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​@appians421 , we see that you have contributed the Apyrse Smart Services Plugin and we are trying to use the Convert Office to PDF and Merge PDF options from that plugin. We need some help on what is the appropriate license we need or an Apryse sales contact that has been helpful in figuring this out.

PurposeThis article provides steps on how to use the Appian migration tool to import data from S3 to a self-managed Appian on Kubernetes (AoK) environment.Note that data cannot be exported from Appian Cloud on an ad hoc basis. Customers need a clear and valid business need to migrate their data off of Appian Cloud in order to be eligible for this procedure.InstructionsThe Appian migration tool will spin up the AoK site with init containers that will sync data from the S3 bucket. Afterwards, the Pods will remain in a sleeping state so that the site can be manually validated.PrerequisitesA valid Appian Custom Resource (CR) YAML file. The latest version of the migration tool, downloaded from MyAppian. A compatible version of the Appian Operator (see below). The AWS credentials required to access the S3 bucket, stored in a Kubernetes secret. These are provided by Appian Support.UsageEnsure that the AoK site is not running. Stop the site if it is running. Run the migration tool to import da

SymptomsDeployment REST API POST request to /suite/deployment-management/v2/deployments returns the following error (error code: APNX-1-4552-018): "The file cannot be uploaded because the file has exceeded the size limit of XX MB" Issue occurs when attempting to deploy application packages using the Deployment REST API with packages larger than XX MBCauseThe file upload size limit configured in custom.properties via the property resources.appian.ac.collaboration.MAX_UPLOAD_FILE_SIZE is set to XXXX bytes (XX MB), which is lower than the size of the package being deployed.ActionNavigate to <APPIAN_HOME>/conf/custom.properties. Locate the following property: resources.appian.ac.collaboration.MAX_UPLOAD_FILE_SIZE Update the value to accommodate your deployment package size (e.g., 104857600 for 100 MB) Restart the Appian application server for the changes to take effectNote: The default file size limit is 1 GB as documented at File Upload Component - Uploaded File Size Limit. The max

PurposeThis article outlines the steps on how to distinguish between SSO (SAML, LDAP, etc.) and non-SSO login attempts.PrerequisiteTo view the login audit details, the user running through the steps below must have access to System Logs.InstructionsThe login-audit.csv log has a Source column that indicates the authentication source (for example, Portal, Web API, etc.). SSO sign-ins (SAML, LDAP, etc.) appear under Portal. The MFA Authentication column, when true, indicates that the user logged in using multi-factor authentication. This value is false in any of the following situations: - Username/password authentication failed. - The user logged in with an externally managed method like SSO or LDAP. - MFA is not enabled for the user. When a user tries and fails to sign in with SAML authentication, an event is recorded in the saml_failed_logins.csv file (available in the <APPIAN_HOME>/logs/audit directory). For more information on the saml_failed_logins.csv file, please see the doc

SymptomsAfter upgrading to Appian 26.9, developers using the Italian language profile experience the following symptoms in the Process Modeler:Node details appear blank or empty (script task outputs, node dialogs, property panels show no content). Input fields for node properties (Nome, Descrizione, Nome visualizzato attività) are non-functional and cannot be edited. The issue affects all Process Modeler nodes and occurs in both development and production environments. The issue is reproducible across multiple browsers, ruling out browser-specific problems.CauseThis issue is caused by a translation defect introduced in Appian 26.9 that specifically affects users with Italian language profiles when accessing the Process Modeler.ActionShort-Term:Switch affected developers' profile language from Italian to English.Long-Term:Apply the latest hotfix to your Appian installation.Affected VersionsThis article applies to all versions of Appian 26.9.Last Reviewed: November 2026

We are evaluating a solution where users authenticate to Appian through SAML SSO, but no group synchronization is available. Appian can query Active Directory through web services or APIs.Existing applications rely heavily on Appian groups for authorization and role-based access control.Has anyone implemented a similar architecture?How did you manage user profiling and authorization? Is there a way to automatically assign users to Appian groups at login time? What are the recommended approaches and potential pitfalls?Any guidance or lessons learned would be very helpful.thks

Where KCNA Candidates Lose Points: The Trap of Similar Looking StrategiesMost KCNA candidates do not lose points because they never studied deployments. They lose points because the exam quietly tests the gaps between strategies that look similar on the surface. You read the question, recognize the topic, pick the answer that feels right and move on. Later you discover the wording was pointing at a different strategy entirely. The good news is that these traps are predictable and once you see them clearly, they stop costing you marks. Here is where Linux Foundation KCNA Questions tend to separate prepared candidates from candidates who only memorized definitions.RollingUpdate Versus Recreate: The Overlap TrapThis pair is the first place Linux Foundation KCNA Practice Questions catch people. RollingUpdate is the Kubernetes default and it gradually replaces old pods with new ones while keeping some capacity available. Recreate does the opposite. It terminates the old version first, then

Making Professional Services More Accessible Through Convenient Mobile Application FeaturesService-based businesses need effective ways to manage customer requests, appointments, and communication. Mobile applications can bring these activities together within an organized digital platform. By investing in Mobile App Development Dubai, service providers can make their offerings easier to access while improving how customers interact with their teams. From consultancy and maintenance services to healthcare and hospitality, a customized application can simplify important customer journeys.Identifying Customer Problems Before Selecting Application FeaturesA useful application begins with a clear understanding of customer requirements. Businesses should examine common questions, booking difficulties, communication delays, and other challenges experienced by their audiences. This information helps determine which features will provide the greatest value.When evaluating App Development Dubai

Hi,Does anyone know where I can check the Appian Composer usage limits for my Appian environment?Composer is no longer loading, and I’m trying to determine whether we’ve reached the usage limit or if there could be another cause.Thanks.

Hi, my use case is I want to provide an excel template for users to download and fill out. Some of the information the user is filling out is dependent on data in a ref table that updates occasionally, so before the user downloads the document, I run Export Data Store Entity to Excel smart service in a process to update the document, so when the user downloads the document, it'll have the most updated ref data. Here's the issue I'm running into - the excel template has two sheets: - Sheet 1 is where the user fills out info. This sheet has data validation rules to make it more user friendly, most notably vlookup functions and data validation dropdowns that pull from Sheet 2 - Sheet 2 is where the ref data lives, and what the Export Data Store Entity smart service updates However, after the smart services runs, the excel template that gets generate has no data validations - no dropdowns or excel functions. I'm imagining even though I'm only having the smart service up

Current utility does not support day light saving . can we have the utility updated to support day light saving on the scheduler procedure and other impacted areas.

Overall, I found it extremely beneficial to prepare for my Linux Foundation Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) Certification Exam. To be a Kubernetes administrator you must have practical skills to solve problems. The main thing I learned throughout this process was that reading theory alone will not help you gain the necessary skills to pass the exam. Understanding what the current CKA syllabus covers will help. As a beginner, I would recommend starting off by learning the basics of Kubernetes such as Pods, Deployments, Services, ConfigMaps, Networking and Cluster Architecture. This will help to give you a good foundation which will make learning more advanced topics a lot easier.Another key part of the preparation was finding good resources to study by myself. Finding resources focused on exams was helpful for me as opposed to general Kubernetes study guides. I looked into Study4Exam Linux Foundation CKA Exam Self-Study Resources and Prep Guide which contains information on how

Hi,I have a scenario where there is a button on an interface and when user clicks the button,we are performing background tasks like write records ,updating status and asynchronous subprocess. When the user clicks on the button ,it took around 5 seconds for the screen to disappear(Case Status changes to next stage) but when we tested with activity chaining the nodes till when the data is written in the records ,it took 1.5 seconds for screen to disappear and the process to get completed.Can someone please let me know what is the importance of activity chaining now in Appian and how does it make the execution of the nodes faster?

Title: How to Extract Text from a Scanned PDF in Appian?Hi everyone,I’m trying to extract data from a scanned PDF document in Appian. Since the PDF contains scanned images rather than selectable text, I need an OCR solution to read the content and extract the required information.I tried using the Document Extraction AI Skill / Extract from Document smart service, but it is not working in my current environment.Could someone please suggest:Which smart service or plug-in is best for extracting text from scanned PDF documents in Appian? Are there any additional configurations, plug-ins, or AI capabilities required? Is there an alternative approach if Document Extraction AI Skill is not available or supported in my environment? Any suggestions or examples of how to implement this would be greatly appreciated.Thanks in advance! 

We are facing an issue with the Receive Message Event in an Appian Cloud application.Our application sends approval request emails to both internal and external users. When internal users reply to the approval email, the response is successfully received and triggers the Appian process model.However, when users from an external email domain reply to the same approval email, their responses are not reaching the Appian process model.Environment DetailsAppian Environment: Appian Cloud Event Type: Receive Message Event Message Type: Email Public Events: Enabled Process Model Email Address: processmodeluuid*************@apn.***.com (custom domain)Troubleshooting PerformedVerified that the Receive Message Event is configured to listen for Email. Verified that Public Events is enabled in the process model properties. Confirmed that the process model email address is correctly configured. Verified that internal email responses are successfully triggering the process modelQuestions for the Comm

When deploying the Docx Services plugin to our US-based Appian Cloud I’m receiving the following error:Plug-in com.synechron.plugins.docxservices Module docx-servicesV1 is missing the following internationalization bundle(s) for Locale en_US: [com.synechron.plugins.docxservices.docx-servicesV1] (APNX-1-4200-000)I see that there is a docx-servicesV1_en_GB.properties resource file in the JAR but not one for en_US.  Do we need to contact the developer (Synechron) to see if they can make this quick change or are there other options to allow us to successfully deploy to the cloud?  If we need to contact Synechron does anyone know a resource to contact?

SymptomsXPath locators and/or class attributes for Appian components (e.g., Button Component) changed following a Maintenance Window, causing automation scripts using custom XPath selectors to no longer function correctly.CauseCode changes that may result in HTML changes will often be documented in the Release Notes page or the Hotfixes pages for an Appian version, however, HTML is subject to change at any time and may not always be outlined in these sections. Appian only supports the automated testing tools Fitnesse, Cucumber, and Selenium. We do not have insight into the functionality of other automated testing tools and so issues and results with those tools are outside the scope of Appian Support.ActionMigrate automation scripts to one of Appian's officially supported testing frameworks: Appian Selenium API, Fitnesse for Appian, or Cucumber for Appian. These tools are actively maintained by Appian and updated to account for underlying structural changes. Reference: Testing Applicat

PurposeAppian Support has created a Startup Guide to help new Appian Cloud Customers become familiar with Appian, navigate MyAppian, and learn about environment management. The guide covers support contact setup, site access, MyAppian features, and support resources, along with links to additional documentation and tools to help customers navigate their Appian experience.Please download the attached New Customer Startup Guide below to get started!Affected VersionsThis article applies to all versions of Appian Cloud.Last Reviewed: November 2026

i have a requirement in which when user clicks on “re run validation” the button should get disable when the backend process starts and after the process got completed,it should automatically get enable..So for this i created a process report having status,process id column and using a!queryprocesanalytics functio to fetch the active ones.(local!disablevalidation) and using disabled parameter in buttonwidget to disable it..But how we can enable it once the process got completed? 

Hi! I’m new to appian, and I have been trying to make the read-only grid for a record type list refresh after every record action.I tried using refreshAfter: "RECORD_ACTION", but it’s not working and tried using local variables and a!refreshVariable() but neither is working, I think the issue is the list refresh is faster than the action process model, so it takes the old values when refreshing not the new ones.I also tried enabling chaining in the process model but didn’t work.is there any other ways? or is there a guide to optimizing expressions and process models to make it faster?

This is sort of my issue….KB-1923 Repeated "You Are Already Editing" warnings in Interface and Rule Designers | Appian Community But I’m using Edge, not Chrome. The biggest challenge is on deployment.  Whenever Appian thinks an object is actively being edited in the destination environment, any deployment I do for that object causes the package to fail to deploy….. even though no one is really editing the object anymore. is the only solution here to “Use Chrome” and apply the KB fix?

For greenfield, Composer shows a Plan with all objects and how they map. Has anyone successfully done the same for an existing brownfield app and got a proper mapped plan view out of it? If yes, what approach worked?

Have questions or feedback on the Appian Dev MCP? This is a great place to ask them.  Appian’s Dev MCP plugin can be found on the Appian App Market here (https://appmarket.appian.com/listings/appian-dev-mcp), as well as a read-only version intended for production use or other environments where it’s important to avoid any design object changes (https://appmarket.appian.com/listings/appian-dev-mcp-read-only).  Documentation and installation guidance can be found here: https://docs.appian.com/suite/help/latest/devmcp.htmlAnd finally, our public repo of skills to install alongside the MCP can be found here. We welcome contributions if you’ve developed a skill or skill update you think would benefit other users. https://github.com/appian/dev-mcp-skills

Enhancement Request:We would like to request an enhancement to Appian Designer search functionality to support exact phrase matching when searching within object types.Currently, searching for a sentence or multi-word phrase returns results based on individual keywords, making it difficult to locate specific expressions, rules, interface text, constants, process models, or other objects containing an exact sentence.Requested Functionality:Provide an option for exact phrase matching, similar to common search engines. Support syntax such as: "Faculty Appointment Committee" (quoted phrase) An "Exact Match" checkbox/filter in the search interface. Return only objects that contain the exact phrase in the same word order.

SymptomsKafka Event Consumer fails to start with error: Not authorized to read from the selected topic (APNX-1-4598-047). The Kafka Connected System successfully tests connection. Test Event Consumption successfully reads messages from the topic. Issue occurs only after upgrading from Appian 26.6 to 26.9 with identical configuration. Same configuration works on 26.6 environment.Relevant log output:YYYY-MM-DD HH:MM:SS,mmm [pc-pool-XXX-thread-X] ERROR com.appiancorp.message.integrations.kafka.exceptions.DefaultConsumerExceptionHandler - Shutting down consumer for integration XXXXXXXX-XXXX-XXXX-XXXX-XXXXXXXXXXXX due to exception: APNX-1-4598-047 Not authorized to read from the selected topic.YYYY-MM-DD HH:MM:SS,mmm [pc-pool-XXX-thread-X] ERROR com.appiancorp.message.integrations.kafka.processor.IntegrationMessageProcessor - Processing IntegrationRequest [IntegrationRequest[integrationUuid=XXXXXXXX-XXXX-XXXX-XXXX-XXXXXXXXXXXX, operation=ACTIVATE, consumerCount=X, processorCount=X]] failedc