The sections below provide the release notes for the latest version of UNE for ArcGIS.
If you’re looking for what’s new in previous releases, see the Archived what’s new help topic.
UNE for ArcGIS v8.6.1
The build number for this release is: 8.6.xxxxx
The v8.6.1 release of UNE for ArcGIS includes the following:
Major Enhancements
- File SupportApplications can now be configured to support the uploading of various file formats including: CSV, Shapefile, GeoJSON, and GPX files. CSV files can also downloaded through custom panel support.
Minor Enhancements
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ENH-71896 Side panel expansion/collapse
Side panels can be opened on startup or with a command action using the ‘Expand and collapse menus’ arcade suggestion.
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ENH-79036 Colour contrast checks for theme variables
When setting theme variables, the builder now validates the colour contrast of theme variables against WCAG 2.1 Level AA standards and provides a ranking value.
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ENH-94697 Improved Save Workflow for scripts within builder Enhanced UI Feedback and Environment Detection
This update introduces several usability and functional improvements during the save process of scripts within builder (Esri Case #04023958):
- Disabled OK and Cancel buttons while saving to prevent accidental actions.
- Added a loading indicator for better user feedback during save operations.
- Updated getEnvironment logic in the Arcade function: the application name now determines whether the user is in UNE Builder or UNE Client. This enables scripts to selectively execute (e.g., when using webhooks).
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ENH-94947 Ability to launch custom html or URL to full screen
Added the ability to launch custom html or URL into full screen mode, rather than the default 20%.
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ENH-98102 Tree view within the related panel
Adding an end cap and reducing the size of the hierarchy tree within the related panel to add additional visibility of the hierarchy.
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ENH-98445 Improvements to the paste workflow
Improvement to the paste workflow which includes:
- Only the features with the correct geometry will appear in the paste list
- Warning message to inform the users that template may be hidden
- Users are unable to paste into invalid geometry
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ENH-102055 Added an indicator to the paste button
Paste indicator visible when there is an item which has been copied and is ready to be pasted.
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ENH-103010 “remove all locks” function added to arcade
This function has been added to support specific, complex, multi-user workflows. It allows the user to override the standard locking mechanism and remove all locks without closing the edit session.
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ENH-103530 New time parameter
A new time refresh parameter enables map feedback to be refreshed without interacting with the app.
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ENH-104040 Default split mode changes to Split by line
For UNE the default mode for split is now set to split by line. You can still change this to split by polygon in the options of the split tool.
Bug Fixes
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BUG-33080 Single layer Topology options now static
Single layer topology options are now static/anchored when multiple layers are present.
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BUG-70411 Reshaping by line with snapping
Fixes an issue that was causing reshaping by line to fail when snapping was toggled on.
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BUG-80749 Child layer map selection
Child layers are no longer selectable on the map when the parent layer visibility is disabled.
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BUG-83318 Reshape by line and covered rules causing holes
This fixes an edge case where holes could still form when using the reshape by line tool with the covered topology rule. (Esri Case #03928006).
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BUG-84243 Improved wording on Split By Line failure
Unsuccessful edits using Split By Line now read “Your edit could not be applied, as the feature could not be split cleanly. Use split by polygon instead.” (Esri Case #03945521).
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BUG-85986 Default date and time form parameter setting
This fixes an issue that was causing the default date and time form parameter value set in build to display incorrectly within the client.
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BUG-88256 Launching apps from builder – login prompt
Users are no longer always prompted to login in when directly launching applications in Builder.
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BUG-88785 Reshape by line and overlaps topology rules
This improves issues seen relating to the reshape by line tool when the overlap (same feature) and overlap (other features in layer) topology rules are enabled (Esri Case #03988983).
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BUG-90723 Features created using server-side attribute rules are not displaying correctly in UNE
On digitising a feature, the geometry of that feature will be updated on-screen if it has been adjusted by server-side rules, regardless of whether it is a new or existing feature. (Esri Case #03995348).
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BUG-91783 Address search no longer highlights location on map
Orange box appears upon searched address, highlighting the location on the map (Esri Case #04004845).
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BUG-91796 Invalid date format when resetting date fields in custom panels
Resolved an issue where resetting date fields in custom panels returned an invalid DateTime format (Esri Case #04004863).
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BUG-92855 Selecting a dirty area causes the properties panel to display incorrectly
When creating a dirty area and then selecting it, this caused the properties panel to display “There are no properties in common”. (Esri Case #04015470).
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BUG-93914 Field mappings not displaying when only 1 row of attributes
Import mapping works with a single row of attributes.
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BUG-94471 Reference layers with feature templates cause issues and corruption of properties panel
Reference layers now display correctly (Esri Case #04028058).
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BUG-95119 Multi topology header stays present
The header row of the multi topology panel stays present, as the table is scrolled.
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BUG-95510 Default values for numeric choice lists now appear
Resolved an issue where scripted choice lists using numeric values displayed inconsistent behaviour for default selections in custom panels (Esri Case #04040772).
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BUG-95624 Typeahead function supports space
Fixes a bug where spaces were not being supported in the client typeahead function for filtered lists (Esri Case #04033450).
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BUG-95639 Reshape not functional at certain zoom levels
Reshape was not fully functional at certain zoom levels, resulting in being unable to edit vertex (Esri case #04040645).
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BUG-95664 Self-intersection with first segment of polyline
Self intersection on a first segment should not be permitted when cross topology rule is set to not allowed. This has been resolved as previously it would allow the self-intersection with the first segment of polyline (Esri Case #04029022).
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BUG-96166 Selection panel symbology fails to update
Fixes an issue that was causing layer symbology to not update within the selection panel when an actively selected feature is edited (Esri Case #04043963).
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BUG-96167 Message popups overlapping right side panels
Message popups no longer overlap when right side panels are open at the same time (Esri Case #04044013).
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BUG-96238 Text wrapping inside custom buttons
Custom buttons with long names/descriptions now have their text wrapped to avoid text loss (Esri Case #04044031).
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BUG-96299 Attribute field values can now be correctly set with domains
Feature attribute fields can now be set correctly with domains. Fixes an issue where validation scripts were preventing edits from being completed when single domain values are available (Esri Case #04043939).
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BUG-96520 Unable to add or reshape to complete a circle (line)
Fixes an issue where completing a circle (or any shape) on a line using Add or Reshape tools failed when certain topology rules were enabled (Esri Case #04043987).
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BUG-96765 Arcade Editor dynamic width
Fixes an issue that was causing the Arcade Editor to dynamically update the width of the contents.
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BUG-97212 ExtentCachedFeatures Function Description Update
An improved description for the ExtentCachedFeatures Arcade function.
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BUG-97277 Custom panel dropdown selection changes
Fixes an issue that was causing custom panel actions to not be run run the first time they were selected. (Esri Case #04043979).
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BUG-97446 Script to hide a field not working when a lookup table is configured.
Scripts to hide a field based on a lookup table now correctly hide or display the field. (Esri Case #04043975).
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BUG-97944 Custom panel grids
Resolves an issue that was causing very wide custom panels to not optimise display to a grid.
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BUG-98938 Date picker hidden by mandatory fields window
The date picker selection now is indexed correctly on screen allowing for completion of an edit (Esri Case #04076374).
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BUG-100957 The URL launch button is enabled/disabled independently of the associated field.
The URL launch button can open a saved URL when the associated field is read only (Esri Case #04083735).
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BUG-103226 Editing lines whose ends touch gives invalid self touching failure
Ability to edit lines whose ends touch (Esri Case #04043947).
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BUG-106216 Digitised features are not saved if drawing is finished while map is updating
When digitising a feature, if the drawing is finished by a double click or a shortcut, the feature will not be discarded if the map is updating when this occurs. The feature can be completed once the update has finished. (Esri case #04112958).
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BUG-106671 Pressing Enter in “Subnetwork controller name” field exits app
Fixes an issue that was causing the app to exit when pressing Enter in the “Subnetwork controller name” field. (Esri Case #04121239).
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BUG-106685 Rendering of Subnetwork drop down makes it difficult to read
Fixes an issue that was making the Subnetwork drop down difficult to read (Esri Case #04121244).
Important Information
- Functions tab slow to open/load in Arcade EditorThis is a known issue and is likely to be addressed in a future release. Please wait for it to finish loading before continuing with your workflow.
- Upgrade to JS APIUNE for ArcGIS has been upgraded to use JS API v4.34.
- Upgrade to ArcadeUNE for ArcGIS has been upgraded to use Arcade v1.34
File Support
Applications can now be configured to support the uploading of various file formats including: CSV, Shapefile, GeoJSON, and GPX files. CSV files can also downloaded through custom panel support.
ENH-71896 Side panel expansion/collapse
Side panels can be opened on startup or with a command action using the ‘Expand and collapse menus’ arcade suggestion.
ENH-79036 Colour contrast checks for theme variables
When setting theme variables, the builder now validates the colour contrast of theme variables against WCAG 2.1 Level AA standards and provides a ranking value.
ENH-94697 Improved Save Workflow for scripts within builder Enhanced UI Feedback and Environment Detection
This update introduces several usability and functional improvements during the save process of scripts within builder (Esri Case #04023958):
- Disabled OK and Cancel buttons while saving to prevent accidental actions.
- Added a loading indicator for better user feedback during save operations.
- Updated getEnvironment logic in the Arcade function: the application name now determines whether the user is in UNE Builder or UNE Client. This enables scripts to selectively execute (e.g., when using webhooks).
ENH-94947 Ability to launch custom html or URL to full screen
Added the ability to launch custom html or URL into full screen mode, rather than the default 20%.
ENH-98102 Tree view within the related panel
Adding an end cap and reducing the size of the hierarchy tree within the related panel to add additional visibility of the hierarchy.
ENH-98445 Improvements to the paste workflow
Improvement to the paste workflow which includes:
- Only the features with the correct geometry will appear in the paste list
- Warning message to inform the users that template may be hidden
- Users are unable to paste into invalid geometry
ENH-102055 Added an indicator to the paste button
Paste indicator visible when there is an item which has been copied and is ready to be pasted.
ENH-103010 “remove all locks” function added to arcade
This function has been added to support specific, complex, multi-user workflows. It allows the user to override the standard locking mechanism and remove all locks without closing the edit session.
ENH-103530 New time parameter
A new time refresh parameter enables map feedback to be refreshed without interacting with the app.
ENH-104040 Default split mode changes to Split by line
For UNE the default mode for split is now set to split by line. You can still change this to split by polygon in the options of the split tool.
BUG-33080 Single layer Topology options now static
Single layer topology options are now static/anchored when multiple layers are present.
BUG-70411 Reshaping by line with snapping
Fixes an issue that was causing reshaping by line to fail when snapping was toggled on.
BUG-80749 Child layer map selection
Child layers are no longer selectable on the map when the parent layer visibility is disabled.
BUG-83318 Reshape by line and covered rules causing holes
This fixes an edge case where holes could still form when using the reshape by line tool with the covered topology rule. (Esri Case #03928006).
BUG-84243 Improved wording on Split By Line failure
Unsuccessful edits using Split By Line now read “Your edit could not be applied, as the feature could not be split cleanly. Use split by polygon instead.” (Esri Case #03945521).
BUG-85986 Default date and time form parameter setting
This fixes an issue that was causing the default date and time form parameter value set in build to display incorrectly within the client.
BUG-88256 Launching apps from builder – login prompt
Users are no longer always prompted to login in when directly launching applications in Builder.
BUG-88785 Reshape by line and overlaps topology rules
This improves issues seen relating to the reshape by line tool when the overlap (same feature) and overlap (other features in layer) topology rules are enabled (Esri Case #03988983).
BUG-90723 Features created using server-side attribute rules are not displaying correctly in UNE
On digitising a feature, the geometry of that feature will be updated on-screen if it has been adjusted by server-side rules, regardless of whether it is a new or existing feature. (Esri Case #03995348).
BUG-91783 Address search no longer highlights location on map
Orange box appears upon searched address, highlighting the location on the map (Esri Case #04004845).
BUG-91796 Invalid date format when resetting date fields in custom panels
Resolved an issue where resetting date fields in custom panels returned an invalid DateTime format (Esri Case #04004863).
BUG-92855 Selecting a dirty area causes the properties panel to display incorrectly
When creating a dirty area and then selecting it, this caused the properties panel to display “There are no properties in common”. (Esri Case #04015470).
BUG-93914 Field mappings not displaying when only 1 row of attributes
Import mapping works with a single row of attributes.
BUG-94471 Reference layers with feature templates cause issues and corruption of properties panel
Reference layers now display correctly (Esri Case #04028058).
BUG-95119 Multi topology header stays present
The header row of the multi topology panel stays present, as the table is scrolled.
BUG-95510 Default values for numeric choice lists now appear
Resolved an issue where scripted choice lists using numeric values displayed inconsistent behaviour for default selections in custom panels (Esri Case #04040772).
BUG-95624 Typeahead function supports space
Fixes a bug where spaces were not being supported in the client typeahead function for filtered lists (Esri Case #04033450).
BUG-95639 Reshape not functional at certain zoom levels
Reshape was not fully functional at certain zoom levels, resulting in being unable to edit vertex (Esri case #04040645).
BUG-95664 Self-intersection with first segment of polyline
Self intersection on a first segment should not be permitted when cross topology rule is set to not allowed. This has been resolved as previously it would allow the self-intersection with the first segment of polyline (Esri Case #04029022).
BUG-96166 Selection panel symbology fails to update
Fixes an issue that was causing layer symbology to not update within the selection panel when an actively selected feature is edited (Esri Case #04043963).
BUG-96167 Message popups overlapping right side panels
Message popups no longer overlap when right side panels are open at the same time (Esri Case #04044013).
BUG-96238 Text wrapping inside custom buttons
Custom buttons with long names/descriptions now have their text wrapped to avoid text loss (Esri Case #04044031).
BUG-96299 Attribute field values can now be correctly set with domains
Feature attribute fields can now be set correctly with domains. Fixes an issue where validation scripts were preventing edits from being completed when single domain values are available (Esri Case #04043939).
BUG-96520 Unable to add or reshape to complete a circle (line)
Fixes an issue where completing a circle (or any shape) on a line using Add or Reshape tools failed when certain topology rules were enabled (Esri Case #04043987).
BUG-96765 Arcade Editor dynamic width
Fixes an issue that was causing the Arcade Editor to dynamically update the width of the contents.
BUG-97212 ExtentCachedFeatures Function Description Update
An improved description for the ExtentCachedFeatures Arcade function.
BUG-97277 Custom panel dropdown selection changes
Fixes an issue that was causing custom panel actions to not be run run the first time they were selected. (Esri Case #04043979).
BUG-97446 Script to hide a field not working when a lookup table is configured.
Scripts to hide a field based on a lookup table now correctly hide or display the field. (Esri Case #04043975).
BUG-97944 Custom panel grids
Resolves an issue that was causing very wide custom panels to not optimise display to a grid.
BUG-98938 Date picker hidden by mandatory fields window
The date picker selection now is indexed correctly on screen allowing for completion of an edit (Esri Case #04076374).
BUG-100957 The URL launch button is enabled/disabled independently of the associated field.
The URL launch button can open a saved URL when the associated field is read only (Esri Case #04083735).
BUG-103226 Editing lines whose ends touch gives invalid self touching failure
Ability to edit lines whose ends touch (Esri Case #04043947).
BUG-106216 Digitised features are not saved if drawing is finished while map is updating
When digitising a feature, if the drawing is finished by a double click or a shortcut, the feature will not be discarded if the map is updating when this occurs. The feature can be completed once the update has finished. (Esri case #04112958).
BUG-106671 Pressing Enter in “Subnetwork controller name” field exits app
Fixes an issue that was causing the app to exit when pressing Enter in the “Subnetwork controller name” field. (Esri Case #04121239).
BUG-106685 Rendering of Subnetwork drop down makes it difficult to read
Fixes an issue that was making the Subnetwork drop down difficult to read (Esri Case #04121244).
Functions tab slow to open/load in Arcade Editor
This is a known issue and is likely to be addressed in a future release. Please wait for it to finish loading before continuing with your workflow.
Upgrade to JS API
UNE for ArcGIS has been upgraded to use JS API v4.34.
Upgrade to Arcade
UNE for ArcGIS has been upgraded to use Arcade v1.34