutes to read Consolidated page of all release notes for Process Automation Designer from Vancouver to Xanadu. How to use this page -------------------- To help you prepare for your upgrade, we have combined the cross-family Process Automation Designer release notes onto one page. Read this summary of the new features, changes, and updated information for your product from Vancouver to Xanadu. Tip: If there were no updates for a release notes section in a certain family release, we included a short note for your reference. For example, if a product did not have any updates in Tokyo, the row says "No updates for this release." Important information for upgrading Process Automation Designer to Xanadu ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Before you upgrade to Xanadu, review these pre- and post-upgrade tasks and complete the tasks as needed. {#dfrn3-processautomationdesigner-summary__entry__2} | Release | Release notes | |---------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | Vancouver | After you upgrade to Vancouver, update the application in the ServiceNow Store. | | Washington DC | No updates for this release. | | Xanadu | No updates for this release. | [ ] New features ------------ Between your current release family and Xanadu, new features were introduced for Process Automation Designer. {#dfrn3-processautomationdesigner-summary__entry__10} | Release | Release notes | |---------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | Vancouver | [Diagram view](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=create-process-definition&family=vancouver&ft:locale=en-US) : Build your processes in a diagram view with all the same configuration options as in the board view, except for optional activities. Toggle between views as needed. [Decision branches](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=create-process-definition&family=vancouver&ft:locale=en-US) : Use decision branches if you want a process to follow different paths for certain conditions. [Start Rule](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=process-automation-designer-lanes-activities&family=vancouver&ft:locale=en-US) : Define whether an activity executes when its stage starts, or if it should run after other activities in the stage. : Note: All your old processes in Utah and earlier will remain the same. If you need to edit the old processes, we will handle the editing for you. If you upgrade from Utah or older releases to Vancouver and newer, your processes will be upgraded. Undo and Redo : Undo or redo recent changes during design. Error Tray : Receive notifications in a validation tray when a process is missing connectors or has redundancies. [Archive button](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=archive-process-executions&family=vancouver&ft:locale=en-US) : To better control storage consumption, admins can archive process execution records with the archive button on the process execution list. This Activity : Select the This Activity option for input and experience properties. | | Washington DC | No updates for this release. | | Xanadu | No updates for this release. | [ ] Changes ------- Between your current release family and Xanadu, some changes were made to existing Process Automation Designer features. {#dfrn3-processautomationdesigner-summary__entry__18} | Release | Release notes | |---------------|------------------------------| | Vancouver | No updates for this release. | | Washington DC | No updates for this release. | | Xanadu | No updates for this release. | [ ] Removed ------- Between your current release family and Xanadu, some Process Automation Designer features or functionality were removed. {#dfrn3-processautomationdesigner-summary__entry__26} | Release | Release notes | |---------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | Vancouver | * Side panel modals have been removed. Instead, use the Show additional options button to see all additional properties of an activity or stage. | | Washington DC | No updates for this release. | | Xanadu | No updates for this release. | [ ] Deprecations ------------ Between your current release family and Xanadu, some Process Automation Designer features or functionality were deprecated. {#dfrn3-processautomationdesigner-summary__entry__34} | Release | Release notes | |---------------|------------------------------| | Vancouver | No updates for this release. | | Washington DC | No updates for this release. | | Xanadu | No updates for this release. | [ ] Activation information ---------------------- Review information on how to activate Process Automation Designer. {#dfrn3-processautomationdesigner-summary__entry__42} | Release | Release notes | |---------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | Vancouver | Install by requesting it from the ServiceNow Store. Visit the [ServiceNow Store](https://store.servicenow.com/sn_appstore_store.do#!/store/home) website to view all the available apps and for information about submitting requests to the store. For cumulative release notes information for all released apps, see the [ServiceNow Store version history release notes](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=sn-store-release-notes&family=vancouver&ft:locale=en-US). | | Washington DC | No updates for this release. | | Xanadu | No updates for this release. | [ ] Additional requirements ----------------------- If any additional requirements were introduced or changed for Process Automation Designer we have noted them here. {#dfrn3-processautomationdesigner-summary__entry__50} | Release | Release notes | |---------------|------------------------------| | Vancouver | No updates for this release. | | Washington DC | No updates for this release. | | Xanadu | No updates for this release. | [ ] Browser requirements -------------------- If any specific browser requirements were introduced or changed for Process Automation Designer we have noted them here. {#dfrn3-processautomationdesigner-summary__entry__58} | Release | Release notes | |---------------|------------------------------| | Vancouver | No updates for this release. | | Washington DC | No updates for this release. | | Xanadu | No updates for this release. | [ ] Accessibility information ------------------------- Review details on accessibility information for Process Automation Designer, such as specific requirements or compliance levels. {#dfrn3-processautomationdesigner-summary__entry__66} | Release | Release notes | |---------------|------------------------------| | Vancouver | No updates for this release. | | Washington DC | No updates for this release. | | Xanadu | No updates for this release. | [ ] Localization information ------------------------ If there are specific localization considerations for Process Automation Designer we have noted them here. {#dfrn3-processautomationdesigner-summary__entry__74} | Release | Release notes | |---------------|------------------------------| | Vancouver | No updates for this release. | | Washington DC | No updates for this release. | | Xanadu | No updates for this release. | [ ] Highlight information --------------------- If there are specific highlight considerations for Process Automation Designer we have noted them here. {#dfrn3-processautomationdesigner-summary__entry__82} | Release | Release notes | |---------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | Vancouver | * Receive more updates to , now that it's a ServiceNow Store application. * Build processes in a visually intuitive diagram. * Control whether an activity just starts with its stage, or only after specific activities within the stage are complete. See [Exploring Process Automation Designer](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=process-automation-designer&family=vancouver&ft:locale=en-US) for more information. | | Washington DC | No updates for this release. | | Xanadu | No updates for this release. | [ ]