topic Re: Stories won't duplicate in ArcGIS StoryMaps Questions

Stories won't duplicate

CeliaClifford — Fri, 24 Feb 2023 15:02:35 GMT

I can no longer duplicate StoryMaps (as I could before). I've tried doing so multiple browsers, and tried restarting both browsers and computer: no dice.

Specifically, when I click "duplicate," it goes to a screen that SAYS it's duplicating ... but that never actually happens. When I return to my projects, a new "Draft" copy has been made ... but when I click on it, it can't be opened.

This problem began yesterday and persists today.

I'd be grateful to learn how to fix this! Many thanks for any insights (or accounts of similar experiences).

Re: Stories won't duplicate

OwenGeo — Fri, 24 Feb 2023 15:26:47 GMT

@CeliaClifford - Thanks for reporting this. We received one other report of this today, but so far we are not able to reproduce the issue ourselves.

Can you share your story publicly (from your ArcGIS content page) and send me the story ID so we can take a look? Is the story you are trying to duplicate your own story, or is it shared with you via a group?

Re: Stories won't duplicate

OwenGeo — Fri, 24 Feb 2023 17:15:10 GMT

We have identified the cause of this issue and the plan is to address it in a patch currently scheduled for Monday.

For now, if you need to duplicate a story, you can ask your organization admin to do this for you as admin accounts are not affected by this issue. I apologize for the inconvenience.

Re: Stories won't duplicate

CeliaClifford — Fri, 24 Feb 2023 18:57:47 GMT

Thanks for the quick reply OwenGeo!

The story I’m trying to duplicate is my own, yes. Duplicating worked earlier in the week, multiple times, so it’s a new problem.

Here’s a link to the story: https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/b76b0f56a0864900b38f0005a5dd1740

This is the ID: b76b0f56a0864900b38f0005a5dd1740

I’m really grateful for your support: thank you!

Leah

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Re: Stories won't duplicate

CeliaClifford — Fri, 24 Feb 2023 19:41:42 GMT

That's amazing: thanks so much! I really appreciate the interim solution and plan for a quick fix too. 🙂

Re: Stories won't duplicate

OwenGeo — Tue, 28 Feb 2023 14:03:23 GMT

@CeliaClifford -- This issue has been fixed. Please let us know if you are still having trouble duplicating stories.

Re: Stories won't duplicate

AndrewChittick — Tue, 28 Feb 2023 20:03:15 GMT

I also have a StoryMap which won't duplicate. It also no longer saves periodically; it stopped saving last week. Do you have any suggestions about what is wrong with it? I appreciate whatever help you can offer. --Andrew Chittick

Re: Stories won't duplicate

CeliaClifford — Tue, 28 Feb 2023 21:04:41 GMT

Thanks, Owen! I can duplicate again: hooray! 😀

Re: Stories won't duplicate

ARCSolutions — Wed, 01 Mar 2023 00:13:36 GMT

I also am now unable to duplicate stories. Have tried logging in and out and using a different browser to no avail. Storymap link is: https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/9dfe2740801f410781bd216b293983be

Re: Stories won't duplicate

OwenGeo — Wed, 01 Mar 2023 00:47:06 GMT

@ARCSolutions -- The general issue with duplication of stories that was caused by the ArcGIS Online update last week that was previously identified has been fixed.

The one you are reporting appears to be a different issue, possibly isolated to your story or your system. I would recommend that you please contact Esri Support so they can gather the required information to help troubleshoot and resolve this.

Re: Stories won't duplicate

RoatanMarineParkRMP — Mon, 03 Apr 2023 16:28:32 GMT

Hi Own Geo,

I have the same problem. We can't duplicate our story

https://arcg.is/0bifnT

Re: Stories won't duplicate

InstofMarineandEnvTech — Tue, 04 Apr 2023 17:38:47 GMT

Hi Owen,

We are also having trouble duplicating our story. Any help you could give would be appreciated.

Thanks!

Re: Stories won't duplicate

OwenGeo — Wed, 12 Apr 2023 15:20:33 GMT

@RoatanMarineParkRMP, @InstofMarineandEnvTech -- The issue mentioned elsewhere in this thread has been fixed, and we are not aware of any general issues with duplication at this time. I would recommend that you reach out to Esri Technical Support so they can help troubleshoot what is going on with your stories.

Re: Stories won't duplicate

AleksandraPawelec — Tue, 25 Apr 2023 10:59:03 GMT

Could you have a look at my story @OwenGeo too please? The same issue with duplicating here. https://arcg.is/0Tu5qa0

Thank you in advance,

Aleksandra Pawelec

Re: Stories won't duplicate

OwenGeo — Wed, 26 Apr 2023 19:49:20 GMT

@AleksandraPawelec -- We took a look at your story and don't see any reason it should present problems for duplication.

Can you share more information about the problem you are seeing? What steps are you following and what error do you encounter?

Re: Stories won't duplicate

claudielucky — Tue, 02 Apr 2024 18:08:07 GMT

Hi guys! The problems seems to be happening again. After any attemps last week and today, it seems to troubleshoot (it specifically writes ''Duplication failed''). Is someone else experiencing the same thing?

Re: Stories won't duplicate

AbbyE_Esri — Thu, 04 Apr 2024 15:17:11 GMT

Hi @claudielucky , I'm sorry you're experiencing this. Can you share a bit more about on what stories you are getting this error? Is this happening on both published and draft stories, or is this happening with other content types (like collections, themes, or briefings)? Thanks for any information on your workflow that you can provide!

--Abby

Re: Stories won't duplicate

claudielucky — Fri, 05 Apr 2024 16:33:08 GMT

Hi @AbbyE_Esri !

It is indeed happening with on both published and draft stories. I haven't tried other content types.

I tried simplifying the story I want to duplicate (the first version was pretty heavy and hard to load), it did not help.

If the bug can't be resolved soon, I'm thinking about trying to create a new story and drag the lateral panel I want to isolate in the new story. Do you think it could work?

Re: Stories won't duplicate

AbbyE_Esri — Tue, 09 Apr 2024 14:51:10 GMT

Hi @claudielucky ,

I do think trying to create a brand new story may be a good next step. A note that dragging content blocks between two stories/browser tabs won't transfer your content; you'll need to manually create that block in the new story.

At the minute, we aren't seeing all stories failing to duplicate on our end. If you try to create a new story with minimal content and are still unable to duplicate, I would recommend reaching out to Esri Technical Support. They'd be able to assist in additional troubleshooting and obtaining more information on your specific workflow and reproducibility steps. We don't want your duplication failing across all stories in your account or organization!

--Abby

Re: Stories won't duplicate

DebGauthier — Thu, 16 May 2024 14:49:26 GMT

I can duplicate a story, make edits, and change all titles, summaries, and descriptions. I can publish the story. However, when I open the story in a browser, the tab says (Copy). It's annoying and unprofessional. Please advise! Thank you!