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v2.0.23, Windows 64-bit build - Cannot open world editor
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Author:  jeranon [ Tue Aug 25, 2020 6:26 pm ]
Post subject:  v2.0.23, Windows 64-bit build - Cannot open world editor
As the title says, I cannot open world editor for some reason.
Whether I open it with the shortcut, or through the menu, all that happens is my main window loses focus and that's it. If I try to "Alt + Tab" to get to the world editor, the image attached is what I see - it appears to be just a blank window hiding somewhere in the background.

I don't believe I've changed anything recently with my setup, and it's just today I noticed I cannot access the editor (after a month of not using the program).
Thank you!

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Author:  Nick [ Fri Aug 28, 2020 2:11 am ]
Post subject:  Re: v2.0.23, Windows 64-bit build - Cannot open world editor
Hi,
First thing is to try the most recent version:
https://www.chaoticafractals.com/node/1 ... f=2&t=3949
Author:  Pugnacious [ Sat Aug 29, 2020 12:07 am ]
Post subject:  Re: v2.0.23, Windows 64-bit build - Cannot open world editor
Sometimes I have the same bug in other software. Make sure the world editor is focused, and then alt+space. Then hit the move button on the menu that pops up. Then use the arrow keys once on the keyboard. These will start the window moving. After you push an arrow key, the window will follow the mouse cursor. Then you can drag it around. The most likely issue is that it spawned somewhere off the screen. This does happen with windows a lot. Make sure you train your window. If you double click at the top bar of the world editor a few times it will maximize/restore every time. do this cycle at least three times and windows will save the open position of your window. It's a method that carries over from windows 95 and 98 to tell the operating system where the windows should default.
Author:  jeranon [ Sun Aug 30, 2020 2:17 am ]
Post subject:  Re: v2.0.23, Windows 64-bit build - Cannot open world editor
Hey! I really appreciate both replies. Thank you!
First of all, it seems to have resolved itself before I could try either suggestion. After multiple restarts and closing and opening chaotica, something seemed to work, and it hasn't stopped working (fingers crossed).

That said, @Nick, I will certainly be installing the latest version after my current batch of renders.
and @Pugnacious, I've never known about the alt+space, arrow, mouse to move a window, and I'm a huge fan of little hacks and shortcuts just like this - so thank you!

I appreciate the help, and I look forward to being a bit more active moving forward. Thank you!!
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