Issue with SVG symbol icons in network link KML on Google Earth from GeoServer 2.26.x

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Hi everyone,

After upgrading to the new GeoServer version (I’ve tested 2.26.2, 2.26.1, and 2.26.0), some layers that I use as network link KML in Google Earth have stopped working.

  • Nothing appears in the GeoServer logs.
  • The affected layers have complex symbology and SVG icons.
  • I’m using Java 17, but I also tested with Java 11.
  • The symbology works fine in WMS, but it fails when generating a network link KML.

Has anyone experienced this issue or has any ideas on how to fix it?

Thanks in advance!

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I am not sure what network link KML is exactly, but if it has anything to do with URLs I encourage you to review URL Checks to ensure GeoServer can access the location of your SVG Icons.

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I just found the solution by doing a simple test. The style was assigned to a workspace, and when I removed it and left it without one, the layer started working again and now displays correctly in Google Earth.

It’s great to have found the solution, but I’m not sure if this is the right approach going forward.