Error pushing changes - qfieldcloud server down? #4752

[BoswachterMarc]

See #4752

Reproduction steps

Steps to reproduce the behavior:

1. Open a spatial layer (polygon?)
2. Open a referenced non spatial child layer
3. Open a text field in a existing child layer
4. Change the text in this field and save
5. Try to push the change
6. I got a error pushing the change(s)

See screen recording (changing text field 'Test2' to 'Test2a')

Screen_Recording_20231122_194927.mp4

Desktop (please complete the following information)

• OS: [e.g. Windows]
• QGIS Version [e.g. 3.22.0]
• QFieldSync Version [e.g.4.0.0]

Mobile (please complete the following information)

• Device: Samsung A52
• OS: Android 13
• QField version: 3.0.7 - Amazonia - 35e3ee

Additional information

• Problem started happening recently, didn't happen in an older version of QField: [Yes]
• Problem can be reliably reproduced, doesn't happen randomly: [Yes]
• Problem happens with all files and projects, not only some files or projects: Don't know yet

Boswachter_Marc
walden_v6a

[nirvn]

@BoswachterMarc , every time I see screenshots / videos of your project, I can't help but notice how nice the symbology is ;)

Has the connection returned?

[BoswachterMarc]

Thank you @nirvn ;-)
The connection returns when I delete that specific change. I other words, when I add a child feature, there is no problem, when I change the content of a (text) field, I got the connection error. It could be handy to have - before pushing - a overview of the local changes one made...

[nirvn]

@BoswachterMarc , can you click on the error message area, it should expand and give us a longer error string.

[BoswachterMarc]

I was able to reproduce but had to add a child feature AND change the content of a text field of a existing child feature.

[nirvn]

@BoswachterMarc , is it still an issue on the latest QField 3.2? There's been a fair amount of development both on the QField app as well as the QFieldCloud server side of things.

[BoswachterMarc]

@nirvn I am afraid the problem is still there

Screen_Recording_20240323_114723.mp4

[nirvn]

@BoswachterMarc , what is your cloud user name?

[suricactus]

I am on it, fix is coming with the next QField and QFieldCloud versions.

[nirvn]

@suricactus , nice! I was literally about to open the admin side of things to look into this some more. 🙏

[BoswachterMarc]

Thanks guys, you all do a great job!

[suricactus]

@BoswachterMarc can you please try this PR if it fixed the issue for you? #5139

[BoswachterMarc]

Just tried it (installed the PR and downloaded the same cloud project)
1/ when I add a new feature, I can not see it on the map. There is no symbol so I can not select it and change the child value.
2/ when I add a feature not related to the child form, the symbol is drawn.
3/ when I change a existing feature the symbol remains and I can push the change without error.
See the screen recordings

Screen_Recording_20240323_155914.mp4

Screen_Recording_20240323_155957.mp4

Screen_Recording_20240323_155303.mp4

[suricactus]

@BoswachterMarc I see that in 1) and 2) you select a different "Kies type boom/element". Is it possible that your symbology is not configured to show anything if you select "TBoom_MLV"? Can you try the exact same attribute values selected? In any case, if 3) works, the other issues in 1) and 2) are unrelated to the sync issue you had before.

[BoswachterMarc]

@suricactus I did exactly the same as in #4796 (comment)

I used the same cloud project (didn't change anything) so - for now - I disagree.

[BoswachterMarc]

@suricactus here with the exact same attribute values selected in the 3.2.0 release... No problem with the symbol.

Screen_Recording_20240323_170005.mp4

[suricactus]

@suricactus here with the exact same attribute values selected in the 3.2.0 release... No problem with the symbol.

Interesting, I am still quite sure this is another regression prior to the PR that you are testing, note there were a lot more other changes betwee 3.2.0 and the version your tested.

Just a very quick way to confirm the feature is actually created, but not visualized in two independent ways:

1. when you create the "invisible" feature, the QFieldCloud counter icon should increment by 1 (if you create the child feature, the incremented by 2).
2. create the feature in a remote/zoomed area without any other features from this layer visible. After successfull save, go to layer popup and select "Show visible features list". The the list should show your invisible feature.

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@nirvn super nice we got this regression in early stage, now we need to find exactly where it comes from.

[nirvn]

@BoswachterMarc , the "invisible symbology" issue is fixed by this PR: #5141 -- you can try an APK in the PR to confirm.

The regression did occur in 3.2.0 :) maybe you did not spot it as you might have had 'fast editing' mode turned on. In any case, thanks for making us aware of that one.

[BoswachterMarc]

Everything works! Pushing the changes in the child layer and symbology.

[suricactus]

@BoswachterMarc expect this in 3.2.2 in the next weeks, not in the immediate 3.2.1 released today.

[BoswachterMarc]

@suricactus I noticed ;-) In the meantime, I will use the PR you shared with me. Thanks for all the effort.

[nirvn]

@BoswachterMarc , if you don't mind me asking, what are the uses you have for QField. You've clearly got a complex project here, makes me curious.

[BoswachterMarc]

@BoswachterMarc , if you don't mind me asking, what are the uses you have for QField. You've clearly got a complex project here, makes me curious.

We manage forests and nature reserves in a multifunctional and sustainable/climate-smart way. The wood we produce is FSC certified. But apart from that, we love dead wood, monumental and old trees, plantations and natural regeneration in various forms. And of course, we cherish the plants and animals that live there. That's it in a nutshell ;-)

[nirvn]

@BoswachterMarc , thanks for sharing that paragraph, it's always quite inspirational to hear the many uses people have for QField out there.

Also, QField 3.2.2 was released within 24 hours of 3.2.1, with the cloud fix you were in need of, you can therefore hop back onto the official release builds. Happy field mapping!

[FjInvestigador]

Hello, i have this problem, i use an iphone xs, the version of QField is 3.3.6 - Darién (78a4fe v3.3.6) Qt 6.6.3

Can someone, please help me!!!

[suricactus]

Please consider opening a support ticket on the ticketing platform at https://support.qfield.cloud/portal/en/home .