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PCS Bugs and Issues / Re: PCS url in the browser shows "invalid parameter"

« Last post by Guillaume on August 05, 2026, 04:30:04 pm »

Hi Emiliano & Henrik,

Thank you for your replies. I confirm that it's working with the /connectivitytest/ 

Guillaume

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Automation Interface, Add-Ins and Tools / Re: Database Query Restrictions in Enterprise Architect 17.2

« Last post by GeordieKiwi on August 05, 2026, 04:04:52 pm »

These are likely to be in response to security issues that were brought to light a few months back

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PCS Bugs and Issues / Re: PCS url in the browser shows "invalid parameter"

« Last post by wivel on August 05, 2026, 08:32:09 am »

Hi

This is also documented by Sparx here https://sparxsystems.com/forums/smf/index.php/topic,49282.0.html

Henrik

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PCS Bugs and Issues / Re: PCS url in the browser shows "invalid parameter"

« Last post by emiliano.davila on August 05, 2026, 05:23:21 am »

Hi Guillaume,

In the new version, the connectivity test appears to have been moved. It can now be accessed at:

`{your Pro Cloud Server address}/connectivitytest/`

The previous connectivity test screen is displayed there.

Best regards,

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General Board / Re: Accessing Sparx Registered Resources in Enterprise Environments

« Last post by Modesto Vega on August 04, 2026, 08:36:57 pm »

I did submit a support ticket, via e-mail because I cannot access the registered site from a managed device.

The reply is below:

Thanks for contacting Sparx support.

Based on the error message you are receiving, the Registered User section of the Sparx Systems website currently uses HTTP Basic Authentication. We have received similar reports from users whose managed systems or browser environments block the use of Basic Authentication. Unfortunately, if your environment has been configured to disallow HTTP Basic Authentication, there is currently no workaround that we can provide from our side.

However, some users working in restricted corporate environments have been able to access the Registered User section by using a personal network or by temporarily disabling their VPN, where permitted by their organization's security policies.

We are currently investigating alternative authentication methods, but at this stage we do not have a confirmed solution or an estimated timeline to share.

We hope this information is helpful. If you have any further questions or require additional assistance, please let us know

Needless to say that using a personal network or temporarily disabling security policies is not a very palatable option.

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PCS Bugs and Issues / PCS url in the browser shows "invalid parameter"

« Last post by Guillaume on August 04, 2026, 07:28:26 pm »

Hi,

I installed the PCS 6.5.129 which works well with EA and Prolaborate, but when I open the url in the Browser , I get an "Invalid parameter" message on the screen instead of the PCS version and build details.
Is this a bug ?

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Automation Interface, Add-Ins and Tools / Database Query Restrictions in Enterprise Architect 17.2

« Last post by emiliano.davila on August 04, 2026, 12:58:44 am »

Hello everyone,

We are currently testing the upgrade to Enterprise Architect 17.2 and have noticed some changes regarding database queries.

First, we observed that it is no longer possible to query the repository security tables, such as `t_secuser`, `t_secgroup`, and `t_secusergroup`, among others.

Additionally, the `Repository.SQLQuery()` method apparently only allows `SELECT` queries, meaning that it can no longer be used to execute `INSERT` or `UPDATE` statements.

We have also encountered issues when running recursive queries using expressions such as `WITH RECURSIVE`, even when they are read-only queries.

We reviewed the published change history for EA 17.2 but could not find any information related to these restrictions.

Has anyone experienced similar behavior?

Is this an expected and permanent change in the tool, or is there any configuration that would allow these operations to be enabled again?

Thank you in advance.

Best regards,

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General Board / Accessing Sparx Registered Resources in Enterprise Environments

« Last post by Modesto Vega on July 30, 2026, 06:32:49 pm »

Access to the registered section appears to rely on HTTP Basic Authentication, which may present challenges in environments that have adopted modern authentication standards.

As a result, it may not be possible to:

• Download the latest versions of Enterprise Architect or Pro Cloud Server
• Access registered customer resources
• Submit support requests through the website

This raises a question for other organisations operating in managed enterprise environments:

Is anybody experiencing similar access issues, and is there a modern authentication option available or planned?

It would be particularly useful to understand whether support exists, or is planned, for authentication methods such as. For organisations with strict security requirements, reliable access to software updates and support services is essential for maintaining and supporting Sparx environments.

Any information from Sparx Systems or other customers regarding current options, workarounds, or future plans would be greatly appreciated.

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Latest News / Enterprise Architect 17.2 - Build 1721

« Last post by sparks on July 29, 2026, 10:12:21 am »

Sparx Systems announces the official release of Enterprise Architect 17.1 build 1721, on 29th of July

For more information on Enterprise Architect 17.2, please see:
   https://sparxsystems.com/products/ea/17.2/

The release notes can be found in the following locations:
   https://sparxsystems.com/products/ea/17.2/history.html


Registered Users can find download links to the EA installers on the following page:
  https://sparxsystems.com/registered/reg_ea_down.html


To report any issues please use the registered bug report form:
   https://sparxsystems.com/registered/forms/reg_bug_report.html

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PCS General Board / Re: Managing user access in Prolaborate (SSO + local/AD groups)

« Last post by Nabil on July 28, 2026, 01:32:16 pm »

Hello Kamil,

To ensure this gets addressed quickly, please forward this query to our technical support team at [email protected].

They will understand your requirement and suggest a best available solution to get this resolved.

BR,
Nabil