Re: [artworks] A possible bug in the latest ArtWorks applet for OvationPro?

  • From: Tim Powys-Lybbe <tim@xxxxxxxxx>
  • To: artworks@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
  • Date: Sat, 15 May 2010 15:39:47 +0100

On 15 May at 10:56, Paul Sprangers <Paul@xxxxxxxx> wrote:

> 
> Dear all, especially Martin,
> 
> Since having installed the latest ArtWorks applet for OvationPro, the
> latter program refuses to display, or to import, an ArtWorks file that
> I've put here: http://www.riscos.sprie.nl/Downloads/Temp/ClipFile.zip
> 
> On my system, there are two possible reactions, when trying to open a
> file with that file embedded, or when trying to import that file into
> a frame in OvationPro. The best reaction is a type 5 error, after
> which OvationPro quits, but in most cases the computer hangs and needs
> a reset,
> 
> The file is a clip between text (that has been turned into shapes) and
> a sprite. When both are unclipped, everything will work fine, but
> after reclipping, the same error occurs again.
> 
> Of course, I've tried to repeat the bug with different clippings of
> curves and sprites, but they all behave normally. On the other hand,
> I've never had problems with my file before. Can anyone confirm this
> behaviour, or better: provide a solution?
> 
> Iyonix, RISC OS 5.16 ArtWorks 2.X.00 and latest ArtWorks applet
> OvationPro 2.77 (5 Jan 2010)
> 
> Kind regards, Paul Sprangers

Works fine here with:

OPro                   2.77 (5 Nov 2009)
OArtWrks applet date:  28 Apr 2010
RISC OS:               6.14

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