Automic V26: What’s New in the Automic Web Interface – Part 2

In part 2 of our Automic V26 series, we take a closer look at more improvements to the Automic Web Interface (AWI). These include AI-assisted code generation and filters, Transport Case enhancements, and better visibility for agents and Centralized Agent Upgrade.

Automic V26: AI Code, AI Filters, Transport Case & CAU

In part 1 of our series on Automic V26, we looked at the redesigned Automic Web Interface, the new status colors, more informative workflow tasks, and the new Intelligent Assistant.

But that is far from everything Automic Automation V26 has to offer. In part 2, the focus shifts to practical features for everyday work: AI assistance directly in the Script Editor, automatically generated filters, improvements to the Transport Case, and new options for managing Automic agents with Centralized Agent Upgrade (CAU).

The Shorts embedded in this article are also excerpts from our comprehensive What’s New in Automic V26 tutorial, available to our members on PEM Automic.

AI Assistance Directly in the Script Editor

In Automic V26, AI is not limited to the Intelligent Assistant. A dedicated Code Assistant is now also available directly in the Script Editor.

Selecting “Ask Automation Assistant” opens a dialog where you can describe the code you want to generate in natural language.

The Large Language Model connected to Automic then generates the code directly in the Script Editor. For better results, it is a good idea to specify the scripting language you want the assistant to use.

Continue Refining the Code with the Assistant

The first generated version does not have to be the final result. The Automation Assistant sidebar opens automatically alongside the generated code.

From there, you can continue the conversation, request changes, or ask the assistant to correct problems. This creates an iterative workflow directly inside AWI without having to switch to an external AI tool first.

In short:
The Code Assistant in Automic V26 brings AI-assisted code generation directly into the Script Editor. Code can be created from a natural-language description and then refined together with the Automation Assistant.

Create Filters with AI Assistance

Another practical AI feature in Automic V26 is automatic filter creation. Instead of manually configuring complex filter criteria, you can simply tell the Automation Assistant what you are looking for.

AI-assisted filter creation is available in several areas of the Automic Web Interface, including:

• Workflow Editor
• Workflow Monitor
• Process Monitoring
• Advanced Object Search
• Agent List
• and several other areas of AWI

Turn Natural Language into a Filter

In the example from our tutorial, we search for Job objects where the word “test” appears in one of the Archive Keys.

Instead of building the required criteria manually, you simply describe the request to the Assistant. It interprets what you are looking for and automatically creates the appropriate filter.

This can save time when working with more complex filter options and makes features easier to use when you do not know every criterion or filter structure by heart.

In short:
Automic V26 can generate filters from natural-language requests. The feature is available across several areas of AWI and reduces the effort required to configure search and filter criteria manually.

Transport Case Improvements in Automic V26

AI is one of the major themes in V26, but Broadcom has also continued to improve existing functionality. One example is the Transport Case.

Over the last few releases, functionality that previously required separate utilities has increasingly been integrated directly into the Automic Web Interface and REST API. The Transport Case, introduced in this form with version 24.2, is one example of that development.

Automic V26 adds two more practical improvements.

Track Imports via the Client Report

Transport Case imports can now be tracked through the Client Report.

This improves transparency and makes it easier to see what happened during an import.

No More Size Limit for Transport Files

The previous size limitation for Transport Files has also been removed.

For larger object transports, this removes a restriction that previously had to be taken into account when moving larger amounts of data.

In short:
The Transport Case becomes more transparent and flexible in Automic V26. Imports can be tracked via the Client Report, and the previous size limitation for Transport Files has been removed.

More Visibility in the Agent List and CAU

Automic V26 also introduces a small but useful improvement for managing Automic agents. The Agent List now includes a new CAU Target Version column.

The new column shows which version an agent is scheduled to be automatically upgraded or downgraded to via Centralized Agent Upgrade (CAU).

This makes the configured target version visible directly in the Agent List.

Reset the CAU Target Version

Another new option allows you to reset the configured target version directly from the context menu.

This is particularly useful when an agent was previously managed through Centralized Agent Upgrade but should later return to manual maintenance or manual upgrades.

What is the CAU Target Version?
The CAU Target Version defines which version an agent should automatically be moved to through Centralized Agent Upgrade. Automic V26 displays this information directly in the Agent List and allows the target version to be reset when required.

What Do These Automic V26 Improvements Mean in Daily Work?

Part 2 once again shows that Automic V26 is not only about a few headline features. Many of the changes are designed to make everyday tasks easier, faster, and more transparent.

The improvements covered in this article allow you to:

• generate code directly in AWI with AI assistance
• continue refining generated code together with the Automation Assistant
• create complex filters using natural-language requests
• track Transport Case imports more easily
• use larger Transport Files without the previous size restriction
• see CAU Target Versions directly in the Agent List
• move agents more easily from CAU back to manual management

What stands out in particular is the growing integration of AI directly into existing Automic workflows. Rather than treating AI as a separate tool, Broadcom is embedding it where users already work: in the Script Editor, search and monitoring views, and throughout AWI.

Explore Automic V26 in More Detail on PEM Automic

The Shorts embedded in this article are excerpts from our comprehensive tutorial covering the new features in the Automic Web Interface in Automic V26.

On PEM Automic, you can watch the complete tutorial and explore many more learning resources covering Automic Automation, administration, design, operations, Automic SaaS, and the new AI capabilities.

Learn more about PEM Automic: https://pemautomic.com

With this second article, we have covered the key topics from our tutorial on the new AWI in Automic V26.0. But the development does not stop here: more tutorials and Shorts in our What’s New in Automic V26 series explore additional improvements around AI, automation, and administration.

FAQ: Automic V26, AI and the New AWI Features

Can Automic V26 Generate Code with AI?

Yes. In the Automic V26 Script Editor, the Automation Assistant can generate code based on a natural-language description. The generated code is inserted directly into the Script Editor and can then be refined further through the Assistant sidebar.

Can the Automation Assistant Create Filters in Automic V26?

Yes. Automic V26 supports AI-assisted filter creation in several areas of AWI, including the Workflow Editor, Workflow Monitor, Process Monitoring, Advanced Object Search, and the Agent List.

How Do AI-Assisted Filters Work in Automic V26?

You describe what you are looking for to the Automation Assistant in natural language. The Assistant interprets the request and automatically creates the appropriate filter criteria.

What Is New in the Transport Case in Automic V26?

Transport Case imports can now be tracked through the Client Report. In addition, the previous size limitation for Transport Files has been removed.

What Does CAU Target Version Mean in Automic V26?

The CAU Target Version shows which version an agent is scheduled to be automatically upgraded or downgraded to through Centralized Agent Upgrade. In Automic V26, this information is displayed directly in the Agent List.

Can the CAU Target Version Be Reset?

Yes. Automic V26 allows you to reset the CAU Target Version through the context menu. This is useful, for example, when an agent should return to manual management or manual upgrades.

What Role Does AI Play in the New Automic V26 AWI?

AI is integrated directly into several AWI workflows in Automic V26. Alongside the Intelligent Assistant, this includes AI-assisted code generation in the Script Editor and automatic filter creation.