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Launcher | Linux version does not open the main window of the launcher due to a bad settings file
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Description

The current build of the linux version of the launcher [both 32 and 64 bit] does not open the main window anymore.
(32 bit tested on ubuntu 14.04, 64 bit tested on ubuntu 12.04)
The problem can be fixed by erasing "~/StarMade/Launcher/Local Storage", so it is likely caused by having used an earlier version of the launcher on the system, without having erased the install. This is unlikely to reoccur in future versions.
the build used:

starmade-launcher-linux-x64.zip101 MBDownload

starmade-launcher-linux-ia32.zip103 MBDownload

Details

Task Type
Bug
Testing Results
Affected Gamemode(s)
none/unspecified
Reproducible
Yes
Category
Launcher
Hardware/Software/System
OS-Specific
Linux Only
Hardware-Specific
No
Video Card Vendor
uncertain

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Megacrafter127 updated the task description. (Show Details)Aug 11 2015, 5:23 PM
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Megacrafter127 changed Category from none/unspecified to Launcher.
Megacrafter127 changed Reproducible from uncertain to Yes.
Megacrafter127 changed OS-Specific from No to Linux Only.
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AndyP moved this task from New / Unconfirmed to Confirmed on the Issue Navigation board.Aug 11 2015, 8:20 PM
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Megacrafter127 lowered the priority of this task from Release Blocker to Normal.Aug 16 2015, 10:44 AM

Problem was traced to some bad settings file.
I'd like to know where the launcher's settings are kept, so I don't have to erase my entire personal folder to fix a bad settings file of the launcher.

Megacrafter127 updated the task description. (Show Details)Aug 16 2015, 10:45 AM
Megacrafter127 renamed this task from Linux version does not open the main window of the launcher. to Linux version does not open the main window of the launcher due to a bad settings file.
Megacrafter127 added a comment.Aug 16 2015, 11:15 AM

The bad settings file is in "~/StarMade/Launcher/Local Storage", as erasing that folder fixes the problem.

Megacrafter127 updated the task description. (Show Details)Aug 16 2015, 11:18 AM
Megacrafter127 lowered the priority of this task from Normal to Trivial.
AndyP shifted this object from the Restricted Space space to the S5 Launcher space.Oct 26 2015, 10:17 PM
calani added a subscriber: calani.Jan 17 2016, 5:14 AM

If anyone experiences this when upgrading to the new launcher version, please comment with your OS flavor and architecture, launcher versions (from and to), and any relevant settings files. Thanks!

Megacrafter127 added a comment.Jan 17 2016, 11:37 PM

I cannot reproduce this anymore, even with what I think are the old bad files.

AndyP closed this task as Closed.Jan 18 2016, 4:26 PM

I think we can close this then.

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