Summer '25 Release 1
Executive Summary
We’re excited to announce the latest enhancements to the Provar product suite with our Summer ’25 Release 1. You can download and install Summer ’25 Release 1 directly from the Provar Success Portal.
Summer ‘25 Salesforce Release Changes
| Changes | Details |
| New Search Field Available for Lists | One of the visible changes in Summer ’25 is the introduction of a new search field for Lists while selecting the List Type. This enhances usability but also brings changes to the implementation of the List Type selection screen, which can affect coded automation. However, Provar is fully compatible with these changes. Existing automation scripts will continue to work without requiring any updates. |
| Dom Changes in Activity Timeline | In Summer ’25, there are DOM changes related to the title or subject field of items in the Activity Timeline. These changes affect how the title value is populated in automation scripts. Provar has already provided compatibility for this update, so existing scripts remain functional. However, if your scripts rely on custom locators, you may need to make adjustments. |
| DOM Changes for Blank Column Values in Lists | Summer ’25 introduces DOM changes for empty values in list columns, including the addition of LWC properties alongside the DOM elements. These changes can impact automation scripts that rely on the previous DOM structure. Provar remains compatible with this update, and scripts will continue to work without modifications. That said, any custom page object locators depending on the old DOM may require updates. |
| Metadata change on Case Merge Screen | Metadata changes in Summer ’25 affect the Case Merge screen, specifically altering the label and identifier for the “Last Modified Date” field, which is now shown as ‘Last Modified’ in the metadata instead of ‘Last Modified Date’. These changes can cause test failures. Provar has ensured compatibility with this update, so existing automation scripts will work as expected without needing any changes. |
| Advanced Search Screens: Metadata Changes for Tables | Advanced Search screens (previously known as Lookup screens) have seen metadata discrepancies across different search implementations in Summer ’25. These discrepancies between metadata and UI rendering may impact automation scripts. Provar has addressed this compatibility gap, ensuring that existing Provar scripts continue to work without requiring updates. |
| Metadata changes FSL Objects’ Home Screen | In Summer 25, Several objects in FSL, such as Service Appointment, Work Order, and Product Request, have received metadata updates in their respective Home Screens. These updates primarily involve changes to the column values in both metadata and the UI. Provar is compatible with these changes in Summer ’25. If your automation relies on custom locators, they may require some adjustment. |
Summer ‘25 CPQ Compatibility
Provar is now compatible with Salesforce CPQ Summer ‘25 (v256) as part of the latest release alignment. This update ensures that existing Provar test scripts continue to work seamlessly with the new CPQ version, while maintaining compatibility with previous versions. With this enhancement, users can confidently achieve comprehensive test coverage for CPQ use cases across both current and legacy environments.
Provar Automation Features and Enhancements
Post Lead Convert Screen
Provar now supports mapping of the post-lead conversion screen, enabling users to create test cases that include this transitional view. Users can map all object cards, Account, Contact, and Opportunity , along with their respective fields. Footer buttons like “New Task” and “Go to Leads” are also supported for mapping and execution. This enhancement ensures comprehensive test coverage for the full lead conversion flow.
Enhanced Salesforce Element Identifier
In this release we enhanced the Salesforce element identifier by removing non-robust attributes and properties from the locator for improved stability and robustness.
Assert Layout Now Supports Long Record Type Names
We’ve resolved an issue where Assert Layout failed if a Record Type Name exceeded 31 characters. This was due to Excel’s limitation on worksheet name length, which caused sheet name collisions during layout extraction.
With this fix, layout assertions will now work correctly—even with long Record Type Names.
Layout Extraction Now Works With Special Characters
We’ve fixed a bug that caused layout extraction to fail if a Record Type Name included special characters like \ / * [ ] : ?. These are restricted in Excel sheet names.
Provar now handles these cases automatically so your tests run smoothly—no matter the Record Type Name.
Excel Write Step Now Writes Immediately After Header
We’ve corrected an issue where the Excel Write step began writing from the third row, leaving the second row blank. Now, data starts correctly in row 2, just below the header—exactly as expected.
Correct Count Returned For Single Excel Records
We fixed an issue where the count function returned the wrong value when reading a single row from Excel. Now, even a single record is treated as a list, ensuring the count is always accurate.
Intermittent Execution Failures on Selenium Grid 3
We’ve resolved an issue where test execution on Selenium Grid 3 was intermittently failing with errors such as ChromeDriver exceptions and NullPointerExceptions, depending on the system configuration.
If you’re using Java 21, we recommend updating to this release to ensure full compatibility with Selenium Grid 3.
Provar Manager
Provar Manager DevOps Center Plugin — v0.3.1
This release includes essential changes and stability improvements. The plugin is now fully compatible and aligned with the latest Salesforce DevOps Center release, ensuring seamless integration.
Provar Manager DevOps Testing Plugin — v0.4.0
We’ve enhanced the plugin’s stability and resolved key bugs. It is now aligned with the latest Salesforce DevOps Testing release to ensure better compatibility and performance.
Note: The AppExchange listing of this plugin is in progress, but users can install this version from Provar Manager’s plugin marketplace available inside the Provar Manager setup application.
Provar Manager Flosum Plugin — v0.2.0
This update ensures compatibility with the latest Flosum and introduces performance refinements. We’ve also updated the plugin’s verbiage for improved clarity and user experience.
Note: The AppExchange listing of this plugin is in progress, but users can install this version from Provar Manager’s plugin marketplace available inside the Provar Manager setup application.
Provar Manager Azure DevOps Plugin — v0.2.2
We’ve fixed an issue where work items failed to sync correctly between Azure DevOps and Provar Manager. This release also includes multiple bug fixes and overall stability improvements.
Feature Removal
Automation – Provar AI Test Data Generation
Provar AI Test Generation has been removed from the Test Palette as part of a cleanup activity. This change does not impact any other features or functionality. If anyone has used this, it is recommended to use other mediums e.g. SOQL, Bulk API steps. Please get in touch with the Success team for any clarification needed.
Manager – User Experience and User Journey Feature Removed v3.13.4
The User Experience and User Journey feature in Provar Manager has been removed. As Provar Manager evolves toward a more streamlined design focused on core, purpose-driven functionality. This change reflects our commitment to making Provar Manager lighter and more focused on critical workflows.
Platform Updates
Security Updates
As part of our ongoing commitment to product security and customer trust, Provar has completed a series of enhancements to strengthen the security posture of our application. These enhancements reflect our dedication to maintaining a secure environment and continuously improving based on industry standards. Connect with our team if you are interested in understanding it in detail.
Browser Compatibility Updates
As part of our pre-release testing, we have confirmed that Automation v2.16.1 is fully compatible with Chrome version 136.
Why is this important?
Including ChromeDriver 136 in Automation v2.16.1 and ensuring compatibility with Chrome 136 helps eliminate the risk of incompatibility issues that could otherwise impact the proper functioning of test cases.
How can I use this?
If you plan to use Chrome 136, we recommend upgrading to Provar Automation v2.16.1, which includes ChromeDriver 136 by default.
Automation will automatically attempt to download the correct ChromeDriver if it detects a driver exception. If your organization’s security protocols prevent the automatic download, you can manually override the ChromeDriver.
To downgrade or use a different version of ChromeDriver, refer to this support article, which explains how to configure a ChromeDriver other than the default one provided in your Provar Automation installation.
Browser and Driver Combinations Recommended for Provar Automation v2.16.1
For a comprehensive guide, please refer to the Browser and Driver Recommendations.
Education
We offer a variety of courses and articles to support you along your journey with us! The University of Provar is available for comprehensive learning and training, while Provar Documentation provides the technical details and step-by-step guidance necessary for effective use and troubleshooting of our products. We value your input—please share your feedback via the end-of-course surveys and helpful article feature, respectively.
Customer Support
We are committed to providing continuous support. Please contact us If you have any questions about this release; we’re happy to assist you. To get in touch, log into the Provar Success Portal and select ‘Raise a Case,’ or contact your dedicated Customer Success Specialist.