Pocket query doesn't update personal note or images

[barefootguru]

I regularly update my offline lists with pocket queries.  From using Cachly (rather than specific testing), it seems images aren't downloaded and personal notes aren't updated?

This means I need to rely on cell reception if I want to see images for a cache in an offline list, and personal notes can be out of date.

[Nic Hubbard]

Personal Notes are downloaded with Pocket Queries. Are you making sure to use the PQ option in the More tab rather than a GPX file?

For images, those need to be updated separately. When viewing an offline list tap the ... then choose Download Cache Images.

[barefootguru]

Thanks Nic, great to know about the ability to add images.

I've just tested the personal notes and they're definitely not being updated.  Maybe because it's an existing offline cache?

1. I checked that the notes of an already existing offline cache and the notes on the website were the same
2. I edited the notes on the website to add a line
3. I created a new pocket query which included that cache
4. I downloaded the pocket query, through the '…more' tab, into a new list
5. The notes weren't updated
6. I dragged the cache page down to force a refresh, and the notes were updated

Cachly 7.1.1 (1), iOS 16.1

[Nic Hubbard]

Ah yes, if the cache already exists then the PQ won't overwrite the offline cache. You would need to update the caches in the offline list.

[barefootguru]

Thanks for confirming.  So for PQs I need to download, download images, then update caches — that could be improved in a future release :]

[markens]

With regard to the PQ issue:  could it be that the PQ rework project underway at groundspeak has affected this functionality?  They seem to have broken a number of PQ features.  See this thread:  https://forums.geocaching.com/GC/index.php?/topic/382502-release-notes-website-pocket-query-api-october-18-2022/