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+# What's New in SAC Scripting (2025.23)
+
+Complete overview of new scripting features and updates in SAP Analytics Cloud 2025.23.
+
+**Release Date**: November 3, 2025
+**SAC Version**: 2025.23
+
+---
+
+## Major New Features
+
+### Time Series Forecast API
+- **File**: `references/time-series-forecast.md`
+- **Purpose**: Enable time-series forecasting on line and time-series charts
+- **Key Methods**:
+  - `Chart.getTimeSeriesForecastEnabled()`
+  - `Chart.setTimeSeriesForecastEnabled(boolean)`
+  - `Chart.getTimeSeriesForecastOptions()`
+  - `Chart.setTimeSeriesForecastOptions(options)`
+
+### Search to Insight Technical Object
+- **File**: `references/search-to-insight.md`
+- **Purpose**: Integrate natural language search with visual analytics
+- **Key Features**:
+  - Dialog-based search interface
+  - Apply search results to charts
+  - Technical object for programmatic control
+
+### Comments APIs
+- **File**: `references/comments.md`
+- **Purpose**: Add, view, and manage comments on widgets and table cells
+- **Key Features**:
+  - Widget-level comments
+  - Table cell comments
+  - Threaded comment support
+  - Comment synchronization
+
+### Smart Grouping
+- **File**: `references/smart-grouping.md`
+- **Purpose**: Automatic grouping of data points in bubble and scatter charts
+- **Key Features**:
+  - ML-driven grouping algorithms
+  - Configurable grouping parameters
+  - Visual group indicators
+
+### Explorer & Smart Insights
+- **File**: `references/explorer-smart-insights.md`
+- **Purpose**: Advanced data exploration and AI-powered insights
+- **Key Features**:
+  - Launch Explorer programmatically
+  - Apply Smart Insights to visualizations
+  - Context-aware analysis
+
+### Geo Map Enhancements
+- **File**: `references/geomap.md`
+- **Purpose**: Enhanced geographical visualization capabilities
+- **Key Features**:
+  - Quick menu implementation
+  - Scripted layer control
+  - Improved interaction patterns
+
+### Composite Scripting
+- **Files**: 
+  - `references/composites-scripting.md`
+  - `references/composites-restrictions.md`
+- **Purpose**: Scripting within composite widgets
+- **Key Features**:
+  - Event handling in composites
+  - Cross-widget communication
+  - Known limitations and workarounds
+
+### Data Blending Updates
+- **File**: `references/blending-limitations.md`
+- **Purpose**: Updated support for blended data models
+- **Key Updates**:
+  - Expanded API coverage
+  - New blending scenarios supported
+  - Performance improvements
+
+### Analytics Designer Enhancements
+- **File**: `references/analytics-designer-restrictions.md`
+- **Purpose**: Updated list of known restrictions
+- **Key Updates**:
+  - Reduced restrictions in 2025.23
+  - New capabilities added
+  - Migration guidance
+
+---
+
+## Documentation Updates
+
+### Help Portal Updates
+- **File**: `references/auth-required.md`
+- **Note**: Some Help Portal articles now require SAP login
+- **Impact**: Direct links may prompt for authentication
+
+### API Reference
+- Documentation version updated to reflect new methods
+- Enhanced examples for all new features
+- Performance optimization guidance
+
+---
+
+## Migration Considerations
+
+### For Developers
+1. Review existing code for deprecated patterns
+2. Test new features in development environment
+3. Update error handling for new APIs
+4. Consider performance implications of new features
+
+### For Administrators
+1. Plan upgrade to SAC 2025.23
+2. Update user training materials
+3. Review security implications of new features
+4. Test compatibility with existing models
+
+---
+
+## Related Resources
+
+- [SAP Analytics Cloud Release Notes](https://help.sap.com/docs/SAP_ANALYTICS_CLOUD)
+- [Analytics Designer API Reference](https://help.sap.com/doc/958d4c11261f42e992e8d01a4c0dde25/latest/en-US/index.html)
+- [Optimized Story Experience API Reference](https://help.sap.com/doc/1639cb9ccaa54b2592224df577abe822/latest/en-US/index.html)
+
+---
+
+**Last Updated**: 2025-11-27
+**SAC Version**: 2025.23
+**Documentation Version**: 1.0.0