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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

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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

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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

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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

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Related Resources

• SAP Analytics Cloud Release Notes
• Analytics Designer API Reference
• Optimized Story Experience API Reference

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Last Updated: 2025-11-27 SAC Version: 2025.23 Documentation Version: 1.0.0