Are there XML Application file size limits?

[raking08]

I have created a custom application that is content rich with many linked tables from SAP . The XML application extract used to move the application to another instance is about 30MB, 17k application files when moved with limited data. Is this a reasonable size to move via XML extract for the application update?

The import is hanging up during commitment at what looks like 99% based on the progress bar, but there is no way to tell if its still "thinking" or just locked up. After several hours I gave up and had the instance zbooted to start from a clean slate.

Any comments on the size and advise on the locking up would be welcome

[raking08]

Thanks Cory, that is a good link for my issue.

Meanwhile:

I found that when the application was published as a complete update set, all of the data files (excel/CSV files) used to create the application in the first place ( and no longer needed) were still included. I deleted all of those for a very positive   effect on the overall size (well actually negative in size for a positive outcome) . I need to zboot the new test box to try from the beginning and will let you know.

Breaking this application up into small application updates my be my only choice, but I am not sure how that will work on the store. I have thought of a way to manage that without creating errors due to the high degree of interdependency of the tables... so it may be viable.

Any suggestions or ideas regarding best ways to break this large app up would be appreciated

[coryseering]

Hi raking08,

If the main purpose is for publishing ont he Store, why are you exporting the Update Set? Is this a Scoped Application? If so, you should be able to go to the sys_app record and Publish it to the store directly. This bypasses the problem you are seeing, since:

• It's not a UI Transaction, but a Worker which handles the export and upload
• It actually creates a Zip file for the transfer
• Goes directly to the Store for review

If you must export this as an Update Set (or multiple Update Sets), I still think Support is your best bet for getting help. Open an incident in Hi so one of the Support techs can look into your instance and make some suggestions/offer advice based on the actual data.