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Upgrade Web AppBuilder (Dev Edition)

MelissaKnott

I am currently running WAB version 1.4 and would like to upgrade to version 2.1. I have my installation of WAB running on a server and registered with my Portal. What is the process to upgrade my existing installation to version 2.1? So far all I can find are installation instructions written in the context of doing a brand new install. Thank you.

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RobertScheitlin__GISP

Melissa,

There is no uninstall. If you plan to upgrade your apps then you install the newer version to a new directory and follow the instructions in the link provided. If you are not worried about your old versions apps then just delete your old WAB directory (that's all there is to uninstalling).

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RobertScheitlin__GISP

No. If you do that then the app db will be out of sequence and you will not see not see any of those apps that were copied.

RVG296

Once we upgrade our WAB edition, can we copy our apps from the old installation directory (server/apps) to the new WAB installation directory (server/apps) in order to use them for future use with the newer WAB edition.

RobertScheitlin__GISP

Rohit,

That path you have in quotes now, does it have the client, server, docs, folders directly inside it or is there another sub folder?

RVG296

I changed the path and enclosed the arcgis older wab in quotes. Is this the correct way?

RobertScheitlin__GISP

Rohit,

Because you have folder with space in their names you have to wrap the whole path in quotes.

RVG296

Robert Scheitlin, GISP‌

This might be a small fix. But I get this error when I use the syntax mentioned in the website for upgrading the apps

Upgrade apps—Web AppBuilder for ArcGIS (Developer Edition) | ArcGIS for Developers

Not sure what I am missing here.

MelissaKnott

I eventually found the location. We have WAB set to run as a Windows service, I was able to find the location through the current service. Stopped the service, uninstalled the old service, installed new and everything looks good. I could import the old apps yet if I need to. Thanks again!

RobertScheitlin__GISP

Melissa,

In order to upgrade existing apps you would have to know the old install location, so it is a good thing you are not concerned re-creating the apps.

MelissaKnott

I couldn't even find the original install directory on the server so I guess there's no uninstalling first. I'll see if I can import the existing apps, if not I'm not worried. The apps we have would be quick and easy to build again. I ran the startup.bat and connected to my Portal but received a 400 error when it asked for the AppID. I was able to get in anyway so I think I'm good! Thank you!

RobertScheitlin__GISP

Melissa,

RebeccaStrauch__GISP

Although Robert might have better suggestion, I wouldn't overwrite you WAB folder, I would rename it and start like you are starting fresh. The do the imports etc. I have many WAB folders in various states, and just have a different startup.bat for each. But, I seem to never find enough time to really get things finished the way I want.

MelissaKnott

Thank you for your quick reply! I did see this article already but it talks about upgrading the apps I built in WAB. I am not so concerned about upgrading my apps, I am interested in the correct procedure for upgrading WAB itself. Is there an "uninstall" procedure that should be performed first? Can I simply run the installation steps and assume my current version is properly overwritten?

RebeccaStrauch__GISP

I have several link listed on the /blogs/myAlaskaGIS/2016/03/09/web-appbuilder-developer-edition-customization-resource-list?sr=search&searchId=d1a5e617-b155-4d9a-bbce-f95dd9446e61&searchIndex=0‌ (Above the "pinned links" section, if that helps)

The official link to the help is Upgrade apps—Web AppBuilder for ArcGIS (Developer Edition) | ArcGIS for Developers

It may be talking more about 2.0 to 2.1, but it should help.

Edit...ah, Robert beat me to the help doc, of course.

RobertScheitlin__GISP

Melissa,

For upgrading see this help doc:

Upgrade apps—Web AppBuilder for ArcGIS (Developer Edition) | ArcGIS for Developers

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