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Simplified XML document generation for document types

Documents are now always generated using the new XML generation method. MSR-920 | January 2026

Introduction

Until now, multiple methods were supported for generating documents, including a configurable option “Use New Xml Generation Method” on document types. This functionality has been simplified. From now on, the new XML generation method is always used, regardless of configuration settings. This results in more consistency, less complexity, and a more reliable document generation process within MSR and Combi.
MSR-920 | January 2026

Who is this feature relevant for?

This feature is relevant for:

  • MSR and Combi administrators who manage document types and templates

  • Organisations that make intensive use of document generation via MSR, flows, and automations

 

Key benefits

  • One fixed and consistent method for XML document generation

  • Less configuration and reduced risk of errors

  • Clear error messages when a document template is incorrectly configured

  • Improved maintainability due to the removal of outdated logic

 

Feature explanation

The option “Use New Xml Generation Method” is no longer used as a selectable setting. The new XML generation method is now always active.

As a result, the following changes have been implemented:

  • The field “Use New Xml Generation Method” has been removed from the page layout

  • The field label has been updated to “Use New Xml Generation Method (Old)”

  • All legacy document generation code has been removed

  • When generating a document without a linked XML file, a clear error message is shown

The error message is:

This document cannot be generated. Please re-upload the template to add the XML file.

Document templates that are correctly linked to a document type with Generate = true automatically receive an XML file and are merged correctly, regardless of other settings such as:

  • Generate in Background

  • Convert to PDF

 

Set-up / Implementation Time

No additional set-up is required. Existing document types will continue to work, provided the template contains an XML file. If this is missing, the template must be re-uploaded.

 

Other features in the 2026-01 release 

🔗 Please find an overview of other features in this release here.