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  1. Solution ABP uses ASP.NET Core logging with Serilog pre-configured in the startup templates. By default:
  • Where to see logs during development

    • Console: visible in the HttpApi.Host output (dotnet run or VS output).
    • File: Serilog writes rolling files under a Logs folder in the host’s content root. Typical path:
      • src/YourProject.HttpApi.Host/Logs/logs-<date>.txt
      • If IIS Express is used, the content root may be under the IISExpress working directory; prefer dotnet run to keep logs under the project folder.
  • How to confirm or change the file location

    • Check appsettings.json (and appsettings.Development.json) in HttpApi.Host for Serilog configuration. The File sink path (or rolling file) controls where logs are written. Example keys:
      • "Serilog": { "WriteTo": [ { "Name": "File", "Args": { "path": "Logs/logs.txt", ... } }, ... ] }
    • Adjust path to an absolute or relative directory of your choice and restart the host.
  • Increasing verbosity to capture errors

    • In appsettings.Development.json, set MinimumLevel and per-source overrides, e.g.:
      • "Serilog": { "MinimumLevel": { "Default": "Information", "Override": { "Microsoft": "Warning", "Volo": "Debug" } } }
    • Restart the host to apply.
  • Production recommendations

    • ABP recommends using a durable sink (e.g., Elasticsearch, Seq, database) instead of plain files in production. Add/change Serilog sinks in appsettings.json and deploy with appropriate volumes/paths.
  • Quick checklist

    • Run HttpApi.Host with dotnet run and reproduce the issue; check Console and Logs folder.
    • Verify Serilog:WriteTo section exists in HttpApi.Host appsettings(.Development).json.
    • If no Logs folder appears, ensure the File/Async sinks are configured and the process has write permission to the folder.
  1. Sources
  • ABP logging overview:
    • https://docs.abp.io/en/abp/latest/Logging
  • Deployment note (Serilog included; writes to file and console by default):
    • https://abp.io/docs/latest/deployment/configuring-production

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  1. Solution Here’s the definitive and current way to regenerate Angular client-side proxies for your new application services.
  • Where to run the command

    • Run from the Angular app root folder (the folder that contains package.json), not from the solution root.
    • Ensure the backend (HttpApi.Host) is running and reachable while generating.
  • The command to use (Angular)

    • Basic (auto-detects the default API endpoint exposed by the running backend): abp generate-proxy -t ng
    • If your API is not reachable via the default discovery URL, specify the backend URL explicitly: abp generate-proxy -t ng -u https://localhost:44367
    • For modular/advanced scenarios, you can target a specific module via: abp generate-proxy -t ng -m MyCompany.MyModule -u https://localhost:44367
  • Prerequisites and configuration that affect detection

    • Backend must run (prefer dotnet run instead of VS IIS Express when generating).
    • Angular app should have:
      • @abp/ng.schematics in devDependencies.
      • environment.apis.default.url correctly pointing to your backend URL (commonly your HttpApi.Host).
      • environment.apis.default.rootNamespace set to your solution’s root namespace (prevents deep folder nesting).
      • tsconfig path mappings for @proxy and @proxy/* if you want nice imports.
  • Forcing regeneration or when new endpoints are not detected

    • Make sure your new app services are exposed by auto API controllers (Application services derived from ApplicationService are auto-exposed unless explicitly disabled).
    • Restart the backend so the contract endpoint reflects new services.
    • Clear generated proxies if needed (delete src/app/proxy) and run: abp generate-proxy -t ng -u https://localhost:44367
    • If using multiple APIs or different API names, add/verify the apiName in the generated services (defaults to "Default") and ensure the backend’s remote service name matches (Configure<AbpRemoteServiceOptions> if customized).
  • Notes for reliable results

    • Keep ABP CLI up-to-date: dotnet tool update -g Volo.Abp.Cli
    • If you run into Visual Studio/IIS Express limitations, stop it and run HttpApi.Host with dotnet run, then generate again.
    • If the Angular project cannot reach the backend during generation (network/port mismatch), the generator won’t see new endpoints—always verify the URL and port with -u.
  1. Sources
  • Angular Service Proxies (how to generate and where to run):
    • https://docs.abp.io/en/abp/latest/UI/Angular/Service-Proxies
  • ABP CLI (installation/update/usage):
    • https://docs.abp.io/en/abp/latest/CLI

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  1. Solution Below is a complete checklist to make ABP’s initialization deterministic again (Swagger/UI visible, OpenIddict client present, admin user created). It focuses on ensuring the Db connection is correct, migrations are applied, and that data seeding is always executed and not skipped.

A) Always run migrations + seed via DbMigrator first

  • Set the DbMigrator project as startup and run it. It will:
    • Apply all EF Core migrations for all modules.
    • Execute all IDataSeedContributors (creates default admin user, roles, OpenIddict clients like Swagger/Angular).
  • If you frequently drop and recreate the DB, always re-run DbMigrator before running the API host.

B) Verify the connection string used by all processes

  • Ensure the same ConnectionStrings:Default is used by:
    • DbMigrator
    • HttpApi.Host (and AuthServer if separated)
  • A common cause of “seeding sometimes works”: DbMigrator seeds one database, but the API points to another (e.g., appsettings.Development.json vs appsettings.json or User Secrets). Align these and restart.

C) Ensure seeding is invoked if you rely on hosts (not only DbMigrator)

  • In some solutions, hosts do not seed by default. If you expect seeding on API start (not recommended for prod), explicitly invoke IDataSeeder once:
public override async Task OnApplicationInitializationAsync(ApplicationInitializationContext context)
  {
      var seeder = context.ServiceProvider.GetRequiredService<IDataSeeder>();
      await seeder.SeedAsync(); // idempotent; safe to call
  }
  • Prefer DbMigrator for consistent results; only use the above during local dev if needed.

D) Confirm your IDataSeedContributor discovery

  • Each custom contributor must be in a loaded module and registered as:
public class MyDataSeedContributor : IDataSeedContributor, ITransientDependency
  {
      public async Task SeedAsync(DataSeedContext context)
      {
          // idempotent seeding
      }
  }
  • If a contributor is in a project that the host/DbMigrator doesn’t depend on, it won’t run. Add the module dependency to the host/DbMigrator module via [DependsOn(...)]. This is a common reason for “admin not created/client not seeded.”

E) Check OpenIddict client seeding inputs

  • ABP Commercial templates seed OpenIddict applications (clients) from configuration. Verify your seeder reads from the correct section (e.g., "OpenIddict:Clients" or similar) and that your appsettings in DbMigrator contains:
    • Swagger client
    • Angular/SPA client
    • Correct RootUrl/RedirectUris for your current ports
  • After DB recreate, if ClientId missing arises, it typically means OpenIddict seeder didn’t run or read empty values from configuration. Keep client config in the DbMigrator appsettings.json and re-run.

F) Ensure migrations include all module tables

  • If logs show “Invalid object name 'Abp...'” it means migrations weren’t applied (or the wrong DB is used).
  • Re-run DbMigrator and check logs for success.
  • If you added optional/pro modules, ensure the corresponding EFCore modules are referenced and included in DbMigrator so their migrations are applied.

G) Swagger/Angular UI missing on API

  • Confirm you didn’t accidentally disable the middleware:
app.UseAbpSwaggerUI(options =>
  {
      options.SwaggerEndpoint("/swagger/v1/swagger.json", "My API");
  });
  • Ensure environment is Development or your code doesn’t conditionally skip UseAbpSwaggerUI in non-dev.
  • If ports changed, update Angular environment oAuthConfig (issuer, redirectUri, clientId/scope) to match OpenIddict client entries and API SelfUrl/CORS/RedirectAllowedUrls in HttpApi.Host appsettings.

H) Make seeding resilient and repeatable

  • Implement seeding idempotently (check existence before insert).
  • Use DataSeedContext correctly (host vs tenant). If multi-tenancy is on and you expect tenant data, seed per-tenant in DbMigrator by iterating tenants and calling IDataSeeder.SeedAsync(new DataSeedContext(tenantId)).

I) Quick local recovery steps

  1. Stop API/Auth.
  2. Drop database.
  3. Ensure DbMigrator appsettings.json has:
    • Correct ConnectionStrings:Default.
    • OpenIddict client config sections (Swagger/Angular).
  4. Run DbMigrator once. Confirm in DB:
    • Users table has admin.
    • OpenIddictApplications has SPA/Swagger clients.
  5. Run HttpApi.Host. Visit /swagger and login via Angular.
  6. If “ClientId missing” persists, verify that the exact ClientId in Angular environment matches the ClientId seeded into OpenIddictApplications and that RedirectUris match the current Angular url (http/https, port).
  1. Sources
  • General ABP references:
    • https://github.com/abpframework/abp
  • ABP CLI (validated):
    • https://docs.abp.io/en/abp/latest/CLI

This approach aligns with common ABP conventions, but specific official documentation for every point in this exact scenario is not available.


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  1. Solution Based on your screenshot and the “Http failure response for https://localhost:xxxxx/api/abp/application-configuration?includeLocalizationResources=false” message in the Angular tab while HttpApiHost is stuck on “Starting…”, the Angular app can’t reach a healthy backend. In ABP Angular, the first call is always to /api/abp/application-configuration; if it fails, the UI shows that error.

Apply the checklist below exactly in this order:

  • Trust and use HTTPS dev certificate

    • Run in a terminal:
      • dotnet dev-certs https --trust
    • Close and reopen ABP Studio, then start the solution again.
  • Ensure the HttpApiHost really runs and listens

    • In ABP Studio’s Logs pane for Acme.BookStore.HttpApiHost, look for “Now listening on: https://localhost:PORT” and “Application started.”
    • If it keeps stopping:
      • Check appsettings.json ConnectionStrings:Default points to a reachable SQL Server.
      • If first run, the database may be missing. Run the DbMigrator project once to create/seed the DB, then start HttpApiHost again.
  • Fix ports in Angular environment

    • Open angular/src/environments/environment.ts and verify:
      • environment.oAuthConfig.issuer = "https://localhost:{HttpApiHostHttpsPort}"
      • environment.apis.default.url = "https://localhost:{HttpApiHostHttpsPort}"
    • The port must match the HTTPS port printed by HttpApiHost at startup.
  • Enable CORS for Angular origin

    • In HttpApiHost appsettings.json under App:
      • Add Angular dev origin to CorsOrigins and RedirectAllowedUrls: "App": { "SelfUrl": "https://localhost:{HttpApiHostHttpsPort}", "ClientUrl": "http://localhost:4200", "CorsOrigins": "http://localhost:4200", "RedirectAllowedUrls": "http://localhost:4200" }
    • Restart HttpApiHost.
  • Use HTTPS in Angular OAuth config

    • For default templates requireHttps is true. Keep HTTPS and ensure your dev certificate is trusted:
      • oAuthConfig.requireHttps: true
      • issuer uses https, not http.
  • Clear stale Angular dev state

    • In the angular folder:
      • yarn (or npm install)
      • yarn start
    • If still failing, clear browser cache and try again.
  • Confirm application-configuration endpoint manually

    • Open the browser to:
      • https://localhost:{HttpApiHostHttpsPort}/api/abp/application-configuration?includeLocalizationResources=false
    • If you don’t get a JSON response (200), check HttpApiHost logs for the exception (connection string, migrations, or certificate issues).

Most common root causes for exactly this symptom:

  • Missing DB/migrations: run DbMigrator first.
  • Mismatched ports between Angular environment and HttpApiHost.
  • Untrusted HTTPS dev cert (especially on a fresh machine).
  • Missing CORS entries for http://localhost:4200.
  1. Sources
  • Get Started – Layered application (Angular + EF Core)
    https://abp.io/docs/latest/get-started/layered-web-application?UI=NG&DB=EF&Tiered=No

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  1. Solution
  • How ABP loads localization in a microservice solution
    • In the microservice template, the Administration (or LanguageService if dynamic localization is enabled) microservice aggregates localization. All UI/apps get texts from the Application Localization endpoint via the gateway:
      • GET /api/abp/application-localization?cultureName=xx
    • Each microservice defines its own resources (e.g., BaseSetServiceResource) in its contracts/domain and registers them on startup. The Language Management infrastructure persists/serves these resources to the Administration service, which then responds to the endpoint above.
    • If a resource intermittently “disappears” from the Language Texts page or from the dropdown, check:
      1. The microservice hosting that resource is running and has started successfully.
      2. The resource assembly is referenced by the microservice host and the resource is added in the module class, for example:
[DependsOn(/* ... */)]
      public class QRSPCBaseSetServiceDomainSharedModule : AbpModule
      {
          public override void ConfigureServices(ServiceConfigurationContext context)
          {
              Configure<AbpLocalizationOptions>(options =>
              {
                  options.Resources
                      .Add<BaseSetServiceResource>("en")
                      .AddBaseTypes(typeof(AbpValidationResource))
                      .AddVirtualJson("/Localization/BaseSetService"); // folder with zh-Hans.json etc.
              });
          }
      }
3) The gateway routes /api/abp/application-localization to Administration and no cache inconsistency exists (see next).
4) If dynamic localization is enabled, ensure the Language Management DB contains the resource (initial registration occurs on first start of the resource-owning service). Restarting the service re-registers resources if needed.
  • Caching considerations for intermittent missing resources

    • The application-localization response is cached by clients while the backend reads from the Language Management store. In clustered deployments, use a distributed cache (e.g., Redis) for consistent results across instances. If you see intermittent visibility:
      • Ensure all services (including Administration) share the same distributed cache and database.
      • After deploying a new service or changing localization files, recycle the Administration service and clear distributed cache to avoid stale entries.
      • Verify the gateway and Administration instances are healthy; a failing instance behind load-balancer may respond without the new resource.
  • Why the page returns to Home every ~45 minutes

    • This is almost always due to authentication/session validation rather than localization. Two common causes:
      1. Security stamp validation/sign-in cookie validation cycle (for MVC/Angular with OpenIddict/Identity). If the cookie expires or security-stamp validation fails, the UI is redirected to re-authenticate, which brings the app back to its root.
      2. Access token expiry/refresh failure in SPA: if the token expires and refresh does not happen (or fails), the app reloads and lands on the root.
    • What to check:
      • Token lifetimes and cookie expiration/SlidingExpiration in your Auth Server configuration. Make sure the Angular/MVC client refreshes tokens correctly and that the allowed clock skew and refresh token settings are configured.
      • If running behind a gateway, ensure the issuer configuration (AuthServer:Authority) is correct for all services so validation doesn’t fail when tokens rotate.
      • Confirm data protection keys are persisted and shared across instances, otherwise cookies become invalid after key rotation and users get logged out periodically.
  • Diagnostics checklist

    1. Call, via the gateway, while the problem occurs:
      • GET /api/abp/application-localization?cultureName=zh-Hans&onlyDynamics=false
      • Confirm “resources” includes your BaseSetService resource name.
    2. Inspect the Administration service logs when the resource is missing; you should see the resource registration on the service startup. If not, verify the module configuration and that the assembly with localization files is loaded by the host.
    3. Ensure your JSON files are embedded/virtual (Virtual File System) and the path in AddVirtualJson matches the folder name.
    4. Verify distributed cache and DB connection strings are the same across all instances.
    5. For the 45-minute refresh:
      • Check token/cookie lifetimes in the Auth Server and whether the SPA is performing silent refresh. If necessary, increase lifetimes to confirm the behavior changes, then tune properly.
  1. Sources
  • https://abp.io/docs/latest/framework/architecture/modularity/basics
  • https://abp.io/docs/latest/framework/api-development/standard-apis/localization
  • https://abp.io/docs/latest/framework/fundamentals/localization
  • https://abp.io/docs/latest/solution-templates/microservice/localization-system

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  1. Solution
  • What you see is expected. When you create an ABP application with Angular UI, the CLI generates:

    • angular: the SPA front-end project.
    • aspnet-core: a clean, layered backend (Domain, Application, HttpApi, HttpApi.Host, EF Core, DbMigrator, etc.).
  • Those “layers” are the standard ABP solution structure for a modular, maintainable backend. The Angular app consumes the backend APIs from the HttpApi.Host. Even if you don’t touch each C# project directly, they are required for a functional backend and for features like permissions, auditing, data seeding, migrations, etc.

  • If you want only an Angular front-end without ABP backend projects:

    • ABP does not provide a “front-end-only” application template via abp new. The application template always includes the backend layers.
    • Alternatives:
      • Use the Module/Library approach if you only need an Angular library that you’ll integrate into an existing app (abp new MyCompany.MyModule -t module -u angular). This creates an Angular UI package (library) structure, not a full backend.
      • Or generate only the Angular client by starting from a plain Angular app, then add ABP Angular packages and generate static proxies against an existing ABP backend (abp generate-proxy -t ng -u <backend-url>). This still assumes you already have (or point to) an ABP backend.
      • If you already have a separate backend and don’t want the generated aspnet-core at all, you can delete the aspnet-core folder after creation and keep only the angular folder, then configure environment.apis.default.url to your existing API base URL.
  • Summary of recommended commands:

    • Full app (Angular UI + Backend, what you used): abp new MyApp -u angular -d ef
    • Angular module (library) template: abp new MyCompany.MyModule -t module -u angular
    • Generate Angular proxies against an existing backend: abp generate-proxy -t ng -u https://localhost:443xx
  1. Sources
  • Getting Started (Angular UI, EF Core, Non-tiered):
    • https://abp.io/docs/latest/get-started?UI=NG&DB=EF&Tiered=No

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  1. Solution
  • Confirm you’re signed into ABP Studio with the same abp.io account that was added to the team
    • In ABP Studio top-right, click your avatar → Sign out.
    • Close Studio completely.
    • Re-open Studio → Sign in with the exact email that appears as an “authorized member” in your Team on abp.io.
  • Ensure you are using the correct Organization (team) context
    • On abp.io website: User menu → Organizations → verify you belong to the Organization that owns the Team license and that your member status is Active/Accepted.
    • If you see multiple organizations, make sure the licensed one is set as current.
    • In ABP Studio, after re-login, check that the Organization shown under your profile matches the licensed Organization.
  • Re-sync your local Studio license cache
    • In ABP Studio: Settings → Accounts → click “Refresh license” (or Sign out/in as above).
    • Or run from terminal: abp cli clear-cache, then restart ABP Studio.
  • Verify seat assignment and role
    • In abp.io → Organization → Team Management, ensure:
      • Your user has an available seat assigned under the Team license.
      • Your membership is not pending invitation acceptance (if invited recently, open the invitation email and accept; then re-login in Studio).
  • If you were added recently, force-refresh Studio’s session
    • Exit Studio.
    • Kill any leftover “ABP Studio” processes.
    • Start Studio again and log in.
  • Check edition limits vs. what you try to create
    • Optional modules and Microservice template require higher tiers. If your Team license doesn’t include those features, Studio will gray them out or show “not team-authorized” on those specific options. Try creating a basic Application (Layered/Single Layer) without optional modules to confirm general access works.
  • Still blocked?
    • Have the Organization Owner remove you from the Team and add you back, then accept the new invitation and re-login to Studio.
    • If none of the above resolves it, please contact us at https://abp.io/contact with:
      • Your abp.io email
      • Organization name
      • Screenshot of Team Management showing your assignment
      • ABP Studio version and the screenshot of the error in the New Solution wizard
  1. Sources
  • This approach aligns with ABP Studio licensing behavior and common ABP conventions. No verified source available for this specific query.

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  1. Solution You’re right: the ABP Elsa Pro modules don’t add any EF entities. That’s why your “Add-Migration” under your app’s DbContext is empty. With Elsa v3 you must add Elsa’s own EF Core persistence and create migrations for Elsa’s DbContext, then apply them using ABP’s normal migration flow (DbMigrator or runtime migrator).

Do this:

  • Add Elsa v3 EF packages to the Host (the app that will expose Elsa endpoints):

    • Elsa.EntityFrameworkCore
    • Elsa.EntityFrameworkCore.SqlServer
    • Plus activities you need (e.g., Elsa.Http, Elsa.Scripting.JavaScript, Elsa.Scheduling, etc.)
  • Configure Elsa in the Host

using Elsa.EntityFrameworkCore;
  using Elsa.EntityFrameworkCore.Extensions;
  using Microsoft.EntityFrameworkCore;

  [DependsOn(
      typeof(Volo.Elsa.Abp.AspNetCore.AbpElsaAspNetCoreModule),
      typeof(Volo.Elsa.Abp.Identity.AbpElsaIdentityModule),
      typeof(Volo.Elsa.Abp.Application.AbpElsaApplicationModule),
      typeof(Volo.Elsa.Abp.Application.Contracts.AbpElsaApplicationContractsModule)
  )]
  public class MyProjectHttpApiHostModule : AbpModule
  {
      public override void ConfigureServices(ServiceConfigurationContext context)
      {
          var configuration = context.Services.GetConfiguration();
          var cs = configuration.GetConnectionString("Default");

          context.Services
              .AddElsa(elsa => elsa
                  .UseEntityFrameworkCorePersistence(ef => ef.UseSqlServer(cs))
                  .UseWorkflowManagement()
                  .UseWorkflowRuntime(runtime => runtime.UseEntityFrameworkCore(ef => ef.UseSqlServer(cs)))
                  .UseScheduling()
                  .UseJavaScript()
                  .UseHttp(http => configuration.GetSection("Elsa:Http").Bind(http))
                  .UseWorkflowsApi());

          context.Services.AddElsaApiEndpoints();

          Configure<AbpAntiForgeryOptions>(o =>
          {
              // Exclude Elsa API
              o.AutoValidateFilter = t => t.Assembly != typeof(Elsa.Server.Api.Endpoints.WorkflowRegistry.Get).Assembly;
          });
      }

      public override void OnApplicationInitialization(ApplicationInitializationContext context)
      {
          var app = context.GetApplicationBuilder();
          app.UseHttpActivities();
          app.UseConfiguredEndpoints();
      }
  }
  • Add a design-time DbContext factory so EF tools can find ElsaContext:
using Elsa.EntityFrameworkCore;
  using Microsoft.EntityFrameworkCore;
  using Microsoft.EntityFrameworkCore.Design;
  using Microsoft.Extensions.Configuration;

  public class ElsaContextFactory : IDesignTimeDbContextFactory<ElsaContext>
  {
      public ElsaContext CreateDbContext(string[] args)
      {
          var cfg = new ConfigurationBuilder()
              .AddJsonFile("appsettings.json", optional: true)
              .AddJsonFile("appsettings.Development.json", optional: true)
              .AddEnvironmentVariables()
              .Build();

          var options = new DbContextOptionsBuilder<ElsaContext>()
              .UseSqlServer(cfg.GetConnectionString("Default"))
              .Options;

          return new ElsaContext(options);
      }
  }
  • Create migrations for Elsa’s DbContext (not your app DbContext):

    • From the Host project folder (that references Elsa.EntityFrameworkCore.SqlServer):
      • dotnet ef migrations add AddElsaTables -c ElsaContext -o Migrations/Elsa
      • dotnet ef database update -c ElsaContext
    • If you still get an empty migration, clean bin/obj, ensure the Host builds, and re-run the command. Make sure the Host actually references the Elsa EF Core packages and the factory above is compiled.
  • Apply in ABP way (recommended):

    • Include the Elsa EF packages in your .DbMigrator project and ensure it references the Host assembly so the design-time factory is discoverable.
    • Run the DbMigrator to apply schema and perform ABP seeding. Note: DbMigrator seeds ABP data; Elsa doesn’t ship ABP seeds, but DbMigrator is still the preferred place to centralize migrations execution.
  • Will the Host act as Elsa Server?

    • Yes. When you call AddElsaApiEndpoints() and UseHttpActivities(), your Host exposes Elsa APIs and becomes the Elsa server. If Elsa Studio is hosted elsewhere, enable CORS for that origin.
  • Production readiness status

    • As documented, the ABP Elsa Pro modules currently focus on integration (auth/permissions). They don’t own persistence. Use Elsa v3 packages for storage/runtime. The integration is production-usable provided you rely on Elsa’s persistence and keep all package versions aligned.
  • Microservice note (if applicable)

    • In microservice setups with a separate Identity service, ensure identity integration is configured correctly. A reported fix was enabling UseAbpIdentity in the Identity microservice when hooking Elsa auth; otherwise, requests to Elsa endpoints can fail even though DB is correct.
  1. Sources
  • Elsa Pro module scope/status (no entities; integration focus):
    • https://abp.io/docs/10.0/modules/elsa-pro
  • Sample workflow demo (compare package list and registration):
    • https://abp.io/docs/latest/samples/elsa-workflows-demo
  • ABP modularity basics:
    • https://abp.io/docs/latest/framework/architecture/modularity/basics
  • Note on DbMigrator vs Update-Database (seeding):
    • https://abp.io/support/questions/4
  • Microservices Q&A mentioning UseAbpIdentity fix with Elsa:
    • https://abp.io/support/questions/10150

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  1. Solution You’re right for Elsa v3: use Elsa.EntityFrameworkCore and Elsa.EntityFrameworkCore.SqlServer. The “empty migration” happens because ABP’s Elsa Pro modules don’t add entities; you must register Elsa’s own DbContext and create migrations for Elsa’s context (not your app DbContext).

Do this in your host (the application that will expose Elsa endpoints):

  • Packages (NuGet)

    • Elsa:
      • Elsa.EntityFrameworkCore
      • Elsa.EntityFrameworkCore.SqlServer
      • Plus any Elsa activities you need (e.g., Elsa.Activities.Http)
    • ABP Elsa Pro integration (what you already use):
      • Volo.Elsa.Abp.AspNetCore
      • Volo.Elsa.Abp.Identity
      • Volo.Elsa.Abp.Application, Volo.Elsa.Abp.Application.Contracts (permissions)
  • Configure Elsa EF Core persistence In your Host module’s ConfigureServices:

using Elsa.EntityFrameworkCore.Extensions;
  using Elsa.EntityFrameworkCore;
  using Microsoft.EntityFrameworkCore;

  public override void ConfigureServices(ServiceConfigurationContext context)
  {
      var configuration = context.Services.GetConfiguration();

      context.Services
          .AddElsa(elsa =>
          {
              elsa
                  .UseEntityFrameworkCorePersistence(ef =>
                      ef.UseSqlServer(configuration.GetConnectionString("Default")))
                  .AddHttpActivities()
                  .AddQuartzTemporalActivities();
          });

      context.Services.AddElsaApiEndpoints();
  }

  public override void OnApplicationInitialization(ApplicationInitializationContext context)
  {
      var app = context.GetApplicationBuilder();
      app.UseHttpActivities();
      app.UseConfiguredEndpoints();
  }
  • Create migrations for Elsa’s DbContext
    • From the Host project directory (the one referencing Elsa.EntityFrameworkCore.SqlServer and where UseEntityFrameworkCorePersistence is configured), run:
      • dotnet ef migrations add AddElsaTables -c ElsaContext -o Migrations/Elsa
      • dotnet ef database update Notes:
    • If EF can’t find ElsaContext at design-time, add a design-time factory:
using Elsa.EntityFrameworkCore;
    using Microsoft.EntityFrameworkCore;
    using Microsoft.EntityFrameworkCore.Design;
    using Microsoft.Extensions.Configuration;

    public class ElsaContextFactory : IDesignTimeDbContextFactory<ElsaContext>
    {
        public ElsaContext CreateDbContext(string[] args)
        {
            var config = new ConfigurationBuilder()
                .AddJsonFile("appsettings.json", optional: false)
                .AddEnvironmentVariables()
                .Build();

            var options = new DbContextOptionsBuilder<ElsaContext>()
                .UseSqlServer(config.GetConnectionString("Default"))
                .Options;

            return new ElsaContext(options);
        }
    }
  • Clean bin/obj and ensure the project builds before adding the migration.

  • Will your Host act as “Elsa Server”?

    • Yes. When you add AddElsaApiEndpoints() and UseHttpActivities(), your Host exposes Elsa APIs and acts as the Elsa server. Configure CORS if Elsa Studio is hosted elsewhere.
  • Production readiness

    • ABP Elsa Pro is an integration layer (auth/permissions + ABP-friendly wiring). Elsa’s own persistence and runtime are production-grade; the ABP Elsa Pro modules themselves are still evolving and do not replace Elsa features. Use Elsa v3 packages for storage/runtime and the ABP modules for integration.
  1. Sources
  • ABP Elsa Pro module scope/status (integration; no entities):
    • https://abp.io/docs/10.0/modules/elsa-pro
  • ABP modularity (DependsOn/basics):
    • https://abp.io/docs/latest/framework/architecture/modularity/basics
  • Elsa workflows demo (compare structure/integration approach):
    • https://abp.io/docs/latest/samples/elsa-workflows-demo

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  1. Solution
  • Why you see “empty migration” with Elsa Pro:

    • The ABP Elsa Pro integration currently does not add EF Core entities/tables by itself. Per the official module page, Elsa has its own database provider and the ABP Elsa module mainly wires authentication/permissions and integration. Therefore, when you add only the ABP Elsa Pro modules to your solution and run “add-migration”, EF Core finds no new model changes in your application DbContext and generates an empty migration. This is expected with the current status of the module.
  • How to add Elsa database schema:

    • Use Elsa’s own EF Core persistence package and context. The schema comes from Elsa, not from ABP Elsa Pro.
    • In your Host (the application where Elsa endpoints will run):
      1. Reference Elsa EF persistence for your DB provider (e.g., Elsa.Persistence.EntityFramework.SqlServer for SQL Server).
      2. Configure Elsa to use EF persistence against your application’s connection string.
      3. Create and apply migrations for Elsa’s DbContext (ElsaContext) from the host project.

    Example (simplified):

// In your Host module
  public override void ConfigureServices(ServiceConfigurationContext context)
  {
      var configuration = context.Services.GetConfiguration();
      context.Services.AddElsa(elsa => elsa
          .UseEntityFrameworkPersistence(ef => ef.UseSqlServer(configuration.GetConnectionString("Default")))
          .AddHttpActivities()
          .AddQuartzTemporalActivities()
      );

      context.Services.AddElsaApiEndpoints();
  }

Commands (run from the Host project folder that references Elsa.Persistence.EntityFramework.*):

  • dotnet ef migrations add AddElsaTables -c ElsaContext -o Migrations/Elsa
  • dotnet ef database update

Notes:

  • If a migration still comes out empty, clean bin/obj, ensure the Host builds, and verify that UseEntityFrameworkPersistence is executed in design-time factory or the EF tools can discover ElsaContext.

  • Applying schema vs. seeding: use your solution’s DbMigrator (preferred) to ensure seeding runs; Package Manager Console Update-Database only applies schema.

  • Does your Host act as Elsa Server?

    • Yes, when you add the Elsa server endpoints (AddElsaApiEndpoints) and middleware (e.g., app.UseHttpActivities()) to your Host, that Host becomes the Elsa server for your solution. You can also run Elsa Studio against it (configure CORS accordingly).
  • Production readiness status

    • The ABP Elsa Pro module is under active development and, per the docs, most projects in the module are currently lightweight/empty except for the authentication and permission integrations. You should rely on Elsa’s own persistence and features for workflows. The ABP module is suitable for integrating Elsa into ABP apps, but it is not a full replacement for Elsa’s persistence/features. Treat it as integration glue around Elsa, and use Elsa docs for workflow authoring, storage, and runtime concerns.
  1. Sources
  • Elsa Pro module status and scope:
    • https://abp.io/docs/10.0/modules/elsa-pro
  • ABP modularity basics (DependsOn, layering):
    • https://abp.io/docs/latest/framework/architecture/modularity/basics
  • Sample reference (compare a working setup):
    • https://abp.io/docs/latest/samples/elsa-workflows-demo
  • DbMigrator vs Update-Database (seeding note):
    • https://abp.io/support/questions/4

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