KB-2260 How to export application packages without missing precedents

Maggie Deppe-Walker — Thu, 07 Sep 2023 01:43:17 GMT

Current Revision posted to Appian Knowledge Base by Maggie Deppe-Walker on 9/7/2023 1:43:17 AM

Purpose

When troubleshooting design issues, Appian Support may request an export of the affected object(s). To ensure that issues can be thoroughly tested and recreated, it is necessary for Appian Support to be able to successfully import such packages, but this is prevented by objects that are missing precedents. This article details steps to create comprehensive application exports to assist with troubleshooting.

Instructions

To export a package with no missing precedents, perform the following steps:

Log into Appian and go to Appian Designer.
Navigate to the application and then select the objects of interest. Click ADD TO PACKAGE.
A prompt to create a new package will appear. After filling in the details for the new package, click ADD to add the objects to the new package.
View all packages by clicking VIEW PACKAGES on the top right hand side of the Application toolbar.
Select the newly created package to see a view of all of its objects.
Click the Settings gear icon in the top right-hand side of Designer, then select Missing Precedents from the drop-down menu.
If Appian detects missing precedents, a message box of the following format will appear:
Click the Add all to package and then click CHECK AGAIN.
Repeat steps 7 and 8 until no further missing precedents are detected.
Close out of the Missing Precedents view.
In the tab on the right-hand side of the package view, scroll down to the PLUG-INS section, then select the Manage Plug-ins gear icon.
In the window that pops up, select View plug-ins referenced by objects in this application.
Select all of the plug-ins that appear, click ADD TO PACKAGE, then close.
Click the EXPORT PACKAGE button and then hit EXPORT.
Click DOWNLOAD PACKAGE.

Affected Versions

This article applies to all versions of Appian.

Last Reviewed: August 2023

Tags: Application, how-to, application design, import/export

KB-2260 How to export application packages without missing precedents

Maggie Deppe-Walker — Thu, 07 Sep 2023 01:43:17 GMT

Revision 19 posted to Appian Knowledge Base by Maggie Deppe-Walker on 9/7/2023 1:43:17 AM

Purpose

Instructions

To export a package with no missing precedents, perform the following steps:

Log into Appian and go to Appian Designer.
Navigate to the application and then select the objects of interest. Click ADD TO PACKAGE.
A prompt to create a new package will appear. After filling in the details for the new package, click ADD to add the objects to the new package.
View all packages by clicking VIEW PACKAGES on the top right hand side of the Application toolbar.
Select the newly created package to see a view of all of its objects.
Click the Settings gear icon in the top right-hand side of Designer, then select Missing Precedents from the drop-down menu.
If Appian detects missing precedents, a message box of the following format will appear:
Click the Add all to package and then click CHECK AGAIN.
Repeat steps 7 and 8 until no further missing precedents are detected.
Close out of the Missing Precedents view.
In the tab on the right-hand side of the package view, scroll down to the PLUG-INS section, then select the Manage Plug-ins gear icon.
In the window that pops up, select View plug-ins referenced by objects in this application.
Select all of the plug-ins that appear, click ADD TO PACKAGE, then close.
Click the EXPORT PACKAGE button and then hit EXPORT.
Click DOWNLOAD PACKAGE.

Affected Versions

This article applies to all versions of Appian.

Last Reviewed: August 2023

Tags: Application, how-to, application design, import/export

KB-2260 How to export application packages without missing precedents

Maggie Deppe-Walker — Thu, 07 Sep 2023 01:42:40 GMT

Revision 18 posted to Appian Knowledge Base by Maggie Deppe-Walker on 9/7/2023 1:42:40 AM

Purpose

Instructions

To export a package with no missing precedents, perform the following steps:

Log into Appian and go to Appian Designer.
Navigate to the application and then select the objects of interest. Click ADD TO PACKAGE.
A prompt to create a new package will appear. After filling in the details for the new package, click ADD to add the objects to the new package.
View all packages by clicking VIEW PACKAGES on the top right hand side of the Application toolbar.
Select the newly created package to see a view of all of its objects.
Click the Settings gear icon in the top right-hand side of Designer, then select Missing Precedents from the drop-down menu.
If Appian detects missing precedents, a message box of the following format will appear:
Click the Add all to package and then click CHECK AGAIN.
Repeat steps 7 and 8 until no further missing precedents are detected.
Close out of the Missing Precedents view.
In the tab on the right-hand side of the package view, scroll down to the PLUG-INS section, then select the Manage Plug-ins gear icon.
In the window that pops up, select View plug-ins referenced by objects in this application.
Select all of the plug-ins that appear, click ADD TO PACKAGE, then close.
Click the EXPORT PACKAGE button and then hit EXPORT.
Click DOWNLOAD PACKAGE.

Affected Versions

This article applies to all versions of Appian.

Tags: Application, how-to, application design, import/export

[DRAFT SP 8839] KB XXXX How to export application packages without missing precedents

Adam Walker — Wed, 06 Sep 2023 22:59:22 GMT

Revision 17 posted to Appian Knowledge Base by Adam Walker on 9/6/2023 10:59:22 PM

Purpose

Instructions

To export a package with no missing precedents, perform the following steps:

Log into Appian and go to Appian Designer.
Navigate to the application and then select the objects of interest. Click ADD TO PACKAGE.
A prompt to create a new package will appear. After filling in the details for the new package, click ADD to add the objects to the new package.
View all packages by clicking VIEW PACKAGES on the top right hand side of the Application toolbar.
Select the newly created package to see a view of all of its objects.
Click the Settings gear icon in the top right-hand side of Designer, then select Missing Precedents from the drop-down menu.
If Appian detects missing precedents, a message box of the following format will appear:
Click the Add all to package and then click CHECK AGAIN.
Repeat steps 7 and 8 until no further missing precedents are detected.
Close out of the Missing Precedents view.
In the tab on the right-hand side of the package view, scroll down to the PLUG-INS section, then select the Manage Plug-ins gear icon.
In the window that pops up, select View plug-ins referenced by objects in this application.
Select all of the plug-ins that appear, click ADD TO PACKAGE, then close.
Click the EXPORT PACKAGE button and then hit EXPORT.
Click DOWNLOAD PACKAGE.

Affected Versions

This article applies to all versions of Appian.

Tags: Application, how-to, application design, import/export

[DRAFT SP 8839] KB XXXX How to export application packages without missing precedents

Adam Walker — Wed, 06 Sep 2023 22:58:53 GMT

Revision 16 posted to Appian Knowledge Base by Adam Walker on 9/6/2023 10:58:53 PM

Purpose

Instructions

To export a package with no missing precedents, perform the following steps:

Log into Appian and go to Appian Designer.
Navigate to the application and then select the objects of interest. Click ADD TO PACKAGE.
A prompt to create a new package will appear. After filling in the details for the new package, click ADD to add the objects to the new package.
View all packages by clicking VIEW PACKAGES on the top right hand side of the Application toolbar.
Select the newly created package to see a view of all of its objects.
Click the Settings gear icon in the top right-hand side of Designer, then select Missing Precedents from the drop-down menu.
If Appian detects missing precedents, a message box of the following format will appear:
Click the Add all to package and then click CHECK AGAIN.
Repeat steps 7 and 8 until no further missing precedents are detected.
Close out of the Missing Precedents view.
In the tab on the right-hand side of the package view, scroll down to the PLUG-INS section, then select the Manage Plug-ins gear icon.
In the window that pops up, select View plug-ins referenced by objects in this application.
Select all of the plug-ins that appear, click ADD TO PACKAGE, then close.
Click the EXPORT PACKAGE button and then hit EXPORT.
Click DOWNLOAD PACKAGE.

Affected Versions

This article applies to all versions of Appian.

Tags: Application, how-to, application design, import/export

[DRAFT SP 8839] KB XXXX How to export application packages without missing precedents

Adam Walker — Wed, 06 Sep 2023 22:56:46 GMT

Revision 15 posted to Appian Knowledge Base by Adam Walker on 9/6/2023 10:56:46 PM

Purpose

Instructions

To export a package with no missing precedents, perform the following steps:

Log into Appian and go to Appian Designer.
Navigate to the application and then select the objects of interest. Click ADD TO PACKAGE.
A prompt to create a new package will appear. After filling in the details for the new package, click ADD to add the objects to the new package.
View all packages by clicking VIEW PACKAGES on the top right hand side of the Application toolbar.
Select the newly created package to see a view of all of its objects.
Click the Settings gear icon in the top right-hand side of Designer, then select Missing Precedents from the drop-down menu.
If Appian detects missing precedents, a message box of the following format will appear:
Click the Add all to package and then click CHECK AGAIN.
Repeat steps 7 and 8 until no further missing precedents are detected.
Close out of the Missing Precedents view.
In the tab on the right-hand side of the package view, scroll down to the PLUG-INS section, then select the Manage Plug-ins gear icon.
In the window that pops up, select View plug-ins referenced by objects in this application.
Select all of the plug-ins that appear, click ADD TO PACKAGE, then close.
Click the EXPORT PACKAGE button and then hit EXPORT.
Click DOWNLOAD PACKAGE.

Affected Versions

This article applies to all versions of Appian.

Tags: Application, how-to, application design, import/export

[DRAFT SP 8839] KB XXXX How to export application packages without missing precedents

Adam Walker — Tue, 29 Aug 2023 04:27:58 GMT

Revision 14 posted to Appian Knowledge Base by Adam Walker on 8/29/2023 4:27:58 AM

Purpose

Instructions

To export a package with no missing precedents, perform the following steps:

Log into Appian and go to Appian Designer.
Navigate to the application and then select the objects of interest. Click ADD TO PACKAGE.
A prompt to create a new package will appear. After filling in the details for the new package, click ADD to add the objects to the new package.
View all packages by clicking VIEW PACKAGES on the top right hand side of the Application toolbar.
Select the newly created package to see a view of all of its objects.
Click the Settings gear icon in the top right-hand side of Designer, then select Missing Precedents from the drop-down menu.
If Appian detects missing precedents, a message box of the following format will appear:
Click the Add all to package and then click CHECK AGAIN.
Repeat steps 7 and 8 until no further missing precedents are detected.
Close out of the Missing Precedents view.
In the tab on the right-hand side of the package view, scroll down to the PLUG-INS section, then select the Manage Plug-ins gear icon.
In the window that pops up, select View plug-ins referenced by objects in this application.
Select all of the plug-ins that appear, click ADD TO PACKAGE, then close.
Click the EXPORT PACKAGE button and then hit EXPORT.
Click DOWNLOAD PACKAGE.

Affected Versions

This article applies to all versions of Appian.

Tags: Application, how-to, application design, import/export

[DRAFT SP 8839] KB XXXX How to export application packages without missing precedents

Adam Walker — Tue, 29 Aug 2023 04:27:29 GMT

Revision 13 posted to Appian Knowledge Base by Adam Walker on 8/29/2023 4:27:29 AM

Purpose

Instructions

To export a package with no missing precedents, perform the following steps:

Log into Appian and go to Appian Designer.
Navigate to the application and then select the objects of interest. Click ADD TO PACKAGE.
A prompt to create a new package will appear. After filling in the details for the new package, click ADD to add the objects to the new package.
View all packages by clicking VIEW PACKAGES on the top right hand side of the Application toolbar.
Select the newly created package to see a view of all of its objects.
Click the Settings gear icon in the top right-hand side of Designer, then select Missing Precedents from the drop-down menu.
If Appian detects missing precedents, a message box of the following format will appear:
Click the Add all to package and then click CHECK AGAIN.
Repeat steps 7 and 8 until no further missing precedents are detected.
Close out of the Missing Precedents view.
In the tab on the right-hand side of the package view, scroll down to the PLUG-INS section, then select the Manage Plug-ins gear icon.
In the window that pops up, select View plug-ins referenced by objects in this application.
Select all of the plug-ins that appear, click ADD TO PACKAGE, then close.
Click the EXPORT PACKAGE button and then hit EXPORT.
Click DOWNLOAD PACKAGE.

Affected Versions

This article applies to all versions of Appian.

Tags: Application, how-to, application design, import/export

[DRAFT SP 8839] KB XXXX How to export application packages without missing precedents

Adam Walker — Mon, 28 Aug 2023 07:17:38 GMT

Revision 12 posted to Appian Knowledge Base by Adam Walker on 8/28/2023 7:17:38 AM

Purpose

Instructions

To export a package with no missing precedents, perform the following steps:

Log into Appian and go to Appian Designer.
Navigate to the application and then select the objects of interest. Click ADD TO PACKAGE.
A prompt to create a new package will appear. After filling in the details for the new package, click ADD to add the objects to the new package.
View all packages by clicking VIEW PACKAGES on the top right hand side of the Application toolbar.
Select the newly created package to see a view of all of its objects.
Click the Settings gear icon in the top right-hand side of Designer, then select Missing Precedents from the drop-down menu.
If Appian detects missing precedents, a message box of the following format will appear:
Click the Add all to package and then click CHECK AGAIN.
Repeat steps 7 and 8 until no further missing precedents are detected.
Close out of the Missing Precedents view.
In the tab on the right-hand side of the package view, scroll down to the PLUG-INS section, then select the Manage Plug-ins gear icon.
In the window that pops up, select View plug-ins referenced by objects in this application.
Select all of the plug-ins that appear, click ADD TO PACKAGE, then close.
Click the EXPORT PACKAGE button and then hit EXPORT.
Click DOWNLOAD PACKAGE.

Affected Versions

This article applies to all versions of Appian.

Tags: Application, how-to, application design, import/export

[DRAFT SP 8839] KB XXXX How to export application packages without missing precedents

Maggie Deppe-Walker — Mon, 17 Jul 2023 04:52:46 GMT

Revision 11 posted to Appian Knowledge Base by Maggie Deppe-Walker on 7/17/2023 4:52:46 AM

Purpose

When troubleshooting design issues, Appian Support may request an export of the affected object(s) for troubleshooting. To ensure that issues can be thoroughly tested and recreated, it is necessary for Appian Support to be able to successfully import such packages, but this is prevented by objects that are missing precedents. This article details steps to create comprehensive application exports to assist with troubleshooting.

Instructions

To export a package with no missing precedents, perform the following steps:

Log into Appian and go to Appian Designer.
Navigate to the application and then select the objects of interest. Click ADD TO PACKAGE.
A prompt to create a new package will appear. After filling in the details for the new package, click ADD to add the objects to the new package.
View all packages by clicking VIEW PACKAGES on the top right hand side of the Application toolbar.
Select the newly created package to see a view of all of its objects.
Click the Settings gear icon in the top right-hand side of Designer, then select Missing Precedents from the drop-down menu.
If Appian detects missing precedents, a message box of the following format will appear:
Click the Add all to package and then click CHECK AGAIN.
Repeat steps 7 and 8 until no further missing precedents are detected.
Close out of the Missing Precedents view.
In the tab on the right-hand side of the package view, scroll down to the PLUG-INS section, then select the Manage Plug-ins gear icon.
In the window that pops up, select View plug-ins referenced by objects in this application.
Select all of the plug-ins that appear, and click ADD TO PACKAGE, then close.
Click the EXPORT PACKAGE button and then hit EXPORT.
Click DOWNLOAD PACKAGE.

Affected Versions

This article applies to all versions of Appian.

Tags: Application, how-to, application design, import/export

[DRAFT SP 8839] KB XXXX How to export application packages without missing precedents

Adam Walker — Wed, 12 Jul 2023 02:18:08 GMT

Revision 10 posted to Appian Knowledge Base by Adam Walker on 7/12/2023 2:18:08 AM

Purpose

Instructions

To export a package with no missing precedents, perform the following steps:

Log into Appian and go to Appian Designer.
Navigate to the application and then select the objects of interest.
Click ADD TO PACKAGE, then create a new package with an informative title.
After filling in the details for your new package, click ADD.
View all of your packages.
Select the package that you have just created to see a view of all of its objects.
Click the Settings gear icon in the top right-hand side of Designer, then select Missing Precedents from the drop-down menu.
If Appian detects missing precedents, a message box of the following format will apear:
Click the Add all to package link and then click CHECK AGAIN.
Repeat steps 7 and 8 until no further missing precedents are detected.
Close out of the Missing Precedents view.
In the tab on the right-hand side of the package view, scroll down to the PLUG-INS section, then select the Manage Plug-ins gear icon.
In the window that pops up, select View plug-ins referenced by objects in this application.
Select all of the plug-ins that appear, and click ADD TO PACKAGE, then close.
Click the EXPORT PACKAGE button and then hit EXPORT.
Click DOWNLOAD PACKAGE.

Affected Versions

This article applies to all versions of Appian.

Tags: Application, how-to, application design, import/export

[DRAFT SP 8839] KB XXXX How to export application packages without missing precedents

Adam Walker — Wed, 12 Jul 2023 02:11:10 GMT

Revision 9 posted to Appian Knowledge Base by Adam Walker on 7/12/2023 2:11:10 AM

Purpose

Instructions

To export a package with no missing precedents, perform the following steps:

Log into Appian and go to Appian Designer.
Navigate to the application and then select the objects of interest.
Click ADD TO PACKAGE, then create a new package with an informative title.
After filling in the details for your new package, click ADD.
View all of your packages.
Select the package that you have just created to see a view of all of its objects.
Click the Settings gear icon in the top right-hand side of Designer, then select Missing Precedents from the drop-down menu.
If Appian detects missing precedents, a message box of the following format will apear:
Click the Add all to package link and then click CHECK AGAIN.
Repeat steps 7 and 8 until no further missing precedents are detected.
Close out of the Missing Precedents view.
In the tab on the right-hand side of the package view, scroll down to the PLUG-INS section, then select the Manage Plug-ins gear icon.
In the window that pops up, select View plug-ins referenced by objects in this application.
Select all of the plug-ins that appear, and click ADD TO PACKAGE, then close.
Click the EXPORT PACKAGE button and then hit EXPORT.
Click DOWNLOAD PACKAGE.

Affected Versions

This article applies to all versions of Appian.

Tags: Application, how-to, application design, import/export

[DRAFT SP 8839] KB XXXX How to export application packages without missing precedents

Adam Walker — Wed, 12 Jul 2023 02:02:53 GMT

Revision 8 posted to Appian Knowledge Base by Adam Walker on 7/12/2023 2:02:53 AM

Purpose

Instructions

To export a package with no missing precedents, perform the following steps:

Log into Appian and go to Appian Designer.
Navigate to the application and then select the objects of interest.
Click ADD TO PACKAGE, then create a new package with an informative title.
After filling in the details for your new package, click ADD.
View all of your packages.
Select the package that you have just created to see a view of all of its objects.
Click the Settings gear icon in the top right-hand side of Designer, then select Missing Precedents from the drop-down menu.
If Appian detects missing precedents, a message box of the following format will apear:
Click the Add all to package link and then click CHECK AGAIN.
Repeat steps 7 and 8 until no further missing precedents are detected.
Close out of the Missing Precedents view.
In the tab on the right-hand side of the package view, scroll down to the PLUG-INS section, then select the Manage Plug-ins gear icon.
In the window that pops up, select View plug-ins referenced by objects in this application.
Select all of the plug-ins that appear, and click ADD TO PACKAGE, then close.
Click the EXPORT PACKAGE button and then hit EXPORT.
Click DOWNLOAD PACKAGE.

Affected Versions

This article applies to all versions of Appian.

Tags: Application, how-to, application design, import/export

[DRAFT SP 8839] KB XXXX How to export application packages without missing precedents

Adam Walker — Wed, 12 Jul 2023 02:02:15 GMT

Revision 7 posted to Appian Knowledge Base by Adam Walker on 7/12/2023 2:02:15 AM

Purpose

Instructions

To export a package with no missing precedents, perform the following steps:

Log into Appian and go to Appian Designer.
Navigate to the application and then select the objects of interest.
Click ADD TO PACKAGE, then create a new package with an informative title.
After filling in the details for your new package, click ADD.
View all of your packages.
Select the package that you have just created to see a view of all of its objects.
Click the Settings gear icon in the top right-hand side of Designer, then select Missing Precedents from the drop-down menu.
If Appian detects missing precedents, a message box of the following format will apear:
Click the Add all to package link and then click CHECK AGAIN.
Repeat steps 7 and 8 until no further missing precedents are detected.
Close out of the Missing Precedents view.
In the tab on the right-hand side of the package view, scroll down to the PLUG-INS section, then select the Manage Plug-ins gear icon.
In the window that pops up, select View plug-ins referenced by objects in this application.
Select all of the plug-ins that appear, and click ADD TO PACKAGE, then close.
Click the EXPORT PACKAGE button and then hit EXPORT.
Click DOWNLOAD PACKAGE.

Affected Versions

This article applies to all versions of Appian.

Tags: Application, how-to, application design, import/export

[DRAFT SP 8839] KB XXXX How to export application packages without missing precedents

Adam Walker — Wed, 12 Jul 2023 02:01:32 GMT

Revision 6 posted to Appian Knowledge Base by Adam Walker on 7/12/2023 2:01:32 AM

Purpose

Instructions

To export a package with no missing precedents, perform the following steps:

Log into Appian and go to Appian Designer.
Navigate to the application and then select the objects of interest.
Click ADD TO PACKAGE, then create a new package with an informative title.
After filling in the details for your new package, click ADD.
View all of your packages.
Select the package that you have just created to see a view of all of its objects.
Click the Settings gear icon in the top right-hand side of Designer, then select Missing Precedents from the drop-down menu.
If Appian detects missing precedents, a message box of the following format will apear:
Click the Add all to package link and then click CHECK AGAIN.
Repeat steps 7 and 8 until no further missing precedents are detected.
Close out of the Missing Precedents view.
In the tab on the right-hand side of the package view, scroll down to the PLUG-INS section, then select the Manage Plug-ins gear icon.
In the window that pops up, select View plug-ins referenced by objects in this application.
Select all of the plug-ins that appear, and click ADD TO PACKAGE, then close.
Click the EXPORT PACKAGE button and then hit EXPORT.
Click DOWNLOAD PACKAGE.

Affected Versions

This article applies to all versions of Appian.

Tags: Application, how-to, application design, import/export

[DRAFT SP 8839] KB XXXX How to export application packages without missing precedents

Adam Walker — Wed, 12 Jul 2023 00:59:45 GMT

Revision 5 posted to Appian Knowledge Base by Adam Walker on 7/12/2023 12:59:45 AM

Purpose

Instructions

To export a package with no missing precedents, perform the following steps:

Log into Appian and go to Appian Designer.
Navigate to the application and then select the objects of interest.
Click ADD TO PACKAGE, then create a new package with an informative title.
After filling in the details for your new package, click ADD. This will take you to a grid displaying a list of packages.
Select the package that you have just created to see a view of all of its objects.
Click the Settings gear icon in the top right-hand side of Designer, then select Missing Precedents from the drop-down menu.
If Appian detects missing precedents, a message box of the following format will apear:
Click the Add all to package link and then click CHECK AGAIN.
Repeat steps 7 and 8 until no further missing precedents are detected.
Close out of the Missing Precedents view.
In the tab on the right-hand side of the package view, scroll down to the PLUG-INS section, then select the Manage Plug-ins gear icon.
In the window that pops up, select View plug-ins referenced by objects in this application.
Select all of the plug-ins that appear, and click ADD TO PACKAGE, then close.
Click the EXPORT PACKAGE button and then hit EXPORT.
Click DOWNLOAD PACKAGE.

Affected Versions

This article applies to all versions of Appian.

Tags: Application, how-to, application design, import/export

[DRAFT SP 8839] KB XXXX How to export application packages without missing precedents

Adam Walker — Mon, 10 Jul 2023 05:21:38 GMT

Revision 4 posted to Appian Knowledge Base by Adam Walker on 7/10/2023 5:21:38 AM

Purpose

When troubleshooting design issues, Appian Support may request an export of the affected object(s) for troubleshooting. To ensure that issues can be thoroughly tested and recreated, it is necessary for Appian Support to be able to successfully import the packages, but this is prevented by packages that are missing precedents. This article details steps to create comprehensive application exports to assist with troubleshooting.

Instructions

To export a package with no missing precedents, perform the following steps:

Log into Appian and go to Appian Designer.
Navigate to the application and then select the objects of interest.
Click ADD TO PACKAGE, then create a new package with an informative title.
After filling in the details for your new package, click ADD. This will take you to a grid displaying a list of packages.
Select the package that you have just created to see a view of all of its objects.
Click the Settings gear icon in the top right-hand side of Designer, then select Missing Precedents from the drop-down menu.
If Appian detects missing precedents, a message box of the following format will apear:
Click the Add all to package link and then click CHECK AGAIN.
Repeat steps 7 and 8 until no further missing precedents are detected.
Close out of the Missing Precedents view.
In the tab on the right-hand side of the package view, scroll down to the PLUG-INS section, then select the Manage Plug-ins gear icon.
In the window that pops up, select View plug-ins referenced by objects in this application.
Select all of the plug-ins that appear, and click ADD TO PACKAGE, then close.
Click the EXPORT PACKAGE button and then hit EXPORT.
Click DOWNLOAD PACKAGE.

Affected Versions

This article applies to all versions of Appian.

Tags: Application, how-to, application design, import/export

[DRAFT SP 8839] KB XXXX How to export application packages without missing precedents

Adam Walker — Mon, 10 Jul 2023 05:17:44 GMT

Revision 3 posted to Appian Knowledge Base by Adam Walker on 7/10/2023 5:17:44 AM

Purpose

When troubleshooting design issues, Appian Support may request an export of the affected object(s) for troubleshooting. To ensure that issues can be thoroughly tested and recreated, it is necessary for Appian Support to be able to successfully import the packages, but this is prevented by packages that are missing precedents. This article details steps to create comprehensive application exports to assist with troubleshooting.

Instructions

To export a package with no missing precedents, perform the following steps:

Log into Appian and go to Appian Designer.
Navigate to the application and then select the objects of interest.
Click ADD TO PACKAGE, then create a new package with an informative title.
After filling in the details for your new package, click ADD. This will take you to a grid displaying a list of packages.
Select the package that you have just created to see a view of all of its objects.
Click the Settings gear icon in the top right-hand side of Designer, then select Missing Precedents from the drop-down menu.
If Appian detects missing precedents, a message box of the following format will apear:
Click the Add all to package link and then click CHECK AGAIN.
Repeat steps 7 and 8 until no further missing precedents are detected.
Close out of the Missing Precedents view.
In the tab on the right-hand side of the package view, scroll down to the PLUG-INS section, then select the Manage Plug-ins gear icon.
In the window that pops up, select View plug-ins referenced by objects in this application.
Select all of the plug-ins that appear, and click ADD TO PACKAGE, then close.
Click the EXPORT PACKAGE button and then hit EXPORT.
Click DOWNLOAD PACKAGE.

Affected Versions

This article applies to all versions of Appian.

Tags: Application, how-to, application design, import/export

[DRAFT SP 8839] KB XXXX How to export application packages without missing precedents

Adam Walker — Mon, 10 Jul 2023 04:00:43 GMT

Revision 2 posted to Appian Knowledge Base by Adam Walker on 7/10/2023 4:00:43 AM

Purpose

When troubleshooting design issues, Appian Support may request an export of the affected object(s) for troubleshooting. To ensure that issues can be thoroughly tested and recreated, it is necessary for Appian Support to be able to successfully import the package; however, this is prevented by packages that are missing precedents. This article details steps to create comprehensive application exports to assist with troubleshooting.

Instructions

To export a package with no missing precedents, perform the following steps:

Log into Appian and go to Appian Designer.
Navigate to the application and then select the objects of interest.
Click ADD TO PACKAGE, then create a new package with an informative title.
After filling in the details for your new package, click ADD. This will take you to a grid displaying a list of packages.
Select the package that you have just created to see a view of all of its objects.
Click the Settings gear icon in the top right-hand side of Designer, then select Missing Precedents from the drop-down menu.
If Appian detects missing precedents, the following message box will appear:
Click the Add all to package link and then click CHECK AGAIN.
Repeat steps 7 and 8 until no further missing precedents are detected.
Close out of the Missing Precedents view.

Affected Versions

This article applies to all versions of Appian.

Tags: Application, how-to, application design, import/export

[DRAFT SP 8839] KB XXXX How to export application packages

Maggie Deppe-Walker — Mon, 10 Jul 2023 02:20:13 GMT

Revision 1 posted to Appian Knowledge Base by Maggie Deppe-Walker on 7/10/2023 2:20:13 AM