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I installed the 64-bit version of TextPad 9.6.0 a few days ago, and have encountered a couple of problems with which I would like some help.

1. The original problem was when editing a saved newspaper .html file:
   • I selected about 96 lines and deleted them, then selected about 21 lines and deleted them - all normal, no problems.
   • When selecting more lines by - paging down, I get to anywhere between 153 and 198 lines, when the ability to 'select' stops. I have to start again, and if I select by using a mix of paging down and arrowing down, I can usually select the required number of lines (± 177) and delete them normally.
   So, do you have any idea what the problem might be, and of course what is a "fix" for it?
2. The second problem arose when I was trying to select lines, but I'm not able to remember the exact sequence of key strokes etc. An error message appeared:

   Unexpected and unrecoverable error. Would you like to save a diagnostic file?
   [Yes] [No]

   A screen capture should be here, but I don't think it will be; it's only 96 KB but there's a "Status" error warning that the file is too big. I clicked "Yes" multiple times, but it seemed like no diagnostic file was saved; if it was, there wasn't any message saying where it could be found, or anything like that. Finally, TextPad just closed without any warning. Later, I found a dump file had been saved without displaying a message.
   
   I tried to attach the dump file created, but wasn't able to do so - wrong file type.

And that's about it; if you need further information please don't hesitate to ask and I'll do my best to provide answer(s).

MarJohn wrote: Sun Nov 10, 2024 2:11 amI tried to attach the dump file created, but wasn't able to do so - wrong file type

Not every type is allowed and, for size reasons, would be a wise choice. Compress it to a .ZIP archive (not .7z) - that should be attachable. For copying text off a (error) message dialog window just press Ctrl+C at that window to have it in your clipboard (including available buttons and window title) - that will also avoid potential typing mistakes. Preferably use BBCode next time to format your post.

I can't reproduce this problem - and not for want of trying! Did it start with version 9.6 or is that the first version you've used?

Please provide a link to a web page that you've been editing, the steps to follow, and if you have word wrap on.

Did it start with version 9.6 or is that the first version you've used?

Yes, it started with version 9.6; all prior versions were fine. Attached is a ZIP archive containing the "original" .html file, and the resulting "edited" .html file that I require.

Editing is done with word wrap on. Steps to follow:

1. Delete

   Code: Select all

   <SCRIPT>window.pageStartTs = Date.now()</SCRIPT>

2. Delete, by paging down, and just down arrowing for the last few lines:
   • from

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     <SCRIPT>tp = window.tp || [];

   • to

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     <SCRIPT src="https://adkit.9pub.io/2.1.0"></SCRIPT>

   Should be 96 lines
3. Delete:
   • from

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     <META name="robots" content="max-image-preview:large" data-rh="true">

   • to

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     <META content="The Age" data-rh="true" property="og:site_name">

4. Starting at:

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   <META name="robots" content="noarchive,noodp,index,max-image-preview:large,max-snippet:-1,max-video-preview:-1" 
   data-rh="true">

   Select by paging down; I get 220 lines selected before it stops. That is, I can't select any more.

And that's about it; sorry it's a bit complicated, but that's the best I can do. If you require more info, or my config files, please ask and I'll try to oblige.

Thanks for the detailed instructions which helped me to reproduce the problem. It only occurs when word wrap is enabled, so you may be able to make the edits you require by turning that off while we develop a fix.

This is fixed in 9.6.1 which can be downloaded now.

That's great; thanks for a quick fix.