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How to update from WAB Developer Edition 2.2 to 2.7?

EmilioSolano

Would like instructions to update from Web Appbuilder Developer Edition 2.2 to the new 2.7 version. I haven't found any instructions, only the steps to install from scratch.

My concern is to upgrade without having to damage existing custom widgets.

Thanks.

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JamesMadden1

I'm upgrading my WAB apps from 2.19 to 2.25 and I've noticed that customizations to CSS classes are not maintained and the upgrade drops changes I've made to the PopupManager.js file. Additionally, settings defined in our web.config file are not copied over. Is this normal behavior in the upgrade process or should those changes be maintained during the upgrade? I upgraded all apps at once. I may try to upgrade the apps one at a time but I expect the behavior to be the same.

DevonHedemark1

We have not yet. I will probably just stand-up a new app and use the same web maps. Then, configure a couple widgets. The upgrade process seems a bit convoluted.

Regards, Devon

DevonHedemark1

Hi Robert,

I also have WAB Dev. Edition at version 2.4. I would like to upgrade to the latest version 2.7. You mentioned possible issues. I have downloaded each minor version 2.4 - 2.7. Should I step through separate upgrades for each minor version to be safe? Are there tricks to determine if the upgrade worked correctly?

Also, I am using some of your 2.4 custom widgets like the eSearch and eBasemap widgets.

Regards, Devon

RebeccaStrauch__GISP

ha...beat me to it. Robert is the expert so I will bow to his advice.

I do have some b logs however where I may have some other tips mixed. As always, they could use another refresh and cleanup but they may help. this may be a good one to start with (although haven't updated since 2.5 it looks like) https://community.esri.com/blogs/myAlaskaGIS/2017/02/15/web-appbuilder-tips-and-links-for-creating-modifying-and-modifying-custom-widgets-2132017

RobertScheitlin__GISP

Emilio,

The best approach to upgrading is to use the WAB NodeJS command for upgrading.

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

This is the method I use all the time. Now upgrading 5 minor versions may cause some issues.

EmilioSolano

Hi Rebecca,

Thanks for your prompt response. I did as you mention, created a new folder for WAB and named WABDEV27 to distinguish from the old WAB.

An additional question: How do I import an existing app from WAB? I tried the option to import from my computer and selected a zipped app but it failed. Any advise?

Thanks,

Emilio

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RebeccaStrauch__GISP

I would recommend starting with a clean (new folder) for any updated WAB version. Trying to update in place in my opinion is risky. From that point there are options. Typically you are working in the WAB dev software for developing, then deploy from that. Or are you wanting to tweak you deployed versions direct? That would be tricky (understatement) is my guess.

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