Pega 25 - Initialization Stage assignments show in modal window by default

General
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Hello,

I have a question about Initialization Stage in Pega 25. When I add assignments there, they show up in Modal window by default while processing the case. The same assignment shows normally (not in modal window) when placed in Primary Stage. Is there any way to override this behavior?

Best regards!

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The Initialization (Create) Stage always opens assignments in a modal dialog by default. This is an intentional architectural decision, not a configurable option. The reasoning behind it is threefold: it provides a focused, dedicated space for initial data collection; it supports multitasking (the modal can be minimized so users can check other information and return); and it allows stacking of multiple case creation modals simultaneously.

Primary Stage assignments, on the other hand, open in the main work area (full-page) because they represent active, formal case processing — whereas the Initialization Stage is architecturally treated as a pre-processing step.

Workaround
Since there’s no toggle to switch the modal to full-page for the Create Stage, the standard recommendation is:

  • Keep the Initialization Stage minimal (collect only what’s strictly needed to create the case). Move the bulk of your initial data collection to the first assignment in the first Primary Stage, which renders in full-page view as expected.
  • or keep the create stage empty, then on case creation you will be redirected directly to full page view of case
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Thank you @Kamil_Janeczek