Bug
In ArcGIS Field Maps Designer, the Offline tab indicates a feature layer does not have sync enabled after the service definition is overwritten and sync enabled via a Python script.
| Bug ID Number | BUG-000161963 |
|---|---|
| Submitted | October 9, 2023 |
| Last Modified | August 18, 2025 |
| Applies to | ArcGIS Field Maps |
| Version found | 23.2.3 |
| Operating System | Windows OS |
| Operating System Version | 11.0 64 bit |
| Status | As Designed |
Additional Information
ArcGIS Field Maps Designer checks the feature layer's capabilities to see if it is sync enabled (capabilities must contain 'sync'). When sync is enabled by the steps in the Python script (update definition with syncEnabled true), the layer's capabilities are not updated. If the script is updated to match what ArcGIS Online does when enabling sync (update definition adding 'sync' to capabilities), then sync is enabled correctly and sync is added to the layer's capabilities, which works as expected in ArcGIS Field Maps Designer.Workaround
Change the Python script to enable sync with the same update definition call that is used when ArcGIS Online enables sync for the item's setting page. 'Sync' must be added to the 'capabilities' and update the definition call.
Steps to Reproduce
Bug ID: BUG-000161963
Software:
- ArcGIS Field Maps
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