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Tips and Observations for getting Web AppBuilder -  Developer Edition Installed updated 3/26/2018  version 2.7 (January 2018)    Web AppBuilder for ArcGIS (Developer Edition) | ArcGIS for Developers  My other WAB related blog posts: /blogs/myAlaskaGIS/2017/03/04/web-appbuilder-the-custom-widgets-list-332017      NEW  Web Appbuilder: Tips and tricks for creating, modifying and using custom widgets (3/13/2017)  NEW  Web AppBuilder Developer Edition - Help, training and related links (updated 2/13/2017) MAIN  /blogs/myAlaskaGIS/2016/03/09/web-appbuilder-developer-edition-customization-resource-list  updated often, recommend bookmarking this one for most current announcements, custom widgets, etc. --> (this post) Tips and Observations for getting Web AppBuilder -  Developer Edition Installed (updated 2/18/2017) Tips for using the custom LocalLayer widget with WAB-Dev edition (updated 2/18/2017)    WAB  now 2.7 available (January 2018)      Web AppBuilder for ArcGIS (Developer Edition) | ArcGIS for Developers Update Summary: 7/19/2017 Web AppBuilder for ArcGIS v2.5 Developer Edition Now Available! | ArcGIS Blog  3/27/2017  WAB 2.4 now available for download Web AppBuilder for ArcGIS (Developer Edition) | ArcGIS for Developers  3/15/2017  Enable Web AppBuilder for ArcGIS Developer Edition to work with CA signed Certificates | ArcGIS Blog  2/15/2017  new tip for "Error 400  Invalid redirect_url" Make sure your machine name is not longer than 15 characters, if it is, the url will be truncated. Change your machine name and run thru process again. See full comments in Can I use Web Appbuilder Dev Edition during a Free trial of ArcGis?   2/11/2017  New blog: /blogs/myAlaskaGIS/2016/04/04/web-appbuilder-developer-edition-help-and-training-links     and other formatting updates. 10/15/2015  Q: Blank webappbuilder page when starting node.js   paraphrased solution from Robert S "By renaming (or deleting) the <WAB>/server/signininfo.json   it forces WAB to require you to re-approve the app with AGOL" 6/23/2015 -- New hint provided by Leighton Dalmasse around Step 3h (and Hint 2) and Redirect URIs....configuring Web AppBuilder Developer Edition 1.x with Portal 10.3.  Full comment  is about 10 down in comments.....info is merged with doc. 3/9/2015 --  help configuring Portal ...added at bottom of blog post....provided by Seema Joshi in blog comments 1/26/2015 -- Two new comments/fixes: FireFox update 35.0 broke "startup.bat", but 35.0.1 available 1/26/15 seems to fix the issue. Switching "default browsers" after initial startup.bat seems to cause issues.  My quick result would be to run thru the "Start from (semi) Scratch" below, after changing the default, if needed.  that gives it a clean start....I'm sure there is a way to do it in the files too...but haven't looked.  If you've already added customization, you would need to copy that over to new setup folder. With many of us having issues with getting the Web AppBuilder (WAB) developer’s edition set up correctly, here are a few tips and solutions I have found, both to help others, and for me to find again (!). Some tips are taken from other threads, which I will link to if I can find them again.  I will also add some of my observations, assumptions, and understanding at the end of the doc…. comments are welcome, and I will update if necessary. Various errors people have received are issues with nodejs (only what I have come across, so far) what to do about the appID on start up,  --See step 3 below what to do if you messed up the appID and now get a 200 error,  - See “Starting (semi) from Scratch”, or you can look at the 10/15/2015 tip above. what to do it getting a 400 error – See step 3h and 3i, talking about registering your machine This is not an all inclusive list, and I will try to update if other solutions are given.  Steps: Download the software (.zip) from Web AppBuilder for ArcGIS (Developer Edition) | ArcGIS for Developers  recommend copying it to a new folder. Expand the .zip.  Recommend letting it create the “arcgis-web-appbuilder-2.X” folder…may vary depending on version I recommend manually creating the app on AGOL before you fire up WAB (sorry, not familiar with Portal) before firing up WAB. Instructions in Help for creating the AppID are a bit better than in previous versions.  Link is included for your convenience: Get started—Web AppBuilder for ArcGIS (Developer Edition) | ArcGIS for Developers 12/14/2016  I just used the help above, and hints from my notes, to create an AppId using Portal 10.5 (pre-release).  The help has not been updated for the new Overview-Settings tabs after the initial screen, so the setup may look a little diferent. NOTE: can use the same ID that was created for WAB 1.0/1.1 etc. in current versions (assuming machine is "registered") First, login to your AGOL account (I assume this must be organization account, not personal or developer, but will need to verify) Go to “My Content” Pull down “Add Item” and select “An Application”   For URL, believe it or not, the server/machine-name didn’t seem to matter much for me, (since it still worked when I had a typo), however, it is suggested that you enter   http://<your machine name>:3344/webappbuilder For Title, tutorials say “Web AppBuilder for ArcGIS”, but this can be something more personal, e.g. “Rebecca-WAB” or whatever makes sense to you. For tags, tutorials say “Registered App for OAuth”, but I think this is just the default, and can be different.  I know when searching this tag on AGOL, you end up seeing everyone that left it as the default.  I’m not sure if this is a good thing or not. (new graphic to reflect updated look in AGOL) After you hit ADD ITEM, the item information page should open for this new app. 12/14/2016  This is where is looks a little different. The next steps are found in the "Settings" tab NOTE: I did this using Portal 10.5 pre-release, but the AGOL tabs are the same to the best of my knowledge....but didn't create an AGOL appid today NOTE:  Mentioning this here so it doesn't get lost....make sure to check the box to "Prevent this item from being accidentally deleted"  !! You can do this at this stage, or wait until you are done with the registering, but good safetly measure.  If you do need to delete this appID  at some point, you will have to uncheck the box.  --> Just noticed in the Settings tab, click on the "Web Mapping Application Settings", it brings you down to the Register key area for next step >> At the bottom of that tab, you will see the Register button which should now get you to the same place as you need below. Select REGISTER.  In the “Redirect URI” box, add an http and https version for your machine http://<machinename> https://<machinename> HINT: after you hit “ADD” you can’t grab the string to change the http to https:, so select and copy the string (Ctrl-A, Ctrl-C) before hitting ADD so you can past and modify the second entry. HINT 2: for our location, we had to include domain info so the computer name  was <machine name>.<full domain> HINT 3: If you want to use multiple machines for development, you can enter additional machine names now or later. HINT 4 added 6/23/15: by Leighton Dalmasse  when configuring Web AppBuilder Developer Edition 1.x with Portal 10.3.....or AGOL --- i.e. HINT 2 above) The structure of the Redirect URIs is dependent on if your server is setup in either a Domain or Workgroup. To determine the setup, go to your server’s “Control Panel\System and Security\System” (or right-click your Computer and get properties in Windows File Explorer) to view basic information and note the “Computer name, domain, and workgroup settings”, if it is setup on a Domain you will see a domain, if it is setup on a Workgroup you will see a workgroup. For each configuration the Redirect URI structure should be as follows (to cover all of your bases it is probably safe to include both but I have not tested this): Workgroup: - http://<machinename> - https://<machinename> Domain: - http://<machinename>.<FullDomain> - https://<machinename>.<FullDomain> Sample shows registering two different machines with http and https  with <machinename>.<FullDomain>      Suggest to add HINT #5: If having issues and still getting the WAB redirect_uri error 400 error "Double check your computer name and pay close attention to spelling." HINT #6 added 2/15/2017: Tip for "Error 400  Invalid redirect_url" : Make sure your machine name is not longer than 15 characters, if it is, the url will be truncated. Change your machine name and run thru process again.  (from Can I use Web Appbuilder Dev Edition during a Free trial of ArcGis? ) When done, hit REGISTER   which will bring you back to the details page, with the App Registration info displayed.   The App ID that you can use when starting WAB for the first time will be shown.  Copy this (and/or write it down) HINT: if you already exited the details page, you can go back to the page through My Content  and then select REGISTERED INFO  (in the Setting tab) to see the info again. HINT 2: to add/delete additional computers, select EDIT and UPDATE HINT 3: I recommend checking the “Prevent this item from being accidentally deleted” in the Properties section (toward bottom when in EDIT, i.e. select the EDIT button at top of page first) Settings->General Settings (near the top) once you have it set up. HINT 4: if you want to disable this app, for whatever reason, you can UNREGISTER APP which will disable the <machines> from using this app, i.e. disabling the WAB developer this appid is pointing to it. HINT 5: Other thread that may help Migration Migraine  (correct answer from Jake Skinner ) Step 4 - With AppID, you are now ready to start up the WAB. Go to the folder with the expanded/extracted WAB software, double click Startup.bat.  This should open a command window, show the ports and a list if “inserts”   (note: if next custom widgets added later, will see more inserts) then if all works, your default browser (I use Firefox) should open and WAB should fire up.  If not… HINT 1: Typically, even if installed and registered correctly, the first time I run WAB for the day (or browser session), I have to close the command window, and double-click on the startup.bat again….then it usually opens. [one of my machines requires this, the other fires right up] If the WAB setup opens properly, you should see something like the graphic below.  In the first box, put the URL to your AGOL or Portal, in the second, you AppID from Step 3 above. After hitting Continue, you will next be prompted with “Request for Permission” for your AGOL username to access the application you created or accessing (from Step 3 above).  Notice that the application you created will be listed Once you either enter you credentials (if not already logged in) or “APPROVE”, the application will open and you should be ready to go. Hint 2: Problem with specify my wab developer url and app id     try creating a new user account on AGOL and follow the procedures above...see if that resolves the issue. Starting (semi) from Scratch If for some reason you don’t get the WAB set up correctly the first time, (maybe because you started and exited because you didn’t know what to put int for the AppID)  and therefore it: it never prompts for the appID again, or the startup is listening for the ports, but doesn’t list the “insert” statements, fires up the WAB page, but it is blank The easiest solution I have found is to (close the command window and the bad WAB in the browser, if applicable, then) delete the expanded “arcgis-web-appbuilder-1.0” folder (may work to rename?) and to re-extract the .zip.  Then start with the Startup.bat again with your AppID ready (Step 4 above). Observations and my initial understanding, resources, etc. (to be updated as needed) GeoNet groups/spaces/places/threads you should join or be “following”: Web AppBuilder for ArcGIS  Web AppBuilder Custom Widgets  Roberts Custom WAB Widgets  ArcGIS Online for Server ArcGIS Enterprise for Portal? Web Developers ArcGIS API for JavaScript ArcGIS Server with JavaScript API More notes on setting up the application in AGOL to get an AppID Re: Migration Migraine Web AppBuilder installation and Portal URL  additional thread re: URL redirect There are MANY custom widgets being create and updated (many from Robert S --thanks!) I keep track of these, as much as I can  here: Web AppBuilder Developer Edition - Resource List (updated 3/26/2018) Other sources…. Comprehensive install document with graphic by TAPAS DAS Web AppBuilder   much more than his blog title has you believe. Popular questions (many threads, with slight variations, for each question): Does WAB require AGOL and/or Portal (many threads) - - bottom line: yes https://community.esri.com/message/449901?et=watches.email.thread#449901 Can I use my ArcGIS Server services, i.e. their REST endpoints – bottom line:  YES, with the LocalLayerWidget it was available in beta2, removed in beta3 and (release) 1.0, but there is a custom widget being developed through github that should work AppBuilder for ArcGIS and ArcGIS Online Note…as pointed out, a basemap must still come from AGOL or Portal, so not totally separated.  This basemap can be a service from your ArcGIS Online that you are then “passing thru”, but you need to be able to supply a map to WAB from AGOL or Portal. Alternative to WAB…  https://github.com/cmv/cmv-app My observations: The AppId when first starting is the most confusing, and finding clear instructions for setting up the AppId ahead of time (including mine) are hard to find. I’m not exactly sure what registering the WAB with the AGOL application and AppID really does, although I know it ties it too AGOL. Also, it control whether a computer has permission, via registration with the AGOL application.  I know it has to do with OAuth2, but I’m not a security expert. I asked the question Is it better to share "application" registered in AGOL between WAB-dev edition developers, or separate?  and have decided: A WAB folder (and startup.bat file) are pretty much linked to on AppID – although there are ways to shift or change which one. Each user should have their own application/AppID created by them, in their own My Content Multiple machines for one user can be registered to the same AppID, if desired. The WAB stores the applications being created in the local drive, so these are not necessarily shared between machines…although I think they could be setup to work that way. One machine could be registered to more than on AppID, if desired and if multiple WAB startup folders exist. Portal - question and answer from comments below from Seema Joshi  (question  "Has anyone tried configuring Web Appbuilder (Developer Edition ) with Portal 10.3 configured locally - behind firewall, not in Public domain ? It works fine with Webmaps configured with AGOL / Organization Account OR PFA in Public domain, but we are experiencing issue accessing Webmaps having Map Services published in local Server. It is accessing Webmaps and displaying basemap layers with correct extent but local Map layers are not displaying."    Solution ( also from Seema):       Please try following : Change your local Server Security permissions from HTTP Only to HTTPS Only using ArcGIS Server -> Admin -> Security -> Config -> Update option as per snapshot below. Stop & Restart your local Server. Add Services to your Web Map as SSL with domain name eg. https://lap-ggn-seemaj.in.niit-tech.com:6443/arcgis/rest......... Save & Share WebMap Try Web Appbuilder using AGOL OR Portal for ArcGIS 10.3 .......will format better and add image when on a better machine mid March ....see comments below until then.  Thx -Rebecca          That’s about for tonight.  I hope this helps someone…. at least I should be able to find it again. --Thanks for all the kind words of appreciation for this and my other rather messy WAB blogs. It's nice to know they are helping others, and that I still know where to find my notes!  8/27/15 ... View more

GeoNet is Esri’s replacement for the older forums, but also includes a location for custom “groups” that can be created for sharing tips, Q&A, and general points of (GIS) interest for those that “join”, participate or following a group. The GeoNet site as a whole can be pretty intimidating, and a full set of help can be found here on GeoNet Help, but below are some simple steps to get started, get help, and to participate in the Alaska User Group page [tips could be adapted for other groups and “spaces” as well]. Finding help: First, if you have an issue/error and are looking to see if it’s already been asked and answered, it is sometimes easiest (in my opinion) to use your browser's search bar. (I may modify my opinion of this now, since the "type your question" box is now much more prominent and responsive to intelii-sense searching)  Many of the links that will be returned will be on GeoNet already, but StackExchange is also a popular and reliable site for answers (as well as other sites).  Search hint: include the word ArcGIS, a version number, an error number, if available (and not the generic 9999) and part of the error message in quotes.  Simplify the search string (including dropping version) if not enough valid/related results are returned. To ask a question (a question is a "Discussion" with the question box checked) : Most Group and/or Places will have a place to"Type your Question". Try not to ask a question in a "Status Update" slot. (Tips to ask the question in the right box are below the graphic..you .may want to skim thru those first). As you type, GeoNet will search and attempt to find similar, previously asked questions.  If you don't find what you want, click "Ask it" You must be logged in to ask new question, however, the "type a question" search works without being logged in.  If you had an Esri “global account” in the past, that should still work. If not, easy to set up new account. Find a group or place that is related to your question. Asking the question in the correct group/space is important to make sure the correct users see the question. Having it in the wrong space could delay responses, or get overlooked all together. Finding the right space can be a bit intimidating at first, but several sources to help: First, it helps to know the difference between a “group” and a “place”: Groups are user created and are independent of any other group or space. Spaces are admin (mainly esri) created and form a hierarchy. An (unofficial) visual look (12/7/14) of the Esri places https://community.esri.com/docs/DOC-2926?et=watches.email.document_comment#comment-7712‌  This PDF file gives a quick graphical look at many of the esri places in a hierarchical look....shows how complex, but also helps puts it into perspective. An official GeoNet Community Structure table GeoNet Community Structure The “Forums Migration Strategy” ArcGIS Discussion Forums Migration Strategy   - If you know where you used to ask the question in the old forums, this might help you figure out where to put them now. NOTE:  the above do not contain “groups”.   One way to find groups is to select “Places” on the geoNet header, then type “groups” in the search box   OR   https://community.esri.com/places?query=groups Try to provide a title that describes the issues, not just "Help please". Put enough information in the body to give other users something to work with, otherwise the first response will probably be "can you provide..."  Include the software you are using (ArcMap, ArcCatalog, Server, Online, Web-Application-Builder (WAB - specify online version or developer version), ArcCollector, ArcSDE, Flex API, JaveScript API, Python, etc), version, software/hardware if applicable, and as much info as you can to describe the problem,  If in a group/place other than the Alaska GIS Users page, but would like to make sure it is included/mentioned on the page, can use the "@mention"  feature like Alaska GIS Users‌ Specify if you want to ask in a specific group only, to specific people, or to the entire community (may get more responses this way) Add tags that are appropriate for your question (box at the end).  If it has something that would be of interest to Alaska users, include tags "alaska" and/or "aaug" ...these already exist and should auto-populate as you type.  typically there a tags for all the esri products, APIs, platforms, etc.  Do not create new ones if there is something that already exists.  Having tags helps others find your message when searching, and also filters for "custom streams" as mention in the next section. Follow up on your question: Be responsive to those that reply to your question, and of course, be polite and professional (no flaming) If a response is helpful, but maybe didn't quite answer the question, mark Helpful|Yes   This can be done on other user's Q&A too, since sometimes many "helpful"s are the closest to an "answered" a question will get. If answered, make sure to mark the correct response, and not your thank you response. This brings the answer to the top and marks the question as answered, making it easier for others to find. Joining vs. Following (must be logged in): ...need to look up definitiion between the two...will add later To Join a group: select "Places" under the GeoNet header.  Locate a group you would like to join. Use pulldown by the gear symbol and select Join Group. To Follow a group (multiple places to do this, and multiple options on how to follow): If you join, you are automatically changed to "Following in ~1" Follow the same procedure as above, but select Follow.  This can also be done for Places. Can also go to the Group/Place page and follow there. "Following in ~1" means is will show up in your default "Connections Stream".  You can also create custom "streams" and assign different groups/places to different "streams" to provide your own pre-filtering.    Every new "Follow In" check box will +/- the number. You can also follow in you InBox which will send you an email within your GeoNet profile, and email to the email you have list in your profile.  This may be nice for some high priority topics for you, but can get overwhelming pretty fast if you do this for all...can always go and uncheck. To Follow a thread/question/discussion etc: If you start or respond to any of these, you are automatically following ~1.  you can add additional following options if you want. If you find a thread you would like to follow, you can always view and choose to follow To Follow a person's GeoNet threads/activities: typically, if you hover over the user's avatar or name, a thumbnail of their profile will pop-up and you can choose to follow from there. You can follow from their full profile page You can only direct mail (in GeoNet) those that you follow and that follow you. Other Actions: There are many other options and actions that we can provide (or not) on the Alaska GIS Users page. The graphic shows what is available. The GeoNet Help describes these, so I will not give details here (at this time). Hopefully this is enough to get users started.  Browsing the site is available without a login.  Feel free to comment or offer suggestions.  This is not a replacement for the full help, but may help users get started.  Thanks. ... View more