topic Re: WAB Template not updating Apps built on template in ArcGIS Web AppBuilder Questions

WAB Template not updating Apps built on template

JeffPace — Thu, 25 May 2017 16:02:16 GMT

So maybe I am not understanding how the templates work.

I built a template in Portal (with a blank bookmark widget in it). I then went into Portal and created a configurable app based on that template.

I then went back to my template and added a bunch of bookmarks (configured the widget). I re

"export as template" and choose the update option. It says the template updated.

I then go back to my app, but the changes do not show up. Other changes (such as which items are configurable) do propogate, but widget configurations do not seem to.

This is the main reason would would use the template, to add new default widgets, to configure widgets, etc.. Am i using this wrong?

Re: WAB Template not updating Apps built on template

RobertScheitlin__GISP — Thu, 25 May 2017 21:25:37 GMT

Jeff,

My guess is you would have to create a new app based on the template to see those changes.

Re: WAB Template not updating Apps built on template

JeffPace — Tue, 30 May 2017 18:07:25 GMT

Ok, to be blunt, that's just dumb. Whats the point of using a template if its static and changes don't propagate? If i change the "configurable items", those changes propagate.

Re: WAB Template not updating Apps built on template

JeffPace — Tue, 30 May 2017 18:24:53 GMT

The main problem with this is that generates a new appid, which breaks existing links. I need a way to update the app, in place, without deleting and recreating it.

Re: WAB Template not updating Apps built on template

DavidColey — Wed, 31 May 2017 15:45:53 GMT

No you still have to update your app too with your changes, whether it's overwriting Widget.js or configs. I've yet to find another way. I just treat it as a constraint I have deal with. Unless I too am missing something.