What's new in ArcGIS Survey123 August 2023
A new update to ArcGIS Survey123 is now available. This release addresses critical issues and introduces a few enhancements.
Survey123 web designer:
- Enhanced dynamic lists: In our June 2023 release we introduced the concept of dynamic lists in the Survey123 web designer. This feature allows you to populate a list through a live ArcGIS layer query. Initially, we limited lists to 2,000 records (technically, lists were limited by the maxRecordCount parameter in your layer, which has a default value of 2,000 in ArcGIS Online) but now you can work with as many records as you like.
- Better integration with ArcGIS Living Atlas of the World: The Living Atlas has thousands of read-to-use GIS layers that you can leverage with Survey123 in various ways: To populate lists, make maps in your form more compelling and to auto-calculate values. In this release we made it easier for you to use this content.
Check this blog to learn more about using Living Atlas content in Survey123. Or even better, join our upcoming Tricks of the Trade Live session on September 12 where we will demonstrate this in depth.
- Larger file uploads: When working with ArcGIS Online, the File question type in the Survey123 web designer and web app now allows you to upload files up to 500 MB. The previous limit was 100 MB. ENH-000158434.
Survey123 website installer:
- Version 3.18.54 of the Survey123 website installer (Windows) is now available for download in My Esri. The website installer is useful for organizations operating in completely disconnected environments (without internet access) or with severe security requirements. Learn more here.
Fixes to the Survey123 website and web app:
- BUG-000156588 In the ArcGIS Survey123 web designer, the 'Submit another response' setting does not appear to be enabled. (Fixed)
- DE-000006705 BUG-000158283 Cannot switch between rear and front camera views when using Survey123 in an iPad with the Safari browser. (Fixed)
- BUG-000157758 An error occurs when submitting a survey, using the "&mode=copy&globalId=" parameter. (Unable to submit attachments in edit mode with Enterprise 10.8.1，10.9, 10.9.1, 11). (Fixed)
- BUG-000159172 - Error "Cannot play this file due to a parsing error" raised when uploading audio-less videos through the Survey123 web app. (Fixed)
- BUG-000154649 Publishing a closed survey originated in Survey123 Connect version 3.16. causes 'Sample' to be appended next to the survey title. (Fixed)
Survey123 mobile app (version 3.18.145 now available in the iOS, Android and Microsoft app stores):
- BUG-000157932 update=true URL parameter triggers error and clears inbox in offline environments (Fixed)
- BUG-000160143 - Integer values are not saving values in a text question (Fixed)
Survey123 Connect (version 3.18.124):
- The build number of Survey123 Connect has been incremented to 3.18.124 for consistency, but this new release does not include any functional changes. If your version of Survey123 Connect is not 3.18, you should upgrade. If you already have 3.18, no need to do anything.
What is coming next:
Our next update is planned for September 19. This will be a web-only update to take the Survey123 web designer CAPTCHA survey element out of Beta. We also plan to introduce a preview of two exciting new Beta features in the web designer:
- Assisted translation of surveys through machine translation
- New assistant in the web designer to help you kick start survey designs through a conversational UX
A bit earlier, on September 12, we will host a Tricks of the Trade live session to discuss how to leverage content from the ArcGIS Living Atlas of the World in Survey123 web designer. You are all invited, but if you want to attend, you need to register here.
